(Buckwheat Noodles)
Regarding the cultivation of buckwheat (soba) in Japan,
9,300-year-old buckwheat pollen has been excavated from ruins in Japan,
and 3,000-year-old buckwheat seeds have been discovered.
About 2,800 years ago, rice cultivation began in the late Jomon to Yayoi period.
In the Nara Period (710~794)
Buckwheat was positioned as a relief crop that could be harvested even in times of poor harvest.
In the Heian Period (794~1185)
Buckwheat was a cereal that farmers grew in small quantities in preparation for famine.
In the Kamakura Period (1185-1333)
Stone mortar technology was brought to Japan from China,
making it possible to grind a large amount of buckwheat flour,
which led to the production of SOBAGAKI (buckwheat round cake) and dumplings.
In the Muromachi Period (1336~1573)
There was the development from dumpling-shaped SOBAGAKI to noodle-shaped soba noodles called soba-kiri.
In the Edo Period (1603~1868)
Buckwheat became such an expensive food that it was presented to the shogunate by various feudal lords.
Since soy sauce was expensive at the time, soba soup was made with MISO until it became commonplace.
Buckwheat has been grown as an agricultural product suitable for cold climates and narrow land,
where it is difficult to grow rice and wheat.
Traditional soba food is made possible by the beautiful climate
and traditional techniques of Nagano Prefecture.
The soba that is usually eaten casually has reached the present due to a long period of development
and people’s ingenuity and reflecting on that has changed my way of thinking about soba.
What you make and eat with your own hands will also be exceptional!
Make delicious memories of Nozawa Onsen Village
with your friends and family♪
PERIOD
Request basis (all year round)
DURATION
10:00-12:30 (2.5 hours) for your lunch
FEE PER PERSON
6,600 yen (tax included) 10-year-old and up
3,300 yen (tax included) 3–9-year-old
Fee 0-2year-old
**Minimum participants from 3 people **
**For 2 people, you will be charged for 3 people**
Only paid participants are able to enter the facility.
If you have any allergies, please let us know at the time of booking
If you are not feeling well, please refrain from participating.
INCLUDED
Instructor fee, Facility usage, Ingredients, Drink (Japanese tea or black tea), Apron rental
NOT INCLUDED
Insurance premiums (Please purchase your own travel and leisure insurance)
WAHT TO BRING
Your curiosity and appetite
CONDITIONS
Anyone over the age of 18 can participate at their own risk.
Those under 18 years old must be accompanied by a guardian.
Also, if you have a fever of 37.5 degrees celsius or higher or are not feeling well
within 3 days before the activity date, please refrain from participating.
We appreciate your understanding in advance.
NOTES
Those who have had a major illness or surgery in the past,
those with allergies, or those who are injured,
if you are sick, pregnant, or have a physical disability due to congenital or acquired reasons,
Please be sure to declare so in writing before participating in the lesson with the consent of your doctor.
Please accept and understand that no medical services,
including medical judgments regarding physical conditions, will be provided.
MEETING TIME
Please arrive 10 minutes before the experience time.
Please kindly inform us of your mobile phone number that can be contacted on the day of the activity
and the name of your accommodation in the village for the purpose of coming to pick you up when it’s raining.
LOCATION
Snow Crystal Yoga & Wellness
FREE WIFI & PARKING
8399-2 Maesaka, Nozawa Onsen Village, Shimotakai District,
Nagano Prefecture 389-2503 JAPAN
GALLERY
