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[Limited discount] Yamanashi Fujikawaguchiko | Local dish Hoto making experience - Small children welcome! English available
[Limited discount] Yamanashi Fujikawaguchiko | Local dish Hoto making experience - Small children welcome! English available
[Limited discount] Yamanashi Fujikawaguchiko | Local dish Hoto making experience - Small children welcome! English available
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[Limited discount] Yamanashi Fujikawaguchiko | Local dish Hoto making experience - Small children welcome! English available

Japan-Koshinetsu , Yamanashi
4.0Very Good
Booking confirmed within 1 working day(s)
Duration:2 hour(s)
Guided language: English / 日本語
Free cancellation 10 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
  • Experience making "Houtou," a local dish loved by many people as a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture and popular throughout Japan! Beginners and small children are also welcome to participate.
  • We offer a wide variety of set menus! In addition, we also have additional side menu options.
  • We also accept group participation such as school trips, company trips, and sightseeing tours.
  • We have staff who can speak English. Customers from overseas are also welcome! We look forward to your visit.
[5% App discount] Code: APP5OFF , HK: APP15HK

Cultural Experiences

LocationIndoor
Activity levelBeginner
Cuisine typeJapanese cuisine
Minimum participant requirement20 travelers

Product Info

The content of this product is provided by machine translation and may not reflect the actual information, please take this into consideration before booking.

Our shop only supports English. We cannot provide support in Chinese or Korean. Please contact us in English or Japanese.

Houtou is a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture that is loved by many people. There are few local foods that are as widespread as this one, and for a long time, "rice cakes for breakfast, barley rice for lunch, and pumpkin hotout for dinner" seemed to be the standard for daily life in the rural areas of Koshu.
In 2007, it was selected as one of the "100 Best Local Dishes of Rural Areas" by the Ministry of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries, which are dishes that are known in rural areas all over Japan and are widely supported by the people.

The unique feature of Houtou noodles is that they do not need to be left to rest.
Therefore, the noodles are made by hand from the powder.
It's going to be a pretty filling meal, so make sure you come hungry.

This experience is safe for anyone, including those who are not used to cooking, small children, and those who have never made udon before.
Many of our past guests have booked as a group with their family or friends. The more people there are, the more fun it will be.
Not only children, but adults too can enjoy the extraordinary task of "making noodles."

⭐️Allergy InformationNoodles: Wheat flourIngredients: Pumpkin, bean sprouts, potatoes, shiitake mushrooms, carrots, green onions, cabbageSoup: Miso, Ajinomoto (*No animal ingredients are used.)
Vegan and vegetarian options available.

Intro

What You Can Expect

Duration: 2 hour(s)

1 Day

  • Arrive at the experience venue Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the experience starts. Please contact us in advance if you will be arriving late, as reservations are subject to availability. The Fujiya store is a traditional Japanese house. Upon arrival, we will wash your hands at the entrance and guide you to the experience venue.
    Arrive at the experience venue Please arrive at the venue 10 minutes before the experience starts. Please contact us in advance if you will be arriving late, as reservations are subject to availability. The Fujiya store is a traditional Japanese house. Upon arrival, we will wash your hands at the entrance and guide you to the experience venue.
  • Video viewing (~5 minutes) Before making hoto, the staff will greet you and use the bidet, which summarizes the characteristics of hoto, its history, and the Fujiya family. If you have any questions or would like to know more about Hoto, please feel free to ask the Fujiya staff!
    Video viewing (~5 minutes) Before making hoto, the staff will greet you and use the bidet, which summarizes the characteristics of hoto, its history, and the Fujiya family. If you have any questions or would like to know more about Hoto, please feel free to ask the Fujiya staff!
  • Making hoto dough (~10 minutes) In Fujiya's hotou making experience, each person will make their own dough and noodles. (For example, two people do not make one dough.) Speed is important when making dough. Mix quickly and carefully so that the water and flour mix well.
    Making hoto dough (~10 minutes) In Fujiya's hotou making experience, each person will make their own dough and noodles. (For example, two people do not make one dough.) Speed is important when making dough. Mix quickly and carefully so that the water and flour mix well.
  • Roll out the hoto dough (~20 minutes) Once the hoto dough is made, use a rolling pin to roll it out. The noodles are very thin compared to udon, so you'll need to roll them out until they're almost flat. The dough will stretch smoothly when you put your weight on it, so we recommend stretching it while standing on your knees!
    Roll out the hoto dough (~20 minutes) Once the hoto dough is made, use a rolling pin to roll it out. The noodles are very thin compared to udon, so you'll need to roll them out until they're almost flat. The dough will stretch smoothly when you put your weight on it, so we recommend stretching it while standing on your knees!
  • Cut the hoto dough (~30 minutes) Once the dough is thin, use a knife to cut it. The width is about the same as the width of your index finger. However, there are no strict rules regarding the width of hoto noodles, so feel free to cut them as you like.
    Cut the hoto dough (~30 minutes) Once the dough is thin, use a knife to cut it. The width is about the same as the width of your index finger. However, there are no strict rules regarding the width of hoto noodles, so feel free to cut them as you like.
  • Completion of hoto noodles (~35 minutes) The hoto noodles are complete! Please take a photo with the finished noodles. This concludes the hotou making experience. Next, prepare to boil the hoto in the dining room.
    Completion of hoto noodles (~35 minutes) The hoto noodles are complete! Please take a photo with the finished noodles. This concludes the hotou making experience. Next, prepare to boil the hoto in the dining room.
  • Boil the hoto noodles (~45 minutes) When boiling hoto, work in groups of two, three, or four. When the hoto soup comes to a boil, add the handmade noodles. Immediately after adding noodles, they tend to stick together, so use chopsticks to loosen them.
    Boil the hoto noodles (~45 minutes) When boiling hoto, work in groups of two, three, or four. When the hoto soup comes to a boil, add the handmade noodles. Immediately after adding noodles, they tend to stick together, so use chopsticks to loosen them.
  • Add the hoto ingredients (~50 minutes) Once the hoto noodles are loosened, add the hoto ingredients at the end. There are no set ingredients for hotou, but pumpkin is a must. Add the noodles and boil for about 10 minutes. While boiling, the bottom of the pot tends to burn, so stir frequently with chopsticks. It's almost time for the hoto to be completed!
    Add the hoto ingredients (~50 minutes) Once the hoto noodles are loosened, add the hoto ingredients at the end. There are no set ingredients for hotou, but pumpkin is a must. Add the noodles and boil for about 10 minutes. While boiling, the bottom of the pot tends to burn, so stir frequently with chopsticks. It's almost time for the hoto to be completed!
  • Hoto is completed! (~60 minutes) The handmade hoto is completed! Hoto soup has a characteristic that the flour (potato starch) in the noodles dissolves and becomes slightly thick. It warms the body from the core, so it is basically eaten as a winter dish.
    Hoto is completed! (~60 minutes) The handmade hoto is completed! Hoto soup has a characteristic that the flour (potato starch) in the noodles dissolves and becomes slightly thick. It warms the body from the core, so it is basically eaten as a winter dish.
  • We recommend the all-purpose spicy seasoning “Surinda”! There are many Yoshida udon restaurants in the Fujiyoshida/Kawaguchiko area. Yoshida's udon restaurants always have the famous spiciness called ``suridane.'' Fujiya also offers 10 types of original m suridane. You can also sample it, so please enjoy it with hoto. *More and more people are becoming addicted to the spiciness and flavor.
    We recommend the all-purpose spicy seasoning “Surinda”! There are many Yoshida udon restaurants in the Fujiyoshida/Kawaguchiko area. Yoshida's udon restaurants always have the famous spiciness called ``suridane.'' Fujiya also offers 10 types of original m suridane. You can also sample it, so please enjoy it with hoto. *More and more people are becoming addicted to the spiciness and flavor.

Purchase Notice

・Time required: 1 to 2 hours.
・Meeting time: Please arrive 10 minutes before your reservation time.
・Regarding cancellation of the event: The experience venue is an indoor facility, so the event will not be canceled due to weather conditions.
・Regarding cancellation of the event: The experience venue is an indoor facility, so the event will not be canceled due to weather conditions.
・If you have any dietary restrictions due to allergies or religious reasons, please let us know in advance.
・Only English is available locally. Please contact us in English or Japanese.

・Children 4 and under may participate free of charge, but meals will not be provided. Please bring your own meals or apply at the child's rate.
・All rooms are Japanese-style seating. We can provide chairs for those who wish. Please feel free to ask. (Numbers are limited.)
・Meals are included in the experience time.
・Please note that meal times will be limited to approximately 45 minutes.
・With your consent, we may take photographs to post the experience on our website or social media.
・You can take home any leftovers. If you wish, we will provide you with a container for take-out. Please feel free to ask our staff.
・Our shop has only 3 men's and 1 women's restrooms. If you are participating as a group or large number of people, please cooperate by using the restroom beforehand.

Includes/Excludes

  • Material cost
  • Experience fee

Reminders

  • About clothing and belongings: Please come in clothes that you don't mind getting dirty. We will prepare slippers. We will provide aprons for adults. We do not have aprons for children, so please bring your own if necessary.

  • Observers: We do not allow visitors to observe the experience. As there are limited seats and we may have to turn away other customers, we ask that everyone who comes to the store participate in the experience.

  • Even if you have small children under 4 years old, you can experience it with an adult.

  • In exceptional cases, such as when you are a teacher leading a school trip or supporting a disabled person, you may be able to visit the facility. If this applies to you, please contact us.

  • In the unlikely event that there is a discrepancy between the number of people in your reservation and the number of people who actually show up, we may ask everyone who actually shows up to experience the experience together or refuse you entry.

  • Regarding the number of people visiting: When making a reservation, please accurately tell us the number of people coming to the store by age category (adults, children, infants). If there are more people than you have informed us, we may not be able to guide you into the store due to reservations.

  • About takeaway: If you are unable to finish your meal, you can take it home with you. If you would like, we will provide you with a takeaway container. Please feel free to ask our staff.

  • Please refrain from booking if you have severe allergies, as buckwheat or wheat flour may get on the tools and boards. However, we will do our best to accommodate your requests, so if you have allergies, please contact us at any time.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Experience Location

Location Name: Hoto experience & Indigo dyeing experience class [Fujiya] Fujiyoshida Kawaguchiko store / Yamanashi Local Cuisine Cooking ＆ Indigo dying experience class Fujiya

Address: Japan, 〒401-0301, 3376-3 Funatsu, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi Prefecture
How to Get There
For those coming by car 40 minutes from Otsuki I.C. There is free parking for 10 cars. 3 tour buses can be parked. For those coming by train 15 minutes on foot from Kawaguchiko Station on the Fujikyuko Line

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 10 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • For cancellations made 2 to 9 days prior to selected date, a cancellation fee of 50% will apply
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–1 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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