Things to do in Aso

• Age 5～Age 99
• 1～2 hours
• 10:30 / 14:00

☆☆What is Kumamoto's local sweet "Ikinari Dango"?☆☆ Experience making Kumamoto's traditional sweet "Ikinari Dango" using plenty of local Aso ingredients! Its simple taste is made by wrapping sweet potatoes and red bean paste in dough and steaming it. The name comes from the Kumamoto dialect "Ikinari (= easily, immediately)" and has long been popular as a way to treat unexpected guests. It is a historic sweet that is said to have been eaten since the Edo period, around the time of Kato Kiyomasa, who is famous for Kumamoto Castle. The fluffy texture and freshly steamed aroma are exceptional! Why not create a memory of your trip with colorful Ikinari Dango arranged in a modern style? [Attractions of this experience] 1. An indoor experience that is not affected by the weather It is an indoor experience that makes it easy to plan your trip, so you can enjoy it without worrying about rainy or scorching hot days. 2. Make your own original dango Choose the color of the dough (matcha, purple, orange) and the filling (anko or cream cheese) to make cute mini dango. It's fun to think of combinations! 3. Special ingredients from Aso, Kumamoto We use plenty of local Aso and Kumamoto ingredients, from rice flour and wheat flour to the main ingredient, sweet potato. 4. Easy for people of all ages, even beginners! It's a simple process that anyone can enjoy, from small children to the elderly. Perfect for trips with three generations. 5. Make memories of your trip into a form! Enjoy taking photos Take a commemorative photo with the dango you made, wearing a tasteful apron! We will also give you a photo data taken by the staff. [Options] ・Costume rental (apron & cooking apron, etc.) [Experience process] 1. Reception & introduction: Hand wash, put on apron, introduction to ingredients & cooking process 2. Making glutinous rice flour: Use a mortar to grind the glutinous rice flour to be used in the dough 3. Making dough: Knead wheat flour and glutinous rice flour, add water and make dough 4. Wrapping: Stretch out the dough, wrap sweet potato and red bean paste, and shape into dumplings 5. Steaming: Heat in a steamer, and have a break with green tea from Minamiaso while waiting 6. Photo & tasting: Take a commemorative photo with the finished dumplings, eat them together 7. Conclusion: Conclude with "Thank you for the meal!" [Price] Adults (13 years old and over) 2,000 yen per person (tax included) Children (6-12 years old) 1,000 yen per person (tax included) [Duration] Approximately 90 minutes [Event time] ①10:30-12:00 ②Two slots from 14:00 to 15:30 [Target audience] Individuals and small groups (up to 8 people) [Other] Please contact us in advance regarding allergy restrictions.

• For Rainy Days

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

This place is like Kyushu can not imagine. It is near the 3 prefectural boundaries of Kumamoto · Miyazaki · Oita, the center of Kyushu, located at the foot of Mt. Aso, at an elevation of 780 m above sea level. Of course it is cooler in summer, sometimes less than minus 10 ℃ in winter. Can you believe that you can see diamond dust in Kyushu? In the vicinity, Himeyuri and Fukujusugi are growing naturally, and deer and wild boar comes in next pasture land etc. It is a rich natural place.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 13～Age 60
• 1～2 hours
• 10:00 / 11:30 / 13:30 / 15:00

Beginner Course: 7,700 yen/person. Duration: Maximum 90 minutes (from check-in to dismissal). Conditions for participation: 1. Healthy people aged 17 and over. *Those under 17 must have parental consent and be accompanied by a guardian. 2. Age 65 and under (only those over 60 who are confident in their physical fitness) 3. Height 140cm and under, weight 90kg or less. *Those with chronic illnesses (including back pain) and those who are or may be pregnant cannot participate. *Not recommended for those who are not confident in driving.

• Age 4～Age 100
• 1～2 hours
• 09:00 / 10:00 / 13:00

This place is like Kyushu can not imagine. It is near the 3 prefectural boundaries of Kumamoto · Miyazaki · Oita, the center of Kyushu, located at the foot of Mt. Aso, at an elevation of 780 m above sea level. Of course it is cooler in summer, sometimes less than minus 10 ℃ in winter. Can you believe that you can see diamond dust in Kyushu? In the vicinity, Himeyuri and Fukujusugi are growing naturally, and deer and wild boar comes in next pasture land etc. It is a rich natural place.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Draw a pattern on a size of 6 cm in diameter, and carve the pattern on the surface of plaster of the same size. Pour in molten tin and finish to make a pendant

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 6～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Make a kaleidoscope using a kaleidoscope kit and decorate the surface with colored paper etc. You can also make it in the lower grades

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Cut bamboo and shave it to make a simple flute.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Make your own broom using Japanese pampas grass that grows naturally in Aso. The attached broom can also be used as a room interior and can be enjoyed for cleaning.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups

• Age 10～Age 65
• 1～2 hours

Bake iron in a furnace to soften it and make a shape. Make your own, such as hooks for lowering flowerpots, hat racks and candle stands.

• In Door Activity

• Age 8～Age 70
• 1～2 hours

Melt a glass rod with a burner to make two earrings and one patterned dragonfly ball.

• In Door Activity
• For Groups