Hands-on History: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery

Name: Hands-on History: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery
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5.0(2)5 hoursEnglishBook 2 days aheadNagano, Japan

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Near the famous Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi Shrine, Nozawa Onsen, and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, Obuse offers a perfect cultural stop before or after your visit!

Savor a delicious bowl of ramen featuring locally-made miso (vegan ramen available) before stepping back in time at a 240-year-old miso brewery. Learn traditional miso making techniques and create your own 1kg batch of miso to take home. (Your miso will require several months of fermentation before it's ready to enjoy.)

This unforgettable experience is a must for miso lovers and anyone interested in exploring Obuse's rich cultural traditions.

We are happy to accommodate earlier or later start times upon request. If you'd like to further customize the itinerary, please let us know!

Note: Children under 12 make miso with an adult (child price excludes the miso-making fee).

Included

Donabe Miso Tonkotsu (pork broth) or Shinshu Misogura Ramen (vegan)
Miso making fee
Hokusai-kan Museum entrance fee
Miso souvenir
English-speaking guide (unlicensed)
Miso tasting fee

Not included

Meals and drinks other than what's specified in the Included section
Personal expenses

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What you'll do

Obuse-machi
Obuse-machi, Japan
Wander through the charming streets of Obuse, guided by your expert. Uncover the secrets of Hokusai's inspiration and the town's rich history.
30 min
Obuse-machi
Obuse-machi, Japan
Enjoy delicious miso ramen in an earthen pot (vegan ramen available). Takesan Ramen Obuse uses local miso from the Kokuhei Miso Brewery next door!
1 hour
Hokusai-kan
485 Obuse, Obuse-machi, Japan
Dive into the world of Hokusai at this dedicated museum. Marvel at his ukiyo-e prints and original paintings, most notably the panels that adorn the ceiling of the Higashimachi and Kanmachi festival floats.
1 hourAdmission included
Obuse-machi
Obuse-machi, Japan
Step back in time and explore a miso brewery dating back to the Edo period. Tour the historic warehouse and make 1kg of your own miso to take home and enjoy in several months!
1h 30m

Meeting and pickup

2 locations

Pickup details

Your guide will be standing outside the station, holding a sign.

Good to know

Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers who are allergic to soy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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