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Inaka Udon Noodle Making Activity And Seasonal Vegetable Tempura For Lunch - Saitama

4.3(1)
USD41.95(JPY6,000)
Saitama
  • 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

    *Udon noodle making, harvesting vegetables, lunch, tour of Maruen

  • Reservation Time:
    10:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
Participants(Min.):
2 People
Participants(Max.):
6 People
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
2 People
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Activity fee(Aged 5 years and above) USD 41.95
Age (Min.):
5 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 12 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Cooking handmade udon noodles the old way

We will make udon noodle from scratch in the same way as Japanese people do at home. First, we will knead the udon dough with your weight and roll it out to a uniform thickness with a rolling pin many times. By doing so, you can make chewy udon noodles.

Use the vegetables you've harvested for lunch

Participants will gather vegetables in a short amount of time and experience a traditional Japanese rural lifestyle in an environment that keeps the original Japanese rural scenery. You will be able to experience some Japanese rural life on the fields, something you cannot get in the city!

A lunch to appreciate the seasonal changes retained in farming villages.

Participants will cook their own udon noodles and serve them with tempura made with locally harvested vegetables, creating a lunch that reflects a Japanese farming village. When you share the udon among those that participated together, you notice each person's uniqueness in the finished product.

Understand the rural life in Japan

Take a walk through the rural surroundings of Maruen, which is about 25 kilometers from the city center, and admire the Japanese way of thinking and lifestyle that has been passed down through generations.

Schedule

  • Meet up at Maruen Resthouse

    Please use the public transportation (train, bus, taxi, etc.) to gather at the meeting place. Please present the My Page reservation screen at the reception desk.

  • Brief explanation - vegetable harvest

    Explanation about Maruen's background and plans for the day. The Maruen staff will talk about some of the ingredients that will be used for lunch and harvest.

  • Start making udon noodles

    A ball-shaped dough that has been refined in preparation is kneaded and rolled repeatedly by putting your  own weight before being sliced into strips.

  • Enjoy Udon noodle and tempura for lunch

    Boil your own udon noodles, pour dipping sauce and adjust to your taste. Enjoy your lunch with seasonal vegetable tempura.

  • Stroll around Maruen before disbanding

    The tour will include a tour of the remaining facilities and field conditions in Maruen and an explanation and discussion of the rural lifestyle and values.

Included in the Fee

Harvesting vegetables on the spot (Harvest enough for 1 dish)
Equipment needed for udon noodle making and lunch, aprons, disposable socks (in case you forget your socks, we will lend them to you)
Ingredients including materials needed to make udon noodle dough
Guidance and explanation at Maruen

Not included in the Fee

Round-trip transportation to the venue

Ratings / Reviews

4.3(1 review)
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4.3
14/04/2024 · Partner / Spouse
I had a profound experience of Japanese culture and felt the strong emphasis that the Japanese people place on their country’s historical intangible cultural heritage.

Meeting Place

Maruen Resthouse

490, Kaminoda, Midori-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama

Directions

Nearest Station：1) JR Omiya Station (East Exit) 2) JR Higashi-Urawa Station

Directions to Nearest Station：1) 30 minutes by bus 2) 20 minutes by bus *For directions, please refer to Notes

Destination by Taxi：Sakiyama Kinen Koen bus stop

Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Socks (to be worn when stepping on udon noodles)

Wear comfortable clothes (for any works requiring to kneel down and move your arms)

Shoes that are comfortable to walk in the field

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 3 days before date of use
    60%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    100%

Notes

[Directions]
Please review the directions below and inform us of your transportation method (rental car, taxi, bus) to the meeting place when making a reservation.
- It takes about 20 to 30 minutes by car from Omiya Station/Higashi-Urawa Station. Please make your own arrangements for a rental car or taxi.*If you plan to take a rental car or taxi, please check here.
- You can also visit by using bus.*If you plan to take the bus, please check here.
Omiya Station East Exit: Kokusai Kogyo Bus No. 7 bound for Urawa Misono Station West Exit→get off at Sagiyama Kinen Koen→1 min. walk
Higashi Urawa Station: Kokusai Kogyo Bus No. 3/[Ura04-3] bound for Saitama Higashi Eigyosho→get off at Sagiyama Kinen Koen →1 min. walk
*The bus ride will take 15 to 30 minutes. Please allow extra time for possible delays due to road conditions.

[Notes]
- *0-4 years old are free of charge, but if you need a meal for one person, please apply as one person and pay the activity fee (JPY 6,000).
- Please wear comfortable shoes that you don't mind getting dirty as you will be entering the field.
- Vegetable that can be harvested at Maruen varies depending on the time of year.
*Please refer here for information on vegetable harvesting times (Traditional Chinese/English). *This is a reference based on past results and does not guarantee that the vegetables will be available.
　Please note that depending on the time of year, the tour may change to just visit a vegetable-growing site.
　Participants can clearly visualize the harvest to cooking process by checking the pre-harvested vegetables before cooking.

[In case of cancellation]
- The event may be cancelled after the reservation is made due to inclement weather or natural disasters. In such cases, WAmazing Play customer support will contact you by e-mail after 2:00 PM the day before the activity.
- If the event is cancelled due to weather or natural disasters on the day of the event, the operator will contact the emergency contact. Please be sure to check your e-mail and incoming calls on the day of the event.



[Supported Languages]
Communication through body language, use of a translator and simple English (English documentation of activity procedures is available).

[Parking Availability]
Available (free) Must reserve in advance

[Other]
All ingredients are made from plant foods.

Organizer

Maruen

492, Kaminoda, Midori-ku, Saitama-shi, Saitama

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