Even Kiyomasa would be surprised! A delicious experience making three-colored Ikinari Dango, a traditional sweet
1. Indoor Experience Unaffected by Weather
Enjoy this indoor experience without worrying about rain or extreme heat, making it easy to plan your trip.
2. Create Your Own Original Dumplings
Choose the color of the dough (matcha, purple, or orange) and the filling (red bean paste or cream cheese) to create cute mini dumplings. It's fun to think about the combinations!
3. Carefully Selected Kumamoto and Aso Ingredients
Made with plenty of local Aso and Kumamoto blessings, from rice flour and wheat flour to the main ingredient, sweet potatoes.
4. Easy for All Ages, Even First-Timers!
Simple process that anyone from small children to the elderly can easily enjoy. Perfect for three-generation travel.
5. Shape Your Travel Memories! Enjoy Taking Photos
Wear a quaint Japanese apron and take a commemorative photo with the dumplings you made! We will also give you photo data taken by our staff.
What to expect
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?
[Options]
・Costume rental (aprons, cooking smocks, etc.)
[Experience Flow]
- Reception/Introduction: Hand washing, apron wearing, introduction of ingredients & cooking process
- Making Mochi Flour: Grind mochi rice into flour using a mortar
- Making Dough: Knead wheat flour, mochi flour, etc., and add water to make the dough
- Wrapping: Roll out the dough, wrap the sweet potatoes and red bean paste, and shape into dumplings
- Steaming: Heat in a steamer, and enjoy a cup of green tea from Minami-Aso while waiting
- Photo & Tasting: Take a commemorative photo with the finished dumplings, and enjoy eating them together
- Conclusion: Conclude with "Gochisosama deshita!" (Thank you for the meal!)
[Other]
Please contact us in advance regarding allergy support.
