So much to try !
Many of the delicious foods inherent to the Iya Valley are usually only found at homes or special events, and not usually served in restaurants. However at the Harvest Festival many of these wonderful dishes are on offer, allowing a unique chance to not just try things that are hard to find, but also try several dishes all at once!

Some of the foods available include Hirara-Yaki (local vegetables and river trout stewed in miso), Soba-gome (whole buckwheat grain porridge), and dishes made with  wild game (including venison and boar). Foods which include various types of millet will also be on hand, including bread and cookies. And of course, hand-made Iya Soba by master chef Ms Tsuzuki will also be available.

The Oku-Iya Harvest Festival takes place on November 5th in the central Kyojo area just in front of the Higashi-Iya Museum of History and Folklore, which is right on Rt 439. It is easy to access by car or bus (the closest bus stop is Kyojo Bus Stop). 

There is no admission fee, but each dish is paid per serving. Things start about 9am and go to about 1pm, but be sure to come early since most vendors sell out at this increasingly popular event!