English | Japanese
English | Japanese
Expand dough by a rolling pin
cut with a Soba knife
Eat and chat
Stir tea and water with a whisk
The origami art
Frogs
Samurai helmets
Cranes
At first we meet at the lobby of your hotel.
Then you come to my( your guide’s) house in the suburbs of Tokyo.(Ex. It takes about 30 minutes train ride from Shinjuku, city center, to Hino station) From Hino station to my house it takes 5minutes on foot.
On the way in Hono city we drop in the One coin shop and the local super market. At the One coin shop you get your favorite chopsticks, then at the super market you choose your side dish including Tempura etc. for your lunch and Japanese traditional sweets.
At my house you try to make and eat hand made Soba noodles, next, to prepare the Matcha, powdered green tea, using bamboo whisk and drink it without the tea ceremony. Then at last you challenge to fold the Origami paper to the shape of a crane bird, a flog or an warrior’s helmet.
Eating Soba noodles, and drinking tea have long been very popular among the Japanese. Soba contains rutin which works to lower blood pressure and green tea contains polyphenol and vitamin C which is good for anti-oxidation. And the Origami also have been familiar to us. Especially the crane is the symbol of longevity, so if someone they know becomes unhealthy, they fold 1000 paper cranes to pray for quick recovery and happiness.
Anyway, enjoy the culture only in Japan while you are staying here!!
Your hotel: for meeting
Hino local station train ride
One coin shop: for your favorite chopsticks
Super market: for your side dish of lunch
Private home: for your exciting experience
Hino station: Tour end （dismissal）
| Departure Time | 9:00AM |
| Duration | 6 hours |
| Number of People | 1~4 |
| Meeting Point | The lobby of your hotel in Tokyo |
| Tour End | Hino station (local station near the experiencing house) |
| What's Included | ・The ingredients of Soba noodles, and an apron, kitchen utensils and special sauce for Soba, Tempura: purchase, sweets and chopsticks: purchase ・Hotel pick up and a transportation fare for the Guide from your hotel to Hino station ・Small group private tour ・Professional guide charge |
| What's Excluded | ・Transportation fare for the customers to/from your hotel and Hino station ・Hotel drop off |
| Reservation Deadline | 3 days before the tour |
| Others | Others Please be careful of food allergies!! Soba noodles are made from buckwheat flour and wheat four． Special sauce contains dried bonito, kelps, Shiitake mushrooms, soy sauce, sake and sugar. Tempura contains sea food, vegetables, wheat flour and eggs. So, I’m very sorry but those who have those food allergies can not join this event. We use kitchen knives which are a bit heavier than ordinary ones, so children under 12 years old can not join this event for security reason. Thank you for your understanding. |
Cancellation Policy
| 8 or more days before tour date |
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| No Cancellation Fee |
| 2-7 days before tour date |
| 20% Cancellation Fee |
| 1 day before tour date |
| 50% Cancellation Fee |
| On the tour date or If you do not send a cancellation contact |
| 100% Cancellation Fee |
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FAQ about the tour
Q1
How much is transportation fee?A1
It depends on your hotel location and visiting spots, however, it is around 1000-2000yen per person.Q2
I don't decide pick up hotel.A2
No problem. Please contact us or guide after you book a hotel.Q3
I would like to confirm pick up time.A3
Please confirm a reservation e-mail.