Soba-making Activity
Soba, or buckwheat noodles, are a Japanese favorite on both cold and hot days.
In Izushi, a castle town popular for its nostalgic atmosphere of old Japan, Izushi Sara Soba is their specialty.
While soba is usually served in large dishes, Izushi Sara Soba is served in small portions on small plates.
With soba being a staple in this small historical town, why not learn how to make your own soba from scratch from an experienced artisan?
Starting from freshly-ground buckwheat flour, mix the dough with water, knead it, stretch it, fold it, cut it, and boil it with the help of an artisan.
Afterwards, enjoy your soba with chilled Japanese soup stock called dashi, daikon (radish), grated yam, wasabi (Japanese horseradish), spring onions, and/or raw egg.
DETAILS
- REGISTRATION START
- 2020/09/07
- RESERVATION DEADLINE
- 5 days before activity
- ACTIVITY OPTIONS
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- 10:00-11:30
- 11:00-12:30
- 12:00-13:30
- 13:00-14:30
- 14:00-15:30
- SCHEDULE
(Some times may differ) -
・Meet at Izushi Sara Soba Mikura
・Under the guidance of a soba artisan, make soba noodles, starting from freshly-ground buckwheat flour. Mix the dough, knead it, stretch it, fold it, cut it, and boil it with the help of an artisan.
・Enjoy the Izushi Sara Soba that you made yourself along with some traditional Japanese sweets
- ACCOMPANYING GUIDE
(INCLUDED OR NOT) - Not Included
- MAXIMUM NUMBER OF PEOPLE
- 6
- AGE REQUIREMENT
- 5 years old and up (children 5 to 7 years old must participate with an adult)
- MEETING PLACE
- Izushi Sara Soba Mikura, 129-19 Kobito, Izushi-cho, Toyooka-shi, Hyogo 668-0256
- IMPORTANT INFORMATION
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・Please refrain from participating if you are allergic to buckwheat.
・If you are late, your activity may be cancelled.
- PRICES
(Per person unless otherwise noted) -
Number of Participants Price per Person 1-6 people 2,600 yen
- INCLUDED IN THE PRICING
- Soba-making activity, soba meal
- CANCELLATION FEES
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Day of Cancellation Cancellation Fee (% of activity price) After 17:00 1 weekday before 100% 1 weekday before by 17:00 50% 2-7 weekdays before 30% 8+ weekdays before 0%
- ACCEPTED PAYMENT TYPES
- Pay by credit card (VISA, MASTER, JCB, AMEX, DC) via an activity confirmation link in an e-mail that we will send to you following your reservation.
- OPERATOR NAME
- Izushi Sara Soba Mikura
Customer Reviews
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Alex
USA
Loved how Mikura was very welcoming and accomodating with our lack of Japanese. Very helpful and made lots of fun jokes in our small private lesson with very delicious Soba
Date of visit: 2025.05.21
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Han
USA
My partner and I really enjoyed learning making soba from the chef. He was sociable and attentive. Since we were the only two there, it felt like we were getting a private lesson which was great! We got to eat our own soba afterwards. He provided us with multiple toppings (grated yam, green onions, fresh wasabi, and eggs) and the dashi/soup to dip the soba in was amazing. The soba tea and desserts were delicious. Overall, totally recommend if you’re in the area!
Date of visit: 2025.05.21
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Alicia
SINGAPORE
I have seen the masters making soba and now is the chance for me to get a hands on session. The experience is wonderful and it shows the amount of dedication and skill it takes to make great soba. The session is fun and the instructions are easy to follow. If you have time in Izushi, I highly recommend going for this.
Date of visit: 2025.05.17
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Mark
USA
I loved this experience! The Soba master was very patient and even though we couldn't communicate verbally very well, his explanations were very clear and the process made sense. We loved the chance to make Soba noodles and experience this unique part of Izushi. It seems like Izushi does not get a large number of foreign visitors, which made our trip and this experience feel even more special to us.
Date of visit: 2025.03.29
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Nadia
Malaysian
The whole activity was a lot of fun. The sensei was hilarious and I really enjoyed my entire afternoon. The soba was also very delicious.
Date of visit: 2025.03.13
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Chen
Taiwan
Very good experience.
Date of visit: 2025.02.04
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Don Pham
USA
My wife and I signed up for the soba making class. We don’t speak any Japanese and were a little worried if would we enjoy it. The teacher knew a little bit of English, but we didn’t need to much explanation for this class. The teacher was very enthusiastic and the class was very enjoyable. He demonstrated every step and we just needed to follow along. After making the soba, they cooked it for us and we got to enjoy our hard work! It was delicious. Highly recommend for all those in the area.
Date of visit: 2025.02.02
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Minji
USA
The teacher was so so fun and was very accommodating even though we did not speak Japanese. This was such a memorable and nice experience! I would recommend :)
Date of visit: 2025.02.02
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Ellyn
Malaysia
The master was very friendly and accommodating
Date of visit: 2025.01.05
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Wong Jun Kai
Malaysia
Good to include detail instructions (in leaflet or booklet form) of the soba making process
Date of visit: 2025.01.05
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Jannis
Hong Kong
The tutor's explanation is clear enough and very interesting. Even though he is not good at English, still try to make us easier to understand. I will highly recommend to join Mikura soba class.
Date of visit: 2024.12.25
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Jim
Hong Kong
Really enjoy the soba making class, is an amazing experience, definitely will come back in this town and explore more different classes in the future.
Date of visit: 2024.12.25