From the Foot of Shinshu Yatsugatake: Together! Connecting Project 2026 Mushroom Foraging & Mushroom Soup

About this event

Held in Chino City, Nagano Prefecture, as part of the "From the Foot of Shinshu Yatsugatake: Together! Connecting Project 2026" to experience the seasonal rhythm of the year at the foot of Yatsugatake, "Mushroom Foraging & Mushroom Soup" is a precious opportunity to savor nature's blessings with all five senses. Aiming to learn a way of living that harnesses the power of the land and natural cycles, this project is a practical program where participants listen to the voice of the soil and consult the weather to cultivate crops, rather than prioritizing chemical fertilizers and efficiency. During the mushroom foraging, guided by locals, participants will search for mushrooms growing in the autumn mountains and harvest them on the spot. The harvested mushrooms will be cooked cooperatively by all participants into a delicious mushroom soup to enjoy. This is a special appeal unique to this project, allowing participants not only to eat a meal but also to experience the joy of harvesting and the fun of working together. It also includes renting an old traditional house near the fields to hear stories about local life and savor the season with hands-on work, offering a rich experience that cannot be tasted in urban areas. This event will be a special experience for those who wish to connect "gently and long-term" with the region, feel the joy of making and tasting with their own hands, and become one of those who bridge this land to the future.

Venue

Chino City

Chino, Nagano