Sawanoi Mamagotoya and Gyokudo Art Museum - Ome City
A bus trip to Ome in late May, before the rainy season begins
A wonderful adult outing where we were picked up by a chartered bus from in front of our apartment, taken to Ome to enjoy the sights, and then dropped back off at home.
and the refreshing green maple leaves
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from the riverside, Ome with a fragrant breeze
A stroll enjoying the fresh greenery for a little less than thirty minutes, followed by lunch at "Mamagotoya"
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Perhaps because it was a weekday, there were almost no other customers at opening time
Are there many customers who come for a late lunch after hiking or mountain climbing?
We were the only twenty-something guests
As we were shown in, a breathtaking view jumped out at me
| A space of In Praise of Shadows!
but from a room with the calm light characteristic of a Japanese house
like a screen, the flow of the Tama River and the trees on the bank are projected
the food and sake are served
Soy milk oboro tofu
Sake is Sawanoi Daiginjo O
The cold sake is served with Sawanoi's brewing water
The sweetness, richness, and mellowness of the soybeans spread in my mouth
The sake has the taste of honjozo rather than junmai
Wow~☆ My eyes must have been sparkling
BEAUTIFUL!
Thin fried tofu and komatsuna ohitashi, mugwort nama-fu and grilled tofu dengaku, grilled eel, hajikami ginger
Rolled omelet, simmered okara, simmered shrimp and bamboo shoots, edamame
The simmered okara in particular was packed with ingredients, and the flavor of the dashi and ingredients soaked into the moist okara, making it exquisite
Having grilled eel among such appetizers is a luxury! It really increases the level of satisfaction
Every vegetable is cut cleanly and is refreshingly chilled.
This is what you would call fresh, crisp vegetables.
Whether it's the yuba-wrapped cucumber or the baby carrots, the cooking doesn't compromise the original flavor and texture of the vegetables,
a dish that makes you think, 'Ah, vegetables are delicious.'
The soy milk mayonnaise is also nice.
I didn't think there would be any meat dishes, so this was a pleasant surprise.
It's wrapped in thinly sliced shumai wrappers.
The individual ceramic steamer is also lovely.
I was curious about the dried sardine vinegar, but the dried sardines create such an elegant broth, making it a perfectly balanced sweet vinegar.
After eating the yuba, I poured the dried sardine vinegar into the remaining soy milk,
and once it turned into a soft tofu consistency, I ate that too.
It has a different texture and flavor compared to inari-wrapped sushi.
I truly enjoyed the starring role of the yuba.
'Wait, is this tofu?'
'Yes, tofu has evolved amazingly lately. There's even tofu cream now.'
I was moved beyond my expectations by the careful cooking at Mamagotoya, which uses tofu and yuba handmade daily with Sawanoi's brewing water and carefully selected domestic soybeans.
After that, a brewery tour.
Seeing clematis in Ome is something special.
After the thirty-minute brewery tour, I just had to do some sake tasting!
Sawanoi Hojo 35 Junmai Daiginjo
I really do prefer Junmai sake.
If you compare it to a mountain, the Junmai Daiginjo is like Mount Fuji, with a lingering finish that lasts forever.
I understood the explanation that Honjozo sake is like Mount Yari, crisp and dry.
I wish I could have had tea here slowly.
Strolling along the valley trail
Energy colors in the fresh green! It really gives me a boost.
just walking along the trail was refreshing!
Walking from Sawai Station to Mitake Station
Watching for a while
About a 30-minute walk
I wish I could have walked more.
Crossing Mitake Bridge and descending to the banks of the Tama River, you reach the Gyokudo Art Museum.
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| 1931, age 58
The tiger's sharp, forward-looking gaze; a depiction so vivid you can almost see the movement of its claws and paw pads as it walks.
Gyokudo's sketch at age 15
A 15-year-old boy who brilliantly depicted sharp eyes and the texture of the feathers covering the body.
It must have been clear to everyone that he was a boy of great talent.
| 1948, age 75
Exhibits are changed seven times a year to display works appropriate for the season.
The "Kunpu Exhibition" is being held until June 23rd.
Many works depicting people and animals living their daily lives are on display.
| 1931, age 58
A rice planting scene; a boat carrying seedlings; people carrying seedlings.
| People wearing sedge hats lined up in a row planting rice.
A boat floating on the lake.
An atmosphere as if you are watching a video.
| 1937, age 64
Two women wearing towels tied in the 'nesan-kaburi' style.
I want to strain my ears to hear what they are talking about.
| 1952, age 79
While walking around with a sketchbook in one hand, sketching the scenery he saw and felt with a pencil,
he often exchanged friendly greetings with the villagers and was frequently treated to tea.
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Although it is a casual moment captured from daily life, the use of expensive gold powder on the new buds is typical of the stylish Gyokudo.
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Plump, full cheeks, 'nesan-kaburi' headscarves, and aprons.
Women dressed like this are rarely seen anymore.
It is a piece that evokes nostalgia.
As expected, I want to strain my ears to hear their chatter.
The garden was designed by Isoya Yoshida and Ken Nakajima, who also worked on the Shigeru Yoshida residence and garden.
It is said to be a garden with the theme of infinity representing the Tama River.
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To avoid the rush hour on the Metropolitan Expressway, we departed from the Gyokudo Art Museum at 3:00 PM as planned.
We arrived at 5:00 PM without getting caught in any traffic jams.
A bus hike to Okutama during the season of cool, refreshing breezes; the day ended perfectly.