Hands-on History: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery
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 mi
📍Meeting point: Your guide will be standing outside the station, holding a sign.
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).
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What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 30 minWander through the charming streets of Obuse, guided by your expert. Uncover the secrets of Hokusai's inspiration and the town's rich history.
Stop 2
⏱ 1hEnjoy delicious miso ramen in an earthen pot (vegan ramen available). Takesan Ramen Obuse uses local miso from the Kokuhei Miso Brewery next door!
Stop 3
⏱ 1hAdmission includedDive 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.
Stop 4
⏱ 1h 30mStep 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!
What’s Included
- ✓Lunch
- ✓Miso making fee
- ✓Hokusai-kan Museum entrance fee
- ✓Miso souvenir
- ✓English-speaking guide (unlicensed)
- ✓Miso tasting fee
What’s NOT Included
- ✗Meals and drinks other than what's specified in the Included section
- ✗Personal expenses
Additional Info
- 🚇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
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