Bent Bamboo Harvesting Experience Tour

This limited-time experience tour lets you harvest “bent bamboo”—a beloved early-summer mountain delicacy—with your own hands. Named for the way its base bends as it grows under the weight of snow, bent bamboo is characterized by its tender, sweet texture. Locally, it is enjoyed in a variety of dishes, such as miso soup and rice cooked with bamboo shoots.

Tour Period

Until around June 25

*Depending on bamboo shoot growth conditions, the tour may begin in late May.

Price

5,000 yen per person

What to Bring / Attire

As this activity takes place in the mountains, please wear comfortable and safe clothing.

Long-sleeved shirt and long pants

Work gloves

Hiking boots

Hat (helmet recommended)

Glasses

Bag for carrying your harvest home (reusable bag recommended)

Bear bell

Drinks

*We recommend wearing rubber boots and a raincoat in case of rain.

Schedule

After gathering, we will explain how to harvest bent bamboo and provide safety instructions, then head into the mountains with a guide. After enjoying the harvesting experience in the bamboo grove, you may take your harvested bent bamboo home with you.

Reservations

Tour operates rain or shine

Minimum participants: 2 people

Reservations by request

If you are interested in a day trip, please contact us here.

lodge@nozawa-onsen.co.jp

Why not enjoy bamboo shoot hunting in nature while savoring this rare early-summer delicacy? Join a local guide to experience the hunt for seasonal bent bamboo shoots.

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