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Hands-on History: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery
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Obuse
About
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...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Donabe Miso Tonkotsu (pork broth) or Shinshu Misogura Ramen (vegan)
Miso making fee
Hokusai-kan Museum entrance fee
Miso souvenir
English-speaking guide (unlicensed)
Miso tasting fee
Meals and drinks other than what's specified in the Included section
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Obuse Station
Your guide will be standing outside the station, holding a sign.
Return
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for pregnant travelers
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Not recommended for travelers who are allergic to soy
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Not recommended for travelers who are allergic to wheat
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Hands-on History: Make Your Own Miso at a 240-Year-Old Brewery
(2) Reviews
Obuse
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About
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...
Highlights
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
5 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Donabe Miso Tonkotsu (pork broth) or Shinshu Misogura Ramen (vegan)
Miso making fee
Hokusai-kan Museum entrance fee
Miso souvenir
English-speaking guide (unlicensed)
Miso tasting fee
Meals and drinks other than what's specified in the Included section
Personal expenses
Meeting Points
Departure
Obuse Station
Your guide will be standing outside the station, holding a sign.
Return
Itinerary
1
Obuse-machi
Wander through the charming streets of Obuse, guided by your expert. Uncover the secrets of Hokusai's inspiration and the town's rich history.
30 minutes
2
Obuse-machi
Enjoy delicious miso ramen in an earthen pot (vegan ramen available). Takesan Ramen Obuse uses local miso from the Kokuhei Miso Brewery next door!
1 hour
3
Hokusai-kan
Dive 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.
1 hour
4
Obuse-machi
Step 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!
