Agar Factory Tour and Tasting Experience at Chino City

Duration1h

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 5 travelers

Overview

Be amazed by the surprising background and history that makes Chino City the top producer of agar in Japan! Receive a guided tour through the workshop, with staff providing easy-to-understand explanations.

Explore the rich water resources that contribute to delicious miso and sake in the Suwa-Chino area, embodying the wisdom of predecessors who shaped Japan's traditional cuisine.

Conclude the experience with a tasting of agar, as Irise Co., Ltd. shares various ways to incorporate agar into different dishes, driven by the concept of promoting health and happiness for everyone.

Options

With English interpreter

Japanese

What's included

Guide fee
Agar tasting fee

What to expect

First, receive a brief lecture about agar itself.

Explore the actual site of the agar factory! You'll be fascinated by the unique tools and machinery.

Experience tasting agar. Knowing the process adds a unique sensation, making it different from what you usually eat.

Be sure to enjoy shopping in the souvenir corner.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point：Irisen Agar Factory & Direct Sales Store Yugawa Branch
1253, Kitayama yugawa, Chino-shi, Nagano, 391-0301
Access： Approximately 30 minutes from Chino Station by Demand ransportation 'Noraza' to the meeting point.

End point

Meeting Point：Irisen Agar Factory & Direct Sales Store Yugawa Branch
1253, Kitayama yugawa, Chino-shi, Nagano, 391-0301
Access： Approximately 30 minutes from Chino Station by Demand ransportation 'Noraza' to the meeting point.

Additional information

Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Participants must be 3 years old or older
Clothes：Since this tour will be outdoors, wearing a jacket is essential, especially during winter.

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.