Noodle School & Kotohiragu Shrine Climb
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Puerto
Takamatsu, Japón
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Nivel de actividad
Strenuous
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Tipo de excursión
All
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Accesible para personas en silla de ruedas
No
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A partir de
$174
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Edad mínima
Information Not Currently Available
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Duración
Approximately 6 Hours
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Comidas incluidas
Meals not included
Your day begins at an Udon noodle school, where you will participate in the process of kneading, rolling and cutting the noodle dough. You will be awarded a certificate and a rolling pin on completion of the class.
Visit the Kotohiragu Shrine, situated atop Mount Zozu. There are 785 stone steps to reach the main shrine, a strenuous climb but you will be greatly rewarded with marvelous view of the surrounding plains. The main shrine is dedicated to many gods including the gods of agriculture, livestock, medicine and marine safety. When visiting, don't forget to look up as the ceiling features many wonderful paintings.
On your way to lunch, stop at a Shoinden building to see Japanese wall art on a fusuma entrance.
Lunch is served at a local Western-style restaurant.is served at a local Western-style restaurant.
Finally, en route back to the ship, stop for photos at Marugame Castle. This is one of only twelve castles remaining in Japan intact from the post-feudal age, which ended in 1868.
Notes:
You must remove your shoes at one or more location(s). Unfamiliar accents can be challenging; feel free to ask your guide to repeat or elaborate on information, and to speak more slowly so you can fully comprehend and converse. Guests can taste the Udon noodles after making them, however they will not be cooked individually. The noodles cannot be packed for take-away. Guests can spend time shopping if do not wish to taste the noodles.