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Rice Ball Making Experience

Shape Akita Komachi Rice Into Onigiri with a Local Family

Highlights

Shape and cook traditional Akita Komachi rice into onigiri rice balls with a warm local family in Kakunodate. On the drive from Kakunodate Station you’ll pass scenic rice paddies before arriving at your host’s home, where you’ll learn the technique of forming rice balls the way local families have for generations. Afterwards, enjoy the rice balls you made together in a relaxed, homely atmosphere – a simple but heartfelt taste of everyday life in Akita.

 

TAX Included, per 1 pax _
2 PAX 19800YEN, 3 PAX 14300YEN, 4 PAX 12100YEN

OUTLINE

What’s Included

2-hour guide fee, rice ball ingredients, Kakunodate Station transfer, insurance fee.

Not included

Personal expenses only.

MEETING PLACE

TOUR COURSE

11:00

Meet your guide in front of Kakunodate Station.

11:15

Drive to the local’s home, visiting rice paddies on the way (30 min).

11:45

Make and enjoy rice balls with the locals (60 min).

12:45

Return to Kakunodate Station (approx. 15 min) – Tour ends.

 

TOUR DETAILS

Where
Meet in front of Kakunodate Station (transfer to host's home included, approx. 15 min). Drop-off: Kakunodate Station (transfer included).
Time
11:00
2H
Size
2-4 people (private/group). Ages 6 and up.
Price
19,800 yen (par pax, based on 2 pax)
Sign-up Deadline
2 weeks before date of experience
Cancellation Policy
Free cancellation up to 18 days before / 30% from 17-11 days before / 50% from 10-9 days before / 80% on 8 days before / 100% from 7 days before (and after).
Note
If the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled.

TOUR PLAN

Basic Plan

Price 19,800 yen (par pax, based on 2 pax)

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