"Spring carrots
Japan's No. 1 producer!
Melts in your mouth with sweetness and softness
Sweet spring carrots from Tokushima
Enjoy
Period: April 12, 2026 – May 31
AoAwo Naruto Resort (Naruto City, Tokushima Prefecture) will be holding the "Tokushima Spring Carrot Fair" for a limited time from April 12, 2026 (Sun) to May 31 (Sun). This fair, sponsored by the Tokushima Carrot Promotion Council, is a special event where you can fully enjoy the charm of "Tokushima spring carrots," which come into season with the arrival of spring.
Why are Tokushima's spring carrots so sweet?
Tokushima Prefecture boasts one of the highest spring carrot production volumes in Japan. Within this region, the fertile sandy soil of the lower Yoshino River basin, a leading production area, offers excellent drainage and is rich in minerals, creating an ideal environment for carrot cultivation. The greatest secret to its deliciousness lies in Tokushima's unique "tunnel greenhouse cultivation" and "wintering" methods. Seeds are sown in the autumn and covered in large tunnel greenhouses to protect from the cold north winds. By deliberately exposing the carrots to the harsh winter cold, they store up plenty of sugar to prevent freezing, resulting in an astonishingly sweet, fruit-like flavor. Furthermore, by blocking rain within the greenhouse and thoroughly controlling soil moisture, the carrots' characteristic bitterness is reduced. As a result, they grow to be juicy to the core and soft enough to be eaten raw. Tokushima's finest "Tokushima-grown spring carrots" are nurtured by the skilled techniques and passion of Tokushima farmers and the rich natural environment. At AoAwo Naruto Resort, you can fully experience the sweet flavor of these freshly picked ingredients through a variety of dishes that highlight their natural taste. Please take a bite and savor the surprising sweetness.
Fair Overview
■Event Period: April 12, 2026 (Sun) - May 31 (Sun)
■ Venue: Various restaurants within AoAwo Naruto Resort
List of available menu items
◆Awa Local Cuisine "Irodori" (Buffet)
◯Breakfast (6 types in total)
Tokushima spring carrot salad
・Nikujaga (meat and potato stew)
Steamed carrots
Simmered spring carrots and dried daikon radish
Spring carrots and local fish marinated in sweet and sour sauce
・Namasu (pickled vegetables) with spring carrots and daikon radish
◯Lunch (7 types in total)
・Simmered spring carrots and root vegetables with ground meat
・Sukiyaki with spring carrots and beef
Yanagawa-style tofu and spring carrots
・Spring carrots and komatsuna (Japanese mustard spinach) in a light broth
・Namul made with spring carrots and root vegetables
Spring carrot and Awa vegetable salad roll sushi
• Fluffy spring carrot tempura
◯Dinner (5 options in total)
- Spring carrots and Naruto sea bream simmered in a broth
• Small hot pot of spring carrots and Awa vegetables
Pork tongue with plum dressing
• Rice with whole spring carrots
Crispy tempura of spring carrots and local shrimp
• Whole spring carrot rice [Served at dinner time]
◆French restaurant "Four Seasons"
(Served as part of the dinner course)
- Spring carrot salad (served as an appetizer)
• Spring carrot flan (served as a main dish)
◆Naruto Seafood "Naruto"
Flat fish cakes made with spring carrots and Awaji Island onions
(Served as part of the dinner course)
- Flat fish cakes made with spring carrots and Awaji Island onions
- Deep-fried spring carrots and Naruto sea bream
◆Charcoal-grilled "Umikaze" (Dinner)
Charcoal-grilled spring carrots (grilled vegetables)
• Spring carrot and octopus salad (appetizer)
◆Terrace Cafe Auge
◯Breakfast buffet (may be unavailable on some days)
• Steamed bread with spring carrots
Spring carrot and dried fruit marinated salad
• Spring carrot Danish bread
◯Sweets display case
Carrot cake "Carotene"
*Please inquire for pricing.
Non-alcoholic "Carrot Smoothie"
◯ Drinks
• Cocktail "Carrot Mimosa"
- Non-alcoholic "Carrot Smoothie"
*Please inquire for pricing.
April 12th "Carrot Day" Limited Event
▲【Non-alcoholic】Carrot Smoothie
We're offering complimentary spring carrot drinks to all our guests!
■Providing time: 14:00-17:00
■Location: Terrace Cafe Auge
【alcohol】
• Carrot Mimosa (carrot juice + sparkling wine)
【Non-alcoholic】
• Carrot smoothie (carrot juice + sudachi vinegar + foamed milk)
Nutrients of spring carrots
- β-Carotene
Green and yellow vegetables are rich in carotene!
Beta-carotene is a nutrient that is converted into vitamin A in the body and is said to play an important role in maintaining health, such as strengthening skin and mucous membranes, maintaining eyesight, strengthening immunity, and anti-aging. Beta-carotene is among the highest levels of green and yellow vegetables, and the name carotene comes from the English word "carrot."
- Dietary fiber
It is said that improving the intestinal environment can support digestive health.