Nagano Cooking Tour : Make Oyaki & Stroll Historic Streets

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Dive into Nagano’s food culture with a hands-on cooking and walking experience

Inclusions

  • Lunch
  • High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
  • English-speaking guide
  • Soba tea

Exclusions

  • Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
  • Transportation fee to meeting point
  • There are no mandatory in-destination costs.

Good to Know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Walking shoes are recommended
  • In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.

Cancellation Policy

  • A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
  • No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.

Description

Dive into Nagano’s food culture with a hands-on cooking and walking experience. In a traditional Japanese house with a sunken hearth, you’ll learn how to make oyaki—a beloved local dumpling filled with seasonal vegetables or sweet bean paste—and enjoy them warm with soba tea by the fire. After the cooking session, stroll through the peaceful backstreets leading to Zenkoji Temple. Discover small, locally owned shops, taste unique regional flavors, and learn about Japanese dining customs and everyday culture from your guide. ・Make two oyaki dumplings and enjoy them with soba tea in a traditional Japanese hearth house ・Explore Nagano’s backstreets on the way to Zenkoji Temple ・Discover local flavors and learn about Japanese dining culture ・Meet small business owners and hear stories of the neighborhood *Please let us know if you have any food restrictions beforehand*

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juliagI9882XC
The Oyaki making experience was excellent. Also the tour to the temple was nice and informative with some photos taken by the guide.
Kathryn_B
Great guide -- knowledgeable and flexible. We had already been to one of the planned walking areas, so he kindly took us to a different one. Tons of fun. We are now all lovers of roasted Oyaki dump...

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