Hitachinaka Dried Sweet Potato Making Experience

Hitachinaka City in Ibaraki Prefecture is Japan's leading production area for dried sweet potatoes. In the dried sweet potato making experience hosted by local farmers, you can learn the traditional method of slicing freshly steamed sweet potatoes thinly and sun-drying them. You can also enjoy the differences in taste by variety, such as Beniharu and Silk Sweet. Since drying takes several days, finished products will be sent at a later date. Working in fields where the sea breeze from the Pacific Ocean blows offers a precious opportunity to experience Ibaraki's winter scenery.