Kunihiko Mitamura Visits Katsuragi Town, Wakayama, Blessed with Clear Streams | Starting with the Early Summer Specialty Ayu Fishing, Mitamura Savors Highly Praised Spices and Exquisite Beer! Finally, Pizza Making?!
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- Kunihiko Mitamura Visits Katsuragi Town, Wakayama, Blessed with Clear Streams | Starting with the Early Summer Specialty Ayu Fishing, Mitamura Savors Highly Praised Spices and Exquisite Beer! Finally, Pizza Making?!
- Talent Kunihiko Mitamura visited Katsuragi Town in Wakayama Prefecture, where he enjoyed the early summer specialty of ayu fishing, the locally popular spice 'Horinishi', craft beer made with famous water, and a pizza-making experience using seasonal tomatoes. The program also featured the World Heritage site Niu-tsuhime Shrine.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 12, 2026
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Talent Kunihiko Mitamura visited Katsuragi Town in Wakayama Prefecture, where he enjoyed the early summer specialty of ayu fishing, the locally popular spice 'Horinishi', craft beer made with famous water, and a pizza-making experience using seasonal tomatoes. The program also featured the World Heritage site Niu-tsuhime Shrine.
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Talent Kunihiko Mitamura visited Katsuragi Town in Wakayama Prefecture, where he enjoyed the early summer specialty of ayu fishing, the locally popular spice 'Horinishi', craft beer made with famous water, and a pizza-making experience using seasonal tomatoes. The program also featured the World Heritage site Niu-tsuhime Shrine.
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©TV Osaka [Performers] Kunihiko Mitamura, Miho Uehara
〇 Official Program YouTube Channel (with unreleased footage) https://www.youtube.com/@otonatabi_tvo
〇 Program TVer Page (Free missed episode streaming after broadcast ends) https://tver.jp/series/sr6q8agywz
This time, we visit Katsuragi Town, Wakayama, with Miho Uehara. Enjoy the blessings of clear streams and satoyama that satisfy all five senses in a World Heritage town!
Ayu Fishing Immediately After Opening! In the Kinokawa River
©TV Osaka Mitamura engrossed in ayu fishing
Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, is blessed with clear streams. The first place the two visited was 'Ayu Shima,' a long-established restaurant specializing in ayu. Mitamura, who was curious about the ayu from the Kinokawa River, tried his hand at ayu fishing using the 'friend fishing' method! He became so absorbed that he forgot about the cameras. Did they manage to catch any ayu?!
Exquisite! Salt-Grilled Kinokawa Ayu
©TV Osaka Taking a big bite of salt-grilled ayu!
Back at 'Ayu Shima,' the two enjoyed 'salt-grilled ayu.' The skin was crispy, the flesh was fluffy, and the saltiness was just right – it was exquisite!
Goes with Everything!! All-Purpose Spice 'Horinishi'
©TV Osaka Posing for a photo with the 'Horinishi' panel
Next, they visited 'Outdoor Shop Orange.' This shop is also famous for developing 'Horinishi,' an essential seasoning for outdoor activities. 'I put this on everything!' says Mitamura, for whom 'Horinishi' is indispensable at home. It is now sold worldwide.
©TV Osaka Checking the texture of 'Kaki no Tane Oil Pickles'!
They also offer more products besides spices, and their latest creation is 'Kaki no Tane Oil Pickles,' seasoned with 'Horinishi.' As the name suggests, persimmon seeds are pickled in oil, and the texture is said to be 'crispy'...?!
Craft Beer Made with Beautiful Water
©TV Osaka Toasting with 'Belgian White' from the '3-Type Tasting Set'!
Feeling like a beer, the two headed to 'Konono Brewery.' Here, they brew craft beer using the famous 'Tsuki no Shizuku' water. They ordered the '3-Type Tasting Set' and enjoyed comparing the flavors. The 'Konono Salsa Dog!' features house-made sausages. They were juicy with a moderate spiciness, perfect with beer!
Shrine Protecting Koyasan, a World Heritage Site
©TV Osaka World Heritage Site [Niu-tsuhime Shrine]
In 'Amano no Sato' in Katsuragi Town, where Japan's original landscapes unfold, stands 'Niu-tsuhime Shrine,' founded over 1700 years ago. It is a World Heritage site with deep connections to Koyasan.
All-You-Can-Eat Tomatoes! 'Momotaro'
©TV Osaka Bright red tomatoes are sweet and exquisite!
Katsuragi Town, also known as the fruit kingdom, is currently in the season for tomatoes. At 'Sakaguchi Farm,' tomato picking is an all-you-can-eat experience! They harvested the 'Momotaro' variety, which had grown bright red, cooled them with water, and ate them right there! They were sweet and exquisite.
Authentic Exquisite Pizza at a Campsite
©TV Osaka Enjoying the 'Shaved Fresh Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza'!
They brought the tomatoes from earlier to 'AWESOME PIZZA HACHIMORI.' This place is not only a campsite but also reputed for its authentic pizzas made by a chef with Italian cuisine background. After toasting with a 'half bottle of red wine,' they enjoyed the 'Shaved Fresh Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza'!
©TV Osaka Trying pizza making as a special experience!
And this time, as a special treat, Mitamura tried his hand at making pizza, something he had wanted to do!
Uehara made a slightly sweet pizza using Katsuragi Town's specialty 'Anpo Gaki' (dried persimmons), while Mitamura made an original pizza using the tomatoes they had picked earlier. Did they turn out delicious!?!?
'Otona Tabi Arukutabi' airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM. It is a travel program for adults where Kunihiko Mitamura walks through the visited lands, savoring local delicacies, fine wines, and scenery, and conveying his feelings from interactions with local people.
〇 Program HP https://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/ip4/tabi/
〇 Official Program X Account https://x.com/tetsutabiclub
〇 Official Program Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/tvo.otonatabi/
〇 Official Program YouTube Channel (with unreleased footage) https://www.youtube.com/@otonatabi_tvo
〇 Program TVer Page (Free missed episode streaming after broadcast ends) https://tver.jp/series/sr6q8agywz
This time, we visit Katsuragi Town, Wakayama, with Miho Uehara. Enjoy the blessings of clear streams and satoyama that satisfy all five senses in a World Heritage town!
Ayu Fishing Immediately After Opening! In the Kinokawa River
©TV Osaka Mitamura engrossed in ayu fishing
Katsuragi Town, Wakayama Prefecture, is blessed with clear streams. The first place the two visited was 'Ayu Shima,' a long-established restaurant specializing in ayu. Mitamura, who was curious about the ayu from the Kinokawa River, tried his hand at ayu fishing using the 'friend fishing' method! He became so absorbed that he forgot about the cameras. Did they manage to catch any ayu?!
Exquisite! Salt-Grilled Kinokawa Ayu
©TV Osaka Taking a big bite of salt-grilled ayu!
Back at 'Ayu Shima,' the two enjoyed 'salt-grilled ayu.' The skin was crispy, the flesh was fluffy, and the saltiness was just right – it was exquisite!
Goes with Everything!! All-Purpose Spice 'Horinishi'
©TV Osaka Posing for a photo with the 'Horinishi' panel
Next, they visited 'Outdoor Shop Orange.' This shop is also famous for developing 'Horinishi,' an essential seasoning for outdoor activities. 'I put this on everything!' says Mitamura, for whom 'Horinishi' is indispensable at home. It is now sold worldwide.
©TV Osaka Checking the texture of 'Kaki no Tane Oil Pickles'!
They also offer more products besides spices, and their latest creation is 'Kaki no Tane Oil Pickles,' seasoned with 'Horinishi.' As the name suggests, persimmon seeds are pickled in oil, and the texture is said to be 'crispy'...?!
Craft Beer Made with Beautiful Water
©TV Osaka Toasting with 'Belgian White' from the '3-Type Tasting Set'!
Feeling like a beer, the two headed to 'Konono Brewery.' Here, they brew craft beer using the famous 'Tsuki no Shizuku' water. They ordered the '3-Type Tasting Set' and enjoyed comparing the flavors. The 'Konono Salsa Dog!' features house-made sausages. They were juicy with a moderate spiciness, perfect with beer!
Shrine Protecting Koyasan, a World Heritage Site
©TV Osaka World Heritage Site [Niu-tsuhime Shrine]
In 'Amano no Sato' in Katsuragi Town, where Japan's original landscapes unfold, stands 'Niu-tsuhime Shrine,' founded over 1700 years ago. It is a World Heritage site with deep connections to Koyasan.
All-You-Can-Eat Tomatoes! 'Momotaro'
©TV Osaka Bright red tomatoes are sweet and exquisite!
Katsuragi Town, also known as the fruit kingdom, is currently in the season for tomatoes. At 'Sakaguchi Farm,' tomato picking is an all-you-can-eat experience! They harvested the 'Momotaro' variety, which had grown bright red, cooled them with water, and ate them right there! They were sweet and exquisite.
Authentic Exquisite Pizza at a Campsite
©TV Osaka Enjoying the 'Shaved Fresh Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza'!
They brought the tomatoes from earlier to 'AWESOME PIZZA HACHIMORI.' This place is not only a campsite but also reputed for its authentic pizzas made by a chef with Italian cuisine background. After toasting with a 'half bottle of red wine,' they enjoyed the 'Shaved Fresh Prosciutto and Arugula Pizza'!
©TV Osaka Trying pizza making as a special experience!
And this time, as a special treat, Mitamura tried his hand at making pizza, something he had wanted to do!
Uehara made a slightly sweet pizza using Katsuragi Town's specialty 'Anpo Gaki' (dried persimmons), while Mitamura made an original pizza using the tomatoes they had picked earlier. Did they turn out delicious!?!?
'Otona Tabi Arukutabi' airs every Saturday at 6:30 PM. It is a travel program for adults where Kunihiko Mitamura walks through the visited lands, savoring local delicacies, fine wines, and scenery, and conveying his feelings from interactions with local people.
〇 Program HP https://www.tv-osaka.co.jp/ip4/tabi/
〇 Official Program X Account https://x.com/tetsutabiclub
〇 Official Program Instagram Account https://www.instagram.com/tvo.otonatabi/
FAQ
Can I go ayu fishing in Katsuragi Town?
Yes, you can enjoy ayu fishing in the Kinokawa River. The program featured 'Ayu Shima'.
Where can I buy 'Horinishi'?
'Horinishi' was developed and is sold at 'Outdoor Shop Orange'. It is also available for purchase online.
What are the specialty products of Katsuragi Town?
Ayu (sweetfish), tomatoes, and anpo-gaki (dried persimmons) are famous. There is also craft beer made with famous local water.
What kind of shrine is Niu-tsuhime Shrine?
It is a World Heritage site founded over 1700 years ago, with deep connections to Koyasan.
Where can I eat the pizza featured in the program?
You can enjoy authentic pizza at the campsite 'AWESOME PIZZA HACHIMORI'.