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Cook Traditional Dumplings in Rural Tsurugi (Tokushima)
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Experience Details
Experience Location
Duration
2.5 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English
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With green tea, Regional food, Private Experience
Experience the calming rural lifestyle on a farm in the mountains of Tsurugi, Tokushima, in this traditional dumpling cooking class led by friendly locals.
Highlights
Experience sustainable mountain farming in the remote Tsurugi region of Tokushima (Shikoku)
Chat with the locals and enjoy the tranquil scenery of terraced fields and stunning mountain views
Cook dango dumplings using traditional methods and ingredients grown on the farm
Enjoy a soothing cup of tea brewed from locally sourced tea leaves
Experience Details
The remote rural village of Tsurugi, Tokushima, is home to stunning terraced farms where ancient practices are still a part of everything from farming to cooking. In this experience, you'll visit one of these farms to learn how to make a traditional snack: soft and chewy dango dumplings. Unlike most dango dumplings, these are similar to soft buns and are not served skewered. This unique dango snack is the pride and joy of Tokushima!
Your hosts will greet you at the meeting point. Located 400 meters high in the small mountain village of Mikidochi, the area is recognized for their Globally Important Agricultural Heritage System (GIAHS) that keeps traditional farming methods designed for steep mountain slopes. Life here is quite remote, so the Isogai family grows various crops throughout the year on their self-sufficient farm: homemade konnyaku, pickled plums, rakkyo (Chinese scallion), dried sweet potatoes, daikon, buckwheat, and more.
In this cooking class, you'll make dango the old-fashioned way, kneading mochi-based dough and filling it with seasonal ingredients, such as sweet bean paste, chestnut, soramame (fava bean), and potato jams. Once you've filled your dumplings with ingredients straight from the farm, your hosts will show you how to cook them by steaming them over the fire. Next, it'll be time to enjoy them warm with tea brewed from locally grown tea leaves, the true taste of rural Tsurugi.
Enjoy the bounties of this beautiful farm and learn a local recipe in this unique cooking class!
Inclusions
Dango cooking experience
All ingredients and utensils
Tea
Exclusions
Transportation fees to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be Sora no Yado Isogai Farm in Tokushima. A Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please let your host know of any food allergies or dietary restrictions when booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 3 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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Experience Location
The gateway to Shikoku Island boasts fantastic festivals, lovely coastline, and some of the most adventurous pockets of the Japanese countryside.
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Earliest available date: September 23, 2024
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