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A worker at the Kagoshima Ibusuki katsuobushi factory carefully inspects piles of smoked bonito blocks, showcasing the traditional crafting process.
Numerous katsuobushi blocks are neatly arranged in baskets at the Ibusuki katsuobushi factory in Japan, awaiting drying and aging.
Enjoying a bowl of delicious katsuobushi dashi soup and shavings in Ibusuki, Kagoshima, with a view of the factory's surrounding townscape from the window.
Visitors at the Kagoshima Ibusuki katsuobushi factory experience the -50°C freezer, feeling the extreme cold surrounded by shelves stacked with fresh bonito.
Skilled artisans at the Kagoshima Ibusuki katsuobushi factory are expertly processing fresh bonito, preparing for traditional katsuobushi production.

Katsuobushi (Dried Bonito) Factory Tour & Dashi soup(Chabushi) Workshop at Kagoshima

Japan-Kagoshima , Ibusuki
Booking confirmed within 3 working day(s)
Guided language: 日本語
Free cancellation 11 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
★ Visit the Factory of katsuobushi (dried bonito) in Ibusuki City

★ Making a Traditional Chabushi by your own

★ Experience the world of -50°C below freezing in the freezer for bonito storage

★ Duration of the activity is approx. 90 min as detailed below :

  1. Experience entering a minus 50°C freezer for bonito storage (10 min)
  2. Observation of the dried bonito manufacturing process (50 min)
  3. Chabushi handmade experience (30 min)
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

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Product Info

Katsuobushi, which is famous as a special product of Yamakawa, Ibusuki City, especially Honkarebushi, which accounts for 70% of the national market, is also a gem that has been nurtured by encounters unique to a port town.
Ibusuki bonito, which is indispensable of Japanese food and dashi culture, is now getting famous not only in Japan, but also in the world.
After the dried bonito manufacturing factory tour, you will experience how to make a chabushi by shaving the dried bonito yourself.
You can enjoy the taste of the original dried bonito!

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Purchase Notice

This activity is guided in Japanese only.
At the time of reservation, please inform us whether or not you can speak Japanese and the mobile phone number available in Japan.

Includes/Excludes

  • Beverages
  • Experience fees
  • Expenses not mentioned

Reminders

  • Please let us know your requested time to join this workshop (business hours : 09.00 ~ 15.00)

  • Please come to Yamakawa Seafood Processing Association at least 10 minutes before your reservation time

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How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Experience Location

Location Name: 山川水産加工業組合 (Yamakawa Suisan Kakougyou Kumiai)

Address: 鹿児島県指宿市山川新栄町９

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 11 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 8 to 10 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 20% will apply
  • For cancellations made 2 to 7 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 30% will apply
  • For cancellations made 1 to 1 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 40% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once the cancellation is confirmed, you will receive your refund within 14 working days.

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