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By Machinovate Japan Ltd.
Free cancellation available
Price is £158 per adult
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Overview

    • Experience making (and eating) soba noodles in a hands-on workshop.
    • Discover the region’s love for Kabuki in a tour of a traditional Kabuki theatre.
    • Wander through the picturesque streets of Magome-juku, a historic post town.
    • Relax and recharge in the serene countryside of Central Japan.

Activity location

    • Nagoya
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 1 Chome-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan | The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the clock tower should be located directly in front of you as you exit the gate. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit. For those coming from outside the station, you will most likely be entering through the Sakura-Dori gate (the side with the gold clock). In this case, please walk straight through the station towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 8:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

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From Nagoya: Soba Cooking Class & Nakasendo Traditions

  • Activity duration is 1 day1d
    1d
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 08:00
Price details
£158.46 x 1 Adult£158.46
Total
Price is £158.46
Until Mon, 12 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    English-speaking guide
  • Inclusions
    Transport by bus
  • Inclusions
    Soba-making workshop
  • Inclusions
    Visit to a traditional Kabuki theatre
  • Inclusions
    Exploration of Magome-juku
  • Exclusions
    Optional Tempura side dish
  • Exclusions
    Accommodation
  • Exclusions
    Transport to/from Nagoya Station

Know before you book

    • Not allowed: Smoking
    • Not suitable for: Children under 5 years, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users
    • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
    • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

What you can expect

  • This tour will start at Nagoya Station at 8:00 A.M., where your guide will meet you in front of the Silver Clock tower near the Shinkansen Gates. You will have the opportunity to put your belongings on our tour bus if you feel the need.

    Your guide will provide you with a brief history of the region and set the scene as we depart Nagoya JR Station via our tour bus. We will take a short break at a roadside rest stop to stretch our legs before arriving at our first destination, a local Kabuki theatre.

    Kabuki, a traditional Japanese theatrical art form, holds significant historical and cultural importance along the Nakasendo Trail and the Kiso Valley, especially through its regional variant, Ji-Kabuki. You will have a chance to speak with a Kabuki actor, go backstage, and explore one of these beloved theatres in a guided tour.

    As we continue our journey through the Kiso Valley, you will have the opportunity to participate in a soba-making workshop.

    The Kiso Valley has long been renowned for cultivating some of the finest buckwheat in Japan, leading to the production of exceptional soba noodles. Local chefs have been perfecting the art of preparing this traditional dish for centuries, and the meal became a practical and nourishing meal for travellers along the Nakasendo Trail.

    A local chef will guide you step-by-step through the process of making soba—which you will then be able to enjoy with an optional side of tempura.

    The last leg of this journey will bring us to the picturesque town of Magome-juku. Situated on a slope, this town offers stunning views of the surrounding mountain scenery and features a high street lined with traditional wooden buildings. Learn about the town’s role as a post town along the historic Nakasendo Trail while taking pictures of the town’s famous waterwheels.

    Your guide will provide you with a tour of this charming town while allowing plenty of time for you to go off and explore on your own. Sample local delicacies or purchase some souvenirs to commemorate your trip. Of course, your guide will be on hand to take photos to make all your friends and family back home jealous of your time in Japan.

    From here, we will return to the station via our tour bus and say our goodbyes there. Feel free to ask the guide for dinner recommendations or instructions back to your hotel.

Location

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    • Nagoya
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 1 Chome-1 Meieki, Nakamura Ward, Nagoya, Aichi 450-0002, Japan | The meetup point is at the base of the SILVER clock tower outside of the Shinkansen gates. If you are arriving via Shinkansen, the clock tower should be located directly in front of you as you exit the gate. If you are arriving via a JR line, please look for signs directing you towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit. For those coming from outside the station, you will most likely be entering through the Sakura-Dori gate (the side with the gold clock). In this case, please walk straight through the station towards the Taiko-Dori Gate. The silver clock is located inside the station just before the Taiko-Dori exit. You may wait nearby there until the tour begins at 8:00 A.M. Be sure to look for the guide holding a SNOW MONKEY RESORTS tour sign. We highly recommend arriving early as Nagoya station can be quite crowded.
    • Nagoya, Aichi, Japan