Learn to make soba noodles by hand with an expert from a Hase restaurant, in Kamakura, and taste them at the end; from around 3.500 ¥.
Soba, buckwheat noodles, is one of the most representative dishes of Japanese cuisine, and learning to make it by hand is a very rewarding experience. In this class in the Hase district, in Kamakura, an expert from a well-known soba restaurant guides you through the entire artisanal process: mixing the buckwheat flour with water, kneading, rolling out the dough until thin and cutting it by knife into regular strips. At the end, you cook and taste your own freshly made noodles, appreciating a texture and flavour that have little to do with the industrial ones. The class starts at around 3.500 ¥ and is usually given with a local guide and in small groups. The Hase district is also where the Hase-dera temple and the Great Buddha are, so it is very easy to combine the class with a visit to these places. It is advisable to book the slot in advance. It is a great plan for food lovers and for families, and a different way to experience Kamakura beyond its temples.
