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Udon Master Class and Udon Tour in Kagawa with 1 Night Stay
In Kagawa, a.k.a. “Udon Prefecture,” stay overnight at UDON HOUSE and learn how to make udon noodles from scratch, then go udon hopping the next morning!
Highlights
Join a 2 day, 1 night experience at UDON HOUSE in Kagawa, a traditional Japanese home that has been renovated
Make Sanuki Udon from scratch during an udon cooking class
Harvest veggies for your udon from a local farm
Learn about the types of udon and how to make an umami dashi soup stock
The next morning, join an udon hopping experience and visit 2 udon restaurants
10 meals
Experience Details
Sanuki Udon is the local specialty dish in Kagawa, where the largest quantity of udon noodles is consumed in Japan. There are even udon shops two times as big as convenience stores! The local people take great pride in the noodles, which are steeped in centuries of craftsmanship and traditions, and reflect the natural resources of Kagawa, namely, their harvest of high-quality wheat. Considered the birthplace of udon, Kagawa Prefecture is the best place for an udon cooking class and food tour.
Among many types of udon in Japan, one of the most popular types is Sanuki Udon noodles, which are thick and chewy. Also, you can find a variety of toppings that keep this dish fresh and exciting, from Tempura to Aburaage (sweet, fried tofu). Visitors to Udon House will discover this secret during their udon experience.
After check-in at UDON HOUSE, participants will learn how to make Sanuki Udon noodles from scratch. Roll up your sleeves and get ready to mix and knead your own udon. However, the bulk of the kneading is done, not by hand, but by foot! Learn this classic style of udon making and simultaneously give your legs a workout. You’ll also learn about “umami” during a “dashi” (Japanese soup stock) workshop, revealing the ingredients that infuse Japanese cuisine with this uniquely Japanese taste which has been dubbed “the fifth taste.” While resting the dough, you’ll pick some seasonal vegetables from a local farm for Tempura and side dishes. Then, cut the noodles by udon-cutter, boil the noodles, and finally slurp your own udon as much as you like.
After class, you can explore the scenic area around UDON HOUSE like Chichibugahama Beach or the local Onsen (hot spring), or visit a local Izakaya gastropub. The next day, the udon hopping tour will begin early in the morning, featuring two delicious local udon restaurants that you won’t find in the guidebooks!
What You Get
Good To Know
- If the minimum number of guests required for this experience to run is not met, it will be canceled (full refunds will be provided)
- Check-in begins at 10:30 am, allowing time for guests to settle in before the udon class, which begins at 11:00 am. Check out is at 10:00 am after the udon tour.
- The three dormitory-style rooms each accommodate up to four people. The Japanese-style room can accommodate three people. Reservations of more than eight will need to rent out the entire facility.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Udon House.It is a 1-minute walk from Motoyama Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Kagawa Prefecture’s Mitoyo District juts into the Seto Inland Sea, and is an ideal spot for snorkelers, surfers, and nature lovers. Photography enthusiasts will be inspired by Mt. Shiude, which surveys the Setouchi Islands, and Chichibugahama Beach, where the still, clear waters make it an ideal spot for natural mirror photos.
The entire team at Udon House made our family trip into the world of Udon an absolute delight! The experience was informative and engaging and our visit to other Udon restaurants was great. Our sta...read more
Thoroughly enjoyed spending a day and a half at the Udon Masterclass. We were a small group of 4 students and learned hands on all there is to know about making the perfect Udon dish. The accommoda...read more
This was absolutely the highlight of our trip! Everyone was so friendly and the food was delicious. It was great having a guide that was bilingual as she helped translate for us, letting us talk to...read more
The hosts were extremely friendly, informative, and very patient with teaching us how to make udon. The location was comfortable and quiet for the overnight stay and really close to the train stati...read more
Loved this so much, it was a wonderful and interactive experience making udon, and it was run by the loveliest staff. The class was informative and we learnt alot, we now appreciate and understand ...read more
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10 meals
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