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Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
Product code 241068P4
From
From JPY 14,800
Dates
Available from Jan 28, 2020
Start times
12:40 PM
Travelers
Infant ages 0-2, Child ages 3-9, Adult ages 10-100
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Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
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From
From JPY 14,800
Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets
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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English, Japanese
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
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*
Overview
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*
What's Included
Included
Lunch
High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
English-speaking guide
Soba tea
Not included
Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
Transportation fee to meeting point
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
The guide will meet you infront of Starbuck Midori Nagano station
End point
The guide will meet you infront of Starbuck Midori Nagano station
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutes
Stop 1
Meet with your guide just in front of Starbucks Midori Nagano station and walk to the place where you will lean to make Oyaki.
Stop 2
1 hour 20 minutesAdmission included
Stop 2
Great culinary experience of Oyaki making. Oyaki is cooked in irori, which is a traditional Japanese sunken hearth and you will enjoy having it near by cozy & warm bonfire.
Stop 3
35 minutes
Stop 3
Explore more about Nagano!! After enjoying Oyaki maiking, the guide will take you to Nagano’s laid back area to visit some local shops around Zenkoji temple
Stop 4
15 minutes
Stop 4
We will go back to Nagano station(20 min by walking). The duration of this tour is about 2 hours. The tour concludes at the Nagano station but If you would like to explore different places like restaurants after this tour, you can say good bye to your guide at around Zenkoji temple area, where is easy to get back to Nagano station by yourself
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants Must Sit On Laps
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
No Back Problems
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
No Pregnant
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No Heart Problems
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Physical Medium
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Other
Walking shoes are recommended
Other
In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled for bad weather.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
Review Summary
5.0
2 reviews
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