Kimendai Observatory Rest Stop — Attraction in Maniwa

The views from here are absolutely stunning! It’s not a very large parking lot, but it wasn’t busy at all when we stopped by yesterday. There’s a little shop that sells soft cream (soft serve), some fresh fruit and veggies, baskets, and some other items. There’s also a...

[Sales of local specialties] Summer 2022: Closed on Fridays. July 2019 Nothing this year In the summer of 2018, not to mention vegetables, there are no peaches or grapes that line the store shelves every year. Strongly affected by extreme heat. Only 150 yen steamed sweet corn is very sweet as usual.

I've been coming here for over 25 years to escape the heat in early and late summer, but the crops are getting poorer year by year, and the vegetables and fruits on display are becoming scarcer. In Kagamiganari Marsh, the sound of water can no longer be heard. The effects of global warming are looming...

Unfortunately it was a little cloudy. But the view was absolutely lovely. The place isn’t that big, but there are a few points to enjoy different views; which was really nice.

Small market for local fresh vegetables is...