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Discover the culture of Japanese mochi (rice cakes) in a rice-producing area.

Satoyama experience and mochi pounding activity with a mochi buffet - Fukushima Prefecture

USD25.20(JPY3,900)
Fukushima
  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    180minutes
  • Time:
    10:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese
Participants(Min.):
2 People
Participants(Max.):
10 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
2 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
General(Aged 15 years and above) USD 25.20
Age (Min.):
15 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
7 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Satoyama activity

Enjoy the experience of living in a Satoyama village at Nandabe Village, an experiential farm inn run by Mr. Ishii, who grows rice and vegetables in Ouse Town, Koriyama City.

Mochi pounding activity using a mallet and mortar

Experience the rice cake culture using rice or mochi (winter only) cultivated in this area.

Enjoy the buffet of mochi made by yourself

Savor a mochi buffet during lunch. You can also indulge in the local specialty, cabbage rice cakes.

Making Kagami Mochi

We will make Kagami Mochi, which is essential for Japanese New Year.

As an option, accommodation is available

Stay at a farmhouse to get a deeper understanding of the life at Satoyama.

Schedule

  • Reception

    Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk.

  • Introduction to Nandabe Village in Ouse Town, Koriyama City (5 minutes)

  • Mochi pounding activity, making Kagami Mochi and stroll around Satoyama

  • Mochi buffet

    Free time until 1:00 PM

Included in the Fee

Activity fee, lunch fee (with mochi buffet)

Meeting Place

Nandabe Village

1-2, Minami-yamadahara Tadano, Ouse-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima

Directions

Nearest Station：JR Koriyama Station

Directions to Nearest Station：Approximately 30 minutes by car

Destination by Taxi：Nandabe Village

Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    30%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    50%
  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

[About staying at the farmhouse as an option]
- JPY 8,800 per person for accommodation at farmhouse.
- A maximum of 10 people can stay, but accommodation will be divided among 5 individuals each.
1) Farmhouse "Nakamurasanchi"
You can spend a relaxing time in a 120-year-old traditional Japanese house with a sunken hearth.
2) Farmhouse "Makachanchi"
You can completely appreciate the wonderful natural surroundings and the way of life of a farmer in this old wooden house surrounded by woods and rice paddies.

[In case of cancellation]
- The event may be cancelled after the reservation is made due to inclement weather. In such cases, WAmazing Play customer support will contact the emergency contact after 2:00 PM the day before the event.



[Supported Languages]
Japanese/body language, use of translators or translation apps, broken English
*If an interpreter is required, please make arrangements on your own.

[Parking]
Available (free)

Organizer

Koriyama Tourism Promotional Association / Ouse-Inaka Experience Exchange

1-2, Minami-yamadahara Tadano, Ouse-machi, Koriyama-shi, Fukushima Prefecture

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Dates2024/05/16
General(USD 25.20)
Aged 15 years and above
USD0.00(JPY0)
Unavailable:December 29 - January 3
Optional Extras
Accommodation at a farmhouse (1 person)(+ USD 56.86)
You can experience staying overnight at a farmhouse (see the Notes section below for details).
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