Hakuba Galette Lesson
Pension Tougarashi : ペンション と~がらし
Learn How to Make Hakuba’s New Dish Featuring Nagano-grown Buckwheat.
Matsumoto/Northern Alps
Description
Have the friendly folks at Hakuba Pension Tougarashi show you how to make the Hakuba Valley's latest local specialty, Hakuba Galette.
Recommendation
Hakuba was one of the main venues of the 1998 Nagano Winter Olympics, and continues to be popular today with skiers from all over the world. Befitting of this international flair, but in combination with the rich local farming culture, the area has introduced the Hakuba Galette -- a French culinary specialty using buckwheat from the Hakuba's soba fields. Hakuba Galette is becoming a hit in the area, with over 40 restaurants and hotels serving it (as of early 2014), many with their own original versions. A bit of Western style cuisine but using locally-grown ingredients.
Details
- Hours
- Lunch 11:30-14:00
- Date(s)
- Irregularly
- Cost / Price of Admission
- 1500 for galette-making lesson. (With accommodation, +500. In that case, lesson takes place at breakfast time.)
- Credit Cards
- VISA, MasterCard, Amex
- Reservations
- Required(Telephone or e-mail with name, contact number, requested date and time, and number of people.)
- # of Participants
- 1-4
- Foreign Languages
- English (Basic English spoken.)
- Luggage Storage
- Not Available
Notes
Basic English spoken. Stay plans also available (with breakfast from 5800 yen). Galette-making lesson includes making 2 galettes to eat.
Contact
tel : +81(0)261-72-7233Official site
Access / Location
- By Train
- From Hakuba Station (JR Oito Line), Taxi (10 min., approx. 1000).
- By Car
- From Azumino IC, Take Route 148 north to Hakuba Village. Location is tricky, so use GPS navigation.
From Nagano IC, 60 min. via Route 19 and the Hakuba Olympic Highway. - Address
- 2937-673 Hokujo, Hakuba, Kitaazumi 399-9301
Nearby Attractions
Sightseeing Spots
- Tsugaike Nature Park : A 1900 meter Altitude Treasure-Trove of Alpine Flowers
- Zenkoji Temple : The Legendary Temple at the Heart of Nagano City
- Aratojo Castle Historical Park : Hilltop Fortress from the Warring States Era
- St. Cousair's Winery & Vineyards : “Country Comfort” Winery and Garden Terrace
- Matsumoto Castle (National Treasure) : One of Japan's Finest Castles, With the Japanese Alps as a Backdrop
Accommodation
- Hakuba Yamano-Hotel : Stylish Hotel Adjacent to the Happoone Ski Area Opposite the Olympic Ski Jump.
- Hakuba's Hotel Goryukan : At the foot of the Happone Ski Area. Unbeatable meals and onsen baths.
- Hakuba Springs Hotel : Small Hotel with a Big Heart at the Base of Happo-One in the Northern Japanese Alps.
- Hakuba Onsen Ryokan Shirouma-So : Award-Winning Mountain Resort Ryokan
- Hotel Hakuba Hifumi : Classy, Family-Run Ryokan in the Heart of Hakuba Village
Restaurants
- Ohyokkuri Happo Honten : Grandma's Hakuba Homestyle Cooking.
- The Beach Bar : Southern Tropical Beach-Themed Bar in the Hakuba's Wadano neighborhood.
- Happo Bijin : One Bowl Is All It Takes to Totally Enjoy Hakuba: Go-Tochi (Local) Ramen.
- Izakaya Kaz : Stylish Modern Izakaya Featuring Teppanyaki Grill and Sushi.
- Shara Japanese Restaurant : Locally-Run Restaurant Serving Sushi, Tempura, Shabu-shabu and Sukiyaki.
Activities
- Alpine Yoga : Yoga Training in the Midst of the Hakuba Mountains.
- Hiking to Happo-ike Pond : Take in the Stunning Views of Happo Pond High Up in the Hakuba Range.
- Search for Hidden Hamlet : Go Trekking to Find Otari Village’s Hamlet Only Accessible on Foot
- 'Kanjiki' Snow Shoes Making Workshop & Hike : Make a Bit of Nagano’s Deep Snow Heritage: Kanjiki Traditional Snow Shoes.
- Barrel Bath at Rinrinkan : Build a Fire to Heat the Water for your own Barrel Bath.