[Kumamoto/Aso] Even Lord Kiyomasa would be surprised! A delicious experience of making traditional sweets: four-colored Ikinari Dango

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• ☆☆What is Kumamoto's local confection, "Ikinari Dango"☆☆ Experience making your own Ikinari Dango, a traditional Kumamoto confection made with plenty of local Aso ingredients! Its appeal lies in its simple flavor, made by wrapping sweet potato and red bean paste in dough and steaming it. The name comes from the Kumamoto dialect "Ikinari" (meaning "easily" or "quickly"), and it has long been a popular way to welcome unexpected guests. It's a historic confection, said to have been eaten since the Edo period, during the reign of Lord Kato Kiyomasa, famous for Kumamoto Castle. The fluffy texture and freshly steamed aroma are exceptional! Why not create some travel memories with these colorful Ikinari Dango, with a modern twist? [Attractions of this experience] 1. An indoor experience unaffected by the weather. This indoor experience makes it easy to plan your trip, so you can enjoy it on rainy or scorching hot days without worrying. 2. Make your own original dango Choose the color of the dough (matcha, purple, orange) and the filling (anko or cream cheese) to create cute mini dango. It's fun to think up combinations! 3. Specially selected ingredients from Kumamoto and Aso We use an abundance of local produce from Aso and Kumamoto, from rice flour and wheat flour to the main ingredient, sweet potato. 4. Easy for 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. Capture memories of your trip! Enjoy a photo shoot! Wear a stylish apron and take a commemorative photo with the dango you made! You will also receive a digital copy of the photo taken by our staff. [Options] - Costume rental (apron & cooking wear, etc.) [Experience process] 1. Reception & introduction: Hand wash, put on apron, introduction to ingredients & cooking process 2. Making glutinous rice flour: Mill the glutinous rice flour to be used in the dough yourself using a mortar 3. Making the dough: Knead wheat flour and glutinous rice flour, and add water to make the dough 4. Wrapping: Stretch out the dough, wrap it around sweet potato and red bean paste, and shape it into dumplings 5. Steaming: Heat in a steamer, and while you wait, enjoy a cup of green tea from Minamiaso 6. Photo & tasting: Take a commemorative photo with the finished dumplings, and enjoy eating them together 7. Conclusion: Conclude with "Thank you for the meal!" [Price] Adults (13 years and over) 3,000 yen per person (tax included) Children (6-12 years old) 1,500 yen per person (tax included) [Duration] Approximately 90 minutes [Event time] ① 10:30-12:00 ②Two slots from 14:00 to 15:30 [Target] Individuals and small groups (maximum of 8 people) [Other] Please contact us in advance regarding allergy options.