Soba-Making Workshop
You can enjoy the full experience of making 100% buckwheat soba, from kneading the dough to the finished product. One batch yields enough soba for 4 to 5 people.
Takeout is the standard option, but you can also have it boiled and eaten on the spot (advance notice required).
At “Tennyo no Sato,” a nature-rich village at the foot of Mount Isosuna—the site of Japan’s oldest legend of the Feathered Robe—you can enjoy a soba-making experience that makes the most of the area’s delicious water.
You can enjoy the entire process of making 100% buckwheat soba, from kneading the dough to the finished product. One batch yields enough soba for 4 to 5 people.
While takeout is the standard option, you can also have your soba boiled and eaten on-site (advance notice required).
There’s no need to worry about rain, so you can enjoy the experience with ease.
Reservations & Registration
- How to Register
Apply via the official website of the Kyotango City Tourism Corporation, “Kyotango Navi”
- Registration Period & Deadline
- Up to 3 days before the tour date
- Cancellation Policy
- No-show on the day / No notice... 100%
Basic Information
- Season
- Year-round
- Closed Days & Excluded Dates
- Monday and Tuesday
Saturday and Sunday, 11:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Year-end and New Year holidays (Dec. 27–Jan. 3)
Obon holidays (Aug. 11–16) - Meeting Time & Hours of Operation
- ①10:00～11:00
②13:00～15:00 - Schedule
- ① Combine the eggs and long yam with the buckwheat flour.
② Knead the dough and roll it out thinly.
③ Cut into thin strips, and it’s ready. - Duration
- About 60 minutes
- Group Size
- Minimum 1 people – Maximum 5 people
- Participation Restrictions
- People who are not allergic to eggs or buckwheat
- Meals
- Available (Meal requests: Soba Only)
- Language Support
- Staff: Japanese
Guide: English,Chinese (Simplified) - Accessibility
- Not accessible (stairs present)
Pricing
- List Price
- 1 pot: 2,700 yen (tax included)
*Serves 4–5 people per pot - Included in Price
- Trial Fee
Access & Meeting Place
- Meeting Place & Ticket Pickup Location
- Village of the Celestial Maidens
1642 Masudome, Mineyama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture - Parking Information
- 1642 Masudome, Mineyama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
Operator Information
- Operator Name
- Village of the Heavenly Maidens
- Address
- 1642 Masutome, Mineyama-cho, Kyotango City, Kyoto Prefecture
- Phone Number
- 0772-62-7720
- Official Website
- https://visitkyotango.com/tour-packages/soba-noodle-making/
Area & City/Town Introduction (Kyotango City)
Located at the northernmost tip of Kyoto Prefecture, the city’s entire northern coastline faces the Sea of Japan. It is blessed with a diverse natural environment, including the majestic coastal landscapes of the San’in Kaigan Geopark—designated as a UNESCO Global Geopark—as well as beaches with white sand and green pines and beautiful rural woodlands. With a rich culinary culture featuring fresh seafood, agricultural products, and fruits—a culture highly regarded for its quality—the city has garnered attention as a destination for food-focused travel, as evidenced by its receipt of the “Gourmet City Award” in 2024. It is also known as one of the prefecture’s leading hot spring resorts, and as a city where nature, cuisine, hot springs, and history and culture harmonize, it offers a variety of ways to enjoy the area throughout all four seasons.
