[JAF Wakayama] JAF Day: 'Gomatofu (Sesame Tofu) Making Experience' at Mount Koya
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- [JAF Wakayama] JAF Day: 'Gomatofu (Sesame Tofu) Making Experience' at Mount Koya
- JAF Wakayama Branch is holding a 'Gomatofu Making Experience' at the Tsunohama Gomatofu Sone-honpo Odawara Store on Mount Koya on July 11, 2026, and is accepting applications until June 30.
- Source: PR Times
- Date: June 4, 2026
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JAF Wakayama Branch is holding a 'Gomatofu Making Experience' at the Tsunohama Gomatofu Sone-honpo Odawara Store on Mount Koya on July 11, 2026, and is accepting applications until June 30.
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- [JAF Wakayama] JAF Day: 'Gomatofu (Sesame Tofu) Making Experience' at Mount Koya (June 4, 2026), PR Times
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- PR Times
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- June 4, 2026
JAF Wakayama Branch is holding a 'Gomatofu Making Experience' at the Tsunohama Gomatofu Sone-honpo Odawara Store on Mount Koya on July 11, 2026, and is accepting applications until June 30.
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The Wakayama Branch of JAF (Japan Automobile Federation) is accepting applications until Tuesday, June 30, for its 'Gomatofu (Sesame Tofu) Making Experience' to be held at the sacred Mount Koya on Saturday, July 11, 2026.
Participants will create Gomatofu—a prized nutritional source in shojin ryori (monk's vegetarian cuisine)—at the Tsunohama Gomatofu Sone-honpo Odawara Store while receiving guidance.
You can take home the Gomatofu you make and enjoy it at your leisure at home.
A tasting experience comparing different types of Gomatofu is also provided, allowing participants to enjoy the differences in sesame flavor and texture.
Enjoy this special experience of savoring traditional food culture with all five senses.
Event Overview
- Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 14:00– (approx. 2 hours)
- Location: Tsunohama Gomatofu Sone-honpo Odawara Store (729 Mount Koya, Koya Town, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture)
- Capacity: 8 groups of 16 people (minimum requirement: 1 group of 2 people)
- Eligibility: JAF members and companions (non-members can also participate if accompanied by a JAF member.)
* Participants work in pairs.
- Participation Fee: 1,600 yen per person (includes insurance)
* Price is the same for adults and children.
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 30
* A lottery will be held in case of high demand.
Participants will create Gomatofu—a prized nutritional source in shojin ryori (monk's vegetarian cuisine)—at the Tsunohama Gomatofu Sone-honpo Odawara Store while receiving guidance.
You can take home the Gomatofu you make and enjoy it at your leisure at home.
A tasting experience comparing different types of Gomatofu is also provided, allowing participants to enjoy the differences in sesame flavor and texture.
Enjoy this special experience of savoring traditional food culture with all five senses.
Event Overview
- Date and Time: Saturday, July 11, 14:00– (approx. 2 hours)
- Location: Tsunohama Gomatofu Sone-honpo Odawara Store (729 Mount Koya, Koya Town, Ito District, Wakayama Prefecture)
- Capacity: 8 groups of 16 people (minimum requirement: 1 group of 2 people)
- Eligibility: JAF members and companions (non-members can also participate if accompanied by a JAF member.)
* Participants work in pairs.
- Participation Fee: 1,600 yen per person (includes insurance)
* Price is the same for adults and children.
- Application Deadline: Tuesday, June 30
* A lottery will be held in case of high demand.
FAQ
JAF和歌山支部が開催するイベントの内容は何ですか？
和歌山県の高野山にある「角濱ごまとうふ総本舗 小田原店」にて、修行僧の食事である「ごまとうふ」作りを体験するイベントです。
イベントの開催日はいつですか？
2026年7月11日（土）に開催されます。
参加申し込みの締め切りはいつまでですか？
2026年6月30日（火）までです。
参加費用と定員を教えてください。
参加費用はおひとり1,600円（保険料込）で、定員は8組16名です。
JAF会員以外も参加できますか？
JAF会員と同伴であれば、同行者は会員でなくても参加可能です。