Things to do in Minamiaso Village

• Age 7～Age 99
• 2～3 hours

I use various parts of the plant to get the color on the cloth. Put the dyeing plant in a pot and heat it to make a dyeing solution. Dye the cloth by immersing it in the liquid. Please note that the cloth used for dyeing is silk, cotton, linen and wool products and will not dye cloth made of chemical fibers.

• For Rainy Days
• In Door Activity

• 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 6～Age 70
• Within 1 hour

Use existing glass melting parts to glue and finish the parts to earrings, pendants, brooches and rings.

• 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

• Age 15～Age 69
• 3～4 hours
• 10:00 / 14:00

Why do not you go for a walk around the water source by bicycle? Enjoy a panoramic view of the caldera, ride through assisted bicycles through the countryside, explore the waters, and explore Aso 's nature, myths and history. A guide walks through a secret path known only to locals, We will guide you on a trip around the water source of Minami Aso.

• Age 0～Age 100
• Within 1 hour
• 10:00 / 10:30 / 11:00

It is a strawberry hunting garden in Minamiaso Village, Kumamoto Prefecture, surrounded by nature 360 °. As it is barrier-free, you can enjoy strawberry picking with confidence even in a wheelchair or stroller. Enjoy as many strawberries as you like from 6 types of strawberries in 60 minutes! Takeaway is also available at an extra charge.

• For Rainy Days
• For Groups
• For Family