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Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Experience

Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
$94.38
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Matsumoto Castle and Soba noodles showcase Japan's rich culinary and historical heritage. This hands-on workshop invites you to delve into traditional Japanese cuisine while crafting your own dish.

  • 🍜 Tour Matsumoto Castle, a “National Treasure” recognized for its beautifully preserved original structure, for about 1 hour.
  • 👨‍🍳 Join a soba-making workshop led by a skilled soba master, using authentic soba-making tools for an authentic experience.
  • 👐 Engage in a completely hands-on activity divided into two stages, ensuring an immersive culinary adventure.
  • 🥢 After preparing your noodles, savor the fruits of your labor by tasting the soba you made, enhancing your culinary journey.
  • 📅 This workshop is perfect for sharing with family and friends, providing enriching insights into the art of Japanese cuisine.
  • 🎥 Start with a brief video introduction about soba, outlining the steps from dough preparation to noodle cutting.
  • 🍽️ Enjoy your soba in various forms, hot or chilled, and pair it with Tempura and other side dishes for a complete meal.
  • 👥 The activity accommodates groups of two, with a minimum of 500 grams required to prepare soba, ensuring a shared experience.
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the workshop.
  • 💼 Included in your experience are entry to Matsumoto Castle, travel insurance, and miscellaneous fees for snacks and drinks.

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Castle Tour & Soba Making
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours

  • Soba Noodle Making with the Soba Master
  • Soba Noodle Tasting + 1 Extra
  • Entry/Admission – Matsumoto Castle
  • Insurance (Travel Insurance, Private Insurance, etc...)
  • Miscellaneous fees during the activity (snacks, souvenirs, etc.)
  • Side Dish (Oyaki, snacks etc.) and Drinks

Meeting point
Tour begins at 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.)
Return details
Tour begins at 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.)

After touring the castle (Around 1 hour), the activity is divided into two stages:

Preparing and cutting the Soba (Around 1 hour) :
Begins with a short video introduction presenting the Soba and explaining the different steps involved in making it, from preparation of the dough to cutting the noodles, you will quickly start making this traditional Japanese dish. Under the watchful eye of a Soba Master, get step-by-step guidence in all of the stages required in making these noodles.

Soba tasting (Around 1 hour) :
Once the noodles have been cut, proceed to the restaurant where the Soba Master will cook the Soba that you have made yourself. Now you’re ready to taste your creation. Enjoy the Soba in its different forms – hot or chilled, even with Tempura (fried vegetables) and other side dishs!

The activity takes place in group of two people. 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. (1 bucket = 2 people).

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Matsumoto Castle Tour & Soba Noodle Experience

    Location Matsumoto, Nagano Prefecture, Japan
    $94.38
    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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