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Handmade Soba Making & Fresh Wasabi Lunch
About this experience
An immersive experience into Japanese cuisine! Buckwheat has long been grown in Matsumoto, lending to its well-established tradition of Soba noodle making. This part of the country is famed as the destination for getting the best serving of Soba and so happens to be the locally Matsumoto City as well. But that's not all with the discovery of fresh authentic Wasabi of the region that awaits you! - Learn a traditional Japanese culinary art from a master As our Soba master says, “Nothing tastes better than soba noodles made with your very own hands.” While Soba is a simple dish by itself, making the noodles from scratch is a challenge that combines culinary art with precision knife handling and a dash of Japanese discipline. - Discover all the secrets of real Wasabi The real taste of Wasabi is not what you find in plastic tubes. Yes, the flavor of real Wasabi is just as spicy, but much fresher and more nuanced than the store-bought kind!
What to expect
The activity is divided into two stages: 1- Soba Noodle Making For a moment, you will step into the shoes of an apprentice Soba chef under the watchful eye of an experienced Soba master as he guides you through all the basic steps and the proper use of authentic Soba-making tools. It is 100% hands-on from start to finish, including getting to eat our own Soba noodle creation at the end! 2- Wasabi Experience Grate over Soba and try for yourself some real, fresh wasabi straight from the surrounding wasabi farms. If you've never had natural fresh-ground wasabi before, you’re in for a surprisingly refreshing treat!
What’s included
- Wasabi Grating & Tasting Experience
- Soba Noodle Making with a Soba Master
- English Speaking Guide
- Handmade Soba lunch with one extra dish included
Not included
- Miscellaneous fees during the activity (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
- Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc.)
- Additional meals or drinks not specified above
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Handmade Soba Making & Fresh Wasabi Lunch
Meeting & pickup
- Outside the paid admission area of Matsumoto Castle: Your guide will be waiting just outside the main gate of Matsumoto Castle (just in front of the ticket gate and entrance to the paid admission area.)
End point
- Outside the paid admission area of Matsumoto Castle: Your guide will be waiting just outside the main gate of Matsumoto Castle (just in front of the ticket gate and entrance to the paid admission area.)
Before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Vegetarian and vegan options are available upon request
- A minimum of 500 grams is required to prepare soba therefore, the soba-making experience includes a shared serving suitable for 2 or 3 people
- There is no minimum age requirements
- Children less than 6 years old can participate for free (Please note that the lunch is still extra)
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.