Soba Making

Our shop will be a handmade soba restaurant famous in Sapporo. A famous hand-made soba restaurant is holding a soba-making experience after lunch to help people around the world understand the appeal of soba. We want you to enjoy the traditional Japanese food, soba-noodle making experience, which has been going on since the Edo period (1600)! Also, this trial course comes with tempura. Tempura is a traditional Japanese food, and tempura is also a traditional Japanese food known from around 1600. Soba and tempura have their own unique charms. Soba and tempura are not only delicious, but also create synergies when eaten together, providing an even more enjoyable food experience. Tempura is a dish of battered and deep-fried vegetables and seafood that perfectly matches the crispy texture of the batter and the flavor of the ingredients.Typical ingredients include shrimp, eggplant, seasonal vegetables and local ingredients. Hokkaido is the most famous soba producing region in Japan.Because the climate and soil conditions in Hokkaido make it suitable for growing soba, high-quality soba is produced.Areas known for particularly delicious soba include the Tokachi and Furano regions. Hokkaido soba is savory and chewy, and its taste is loved by many people.In Hokkaido, there are also a variety of dishes made with soba noodles, which can be combined with local specialties and seasonal ingredients, or enjoyed using unique cooking methods. Hokkaido's soba cuisine is a luxurious experience where you can enjoy local ingredients and culture.Therefore, it is also popular with tourists visiting Hokkaido.The soba experience in Hokkaido is a good opportunity to deeply understand Japanese soba culture and enjoy the local flavors. The soba making experience time will be around 30 minutes.After that, taste your own soba noodles and tempura If you have around 1 hour and 15 minutes, it will all be over. Even small children can enjoy soba making. You don't need anything to bring or prepare.Please feel free to come. We hope you enjoy it as a commemorative Hokkaido dinner. Also, our shop is a handmade soba shop. I will tell you how Japanese eat soba and how to eat it. ※Children under 2 years old are free. For group customers Please feel free to contact the store directly.

At “SOBAGIRI-RAKUJYO” in Kappabashi, visitors can experience fine buckwheat noodle cutting, which has been practiced in Japan since the Edo period, in just 30 minutes. Among Japanese foods, soba is not as major as sushi. This is the reason why it is a favorite experience for connoisseurs. The satisfaction level is different as it is an authentic cooking activity class where water is added to the flour, kneaded and stretched, and a knife is used! Soba flour is made from the most delicious buckwheat flour in Japan, produced in Shinshu, where buckwheat is grown. While it takes 90 minutes to make soba at other restaurants, the newly developed smart technology allows soba to be made in 30 minutes, allowing adults and families alike to participate with ease. A variety of flavors are available so that each country and each generation can enjoy the delicious taste. (Vegan compatible) Activities using kitchen knives in Kappabashi, the town of kitchen knives. Please try it!

I think it will be a special and unforgettable time for you to experience making Japanese soba, a traditional Japanese culture, in a calm temple. And you can't get the taste of soba noodles you make yourself anywhere else. I would like to sincerely share with you the traditional culture of Japan.

We’ll begin with a visit to the famous Snow Monkey Park, where you can watch wild Japanese macaques enjoying a soak in the hot springs—set in the peaceful mountains of Nagano. After the walk, we’ll head over to the nearby Shibu Onsen area, a beautiful historic hot spring town. Lunch will be served at a local restaurant here, featuring freshly made soba noodles and other regional specialties. After lunch, you’ll have time to unwind in one of Shibu Onsen’s public baths. The mineral-rich waters are said to have healing properties and offer the perfect way to relax. And for a bit of extra fun, there’s the chance to collect stamps from different hot springs using a special towel—a local tradition that adds a playful touch to your visit. Whether you're here to relax, explore, or enjoy good food and drink, this tour offers a great mix of what makes Nagano special. Optional free pick-up support available upon request. Our tours start from April 15, 2025.Join us for an amazing experience

Our shop uses everything from buckwheat flour to binders from Hokkaido! Hokkaido is the number one producer of buckwheat in Japan. Hokkaido is rich in nature and pure water, and these environments are suitable for growing buckwheat. In particular, the cold climate is suitable for growing high-quality buckwheat. Hokkaido buckwheat is evaluated for its excellent flavor and texture. Buckwheat grown in Hokkaido is grown using mineral-rich water produced by the rich soil and cold climate. This results in buckwheat with a rich flavor and a firm texture. Experience traditional Japanese cuisine from the Edo period, and the popular soba noodle making in a fun and casual way! Now you can make the soba noodle making experience, which has been difficult to get into until now, more casually! More conveniently! Enjoy the soba making experience! Sapporo Subway Tozai Line Miyanosawa Station Exit 6 3 minutes walk 4 parking spaces available in front of the store You will have a full soba experience from making the soba to cutting it and tasting it. A soba craftsman will provide you with full support, so even beginners can feel at ease♪ The soba you make yourself is much tastier than any other soba you have ever eaten. Our shop is usually a popular hand-made soba shop in Sapporo. The soba craftsman will support you in a fun way during the experience. Flow of the soba making experience ① Mix the soba flour ② Stretch the soba ③ Cut the soba ④ Taste the soba you made The actual soba making experience takes about 30 minutes. After that, you will taste the soba, and the entire experience will take about 1 hour and 15 minutes to complete. Even small children can easily and enjoy making soba. You don't need to bring anything or prepare anything. Please feel free to come. Group customers and travel agencies should contact us directly.

About the Soba Cooking Class Discover Yamanashi by making Oshino Hakkai Soba with Mount Fuji's snowmelt. Enjoy crafting a traditional Japanese dish steeped in history. Oshino Hakkai, featuring eight clear ponds from Mount Fuji's springs, is celebrated for its quality water, ideal for soba. It's a unique spot to savor soba from these waters. The class welcomes all, including beginners and kids, making it a fun activity for families and groups. Noodle-making here is a special experience shared across ages. Recommended for Those Who Wish to taste Yamanashi's famous cuisine? Are you interested in making Yamanashi's local dishes? Seek activities near Lake Kawaguchi.Desire a family-friendly cooking experience.Look for unique experience plans. Need rainy day activities? Want English-guided tours?

Lesson will be given by a professional Soba chef with an English translator. Young and old can enjoy it at ease.

Soba has been a popular staple food in Japan since the Edo period. This is an experience plan where you can make soba noodles, a classic Japanese dish, from scratch and sample them yourself. The soba experience is a popular experience even among Japanese people. You can even experience the traditional way of eating soba in Japan. Also, this plan is a Hokkaido sika deer meat shabu-shabu (game meat) set plan. It's great for a dinner with memories of Hokkaido. Please experience it as a memory of Japan. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

・Located in Arashiyama, Kyoto, the popular tourist spots are within walking distance. ・We recommend having lunch with soba noodles that you made yourself while sightseeing. ・You can make and eat the traditional Japanese dish "hand-made soba noodles". ・Making soba noodles requires deep and sophisticated techniques. ・We have prepared a program that allows you to easily enjoy the technique. ・The soba noodles are made from 80% buckwheat flour and 20% wheat flour produced in Nagano Prefecture. ・A popular instructor with over 20 years of experience will be in charge. He is very enthusiastic, but will not help you unnecessarily during the experience. He will only give you advice when necessary, so you can make soba noodles at your own pace. ・This is a private lesson. There will be no other customers than you. You can relax and enjoy yourself. The soba noodles you make yourself have a special taste. There is nothing to bring or prepare. Now! Let's make delicious and fun soba noodles

Hokkaido boasts the highest production of soba in Japan You will enjoy making soba noodles, a tradition dating back to the Edo period using high-quality soba noodles. After the experience, the owner of the restaurant, who is a Japanese chef and a sake brewer, will serve you two types of seasonal sake. Japanese people have a habit of drinking sake when eating soba. In Japan, it is called soba-mae. After enjoying soba-mae, finish off with soba. It is also common to order tempura as a set with soba. This combination of tempura, sake, and soba goes very well together, making it a well-balanced dish. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience. Recommended for good memories of your trip. We accept reservations for 2 or more people.

100% hands-on from start to finish, experience a uniquely authentic Japanese Cuisine for yourself! Matsumoto is famous for the quality of its Soba (buckwheat flour noodles) and its historic feudal castle! First take a tour of Matsumoto Castle designated a “National Treasure” of Japan due to its well-preserved original structure. Then sample this traditional Japanese dish and even have a go at preparing it yourself! The soba-making workshop is an opportunity to get more than just the literal bite of this tradition. Step into the shoes of an apprentice and learn from an experienced soba master! Discover all the basics and learn how to use authentic soba-making tools. The activity is divided into two stages and it’s completely hands-on from start to finish. The best part is you get to eat your own noodles at the end! This is an exciting and enriching experience you can share with family and friends, and an unforgettable way to discover a unique aspect of Japanese cuisine!

Whether you are a child or a foreign tourist, anyone can enjoy authentic soba noodle making experience at Shinshu Soba Restaurant Yamahei in Karuizawa Prince Outlets (5-minute walk from Karuizawa Shinkansen Station). An Experienced instructor will carefully guide you through the process of kneading, stretching, and cutting soba noodles. The finished soba noodles will be served with tempura and the famous walnut sauce on the spot.

A tradition from the Edo period! This is a plan where you can experience the Japanese soba making experience, from actually experiencing it to tasting it. In addition, after experiencing making soba noodles, you can enjoy Hokkaido-only sika deer meat shabu-shabu and tempura until the soba noodles are boiled. Shabu-shabu is a very popular food in Japan. A popular item along with Japanese sushi and tempura! Also, tempura is the king of Japanese food that everyone knows! Enjoy the soba you made yourself along with these two items. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

Dive into Nagano’s food culture with a hands-on cooking and walking experience. In a traditional Japanese house with a sunken hearth, you’ll learn how to make oyaki—a beloved local dumpling filled with seasonal vegetables or sweet bean paste—and enjoy them warm with soba tea by the fire. After the cooking session, stroll through the peaceful backstreets leading to Zenkoji Temple. Discover small, locally owned shops, taste unique regional flavors, and learn about Japanese dining customs and everyday culture from your guide. ・Make two oyaki dumplings and enjoy them with soba tea in a traditional Japanese hearth house ・Explore Nagano’s backstreets on the way to Zenkoji Temple ・Discover local flavors and learn about Japanese dining culture ・Meet small business owners and hear stories of the neighborhood *Please let us know if you have any food restrictions beforehand*

At the Malt Ichiriyama Garden, an old private house built about 120 years ago, we began to harvest seasonal vegetables (bamboo shoots, cucumbers, tea, sweet potatoes, etc.) and to make rural Miyazaki dishes (cold soup, soba). You can experience. Interaction with local people is one of the real pleasures. [Miyazaki's traditional dish “cold soup”] Cold soup is a traditional Miyazaki dish often eaten in hot summers. Cold miso soup using ingredients such as cucumbers, tofu, etc. Eat it in a refrigerator or chill it with ice. Miyazaki's soul food that can be delicious even in the hot summer when appetite is sorry.

Sitting just outside Nagano City, the forests of Togakushi are home to some of Japan’s most important Shinto shrines, sacred places that are linked to the myths of the creation of Japan itself, and the mountain refuge of the Togakure Ninja. This engaging tour gives insight into the daily lives of the ninja, taking you along short sections of the pilgrimage trails of the ‘Togakushi Kodo,’ and deep into culture, myth, and legend. This tour includes a hands-on soba making experience, visits to two of the most important Shinto shrines, the Togakushi Ninja Museum, and ends with a stroll through the grand avenue of giant cedar trees.

Embark on an e-bike tour perfect for adventure enthusiasts eager to explore traditional Japanese rural landscapes, historical shrines, and the birthplace of Super Mario. Friendly local guides, born and raised in the town, will guide you in English. Choose between two courses: Course A, which includes a hands-on soba noodle-making experience and a soba set meal, or Course B, featuring local produce at a restaurant in a traditional Japanese house. Whether you're with family, a group, or alone, you'll have a great time. Enjoy the unique "Kyoto countryside (Satoyama)" experience in Sonobe, Kyoto, where you can hear birds singing and the river flowing. Our tour is only a 30-minute train ride from Kyoto City. We also offer options like wearing a kimono and playing the traditional Japanese instrument "koto" for free. Vegan, vegetarian, and allergy-friendly meals are available upon request.

A popular soba restaurant in Sapporo City usually! After closing, we will have you experience authentic soba making. I want everyone in the world to know about soba toppings that only Japanese people can understand. Five toppings that Japanese love to eat with soba noodles! Hokkaido will be the most buckwheat harvesting region in Japan.Soba culture has always been strong in Hokkaido Hokkaido is home to many delicious soba restaurants. We recommend the king of Japanese food, the soba-noodle making experience, as a memory of Japan.

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Explore Hinohara Village, the only remaining village in Tokyo on a leisurely 7 hour tour. Take a stroll with your guide through the rich nature and popular spots in this rustic mountain village located on the western edge of Tokyo. Hinohara Village is a peaceful village located about two hours away from the heart of Tokyo. It is both rich in nature along the Akigawa River that flows through the center, and traditional arts and architecture. It’s full of cultural attractions. On this tour, you will visit Kobayashi's house, Hossawa Falls and Seoto-no-Yu Spa with your personal guide using public transit. Enjoy traditional living in the mountainous area and the four seasons in Tokyo, but away from the hustle and bustle of the city.