Specialities | Visitibara

Like many places in Japan, Ibara has plenty of tasty and specialised goods that just can't be found elsewhere.

And being in the Japanese countryside, our range of fresh ingredients is next to none.

Even so, the innovative minds in the city have played around with what makes ibara so special to create some truly innovative masterpieces.

Denim Noodles

Noodles with a twist!

All the Karinto!

Offered in yuzu, burdock root and sake flavour, these crunchy treats are perfect as souvenirs!

Denim

Apart from getting the highest-quality outfits, you can also choose from unique denim goods.

Denim Noodles

Noodles with a twist!

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Explore Ibara 's range of specialities by clicking the photos below

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In the Meiji Area of Yoshii Town, the high elevation of 400m, a temperate climate, and red clay soil mean that the area is great for crop cultivation. Burdock root (gobou) is called ‘Gonbou’ in this area, and the burdock root grown here is known by its branded name ‘Meiji Gonbou’.

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While many people have heard of "Kojima jeans", not as many realise that a lot of the denim material that is used across Japan and beyond is from Ibara.

Brands that use Ibara denim include many famous Japanese companies, as well as international household names like Louis Vuitton.

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Ibara City is one of the areas that produces grapes in West Okayama. A variety of grapes are cultivated both in greenhouses, and outdoors, and depending on the elevation and type of grape, they are able to be harvested from late July up until December.
Grapes are so famous in Ibara, that in the vineyards of Aono Town, the Budou Roman-kan (Grape Romance House) has been built, where local farmers can bring their grapes to sell.

Ibara City Budou Romankan Grapes Muscat Shine

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Have you ever had this crunchy snack?

Ibara's karinto comes primarily from Yoshii and Bisei Town and is tasty fried goodness that comes in a variety of flavours.

The specialty has to be the Burdock Root flavour made by Yoichi, shown in the picture to the left. It comes in 2 sizes, small bite-sized pieces and long large twists. The subtle flavour of burdock root is delicious!

Yoshii Town Karinto Snacks Ibara City Burdock Root Gonbo Gobo

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Wagama Wooden Tank Ibara City Sake Distillery

These days there are only a few places left that use make sake in the traditional old style, using great big drums. The resulting alcohol varies in flavour depending on the methods used but is all the very best quality!

Here in Ibara we still have some of those breweries, where you can even arrange to visit for a tour and learn about how exactly the sake is made.

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Ibara is denim crazy and this extends to food.

If you want to try something different, why not buy a pack of Denim noodles sold at the train station and certain denim shops. The blue of the noodles isn't something you see everyday but the tastiness is undeniable!

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