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Traditional Japanese Oyaki Cooking and Shibu Onsen Cultural Tour

4 hours and 30 minutes

Easy

Experience Traditional Japan Through Food and Culture
Explore the culinary and cultural richness of rural Japan on this engaging 4.5-hour tour in Shibu Onsen. Learn to make traditional Nagano-style oyaki and onigiri from local ingredients under the guidance of skilled instructors. Enjoy a homemade lunch featuring the dishes you've prepared and take a guided stroll through the historic streets of Shibu Onsen, famous for its hot springs. Optionally, relax in a traditional onsen bath or soak your feet in a public foot bath as you immerse yourself in this charming community.

- Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes, easy walking experience
- Small-group tour with hands-on cooking and local instructors
- Includes a homemade lunch and guided walk through Shibu Onsen
- Onsen bath access is optional; suitable for all ages with adult supervision
What's included?
  • Food & drinks
Oyaki and onigiri lunch
Small towel for onsen use
Air-conditioned vehicle
Personal expenses
Exclusions
    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Not suitable for pets
    • Infants must not sit on laps
    • Infant seats unavailable
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Your guide will be waiting for you at the main entrance of the station. The station is quite small, so it should be easy to find your guide.
    What to bring
      • Comfortable walking shoes
      • Weather-appropriate clothing
      • A reusable water bottle (optional)
      • A change of clothes if you plan to use the onsen
      • A large bath towel if desired (a small towel will be provided)
      • A camera or smartphone to capture your experience