Enjoy with a Soba Master! Private Soba-Making + Wasabi Experience
Savoring buckwheat noodles and wasabi at a private soba-making experience
Due to its elevation, terrain, and climate, rice cultivation was difficult in Nagano Prefecture, making buckwheat a vital food source since ancient times.While buckwheat was traditionally
eaten in various forms like oyaki (stuffed cakes), soba-gayu (buckwheat porridge), and soba-gaki (buckwheat dumplings), the noodle-shaped soba that is common today is said to have first appeared and become widespread during the Edo period. Its birthplace is believed to be the post town of Motoyama-juku in Shiojiri City, next to Matsumoto. From there
, the noodle-style soba, known as "sobakiri," spread along the Nakasendo road to Edo and, of course, was also enjoyed in the
castle town of Matsumoto. Furthermore, this climate and terrain proved to be an ideal environment for wasabi.With abundant snowmelt flowing down from the mountains, this region boasts stable water temperatures year-round and pristine spring water, making it home to Japan's largest wasabi farm. We invite you to savor the collaboration
of these two local specialties: soba and wasabi. During this tour
, the instructor will demonstrate the process and explain key points before you try it yourself. As
this is a private experience, the instructor will provide thorough support.
They'll answer questions and step in to help if you get stuck, so relax and enjoy your soba-making experience. As the instructor says
, there's nothing quite like the taste of soba you've made yourself. ・Please inform us at the time of
booking if you require a vegetarian or vegan menu, have dietary restrictions, or allergies.・Making
soba in small quantities is difficult, so the experience requires at least 500 grams of dough. This is enough for about
2-3 servings. ・This experience tour takes place in the outskirts of Matsumoto City, about a 20-25 minute drive from Matsumoto Station. ・Transportation
options to the venue include bus, taxi, or driving yourself. The exact location will be provided upon reservation confirmation. Please feel free to inquire if you have any questions about transportation.
eaten in various forms like oyaki (stuffed cakes), soba-gayu (buckwheat porridge), and soba-gaki (buckwheat dumplings), the noodle-shaped soba that is common today is said to have first appeared and become widespread during the Edo period. Its birthplace is believed to be the post town of Motoyama-juku in Shiojiri City, next to Matsumoto. From there
, the noodle-style soba, known as "sobakiri," spread along the Nakasendo road to Edo and, of course, was also enjoyed in the
castle town of Matsumoto. Furthermore, this climate and terrain proved to be an ideal environment for wasabi.With abundant snowmelt flowing down from the mountains, this region boasts stable water temperatures year-round and pristine spring water, making it home to Japan's largest wasabi farm. We invite you to savor the collaboration
of these two local specialties: soba and wasabi. During this tour
, the instructor will demonstrate the process and explain key points before you try it yourself. As
this is a private experience, the instructor will provide thorough support.
They'll answer questions and step in to help if you get stuck, so relax and enjoy your soba-making experience. As the instructor says
, there's nothing quite like the taste of soba you've made yourself. ・Please inform us at the time of
booking if you require a vegetarian or vegan menu, have dietary restrictions, or allergies.・Making
soba in small quantities is difficult, so the experience requires at least 500 grams of dough. This is enough for about
2-3 servings. ・This experience tour takes place in the outskirts of Matsumoto City, about a 20-25 minute drive from Matsumoto Station. ・Transportation
options to the venue include bus, taxi, or driving yourself. The exact location will be provided upon reservation confirmation. Please feel free to inquire if you have any questions about transportation.
Information
- Prices
- Adults: ¥16,700 per person Children: ¥13,200 per person Children 6 and under: Free (Lunch is charged separately) ※ Credit cards are not accepted. Payment must be made via bank transfer or PayPal.
- Included in Price
- Private guide fee Soba noodle-making experience fee Lunch fee Wasabi experience fee
- Duration
- Soba-making Experience (approx. 90 min) Grated Fresh Wasabi and Tasting (approx. 15 min) Lunch (approx. 75 min) The above is an example. The end time may change depending on progress and other factors.
- Capacity
- 2 to 6 people
- Location
- The location will be provided at the time of reservation.
- Cancellation
- Cancellations made the day before the scheduled date will incur a 100% charge. Please contact us as soon as possible regarding schedule changes or cancellations.
- Organizer
- Matsumoto Experience
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