[JAF Saitama] First Event! Experience Local 'Suttate' Udon and Organic Blueberry Picking - Summer Gourmet Event for Members
JAF Saitama Branch will host its first event combining handmade 'Suttate' udon experience and organic blueberry picking in the Higashimatsuyama and Hiki areas of Saitama on July 11, 2026. The event aims to promote regional charm and drive tourism in cooperation with local tourism associations. Participation costs 3,500 yen, covering all activities and insurance.
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The Japan Automobile Federation (JAF) Saitama Branch, led by Branch Manager Mitsutaka Shimada, will hold the first 'JAF Day: Handmade Udon Experience and Blueberry Picking' on Saturday, July 11, in collaboration with the Higashimatsuyama/Hiki Wide-area Tourism Promotion Association.
This event is part of JAF's drive tourism promotion initiative, aimed at discovering the attractions of the Higashimatsuyama and Hiki regions in Saitama Prefecture.
### What is Saitama's Specialty 'Suttate' (Cold Miso Soup)?
'Suttate' is a traditional local dish from Kawajima Town, Saitama. It consists of udon noodles rinsed in cold water and dipped into a chilled miso-based soup containing cucumbers and perilla leaves. It is a refreshing meal perfect for hot summer days and has long been loved by Saitama residents.
### Enjoy Organic Blueberry Picking After Udon
Participants can experience safe and secure picking of pesticide-free blueberries, carefully cultivated with care. The hilly location surrounded by nature offers a panoramic view of peaceful rural landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing moment that satisfies both body and soul.
### Event Overview
- **Date and Time:** July 11, 2026 (Sat), 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- **Venues:**
1. Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi (1737 Kubota, Yoshimi Town, Hiki District, Saitama)
2. Ranzan Town Kanko Kajuen Furusato (215 Furusato, Ranzan Town, Hiki District, Saitama)
- **Participation Fee:** 3,500 yen (includes experience fees and event insurance)
- **Registration:** Apply via the JAF official website
- **Organizer:** JAF Saitama Branch
- **Co-organizer:** Higashimatsuyama/Hiki Wide-area Tourism Promotion Association
This event is part of JAF's drive tourism promotion initiative, aimed at discovering the attractions of the Higashimatsuyama and Hiki regions in Saitama Prefecture.
### What is Saitama's Specialty 'Suttate' (Cold Miso Soup)?
'Suttate' is a traditional local dish from Kawajima Town, Saitama. It consists of udon noodles rinsed in cold water and dipped into a chilled miso-based soup containing cucumbers and perilla leaves. It is a refreshing meal perfect for hot summer days and has long been loved by Saitama residents.
### Enjoy Organic Blueberry Picking After Udon
Participants can experience safe and secure picking of pesticide-free blueberries, carefully cultivated with care. The hilly location surrounded by nature offers a panoramic view of peaceful rural landscapes. Enjoy a relaxing moment that satisfies both body and soul.
### Event Overview
- **Date and Time:** July 11, 2026 (Sat), 10:00 AM to 3:00 PM
- **Venues:**
1. Michi-no-Eki Ichigo no Sato Yoshimi (1737 Kubota, Yoshimi Town, Hiki District, Saitama)
2. Ranzan Town Kanko Kajuen Furusato (215 Furusato, Ranzan Town, Hiki District, Saitama)
- **Participation Fee:** 3,500 yen (includes experience fees and event insurance)
- **Registration:** Apply via the JAF official website
- **Organizer:** JAF Saitama Branch
- **Co-organizer:** Higashimatsuyama/Hiki Wide-area Tourism Promotion Association
FAQ
JAF埼玉が開催するイベントの具体的な内容は？
埼玉県の郷土料理「すったて（冷や汁）」の手打ち体験と、無農薬ブルーベリーの摘み取り体験がセットになった会員向けイベントです。
イベントの開催日時と場所はどこですか？
2026年7月11日（土）の10時から15時に開催されます。会場は「道の駅いちごの里よしみ」および「嵐山町観光果樹園ふるさと」の2箇所です。
参加費用には何が含まれていますか？
参加費は3,500円で、体験費用とイベント保険料が含まれています。
「すったて」とはどのような料理ですか？
埼玉県川島町の郷土料理で、きゅうりや大葉が入った冷や汁にうどんをつけて食べる、夏に適したさっぱりとしたメニューです。
このイベントの目的は何ですか？
JAFのドライブツーリズム振興の一環として、埼玉県の東松山・比企地域の魅力を発見してもらうことを目的としています。