From Nara: Sock Factory Tour, Strawberry Picking, and Lunch
ID: GYG822929-1308083
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
04:00 hours
Description
Discover the history of the sock industry at the sock factory. Make your own smartphone shoulder pouch from offcuts, pick and eat as many strawberries as you like, and enjoy a famous Miwa somen lunch.
Discover the town of Koryo, known for its sock production, on a guided tour. Visit a sock factory, make your own accessories, and go strawberry picking. Enjoy a lunch of Miwa somen noodles and sake, and explore the area around the World Heritage Site Horyu-ji Temple.
Start your day with a visit to a sock factory, which is rooted in the local community. Learn about the history of the sock industry in Koryo, which has been handed down for over 100 years. Take part in a workshop where you can make your own smartphone shoulder porch from the offcuts produced in the sock production process.
Next, go strawberry picking at a farm, where you can pick strawberries, a produce of Koryo Town. Enjoy 30 minutes of all-you-can-eat strawberries. Crepes and ice cream can also be bought and eaten.
After working up an appetite, sit down for a lunch of Nara's famous Miwa somen noodles and a sake tasting set. If you prefer, you can choose a soft drink instead of sake.
After lunch, freely explore the area around the World Heritage Site Horyu-ji Temple if you like.
The guide accompanies you until you arrive at the cafe for lunch.
Highlights
- Discover the history of the sock industry on a tour of a sock factory
- Make your own smartphone shoulder pouch from offcuts at the factory
- Enjoy a delicious lunch of Miwa somen noodles and sake or a soft drink
- Pick and eat as many strawberries as you like at a local farm
- Explore the World Heritage Site of Horyu-ji Temple at your own pace
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Not suitable for children under 10 years.
Meet at the north exit of JR Horyuji Station.
Your guide will be waiting for you there.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
