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Original Hanamaki! Eat traditional Wanko soba like a samurai lord (with tempura)
Duration
45 minutes
Overview
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Wanko soba is a unique regional cuisine that is served in bite-sized portions in small soba bowls. You can enjoy eating as many of these little bowls of soba as you please. It is said that the origin of Wanko soba is the soba that was served by the Hanamaki farmers to a samurai lord who was traveling to Edo. You will be able to enjoy this soba like the samurai lord did wearing a traditional Kamishimo apron. Your feast begins with the sound of a Japanese taiko drum, and you will see how many of these soba bowls you can finish and stack up before you give in. It's an entertaining experience suited for both families and groups. In addition to the soba noodles, you can also have freshly fried tempura. There is also an explanation about the history and manners of eating Wanko soba at the beginning (Japanese only).