Even Kiyomasa would be surprised! A delicious experience making three-colored Ikinari Dango, a traditional sweet

What is “Ikinari Dango,” a Local Sweet of Kumamoto?

Enjoy a hands-on experience making "Ikinari Dango," a traditional Kumamoto sweet made with plenty of local Aso ingredients!

The charm lies in its simple flavor, made by wrapping sweet potatoes and red bean paste in dough and steaming it. It is derived from the Kumamoto dialect word "ikinari" (= easily, quickly) and has long been popular as a treat for unexpected guests. According to one theory, it is a historical sweet that has been eaten since the time of Kiyomasa Kato, famous for Kumamoto Castle, in the Edo period.

The fluffy texture and freshly steamed aroma are exceptional! Why not create travel memories with colorful, modern-style Ikinari Dango?

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・Costume rental (aprons, cooking smocks, etc.)

[Experience Flow]

1. Reception/Introduction: Hand washing, apron wearing, introduction of ingredients & cooking process
2. Making Mochi Flour: Grind mochi rice into flour using a mortar
3. Making Dough: Knead wheat flour, mochi flour, etc., and add water to make the dough
4. Wrapping: Roll out the dough, wrap the sweet potatoes and red bean paste, and shape into dumplings
5. Steaming: Heat in a steamer, and enjoy a cup of green tea from Minami-Aso while waiting
6. Photo & Tasting: Take a commemorative photo with the finished dumplings, and enjoy eating them together
7. Conclusion: Conclude with "Gochisosama deshita!" (Thank you for the meal!)

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