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Walking Tour of Omori: The Hometown of Asakusa Nori Seaweed

Name: Walking Tour of Omori: The Hometown of Asakusa Nori Seaweed
Start: 2026-10-16T15:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-10-16T15:00:00+00:00
Location: 大森 海苔のふるさと館

◇ When

October 17, 2026

Saturday

⌖ Where · Ota

Omori Seaweed Home Museum

2-2 Heiwa-no-mori Park, Ota, Tokyo

大森海苔のふるさと館
東京都大田区大田区平和の森公園2-2

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Explore the historic Omori area of Ota Ward, once the center of Asakusa nori seaweed production. Led by staff from the Omori Nori Seaweed Heritage Museum, you'll visit historical landmarks, temples, shrines, and long-established seaweed wholesalers. The tour begins indoors with a session on the history of nori making in Omori, followed by a guided walk around the town. In case of rain, the introduction to historical sites will be held indoors. The tour is limited to 20 participants (first come, first served), open to adults and children from fifth grade and above. Advance registration is required and will start by phone from 9:00 am on Tuesday, September 15.