Shunran-no-Sato (Japanese: 春蘭の里) are a group of farmhouse inns in Ishikawa Prefecture of Japan, known as some of the first farmhouse inns in Japan. As of 2018, there were 49 inns in total. As a successful case of rural revitalization, they are frequently referred to media, papers[1][2][3][4] and other villages to solve problems of regional depopulation.[5][6][7]
History
editThe Noto Peninsula, where the inns are located, is part of a Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System.[8] In 1996, Shunran-no-Sato Executive Committee was established in order to revitalize Noto town areas which had decreased population. The next year, the first farmhouse inn, Shunran-no-Yado (Japanese: 春蘭の宿), was founded by Kiichiro Tada. The inns have gradually increased in number over time. Shunran-no-Sato was introduced as a representative of SATOYAMA regarding accepting excursions at Biodiversity Contract 10th Conference Of Parties (COP10) in October 2010. In addition, BBC World News nominated them in the 4th place at World Challenge 2011 which broadcast some approaches to solve regional problems in October 2011,[9][10] and Crown Prince Naruhito visited there in 29 October 2013. As of 2016, the number of visitors per year had increased more than 10,000 by carrying out promotions to not only individuals but also groups.[11]
Features
editThere are 40 guest houses which accommodate irori (Japanese-style fireplaces). Local cuisine may be served on wajima-nuri lacquer ware.[12] Available activities include agriculture, picking wild vegetables, chopping wood, rice farming, and fishing.
References
edit- ^ Atsuki, Kawamura. "Study on Development Process of Organized Farm-inn Distinct and Problems of its Continuation -Case study of "Shunran-no-Sato" in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture-". Kyoto University.
- ^ Ryohei, Yamashita; Tomohiro, Ichinose. "A Case Study about Less Favoured Area Management Model focusing on the Characteristics of Consensus Building Style in the Process of Community Development: From a Approach of "Shunran no Sato" in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture". Tokyo University of Science, Keio University.
- ^ Ura, Tatsuo. "The Revitalization of Farming Village at 'Shunran no Sato' in Oku-Noto, Ishikawa, Japan" (PDF). Osaka University of Tourism Academic Repository. Osaka University of Tourism.
- ^ Zhang, Mingjun. "Roles and Issues on Association of Farm Inns in Inbound Tourism: A Case Study of Shunran-no-Sato in Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture". The University of Fukuchiyama.
- ^ "Ishikawa's Shunran No Sato: Stay At A Historic Farm House In Noto". MATCHA.
- ^ "Shunran-no-Sato, Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture: Enjoying Rustic Life in a Traditional Farmhouse". nippon.com. 2 October 2019.
- ^ "A case study about less favoured area management model focusing on the characteristics of consensus building style in the process of community development: from an approach of "Shunran no Sato" on Noto Town, Ishikawa Prefecture". CAB Direct.
- ^ "Noto's Satoyama and Satoumi". Food and Agriculture Organization. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ^ "Senior Service - World Challenge". BBC World News.
- ^ "BBC 「World Challenge 2011」 Finalist Japan" (PDF).
- ^ "石川・能登半島：「農家民宿」に年間１万人超 集落に光". Mainichi Shimbun (in Japanese). December 22, 2016. Retrieved 2020-08-20.
- ^ "Shunran-no-Sato, Noto, Ishikawa Prefecture: Enjoying Rustic Life in a Traditional Farmhouse". nippon.com. October 2019.