Konjac, also known as Konnyaku or Devil’s tongue, is traditional Japanese food and one of speciality of Shimonita. It’s kind of rubbery but very healthy. Let’s enjoy making experience homemade Konjac!
Experience content
It is made from Konjac flour.
It will be hand kneading, addition of edible lime, molding, and boiling.
The made “Konjac” can be taken home as a souvenir.
There is also a lecture about Konjac.
Shimonita official support song「Konjac Paradice !
- Location
- Shimonita Konjac Dojo
390 Shimonita, Kanra District, Gunma 370-2601
It may be changed to the Disaster Prevention Exchange Station in "Michi no Eki Shimonita". - Period
- Excluding New Year holidays
- Price
- 1500 yen per person
Payment method: Local payment, cash only - Required Time
- Easy course (about 60 minutes): Start from kneading the powder already dissolved in water.
Basic Course (about 90 minutes): Start by dissolving konjac powder in water. - Capacity
- 10 to 120 people (more than 120 people, please consult with us)
- What to bring
- For school groups
Apron □Triangle cloth □Jacket (or slippers) □Hand towel - Notes
- About grouping (for Group tour)
There will be no more than 5 to 8 people per table.
Please let us know in advance how you would like to organize your group.
Please contact us at least 3 days in advance.
About allergies
Konjac
Specific ingredients: None
Ingredients used: konnyaku potato powder, lime
Cancellation policy
Please contact us at least 10 days in advance by phone (0274-67-7500).
Please contact us as soon as possible for the convenience of the venue.
About the change of the number of people and the final confirmation of the number of people
Please contact us at least 3 days in advance by phone (0274-67-7500).
Application
Please fill out the application form 7 days before the desired date and apply by email or fax.
For details, please contact the Tourism Association when applying for the making experience.
*If the number of people, time change after application, please notify us by fax.
*Please be careful not to make any mistakes, as the preparation will be made on the day based on the details entered in the application form.
- Location
- 390-1 Shimonita, Shimanita Town, Gunma Prefecture
- Opening hour
- 9:00 - 16:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
- TEL
- 0274-67-7500 (Shimonita Tourism Association)
- FAX
- 0274-67-7501 (Shimonita Tourism Association)
- Mail Address
- contact_kanko@shimonita.jp
Experience and guidance *Please be sure to read.
About grouping
One table will be experienced by 5 to 8 people. Please contact us in advance for group formation. * It would be helpful if you could contact us at least 3 days in advance.
Allergies
◇ Konnyaku
Specific raw material: None
Materials used: Konjac powder, lime
Cancellation
Please call us at least 10 days in advance. (0274-67-7500)
*Please contact us as soon as possible due to the circumstances of the venue.
Changing the number of people and finalizing the number of people
Please contact us by phone (0274-67-7500) at least 3 days in advance.
Cash payment
After the experience, we will collect the money.
(Please pay on the day. ※We will prepare a receipt)
Items to prepare on the day
*For school groups
□ Apron □ Triangle cloth □ Shoes (or slippers) □ Hand towel
About access to the Konjac Making Experience Dojo
Address: 390-1 Shimonita, Shimanita Town, Gunma Prefecture
(* Set your car navigation system to the Shimonita Chamber of Commerce and Industry (0274-82-3206), you can easily find the Dojo.)
Parking Free. (Large bus available)
Contact information on the day
Shimonita Town Tourism Association (09:00-16:00) ℡: 0274-67-7500
*Please contact us if your arrival time (30 minutes or more) is delayed.
