Agar Factory Tour and Tasting Experience at Chino City
Nagano, Japanby Attractive JAPAN
- 1 hour
- Up to 5 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: Japanese, English
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Overview
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.
What's included
- Guide fee
- Agar tasting fee
Itinerary
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.
Meeting and pickup
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.
End point
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.
Good to know
- 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.
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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