Nori Factory Tour & Hands-on Nori Making Experience

– Discover Nori and the Natural Environment with an Imperial Household Nori Supplier –

Details

Plan Price: ¥2,400 person
*No charge for preschool children

What's Included: Factory tour fee, nori experience fee, handling fee

Not Included: Transportation costs (if not using a pick-up service)

Set Dates: Mid-November – July
*This program is available on weekdays, weekends, and public holidays, excluding dates listed below. However, availability may be limited depending on reservation status, so prior inquiry is required.
*This program will be offered in future years as well.
*Please note that visits may not be available on certain dates from December to early January due to nori aquaculture net replacement work.

Excluded Dates: August – early November

Time Length: Approximately 2 hours

Meeting Place & Time

[Meeting Place]
Aizawa Suisan Factory
Address: 14-2 Numajiri, Omagari, Higashi Matsushima City, Miyagi 981-0502

[Meeting Time] 1:45 pm
*The program is scheduled to start at 2:00 pm (JST).

Map

Min. # of Participants: 1 person

Max. # of Participants: 15 people

Supported Languages: Japanese
*In the event English support is required, please come accompanied by an interpreter.

Plan Details: This is a special experience led by Mr. Futoshi Aizawa, who is considered one of the best nori fishermen in Japan, and was the youngest fisherman to supply nori to the Imperial Household.
Having continued work in harmony with the sea and produce high-quality nori, Mr. Aizawa is able to share not only nori production but also the “richness of the sea,” and its relationship with the environment.
Mr. Aizawa is devoted to producing nori that can be eaten safely by everyone from children to the elderly, without using any seasonings or additives.
While tasting the high-quality nori produced by Mr. Aizawa, participants can reflect on the importance and interconnectedness of the sea, nature.

Course Details

Production Season: November – End of March
● Factory Tour
● Nori Sheet Making Experience & Nori Roasting Experience
● Lecture about Nori

Production Off-Season: April – July
● Nori Roasting Experience
● Lecture about Nori

■Program Details
Factory Tour: Learn about the nori production process and the company’s craftsmanship while touring the factory. You can experience the behind-the-scenes process of making nori, an essential ingredient in Japanese cuisine.

Nori Sheet Making Experience: Experience making nori by pouring fresh raw nori into a wooden frame to form a sheet.
Please note that drying takes time. After the experience, please allow the nori to dry completely before eating.

Nori Roasting Experience: Experience roasting dried nori to create roasted nori sheets.

Nori Lecture & Tasting: While tasting nori actually produced by Mr. Aizawa, you will learn about the production process and the natural environment surrounding nori cultivation. Enjoy the natural flavor of additive-free nori and discover the depth of this traditional Japanese food.

Souvenir Purchase: Souvenirs are available for purchase after the tour and experiences.

Necessary When Making a Reservation: 1. Desire date and time
2. Name of representative guest
3. Number of participants and their ages
4. Nationality
5. Representative’s contact information

Other (Notes): – On the day of the tour, please follow the instructions of the staff in charge.
– Please avoid wearing sandals or high-heeled shoes.
– Visits and hands-on experiences are available in the morning only during the production off-season (May to July). Please contact the Miyagi Prefecture Tourism Federation in advance.

Cancellation Policy: Up to 3 days before: Free to charge
2 days prior to start of stay: 30%
1 day prior to start of stay: 50%
Same day (with or without notification): 100%

Closing Date: 1 month prior to experience

Operating Company: Aizawa Suisan (Mr. Futoshi Aizawa)
Tel: +81-90-3642-6472
Email: aizawasuisan@gmail.com

Inquiries: Miyagi Prefecture Tourism Federation, Public Interest Incorporated Association
Address: Miyagi Prefectural Office 14th floor, 3-8-1, Honcho, Aoba-ku, Sendai City, Miyagi, Japan 980-8570
Tel: +81-22-221-1864　Fax: +81-22-211-2829
Email: dmo@miyagi-kankou.or.jp 　
Business Days: Monday to Friday
Business Hours: 8:30 am – 5:15 pm (JST)