Traditional Artisanal Konjac Making Experience

About this event

The "Traditional Artisanal Konjac Making" held in Kawakami Village, Nara Prefecture, is a hands-on event where Tetsuji Otsuji of Otsuji Shoten makes konjac using the traditional method that uses wood ash lye. Participants can experience making artisanal konjac, which was even selected as a sacred offering (shinsen) for Kasuga Taisha Shrine. The event will be held on Sunday, December 6, 2026, meeting at Kawakami Genryu Tourism. The fee is 5,500 yen (tax included), with a capacity of 6 people (minimum 4 participants), on a first-come, first-served basis. Because the room temperature is close to the outside air, bringing warm clothing is required. The application deadline is December 3. Elementary school students and younger must be accompanied by a guardian. Why not take this opportunity to experience the depth of konjac made through traditional methods?

Venue

Kawakami Genryu Tourism

1F Chamber of Commerce and Industry Building, 1335-3 Sako, Kawakami Village, Yoshino District, Nara 639-3553