Industrial Tourism in Japan
Umekama U-mei Kan
At the Ume-Kama U-mei-Kan Museum, guests from around the world can learn about the history and types of kamaboko with large-screen explanation videos in four languages. Guests can also watch experts crafting traditional art kamaboko, and the process of vacuum-packing products. With a reservation, guests can try their own hand at making their own decorative kamaboko in the shape of a red snapper. Guests can also try a variety of kamaboko samples, including Toyama's unique kombu kelp-wrapped or red-wrapped kamaboko.
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Website: http://umekama.co.jp/ Category: Food, agricultural and fishery products Region: Chubu |
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Access
Umekama U-mei Kan
482-8 Mizuhashi Kainazaki, Toyama City, Toyama 939-3552 Japan
By car: 25 minute from Hokuriku Expressway Toyama I.C.
10 minutes from JR Mizuhashi Station
Admission
| Admission fee |
Factory tour: Free Kamaboko making workshop: 1,400 yen |
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| Working days and hours |
Working days and hours: Weekdays and Saturdays 9:00 am - 4:30 pm Sundays and public holidays 9:00 am - 4:00 pm |
| Closings | Every Wednesday, national holidays and from November 20 to January 7 |
| Visitor capacity | Visitor capacity: 4-30 |
| Time required for a tour | Content: Factory tour and 40 minute workshop making decorative Kamaboko |
| Language |
Japanese English (guidance board, video, pamphlet) Chinese, Korean (video, pamphlet) |
| Reservation |
Required Advance reservations required by telephone, fax or email no later than three days before visit. Tel: toll free (only domestic) 0120-108-063 E-mail: eigyou@umekama.co.jp Fax: 076-479-0033 |
| Other conditions |
Completely barrier-free facility. Shopping is available on Sunday and national holidays. Arrangements for interpretation must be made by the visitor. |
Contact
Tel: +81-76-479-1853 or toll free (only domestic) 0120-108-063
Fax: +81-76-479-0033
E-mail: eigyou@umekama.co.jp
