Cultivating the Fundamentals: the Nori Seaweed of Saga Prefecture

Details

• Private experience

• Location: Ogi, Saga

• 2 hours

• 8 people max. Minimum of 2 participants required.

• Offered in Japanese, with friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in English
  (French/German/Spanish interpretation may be available upon request)

The Bounty of the Japanese Sea

Whether it is adorning rolls of sushi, giving flavor and garnish to miso soup, or simply eaten as a delicious, crunchy snack, Nori seaweed is a staple of Japanese cuisine. Nori, in particular, is known for its fragrant, roasted quality, with a melt-in-your-mouth sweetness and umami. Before being harvested, however, the seaweed forms a vital part of the marine habitat—one known for its stunning seaside landscape. And, Katsuyoshi-san hopes to share that beauty with visitors. Located in the bountiful fishing grounds of the Ariake Sea in Saga Prefecture, this Nori harvesting company has three-generations of experience bringing the finest seaweed to Japan. This experience will have you cruising out into the Ariake Bay with Katsuyoshi family for a first-hand look into the sea area for harvesting Nori seaweed to understand just why this seaweed is so vital to the cuisine of Japan. If you visit there during the season of February and March, you can see the Nori harvesting process.

What you’ll do

Board a boat and cruise along the Ariake Bay for a personal tour of the Nori Seaweed Farms. After, get a look into the roasting process and try several different Nori offerings, with a special gift to take with you when you leave.

Who can attend

Children must be 7+

Vegetarian/vegan dietary needs can be accommodated.

Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies.

What else you should know

In case of bad weather, the upcoming tour may be canceled up to three days before the scheduled date to prioritize your safety, with a full refund provided.

Availability

Sunday to Friday
Session 1 (09:00-11:00)
Session 2 (11:00 - 13:00)
Not available every Saturday and National Holidays.

Access

30 minutes by car from Saga Station

Cancellation Policy

Please make your booking at least 3 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
* A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.