Would you like to try making delicious handmade konjac?
Konjac is one of Shimonita’s famous local specialties. Both adults and children can enjoy this fun hands-on experience!
Experience Details
You’ll make konjac from konjac flour.
The process includes hand-mixing, adding edible lime, shaping, and boiling.
You can take your freshly made konjac home as a souvenir.
There’s also a short talk about konjac and its background.
Shimonita official support song「Konjac Paradice !
- Location
- Konjac Experience Dojo
390 Shimonita, Kanra District, Gunma 370-2601
Individual participants will usually take part in the facility located at "Michi-no-Eki Shimonita" . - Period
- Available year-round (excluding New Year holidays)
- Price
- Participation Fees
Individual Rates (2–19 participants)
¥1,650 per person (¥1,500 + 10% tax)
Group Rates (20 or more participants)
¥1,430 per person (¥1,300 + 10% tax)
Same rate applies to both adults and children.
Payment Methods
Individuals: On-site payment, cash only
Groups: Invoice payment available (please consult with us) - Required Time
- Approximately 60 minutes
- Minimum number of Participants
- 2 to 120 participants (For groups over 120, please consult with us)
- What to bring
- Apron and triangular bandana
School groups are recommended to bring indoor shoes. - Notes
- Group Assignment
Workshops are conducted in groups of 5–8 people per table.
Please inform us of your group divisions in advance.
If possible, please contact us at least 3 days in advance.
Allergy Information
Konjac
Specific ingredients: None
Ingredients used: Konjac flour, lime
Cancellation policy
Please contact us by phone (0274-67-7500) at least 10 days in advance.
Due to venue arrangements, early notice is appreciated.
Changes in Participant Number / Final Headcount
Please notify us by phone at least 3 days in advance (0274-67-7500).
Application
As the application form is currently being prepared, please contact us by email with the following information:
– Your name
– Email address
– Desired date of participation
– Number of participants
– Number of adults
– Number of children
- Location
- 390-1 Shimonita, Shimanita Town, Gunma Prefecture
- Opening hour
- 9:00 - 16:00 (Closed on Wednesdays)
- TEL
- 0274-67-7500 (Shimonita Town Tourism Association)
- FAX
- 0274-67-7501 (Shimonita Town Tourism Association)
- Mail Address
- contact_kanko@shimonita.jp
Important Information – Please Read Carefully
Group Assignments (For Group Bookings)
Workshops are conducted in groups of 5–8 per table.
Advance notice of group arrangements is appreciated.
Contact us at least 3 days prior if possible.
Allergies
◇ Konjac
Specific raw material: None
Ingredients: Konjac flour, lime
Cancellation
Call us at least 10 days in advance at 0274-67-7500.
Earlier notice is appreciated due to venue logistics.
Changes to Group Size / Final Number of Participants
Please call at least 3 days in advance (0274-67-7500).
Group Division Cooperation Request
Workshops are run in groups of 5–8 people per table. We kindly ask for your cooperation in dividing participants into groups beforehand.
Payment Method
Cash only (to be paid on the day).
Receipts will be provided.
What to Bring on the Day (for School Groups)
□ Apron □ Triangular bandana □ Indoor shoes or slippers □ Hand towel
Access to the Konjac Experience Dojo
Address: 390-1 Shimonita, Shimanita Town, Gunma Prefecture
(For car navigation, search for the Shimonita Chamber of Commerce: 0274-82-3206 to get close to the location)
Free parking is available (including for large buses).
Contact information on the day
Shimonita Town Tourism Association (09:00-16:00) ℡: 0274-67-7500
If you are arriving more than 30 minutes late, please contact us.
