Umaji Village: Yuzu Forest and Monet's Garden – A Taste Journey Through 'Gokun'

This gourmet driving course takes you to Umaji Village in eastern Kochi Prefecture, a place celebrated nationwide as the yuzu capital. Start your morning at Michi-no-Eki Tano-Ekiya for fresh vegetables and Tosa country-style sushi. Visit 'Monet's Garden' Marmottan in Kitagawa Village, officially recognized by France's Monet Foundation, and stroll through the water lilies and flower gardens. Drive along the Yasuda River through mountain roads to Umaji Village, tour the Yuzu Forest Processing Factory through glass corridors where the 'Gokun Umaji Village' drink is born, and enjoy a yuzu-infused lunch at Makaichotte-ya while stocking up on souvenirs. End your day with a riverside stroll and a soothing bath at Umaji Onsen, where steam rises from the clear stream. Drink, eat, shop, and savor the full essence of yuzu's aroma—a satisfying mountain village adventure for food lovers.