Mt. Fuji Shiba Sakura Festival and Hoto Noodle Making

The Shibazakura Festival is one of Japan’s most stunning spring events, featuring vibrant pink, purple, and white moss phlox flowers (known as shibazakura). These flowers create breathtaking carpet-like fields, with Mount Fuji often providing a majestic backdrop, making it a must-see event for both nature lovers and photographers.

Hoto is eaten around Yamanashi which is very famous local dish. Thick and long noodles made from wheat flour are boiled and then simmered with miso soup, pumpkins and other vegetables. The popularity of “Hoto” as a local dish of Yamanashi is closely related to the climate of Yamanashi Prefecture. You’ll immerse yourself in the heart of Japanese food culture with a hands-on class making Yamanashi’s beloved local dishes, available in English and Chinese. From scratch, participants can create the regional specialty “Hoto” (a hearty noodle stew). Starting from the powder stage, you’ll make the dish entirely by hand, gaining a deeper appreciation for traditional Japanese cooking techniques. We accommodate private small groups, large groups, families, and individuals with dietary needs, including options for wheat and soy allergies and vegan menus.