Kagawa · Food experiences
Try Somen Noodle Dividing at Nakabuan on Shodoshima
Visit a Shodoshima somen factory and try separating the delicate stretched noodles. This reserved workshop pairs the hands-on step with a look at the production process.
なかぶ庵 / Nakabuan
What you will do
Try the noodle-dividing stage and visit the factory. Ask separately about dining; do not assume a meal is included.
Time: About 45 minutes, based on a group of ten in the operator’s guide; timing varies with group size.
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Getting there
The prefectural tourism guide estimates about 10 minutes by car from Sakate Port, 30 from Tonosho, and 20 from Ikeda or Fukuda. It also lists an approximately 18-minute walk from Yasuda bus stop. Check ferry and bus schedules and connections for your date.
香川県小豆郡小豆島町安田甲1385 / 1385 Yasuda-ko, Shodoshima-cho, Shozu-gun, Kagawa 761-4411
Route guidance, not live departures. Confirm the timetable for both directions.
Before you choose a date
Closures: Normally open Friday–Monday and public holidays. From December 4, 2026 to March 4, 2027, opening is generally weekends and public holidays only. December 28–30 are extra opening days; closed December 31–January 8. The normal weekly schedule resumes March 5. Check the official calendar and confirm your date.
Closure information reviewed: 2026-11-07
Language: An official English brochure is available; English instruction or assistance on your visit date has not been verified.
- Ages 6–12 require an accompanying adult; ask in advance about children under six.
- Scheduled opening does not guarantee a workshop place.
- The November 3, 2026 operating notice takes precedence over older first-come dining or Wednesday/Thursday closure wording.
- Individual allergy arrangements and step-free workshop access have not been verified.
Plan your visit
Checked: 2026-11-07
Prices & timing
The official experience page lists adults at ¥1,200 and ages 6–18 at ¥900, including tax and materials. The price table is dated August 2024; reconfirm when booking.
About 45 minutes, based on a group of ten in the operator’s guide; timing varies with group size.
Confirm your workshop start time when booking; dining and shop hours are not guaranteed workshop slots.
Booking & current availability
Book activities and dining by the previous day by email or phone. Same-day requests are phone-only and are not guaranteed. Reservations and enquiries: 0879-82-3669.
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