Digging Takenoko experience

【Name of facility】
Kameoka City Tourism Association

【Introduction, descriptions, and contents of activities】
You will experience digging Takenoko (bamboo shoots) by using a special tool, called "hori." Throughout the experience, you will learn about the unique "Kyoto Nanka Saibai" cultivation method and how to use "hori."

You may purchase up to 3 Takenokos (about 3kg) per adult and 2 Takenokos (about 2kg) per child as a souvenir.
2,000 yen per adult and 1,000 yen per child.

【Information provider】
Kameoka City Tourism Association

【access】
10 min. drive from Nagaokakyo IC or 9 min. walk from the Hankyu bus stop Nagaoka-daini-cyugakkou-mae

【Availability in multiple languages】
No(an interpreter required)

【Available languages】
Any language is acceptable as long as you bring a translator.

【Price range】
Under 3000yen

【Included in fare】
Takenoko for take out. (It may be replaced by Tsukudani in case of poor crop.)

【Payment】
On the spot

【Creditcard payment】
No

【Methods of reservation】
Please make phone call to Nagaokakyo City Tourism Association.

【Methods of cancelation】
Please make phone call to Nagaokakyo City Tourism Association.

【Conditions of resservation and cancelation】
Please make phone call to Nagaokakyo City Tourism Association.

【Maximum number of participantse】
Maximum of about 30 people (reserved). The limit of people varies by day, and there is possible cancellation according to the growing condition of bamboo shoots.

【Advisable attire or necessary items on the day】
Casual clothes you would not mind getting dirty.

【Conditions of participation】
Grade 4 or older. (Elementary school and middle school students must be accompanied by parents.)
Please note that 3rd grade students or younger may enter bamboo forest as visitors.

【Time required】
Short day trip (Half day)