Under the gentle supervision of a local lady who has been brought up in the food culture of the region you will help prepare a meal of traditional rural dishes that are household favorites in Yukiguni. Prepare a fire and cook the rice over the flames in the traditional kamado pot which produces wonderfully moist rice. Your hostess will share her knowledge with you as you work together, and you will learn about different aspects of the food in the region where having enough food to last through half a year of winter was vital. The different ways of preserving and fermenting food are now staples in the cuisine of the area.
1 DAY EXPERIENCE
LIFESTYLE AND CULTURE EXPERIENCE
One of the joys of travelling is experiencing the way of life at your destination. This region has a very unique way of life that has been shaped by the heavy snow of winter, and is unlike anywhere else in Japan. This day tour gives you the opportunity to experience Yukiguni first hand and learn how the locals live.
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DAY 1
Discover the long held wisdom of Yukiguni through its food culture
Take a cooking class in a traditional Japanese kitchen called a Doma
Take a leisurely stroll around the town with a knowledgeable guide
ryugon sits on the edge of the town so with a short stroll you can explore what Muikamachi has to offer. A local guide will accompany you and point out items of interest that you may miss if on your own. You get a good sense of the way of life as you watch people go about the daily chores, and you can check out the local stores that are so different from the big cities. Come in winter and you will likely witness the daily task of clearing snow and watch as even the elderly residents skillfully wield a shovel. It's fascinating to experience such a different way of life close-up.
GUIDELINE RATES
1 DAY
9,900 YEN
Per Person
