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Yamanashi Southern Alps Parks / Gardens Japanese Food Traditional Culture

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

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Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

"Houtou" is a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture. You can experience making and eating this dish that has long been loved by many Yamanashi residents here in Hokuto City.

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Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

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Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

Hoto

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

Hoto is a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture that is different from ramen, udon, and soba. The noodles are flat and long, similar to udon, but they have a chewier and softer texture. Flat noodles made from kneaded wheat flour are simmered together with pumpkin, onion, daikon, mushrooms, potatoes, etc., and simmered in a miso-based broth. The sweetness of the vegetables is brought out in the rich, fragrant broth. "Houtou" is packed with nutrients. Why not try making the taste of a Yamanashi home?

In Hokuto city, you can experience making hoto.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

Located in Fureai-no-Sato, the Taishokan building is a reborn building that was formerly a Taisho-era school.

You can experience making hoto while feeling the atmosphere of an old school classroom.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

In the Hoto making experience class,

Local mothers will be your instructors and will teach you every step of the process, from mixing the flour, kneading the dough, and finally cutting the noodles.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains
Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

The cut noodles are then simmered with a variety of vegetables.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

In no time, the hoto is ready!

Served with locally grown vegetables.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

The noodles are flat and chewy, and the flavorful broth is addictive. You can also taste the sweetness of the vegetables.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

Number of participants: 10 or more

Target: Elementary school students and up

Price: 1,500 yen/person

Duration: 2-3 hours

Please note: If your child has a wheat allergy, please let us know in advance.

What to bring: Please bring your own mask, headscarf, and apron.

How to make Hoto

Ingredients (serves 6)

Tools: Gonbachi (or bowl), rolling pin, rolling board (table can be used), knife

Ingredients for hoto: pumpkin, potato, carrot, radish, dried shiitake mushroom, green onion, fried tofu

Stock: Dried sardines (Japanese anchovies and Pacific anchovies)

Miso handmade by Taishokan

*As for ingredients, this product does not contain eggs, milk, peanuts, shrimp, or crab.

Additional information : https://taishoukan.jp/houtou-program

You can also experience making hoto at Minami-Kiyosato Roadside Station.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

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You can experience making hoto at Minami Yatsugatake Flower Forest Park, located on the grounds of Minami Kiyosato Roadside Station. Take the lift car to the park.

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

There are many other experiences you can have here.

Hoto making experience

Business hours: 9:00-17:00 | Closed: irregular holidays and New Year holidays

Address: 2961-3 Shimotsugane, Suwamachi, Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

Making "Hoto", a local dish of Yamanashi Prefecture Experience food culture in Hokuto City, at the foot of the Yatsugatake Mountains

Dates: Saturdays, Sundays, national holidays, Golden Week, summer vacation, and SW

Time: 10:00-14:00 (experience time approximately 2 hours)

Price: 1,650 yen

Number of people: 4 or more

Additional information http://hananomori-park.com/harvest-handmade/#houtou

Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

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Hokuto City, Yamanashi Prefecture

Yamanashi

It is located in the northwest of Yamanashi Prefecture, on the border with Nagano Prefecture. It is a vast area surrounded by 3,000m-class mountains such as the Yatsugatake Mountains, the Southern Alps, and Mt. Kinpu, and overlooking Mt. Fuji to the south. It is about a two-hour drive from Tokyo, about an hour from Mt. Fuji, and about an hour from Matsumoto, and is easily accessible, so many tourists visit throughout the year. It is also known as a "village of famous water," and three places have been selected as one of Japan's 100 famous water sources. This bounty of water is loved as natural water, and the area boasts one of the largest production volumes of mineral water in Japan. Sake is also produced from the pure water, and you can enjoy beautiful natural scenery and rich food.

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