Otaru Merchant Spirit Onigiri Class with a Seafood Expert
Set within the deeply nostalgic atmosphere of Otaru Central Market, this special culinary experience connects you with the ""indomitable spirit"" of the women who once supported the local economy, carrying heavy tin cans on their backs. With the hustle and bustle of the market as your background mu
What To Expect
Stop 1
⏱ 1hOtaru Station, the gateway to the port town and starting point for sightseeing, will be our meeting place, where you will meet the guide before walking to our destination. Walk to Otaru Central Market, exploring the city center along the way
Stop 2
⏱ 30 minAt Otaru Central Market: Orientation, hand washing, and changing.
Stop 3
⏱ 1h 15mOnigiri(Rice Ball) Making Experience. An Otaru-based seafood expert will carefully teach you how to prepare the ingredients. Learn professional Onigiri techniques that you can recreate at home. Interact while sharing stories about Otaru food culture known only to locals.
Stop 4
⏱ 15 minMove to the Otaru Station area. Tour ends.
What to Bring
- •Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- •Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- •Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- •Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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