Suwa/Okaya/Mt.Kirigamine/Utsukushigahara Kogen in Cooking class

• Age 0～Age 99
• 1 Day or more
• 14:00 / 15:00 / 16:00

Experience seasonal farming and daily life in the Yatsugatake region of Nagano Prefecture, located at an altitude of over 800 meters, during this two-day, one-night stay at a farming home. You'll feel more than just a guest; you'll experience a warm, family-like experience, offering a glimpse into the unique lifestyle of this region, where people live in gratitude for the blessings of nature. Experience harvesting highland vegetables, making preserved foods like dried persimmons, pickled Nozawana, and miso, gathering wild vegetables, using a wood-burning stove, and making sacred ropes. Experience the nostalgic practices of people who have lived in harmony with the changing nature. You'll also have the opportunity to cook a meal using local ingredients and chat with the farmers around the table. This experience is recommended for families with children and groups of friends! An English-speaking guide will accompany you at the meeting point, allowing you to easily communicate with your family before the tour begins. We also provide translation devices for your use during your stay, so even if you don't speak Japanese, you'll have no need to worry. Day 1 Introduction (self-introduction & house tour) Experience seasonal farm work (seasonal handicrafts such as farm work and making preserved foods) Cook a meal together using seasonal ingredients Meal time while chatting around the dining table Hot spring time & evening conversation/sleep Day 2 Wake up & cook breakfast together Check out *Information about stay time ①Start at 2pm - 9am the next day ②Start at 3pm - 10am the next day ③Start at 4pm - 11am the next day *Depending on the plan, you may also experience seasonal meal experience Part 2 or lunch cooking after breakfast. ①Start at 2pm - 11am the next day +2,200 yen/person ②Start at 2pm - 2pm the next day +4,400 yen/person (lunch on the second day included) *Separate heating fees apply from October to May (550 yen/person)

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Groups
• For Family

• Age 0～Age 99
• 2～3 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

A small tofu shop that challenges new tofu making methods while inheriting the local traditional "frozen tofu" production technology in the highlands of Yatsugatake, Nagano Prefecture, at an altitude of 1100m. We are particular about the ingredients and use only delicious local water and soybeans. Why don't you see the craftsmanship at the small tofu factory "Sennen Tofu" in the village and make tofu with your own hands? Children can enjoy the experience of making tofu because it uses a small wooden mold. Finally, in addition to the tofu made by yourself, you can sample various dishes using tofu made by craftsmen. (Example: Okara salad, soy milk tempura, stewed frozen tofu) We usually make cotton tofu from March to November, but you can make local specialty "frozen tofu" from December to February. * Frozen tofu is a traditional preserved food that is cut and frozen overnight. An English-speaking guide will accompany you to facilitate conversations with the craftsmen. ～ Flow of the day ～ ①Meeting: Meet at the shop. Ask the craftsmen about the history and commitment of the shop. (2) Tofu making tour: At the craftsman's workplace, observe the tofu making while listening to the commentary. ③ Experience time: Move to the experience area. Let's make tofu yourself! ④ Tasting: Tasting time while listening to the local stories from the craftsmen. ⑤ Dissolution

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity
• For Family