Bamboo Noodle Lunch in Beppu: Catch Nagashi Somen Noodles

Summers in Japan are known for being hot and humid, but that only means there are plenty of fun activities to cool down and feel refreshed. Nagashi somen is the thrilling experience of catching noodles as they flow down bamboo pipes in ice-cold water. You can try this beloved summer activity of catching noodles in this fun nagashi somen experience in Beppu, Oita Prefecture! Arrive at Space Beppu, a beautifully renovated house with over 100 years of history, where you will begin your cold noodle adventures. Here, you’ll receive a warm welcome from your hosts, who will provide an overview of this traditional practice before helping you set up the bamboo slide. Once it’s up and running, the noodles will flow through ice-cold water down the slide, and you’ll catch them using chopsticks. Once you’ve caught your noodles, enjoy dipping them in a delicious signature sauce and flavor them with condiments before enjoying them for lunch. A fun activity that also makes a delicious lunch, enjoy catching and eating your own cold noodles in this family-friendly experience in Beppu.