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

Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$361.76
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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).
Hands-on History: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 5 hours

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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  • Miso tasting fee
  • English-speaking guide (unlicensed)
  • Miso souvenir
  • Miso making fee
  • Donabe Miso Tonkotsu (pork broth) or Shinshu Misogura Ramen (vegan)
  • Hokusai-kan Museum entrance fee
  • Personal expenses
  • Meals and drinks other than what's specified in the Included section

Meeting point
Your guide will be standing outside the station, holding a sign.
Return details
Your guide will be standing outside the station, holding a sign.

  • Obuse-machi
    Wander through the charming streets of Obuse, guided by your expert. Uncover the secrets of Hokusai's inspiration and the town's rich history.
  • Obuse-machi
    Enjoy delicious miso ramen in an earthen pot (vegan ramen available). Takesan Ramen Obuse uses local miso from the Kokuhei Miso Brewery next door!
  • Hokusai-kan
    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.
  • Obuse-machi
    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!

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers who are allergic to wheat
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Hands-on History: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery

    Location Nagano, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $361.76
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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