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Senbei Baking Experience

Niigata, Japan

Senbei Baking Experience

DETAILS

  • 4
    hrs Estimate Duration

OVERVIEW

Try your hand at baking senbei rice crackers and visit a sprawling market where many of the ingredients are sold along with other local specialties. Niigata is one of Japan’s major rice-producing prefectures, so it is only natural that rice-based items such as sake and senbei are made in abundance. These crackers are so popular that one of the largest manufacturers opened a theme park in Niigata, where you can learn more than you ever thought possible about senbei. You will see all sorts of rice products at Minato no Marche at Pier Bandai, a gourmet food market along the Shinano River. Uncooked rice, sake and sashimi rice bowls are just a few of the offerings.

HIGHLIGHTS

• Watch artisans grill crackers made with rice grown in the Niigata Prefecture.
• Bake senbei rice crackers and enjoy them right away.
• See an array of rice products at a bustling waterfront market on the river.
• Dine on your own at the market, if you wish.


HELPFUL HINTS

• Dress in weather-appropriate clothing.
• Wear flat comfortable walking shoes.

Need to Know:

Note: This tour includes approximately 2 hours of walking. It is not recommended to guests who utilize a wheelchair. Those guests with mobility concerns are cautioned to evaluate their personal level of ability and stamina. Coaches do not have a lift, and entering and exiting must be done via stairs. The order of the sights may vary. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases.

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ACTIVITY ATTRIBUTES

Excursion Type:

Scenic & City Tours

Activity Level:

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Tours with this activity level involve walking over relatively level terrain, possibly some cobblestone, gravel, or a few steps. Comfortable shoes are recommended.
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