The Hakata Food and Culture Museum, known as Hakuhaku offers a unique opportunity to delve into the culinary traditions of Hakata, particularly focusing on mentaiko, or seasoned cod roe. This workshop is ideal for those interested in hands-on cultural experiences and learning about the rich food heritage of Fukuoka.
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Mentaiko Making Experience
The Highlight
【Hands-On Mentaiko Making】 Engage in a rare opportunity to create your own mentaiko, adjusting the spiciness to your liking. This interactive workshop offers a deep dive into the culinary traditions of Hakata, providing a personal connection to this iconic dish.
【Museum Tour】 Explore the Hakata Food and Culture Museum, which showcases the vibrant history and culture of Hakata through exhibitions on local festivals, traditional crafts, and the history of mentaiko. This offers a holistic understanding of the region's cultural heritage.
【Prime Location】 Conveniently located just 15 minutes from Hakata Station and close to Fukuoka Airport, making it easily accessible for international visitors.
【Unique Products】 The museum shop offers a wide range of exclusive souvenirs, including fresh mentaiko and other specialty products from Fukuoka and Hakata, perfect for taking a piece of your experience home
The Experience
In this plan, you will study how MENTAIKO is made, and then you can make your own MENTAIKO of your favorite spiciness by yourself (the course takes about 40minutes), it will be a special experience.
You can also visit Hakata Food and Culture Museum HAKUHAKU. The museum consists of two parts, firstly is the culture and food of hakata, which includes the special Matsuri(festivals), food (ramen and other stuff) and dolls.
From the second floor, we could see the manufacturing of meitaiko. You can take photos. There are also little activities along the path.
At the end of the exhibition, there is a gift shop which sells meitaiko products.
There is also a small restaurant which you can try meitaiko dishes.
【Starting Time】 11:00AM, 1:30PM, 3:00PM
【Regular holidays】 Tuesday, Wednesday (when a holiday, the next day will be closed), New Year’s holiday
【Required time】 Approximately 40 minutes
【Information】
- Available from 1 person
- 1 pack is for 1 person : 4 sticks
【Flow of my mentaiko handmade experience】
Please arrive 15 minutes before the start time. Please exchange the voucher at the reception.
Please meet in front of "my mentaiko handmade experience room" 5 minutes before.
You can participate in my mentaiko handmade experience empty-handed. Hats and masks are required during the experience.
First, let's take a look at the cod roe. You can adjust the amount of pepper to make it as spicy as you like. You can also top with ground sesame and black pepper.
Finally, soak in the seasoning liquid. If you let it mature in the refrigerator for 2 days, you will have a one-of-a-kind my mentaiko in the world.
Put it in a takeaway package, fill in the label, and you're done. It is safe to take home with ice packs. The time you can carry around is about 8 hours in spring and summer, and about 15 hours in autumn and winter.
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guide On-site
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Start Make Mentaiko(11AM, 1:30PM, 3PM )
- DIY Mentaiko Experience (40mins)
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please print and show your voucher at the designated location.
Purchase Notice
・Please exchange this voucher at a Ticket Counter.
・Any returns or exchanges are not allowed.
Important Booking Information
【Upcoming Renovation and Service Updates】
The facility is scheduled for renovation work and a review of our services starting in December 2024. As a result, the facility will temporarily suspend accepting reservations from December 2024 until March 7, 2025.
Additionally, a second phase of renovation work is planned for 2025. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this may cause, but please note that factory tours will not be available from mid-May to mid-July 2025.
The my mentaiko handmade experience, shop corner, and meals will continue to be available as usual.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 2 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)