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[Takko Town, Aomori Prefecture] Tapkopu Soyu Village is a popular spot for hands-on tourism! Couples and families can make their own "mochi senbei" rice crackers!

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  • Last updated: 2022.03.9

Recently, experiential tourism has become popular, especially among couples and families. One must-see spot for experiential tourism is Tapkop Soyu Village. This facility is located in Takko Town. It was built to recreate a farming village from about 100 years ago. You can experience the joy of making things by hand and play traditional games

4 popular spots in Tapkop Soyu Village

Sannenkan (brewery house)

This facility was built about 100 years ago and has a thatched roof. Here you can experience making konjac yourself. To experience this, you need to make a reservation at least four days in advance

Yakimochiya (hand-baked rice cracker house)

Built around 130 years ago, it is the largest thatched-roof house in Soyu Village. Here, you can experience making rice crackers by hand. You will make soft rice crackers that have been passed down in the local area for generations. These rice crackers are called "mochi senbei" and are loved by many people in Aomori. You can also add various toppings, which will give you the opportunity to have fun making your own original rice crackers

Menkuido (Handmade Soba House)

This is the oldest thatched roof house. It was built about 350 years ago. Here you can experience making your own soba noodles. Buckwheat flour produced in Tago City is used. After making the noodles, you can also eat the noodles you made yourself

Donhyarakan (Storyteller's House)

This is a southern style curved house. This is the only curved house in Soyu Village. It was built 200 years ago. Farm tools used in the past are on display. It is a place where you can experience the atmosphere of the past

What does "Tapukop" mean in Tapukop Soyu Village?

Recommended for couples and families is Tapukopu Souyu Village. Tapukopu is an interesting name, isn't it? It makes you want to say it. But what exactly does Tapukopu mean? I'm sure many people wonder. Tapukopu is said to come from the Ainu language. In Ainu, Tapukopu means "small hill." In fact, the name Takko Town also seems to come from Tapukopu. In short, Tapukopu Souyu Village seems to mean a village that can be created and played on a small hill

INFORMATION

name Tapkop Creative Village
address 〒039-0201 66-39 Takogawa Shironokami, Takomachi, Sannohe-gun, Aomori Prefecture
telephone number 0179-32-4344
URL http://www.town.takko.lg.jp/index.cfm/11,0,37,163,html
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