Tours & Activities Local Culture Experience
Kayabuki No Yakata: Learn the Skills of Rural Japan
Experience Local Life in Japan’s Largest Thatched Roof Structure
“Kayabuki no yakata” located in Tatsuno town is the largest thatched roof structure in Japan. Here visitors can stay overnight or enjoy the hot baths on a day trip.

You can also experience things typical in Japanese country life, such as making soba, oyaki, weaving, and natural dyeing.
Making Soba
Soba noodles are a local specialty in Nagano prefecture made from buckwheat flour. Learn and experience the history and charm of healthy soba noodles through making and eating your own.



Price: ￥4,800/time

Duration: 1h
Making Oyaki
Oyaki are stuffed steam buns and are a local delicacy in Nagano prefecture. There are several fillings to try such as Nozawana (local leafy veg), sweet bean paste, and Japanese white radish. Learn the history and charm of delicious oyaki by making them for yourself.



Price: ￥1,500

Duration: 1h
Natural Dyeing (kusakizome)
Kusakizome is a method of natural dyeing in Japan with a long and interesting history. In this experience, you’ll dye an item for yourself and learn about the tradition of kusakizome.



Price: ￥1,500

Duration: 2h
Weaving (hataori)
Weaving, known in Japan as hataori, was imported to Japan from China a long time ago. Japanese people used hataori to weave traditional clothes such as kimonos, though this is not so common nowadays.

Come and try traditional Japanese weaving. Learn about the history and upcycle old fabric. Create something new, beautiful and unique to take home with you.



Price: ￥500

Duration: 2h
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Contact
Kayabuki no yakata
2766 Yokokawa, Tatsuno town, Nagano
+81 266 448 888
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