【Sustainable Tsuruga】Handmade Oboro Kombu Experience
Experience the craftsmanship behind Tsuruga's local industry: hand-made Oboro Kombu, born from the history of Kitamaebune ships.
Tsuruga City is a port of call for the Kitamaebune ships, boasting several components of the Japan Heritage site "A Dream Woven by Men Who Conquered the Rough Seas: The Kitamaebune Port and Shipowners' Village." Experience the local industry of "handmade oboro kombu," a food culture brought by the Kitamaebune ships, and witness the skills of artisans rooted in this land. Enjoy tasting different varieties of oboro kombu and savor complimentary soup.
Information
- Telephone Number
- 0770-24-4500（Map Travel Co., Ltd.）
- Email Adress
- tenpo-staff@maptravel.co.jp
- Address
- 福井県敦賀市
- Opening Hours
- Subject to consultation
- Closed
- We may be unable to accept requests during the year-end and New Year holidays, Obon season, and other periods.
- Prices
- Per person: ¥3,110 (tax included)
- Payment Methods
- bank transfer, etc.
- Getting There
- Approximately 10 minutes by car from JR Tsuruga Station
- Car Park: Available Spots
- Standard vehicles: 3
- Parking Space for Large Buses
- Please contact us.
- Notes
- ・The cost of carbon offsetting is included in the fee (please inquire). ・If you have specific time constraints for your stay, please consult with us. We may be able to accommodate you by adjusting the number of artisans, etc. ・When processing kombu, you will be seated on a dedicated platform. We especially ask that women wear pants rather than skirts.
・You will use the small, specialized knife provided. As it is a sharp tool, please handle it with care. ・Inbound Support: Pointing panels and pamphlets available in Traditional Chinese and English. ※Explanations will be provided in Japanese only.
