From 21st April to 31st October, on the cruise operation days,we offer those special experiences for you.
You need to make a reservation in advance.
Please feel free to ask any questions or requests.
Toyama Pref. Licensed Guide Interpreter will be with you for the experiences.

“DIY Experiences & Cruise” with English guide

A. Masuno-sushi Cooking and Cruise

Masuno-sushi is one of Toyama famous local cuisine, a pressed round shape sushi covered with sliced salmon trout. 
You can enjoy the cooking with Masuno-sushi master Mr. Wataru Kawakami, who is the 3rd successor of Kawakami Masuno-sushi maker since 1923 very near from Matsukawa river.
The birth place of the masuno-sushi is just along the Matsukawa river where you will enjoy the cruise.
He will show how to make it and how to open/cut/eat.
PRICE: 8900 JPY/person Inc.Tax
TIME: Approx. 2h
PARTICIPANTS: Min 4 people
*Included in the price
 Masuno-sushi cooking with the master Mr.Kawakami for about 50 minutes
 1 circle masuno-sushi bento ( it is for 2-3 serves) 
 you can bring back the sushi to your hotel etc, as it lasts 2 days in room temperature. You can enjoy it as light meal/lunch later.
 30 minutes river cruise
 1 drink at the cafe
 Toyama Pref. Licensed Guide Interpreter in English
*NOT Included
 Hotel pickup and drop-off

 

B. Japanese traditional confectionary “Wagashi” Making and Cruise

These lovely wagashi called Omogashi/Nerikiri are usually served with Matcha. 
You can enjoy shaping a few piece of those beautiful wagashi with a wagashi master Mr. Kouji Kurosaki, who is the 3rd successor of Heiando 平安堂 wagashi maker in the center of Toyama City.
After the cooking, you can enjoy the cruise with your wagashi and matcha. They will surely make your cruises more elegant and memorable experience.
PRICE: 10,900 JPY/person Inc.Tax
TIME: Approx. 2h
PARTICIPANTS: Min 4 people
*Included in the price
 Wagashi cooking with the master Mr.Kurosaki for about 50 minutes
 a few piece of wagashi to bring back
 30 minutes river cruise
 1 drink at the cafe/during the cruise with your wagashi
 Toyama Pref. Licensed Guide Interpreter in English
*NOT Included
 Hotel pickup and drop-off 

 

C. Japanese Traditional Musical Instrument “Shamisen” lesson and Cruise

Mr. Takuya Hamatani, shamisen performer and instructer offers you basic lesson. You can enjoy appreciating its Japanese sounds and his short performance.
If you would love your own Shamisen, you can even enjoy building handcraft paper Shamisen instrument with him.

[C-1 : Basic lesson with authentic Shamisen instruments] 
PRICE: 9,400 JPY/person Inc.Tax
TIME: Approx. 2h
PARTICIPANTS: Min 4 people
*Included in the price
 Shamisen basic lesson with the performer/instructor Mr.Hamatani for 60 minutes
 30 minutes river cruise
 1 drink at the cafe
 Trained and experienced guide in English
*NOT Included
 Hotel pickup and drop-off 

[C-2 : Basic lesson and making handcraft your own Shamisen] 
PRICE: 13,400 JPY/person Inc.Tax
TIME: Approx. 2h30min
PARTICIPANTS: Min 4 people
*Included in the price
 Shamisen basic lesson with the performer/instructor Mr.Hamatani for 60 minutes
 Making your own Shamisen instrument with paper handcraft materials for 30 minutes
 30 minutes river cruise
 1 drink at the cafe
 Trained and experienced guide in English
*NOT Included
 Hotel pickup and drop-off

For booking the experiences

1. Please contact to the following e-mail address to ask us whether your master will be available on your visit day and at your time.
 contact(a)matsukawa-cruise.jp
 please replace (a) to @, when you send it actually.

2. If the master is available on your day and time, Please pay with credit card in advance for your participant fee. We will let you know how to pay.
Note. In case of inclement weather, we will return the cruise fare 1600JPY/person in cash to you directly on the day, and offer 30 minutes guide of the Mr.Rentaro Taki exhibit room and around the Toyama Castle Park.
Please feel free to ask any questions or requests.