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LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 15 travelers
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
Lunch
High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
English-speaking guide
Soba tea
Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
Transportation fee to meeting point
There are no mandatory in-destination costs.
What to expect
15m
Meet with your guide just in front of Starbucks Midori Nagano station and walk to the place where you will lean to make Oyaki.
1h 20m · Admission ticket included
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.
Zenko-ji Temple
35m
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
15m
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
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
Additional information
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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
Walking shoes are recommended
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.
