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Nakano Udon School (Kotohira Campus)

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Nakano Udon School (Kotohira Campus)

中野うどん学校 琴平校

Kagawa · Shikoku

A hands-on Sanuki-udon-making workshop on the Kompira-san approach road — a costumed 'instructor' walks visitors through kneading, foot-stomping, rolling and cutting the dough over ~60 minutes, ending with a 'graduation ceremony', diploma, and secret recipe booklet; you eat (or take home) the udon you made.

Why it's hidden

Kagawa's entire identity is built on udon ('Udon Prefecture') yet the DB has zero food-culture/hands-on-experience places — this is the most established, longest-running version of the experience and sits literally on the walk up to Kompira-san.

Crowd level
Hidden gem
Rating
4.1· 346 reviews
Opening hours
Daily 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.

Admission
Basic course ¥1,760/person (tax incl.); premium tasting course ¥2,800.
Nearest station
JR Kotohira Station / Kotoden Kotohira Station
Website
nakanoya.net

Today

9:00–17:30

Admission

  • Basic course ¥1,760/person (tax incl.); premium tasting course ¥2,800.

Stored weekly hours

Daily 9:00 AM – 5:30 PM

How to get there

On the Kompira-san omotesando approach, ~870m / 11-min walk from Kotohira Konpira-san.

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