[Shun Tabi] 3 places worth trying to experience the flavors of autumn while staying overnight

September is a great season for people who love to travel.
The smell of summer lingers, but signs of autumn are beginning to appear.
It might be nice to travel and experience the changing of the seasons.
This time the theme is "Tastes of Autumn."
It is a festival of delicious foods such as rice, vegetables, fruits, and fish.
Along with luxury accommodation and activity information,
We'll introduce you to some "autumn fruit picking" you can do in Hiroshima Prefecture!
1. Get everything in order in Onomichi | Sauna x Lemon Picking |
> Sauna that will become your travel destination: LEMON FARM GLAMPING Shimanami (Onomichi)
> Riding in the refreshing breeze: Lemon harvesting cycling tour (Onomichi)
2. A fruitful and luxurious trip | Traditional house x grape picking |
> Enchanted by Satoyama: Setouchi Old House Stays (Shobara)
> A treat of large grapes: Grape picking at Sera Daiho Farm (Sera County)
3. Enjoy the bounty of autumn on the mountaintop | Camping and mushroom hunting |
> Superb view campsite Hana no Eki Sera Auto Campsite (Sera District)
> Mushroom Wonderland Sera Mushroom Garden (Sera District)
A sauna that becomes a travel destination
LEMON FARM GLAMPING Shimanami (Onomichi)
An outdoor resort facility with luxurious glamping facilities in Onomichi City.
In the cottage with sauna, you can enjoy the sauna 24 hours a day.
We have installed a barrel sauna.
It's great to be able to enjoy the sauna as much as you want, whenever you want.
The facility offers a fire pit where you can use firewood for free and a luxurious glamping BBQ.
Besides the sauna, there are plenty of other facilities to help you relax!
In this place overlooking the Seto Inland Sea and filled with the scent of 1,300 citrus trees,
Why not take your time and enjoy some quality time?
Lemon Harvesting Cycling Tour on a Fresh Breeze (Onomichi)
No pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides or waxes are used.
This is a tour where you can harvest lemons grown entirely by the power of nature.
Depending on the season, you may not get a fully ripe lemon with yellow skin.
Some lemons are prematurely ripened and have green skin.
This green lemon has a thick skin and little flesh and juice.
It has a fresh acidity and spicy aroma.
(*Green lemons are available from October to December)
You can actually take home the lemons you harvest,
It can be used for a wide range of purposes, such as using it in hot pots, drinks, and sweets when you get home.
After relaxing in the sauna, feel the breeze in the lemon fields of Onomichi.
Why not try refreshing your body and mind?
Setouchi Old House Stays - Enchanted by Satoyama (Shobara)
We will update the traditional architecture remaining in Setouchi to a modern one.
The entire building is a vacation rental style property where you can stay in luxury.
There you will find a nostalgic, original landscape that Japan can be proud of.
Shobara City gives you a taste of Japan's original landscape.
In fact, it spreads out at the foot of Mount Hiba, which is recorded as the burial site of the goddess Izanami in the Kojiki, Japan's oldest historical book.
While enjoying the beauty of the Japanese main house that evokes the history of the land,
Spending time eating local, seasonal foods is truly a blissful moment.
It's a place I want to return to again and again when I need to take a deep breath.
A treat of large berries: Grape picking at Sera Daiho Farm (Sera County)
The Sera Plateau has a climate with temperature differences that is suitable for growing fruit.
The grapes will taste even better.
These include the hearty "Pione," the sugary "Honey Venus," and the premium red grape variety "Gokougyoku."
If you love grapes, this is a must-visit place.
The pears grown at Sera Daiho Farm are also very popular.
You can also experience pear picking.
It might be fun to choose one that matches the preferences of your companions and the mood of your trip.
It wasn't a gift from a friend or something I bought in a store.
The experience of harvesting and eating the grapes yourself will make them taste even more delicious.
Amazing View Campsite Flower Station Sera Auto Campsite (Sera District)
A campsite located on a hilltop spot within the Flower Station Sera park, where flower fields stretch out.
The breathtaking sunrise and sea of clouds, and the Milky Way at night,
You can really feel the greatness of nature.
There are no lights around the large commercial facilities,
The starry sky and moonlight stand out even more, allowing you to enjoy a spectacular view beyond your imagination.
As you can see from the panoramic view, there is nothing to block the wind or sunlight.
To protect yourself from strong winds and strong sunlight, it is a good idea to bring equipment to secure a tarp or tent.
Mushroom Wonderland Sera Mushroom Garden (Sera District)
Sera Town was one of Japan's leading producers of matsutake mushrooms.
"Matsukinoko" was born during the course of twenty-odd years of research into the artificial cultivation of mushrooms,
You can enjoy "Matsunameko", which was created through continuous breeding and development.
No pesticides or chemical fertilizers are used during the cultivation period.
Through rigorous quality control, we are able to achieve stable quality and production volume.
You can cook the mushrooms you harvest at the campsite and have a main dish.
Eating mushrooms in the great outdoors is something special.
In addition, we also have our own restaurant that uses plenty of our own mushrooms and seasonal ingredients,
They also sell food frozen using the cutting-edge freezing technology "cold sleep" and local products.
You might also want to stop by to pick up some souvenirs on your way back from camp.