Miso Ramen Lunch & Local Miso Brewery Tour in Obuse
Embark on a journey through Obuse, a town steeped in culture and tradition. This tour is a feast for the senses, combining culinary delights with cultural exploration. Conveniently located near the Zenkoji Temple, Togakushi Shrine, Nozawa Onsen, and the Jigokudani Snow Monkey Park, consider a visit to Obuse to enhance your Nagano experience!
Savor a delicious bowl of miso ramen made with locally produced miso (vegan ramen available) before touring a 240-year old miso brewery (you'll get a bonus miso souvenir!). Discover the method of miso-making and the crucial role of koji, a special non-toxic mold essential for both miso and sake production.
You get to also visit a historic sake brewery and learn about the art of sake brewing, and understand the nuances of sake classification. Enjoy tastings of locally crafted sake and learn proper sake etiquette.
We are happy to accommodate earlier or later start times upon request. If you'd like to customize the itinerary, please let us know!
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Miso Ramen Lunch
What's included in Miso Ramen Lunch & Local Miso Brewery Tour in Obuse
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
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Wander through the charming streets of Obuse, guided by your expert. Uncover the secrets of Hokusai's inspiration and the town's rich history.
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Enjoy delicious miso ramen in an earthen pot (vegan ramen available). Takesan Ramen Obuse uses local miso from the Kokuhei Miso Brewery next door!
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Step back in time and explore a miso brewery dating back to the Edo period. Tour the historic warehouse and savor their original miso.
Inclusions
- Sake tasting fee
- Hokusai-kan Museum entrance fee
- Miso souvenir
- English-speaking guide (unlicensed)
- Miso tasting fee
- Meals and drinks
- Personal expenses
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Not recommended for travelers allergic to soy
- Not recommended for travelers with low alcohol tolerance
- Not recommended for travelers over 75 years old. This tour does not allow strollers, so children who can walk on their own can participate. Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Your guide will be standing outside the station, holding a sign.
