Recreation park owned by Asahikawa City with a vast park golf course. There is a soba restaurant where you can enjoy locally grown Etanbetsu soba, so we decided to visit. The soba restaurant is located inside the center house of the facility, which also serves as a sales outlet for soft serve ice cream, local produce, and specialty products. It is clean and spacious, with seating for over 70 people. Acrylic dividers are provided. To use the recreational facilities, a designated fee must be paid, but if you're only dining, the entrance fee is free. The menu includes basic soba (kake soba) for 500 yen, kake udon for 600 yen, tsukimi soba/udon for 700 yen, curry soba/udon for 700 yen, as well as zaru ramen, curry rice, and onigiri. And then, the highlight: Etanbetsu fresh soba. Ah, it's only available on weekends, as indicated. Zaru soba costs 700 yen, with an additional 100 yen for Hokkaido's popular mountain wasabi. Since it was a Sunday, I ordered the Etanbetsu fresh soba with zaru and mountain wasabi. Served in a black ceramic bowl with soba and seaweed. The condiments are served on a separate plate, with finely chopped green onions, grated radish, and mountain wasabi. I started by trying the soba alone. The soba has a thin brown color, looking very appetizing. It has a strong aroma and sweetness, with a firm body and good throat sensation. And then, I tried the mountain wasabi. The freshly grated mountain wasabi pairs perfectly with the soba. The dipping sauce has a strong flavor with a slight plum-like acidity. It's a true local gourmet dish, as the traditional soba variety doesn't leave the region. I would love to visit again for the soba festival if I have the chance.