Agar Factory Tour and Tasting Experience at Chino City
Be amazed by the surprising background and history that makes Chino City the top producer of agar in Japan! Receive a guided tour through the workshop, with staff providing easy-to-understand explanations.
Explore the rich water resources that contribute to delicious miso and sake in the Suwa-Chino area, embodying the wisdom of predecessors who shaped Japan's traditional cuisine.
Conclude the experience with a tasting of agar, as Irise Co., Ltd. shares various ways to incorporate agar into different dishes, driven by the concept of promoting health and happiness for everyone.
Options
Japanese speaking guide only
What's included in Agar Factory Tour and Tasting Experience at Chino City
(Subject to Option Inclusions)First, receive a brief lecture about agar itself. Explore the actual site of the agar factory! You'll be fascinated by the unique tools and machinery. Experience tasting agar. Knowing the process adds a unique sensation, making it different from what you usually eat. Be sure to enjoy shopping in the souvenir corner.
Inclusions
- Guide fee
- Agar tasting fee
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Participants must be 3 years old or older
- Clothes：Since this tour will be outdoors, wearing a jacket is essential, especially during winter.
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meeting Point：Irisen Agar Factory & Direct Sales Store Yugawa Branch 1253, Kitayama yugawa, Chino-shi, Nagano, 391-0301 Access： Approximately 30 minutes from Chino Station by Demand ransportation 'Noraza' to the meeting point.