Oshino Hakkai Soba Making Class from Yamanashi

Soba made here tastes different because the water comes from Mount Fuji's springs.

A two-hour soba-making class in Oshino Hakkai, Yamanashi, where you knead and shape noodles using the region's famous spring water. The class welcomes beginners and children, includes aprons and gloves, and runs indoors year-round with English-speaking staff. You'll learn to prepare a traditional Japanese dish tied to the local landscape and taste the result.

The experience

Oshino Hakkai sits eight clear ponds fed by Mount Fuji's snowmelt, and that water is what makes the soba here distinct. You'll work through the noodle-making process (mixing, kneading, rolling and cutting) using the same spring water that locals have relied on for generations. The class is built for all skill levels, so beginners and children move through it at the same pace as anyone else. English-speaking staff guide you through each step, and the indoor setting means the class runs regardless of weather.

The experience takes about two hours and happens at Fujiya, a short walk from Kawaguchiko Station near Lake Kawaguchi and the Fuji Panorama Ropeway. You'll wear an apron and vinyl gloves provided free, and the class includes all materials and taxes. Parking is free. At the end, you taste what you've made: soba prepared with the water you just worked with, in the place where that water originates.

What’s included

• Aprons and vinyl gloves.
• all materials and instruction.
• taxes and service fees.
• free parking.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day23 departure times: the first at 09:00, the last at 20:00

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (5 to 12 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupUp to 100

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 5 days ago

Good to know

Pets welcomeNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Japanese Cooking Class FUJIYA

Is this one for you?The two-hour timeframe fits a morning or afternoon slot without consuming your whole day, so families and groups can combine it with other activities around Lake Kawaguchi. English-speaking staff mean international visitors and Japanese-speaking travelers can both follow along without translation barriers.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 12 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly do I make during the soba class?

You make Oshino Hakkai soba noodles from start to finish: mixing the dough, kneading it, rolling it out and cutting the noodles by hand. The class walks you through each stage, and you prepare enough to eat at the end.

Why is the water in Oshino Hakkai special for soba?

Oshino Hakkai's eight ponds are fed by Mount Fuji's spring water, which is exceptionally clear and mineral-rich. That water is what gives the soba made here its distinctive taste, and it's the reason the region became known for noodle-making.

What's included in the class, and what do I need to bring?

The class includes all materials, aprons, vinyl gloves, taxes and free parking. You don't need to bring anything except yourself. The staff provide everything you need to make and eat the soba.

Where is Fujiya located, and how do I get there?

Fujiya is in Oshino Hakkai, a short walk from Kawaguchiko Station in Yamanashi Prefecture. The location sits near Lake Kawaguchi and the Fuji Panorama Ropeway, making it easy to reach by train or car.