鳥取の道の駅はっとう＆若桜 鳥取県八頭へ ｜地酒と梨の食べ比べドライブ旅【S660ドライブ】
I made a stop at Michi-no-Eki Haga. Last time I came here, I wanted to try the food but couldn’t. You can eat something called “Kijishi-meshi.” The sign said it’s also available for takeout, so I was excited to finally try Kijishi-meshi… But unfortunately— it’s closed on weekdays. So I had to give up on trying Kijishi-meshi. There’s a place called Akanishi Valley nearby. It’s known as a relaxing forest spot. But since it’s raining today… I decided not to go to Akanishi Valley this time. I really wanted to visit, though. So instead— there’s a Michi-no-Eki in Tottori Prefecture, about 30 minutes further up the road, so I decided to head there. But as I drove toward Tottori— the rain started coming down harder again. Maybe because I’m deep in the mountains here… the rain’s really getting heavy. It might have been raining in Tottori all along. I’m now driving along Route 29, heading north from Haga Town. Along Route 29, there are two Michi-no-Eki in Tottori Prefecture. I plan to visit both of them. This here is the Hikihara Dam. And the lake beside it is Otomizu Lake. At Otomizu Lake, you can enjoy canoeing experiences. I’ve always wanted to try canoeing myself. Canoe competitions are even held at Otomizu Lake. At Michi-no-Eki Haga earlier, I saw someone loading a canoe. They must be preparing for a canoe race. There’s also a canoe clubhouse here. Now I’m heading toward a place called Wakasa in Tottori Prefecture. It’s written with the characters for “young” and “cherry blossom.” It’s about 20 kilometers to Wakasa. I actually thought it might be difficult to reach Tottori today. I haven’t done any research beyond this point. But Wakasa is just a short drive from Shiso City. Is that a drive-in up ahead? Looks like it’s temporarily closed. The sign says “Flowing Somen Noodles.” Hyosaka Tunnel. Even after passing through the Hyosaka Tunnel— I’m still in Hyogo Prefecture. Up ahead lies the Togura Pass. It’s my first time coming here. There’s a ski resort called Banshu Togura Ski Area. I think this is one of the well-known ski resorts in Hyogo Prefecture. Here it is — the Banshu Togura Ski Resort. This is my first time coming here. When it comes to ski resorts in Hyogo, I usually go to Hachi Kogen or Sky Valley, which is near Hachikita. Route 29 continues with an incredibly smooth and enjoyable road. 10 kilometers left to Wakasa. “Waterfall Flowing Somen Noodles.” A specialty of the Togura Pass area. I had my windows coated at the dealer, but… it’s still really hard to see through them. The rain repels well, but visibility is poor. Now entering the Shin-Togura Tunnel. I’ve arrived in Wakasa Town, Tottori Prefecture. This is a road where driving the S660 becomes really fun. Even without speeding, it’s a joy to drive. It’s truly a great road for a scenic drive. “Tabi no Eki” — Roadside Station of Travel. There are so many different kinds of stations around Japan. Route 29 really is a great road. It’s such an enjoyable course for driving. Even after coming down the mountain, the road surface is still wet. So it seems the weather in Tottori today is definitely rain. Ah, so this is Wakasa. When I hear “Wakasa,” I usually think of Wakasa in Fukui Prefecture. Recently, I’ve often traveled in the S660 with my wife, but today, I’m driving alone for the first time in a while. Both solo trips and trips for two each have their own kind of fun. When traveling with someone, we can chat along the way, and when we arrive at a Michi-no-Eki, my wife and I often notice completely different things. She’ll find products interesting that I might not even notice. That difference in perspective is really fun. We end up having lots of interesting conversations. She helps me discover things I would’ve missed on my own. That’s what makes traveling as a pair so enjoyable. When I travel alone, I can fully focus on the driving itself— and that’s part of the charm of solo trips. When there’s a passenger with me, I can’t just drive completely at my own pace. Even if I’m not speeding, I tend to drive slower when there are two of us, but when I’m alone, I might drive a bit more briskly and enjoy it differently. Whether it’s a solo or two-person trip, driving the S660 is always fun. 32 kilometers left to Tottori. It feels closer than I expected. And now, it’s started raining again. Just 1 kilometer left to Michi-no-Eki Wakasa. This is my first time visiting this Michi-no-Eki. I wonder if the Michi-no-Eki is on the right side… Oh, it’s actually on the left side. Here it is — Michi-no-Eki Wakasa. Maybe it’s located near the train station? I just visited Michi-no-Eki Wakasa Sakuranbo. I didn’t get to show it much in the video, but since it was my first visit, I bought some local specialty products. Unfortunately, I couldn’t find any original goods this time. But I did buy this. This is Japanese sake made right here in Wakasa, Tottori Prefecture. It’s a tasting set from Ota Sake Brewery. Inside the Michi-no-Eki, there were many varieties of sake from Ota Brewery lined up. One of them was even used on the Twilight Express Mizukaze luxury train. That was written on the label. That’s why I decided to buy this sake tasting set. I’ve lined up the three bottles from the tasting set. This one is called “Benten Musume.” This is the Benten Musume Tamae. And this one, with a different label color, is Benten Musume Gohyakumangoku. This one uses Yamada Nishiki rice. The label includes some detailed information. This one says “No.9 Daughter.” The Tamae is labeled “No.6 Daughter,” and the Gohyakumangoku is “No.11 Daughter.” All of these sakes recommend being served warm or hot. It says to enjoy them warmed as a meal-time sake. If you’re a heavy drinker, you could probably finish all three bottles in one go, but unfortunately, I’m not that strong with alcohol. So I’ll pick one to drink today. It won’t really be a “tasting” though. *laughs* Each type of sake has a different “nihonshu-do” — sake meter value. When the value is positive, it means the sake is dry. All three that I showed are dry sakes, but this one, with a +19 rating, is considered *super dry.* This sake is called Tamae, so I’ll try the Tamae today. I’ve warmed up the sake, so let’s give it a taste. It’s sharp — very dry. I’m sorry, I can’t quite describe this flavor well. Maybe because it’s super dry, I don’t taste much sweetness. Among all the sakes I’ve tried, this has the strongest acidity and bitterness. That’s the kind of sake this is. It’s amazing how different the flavors can be. This taste is completely new to me. Next time, when I try the other bottles, I might or might not record a video about them. I’d like to make short videos about them and share them on YouTube. So please check those out when they’re uploaded. And if you ever visit Wakasa Town, I recommend trying the sake from Ota Sake Brewery— especially if you’re a fan of Japanese sake or enjoy drinking. All right, time to head out. I didn’t get to show what I bought at this Michi-no-Eki yet. I’ll introduce it once I get back home. If I keep going along Route 29, there’s another Michi-no-Eki ahead. It’s quite close — only about 9 minutes away from here. Roadside stations tend to be clustered together like this, don’t they? At Michi-no-Eki Wakasa, I couldn’t find any original local products. I thought the manju (sweet bun) might be one, but unfortunately, it was sold out. So instead— I bought the Wakasa sake tasting set. Since it was my first time visiting this Michi-no-Eki, I follow my usual Michi-no-Eki travel rule: “Buy something or eat something before leaving.” That’s why I chose the sake tasting set. I believe I’m now heading west along Route 29. The temperature outside is around 23 to 24 degrees Celsius. But it feels quite humid. I still need to keep the air conditioner on. Though driving with the windows open might be fine too. Now I’m entering Yazu Town. Since I came all the way to Tottori, and although they were also sold in Hyogo, I’ll buy pears here in Tottori. There’s even a sign that says “Yazu — the Land of Fruits.” This time of year, pears are in season here. It’s possible that pears from this area are shipped out to Michi-no-Eki locations in Hyogo Prefecture. I’ve continued along Route 29, and now I’m entering the town area. From the city of Shiso, the scenery had a quiet countryside atmosphere all along the way. And there it is— Michi-no-Eki Hattō. I’ve arrived at Michi-no-Eki Hattō. I just finished visiting Michi-no-Eki Hattō. It’s labeled as a “Comprehensive Fruit Center.” They sell many types of fruit from all over Tottori. It’s September now, and when you think of Tottori in September— you think of pears! So I decided to buy a few varieties for a pear tasting. Nijisseiki Pear (20th Century Pear). Akizansui Pear. Shin-ansui Pear. I bought these three varieties of pears. I’ll do a taste test when I get back home. Today, I visited two Michi-no-Eki in Tottori Prefecture. Tottori Prefecture— stretches long from east to west, so it’s hard to visit all the roadside stations in one trip. But I’ll make time to visit more of them someday. Now, it’s time to eat the pears at home. These are the pears I bought at Michi-no-Eki Hattō in Tottori. I picked up three different varieties of pears here. This one is the Nijisseiki Pear. This one is Akizansui. And this slightly darker one is Shin-ansui. Here’s what they look like when placed side by side. Let’s slice them up. I’ve peeled all the pears. This is the Nijisseiki Pear. This one is Akizansui. And this is Shin-ansui. Once they’re peeled, you can’t really tell which is which. Let’s start with the Nijisseiki Pear. It’s very juicy. I often eat this variety, so it tastes very familiar. Next, let’s try the Akizansui. It’s sweet. Of course, it might vary a little depending on each fruit, but it tastes slightly sweeter than the Nijisseiki Pear. Also, the crisp texture feels a bit firmer than the Nijisseiki Pear. That’s just my personal impression. Finally, this one is the Shin-ansui. It has a noticeably different aroma. The Shin-ansui has a strong, distinctive fragrance. And it’s very sweet. Whether it’s Nijisseiki, Akizansui, or Shin-ansui, they all share that classic pear flavor, but the sweetness, texture, and aroma are all different. You can really notice the differences when you taste them side by side. When you visit Michi-no-Eki Hattō, they sell many different varieties of pears. So when you come to Tottori, instead of buying a lot of just one kind, I recommend buying a few of each and enjoying a taste comparison. Everyone has their own preference, so it’s hard to pick a favorite. But they were all delicious.
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