Kumamoto in Dessert & traditional sweets making

• 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