Experience Iya’s Local Cuisine and Culture! Hirarayaki (Honeycomb Activity)

"Hirarayaki" is Iya's local cuisine, a BBQ of miso! Iya's famous "Iwa Tofu" is the perfect match for the rich miso. Come with a group to enjoy unique Iya-style BBQ!

“Hirarayaki” is the traditional cuisine of Iya Valley, made by cooking various foods in a bank of miso.

Locals used to make this dish by the riverside, using a large flat stone to cook the ingredients!

In this “Honeycomb Activity” (a name for one of the numerous experiences you can try in this area), instead of a large flat stone, an iron plate makes for easy cooking.

The special ingredient in this “Hirarayaki” is Iya’s delicious “Iwa Tofu” (“stone tofu”, which means that it is harder and larger than regular tofu.), which weighs about 2 kg!

The natural sweetness of the tofu pairs perfectly with the rich miso. 

At “Boke Mart”, you can also try the optional “tea grinding” experience, using a stone mortar to grind tea leaves and enjoy the freshest cup of tea you’ve ever had! This green tea, grown in the nearby mountains of Iya, is natural and delicious.

 

 

Experience fees:

Hirarayaki: 12,600 yen per group (4 or more recommended, maximum 8 people).

Fresh tea grinding: 600 yen per person.( set sale only, added to Hirarayaki fee )

*Please be sure to enter the number of participants to make a reservation.

 

 

Experience is as follows:

– Mix miso and sugar for “Hirarayaki”.

– Create a bank of miso on a heated iron plate.

– Pour the miso and sugar mixture into the bank of miso.

– When the miso mixture starts simmering, add the “Iwa Tofu”. Break up the “Iwa Tofu” into bite-size pieces and add to the miso.

– When the miso is just about ready to be served, add spring onions and ginger toppings as you like and enjoy with your group.

 

Supported Language: Japanese

 

(Boke Mart) 

This local supermarket stocks Iya specialities such as “Iwa Tofu” and fried tofu (We call it “Boke-age”), as well as local vegetables and daily necessities. You may be able to find interesting ingredients you have never seen before! Stop by before tackling Mt. Tsurugi to get some snacks or a lunch box!

(Restaurant)

Stop by to taste the region’s famous “Iya soba”, or the iconic “Unkai Jiru” (meaning ‘Sea of Clouds soup’) made from “Boke-age”. Udon noodles and coffee are also available, so feel free to stop by for a break.

 

 

[Contact]
General Incorporated Association Sora-no-sato
995-1 Ikeda-cho Shima, Miyoshi City, Tokushima
TEL +81-883-87-8988
e-mail: soranosato@nishi-awa.jp
Hours: Mon. – Fri. 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM (closed on Sat., Sun., & national holidays)