May
A popular destination for visitors, this place exhibits and sells works by 40 kilns and pottery artists and sells goody bags and products from Kamado-san, Nagatanien’s popular Iga Ware rice cooker. The family’s more than 200-year-old mansion and gardens are also open to the public for exhibitions of works and hospitality through Nodate (open-air tea ceremony). The event is a great success every year, with popular items available at great prices.
| Date | May 2 - May 4, 9：00～17：00 |
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| Location | Igayaki no Sato Nagatanien |
| Access by Public Transit | Get off at JR Iga-Ueno Station, 15 minutes by taxi |
| Access by Car | Approximately 15-minute drive from Mibuno IC on the Meihan Expressway toward Ayama & Shigaraki or approximately 20 minutes from Konan IC on the Shin-Meishin Expressway toward Ayama & Iga. |
Chikata Cave Walking
To spread legend of Chikata Cave, this event takes participants on a walk through the forest to Chikata Cave and throw Chikata rice cakes. After walking around the vicinity of Chikata Cave, enjoy an easy-to-understand picture-story about The Legend of Chikata held at the community center.
| Date | May 28 |
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| Location | Chikata Cave and Takao District Community Center |
| Access by Public Transit | Approximately 20-minute drive from Aoyamacho Station on the Kintetsu Railway |
| Access by Car | Approximately 35 minutes from Ueno-Higashi IC on the Meihan Expressway. |
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