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4.95 out of 5 average rating, 171 reviewsTakayama local Foods Cooking Class w/ Hida Beef
You can learn about the local food and history from the chef who are living in Takayama.
4.94 out of 5 average rating, 108 reviewsExperience Making Ramen Starting from Zero
SOBAGIRI-RAKUJYO in Kappabashi offers ramen making from scratch. Mix flour and water, learn in 30 minutes with our fun expert teacher. Clean Japanese-style shop. Top rated on Google Maps.
4.92 out of 5 average rating, 516 reviewsUdon making class in Osaka
Make authentic udon —yes, you’ll even dance on the dough! Enjoy your fresh creation, and share laughs and stories with Japanese instructor and travelers. A fun, tasty memory you’ll never forget!
4.91 out of 5 average rating, 700 reviewsExperience making ramen in a private kitchen in Osaka!
This is a chef experience where you can make ramen in a private kitchen. Children are also welcome.
4.97 out of 5 average rating, 301 reviewsCooking traditional Japanese meals
Join me to cook authentic Japanese dishes you can recreate at home.
4.99 out of 5 average rating, 757 reviewsMake Vegan Ramen and Gyoza in Kyoto
Learn to make vegan Japanese Dashi(broth), dan dan ramen soup (creamy and spicy ramen soup), and vegan gyoza in a traditional setting.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 663 reviewsSushi Making Experience in Kyoto at Hitoshio
Learn how to make authentic sushi in Kyoto at Hitoshio, a local sushi restaurant. Join over 3000 happy guests. You will make: 9 nigiri sushi, 1 sushi roll, and 3 temari sushi..
5 out of 5 average rating, 87 reviewsDiscover the Authentic Taste of Nagoya
Skip lines and join me to cook this local soul food, Miso Katsu! Learn the secrets of umami. Alternatives: Chicken/Fish/Tofu. Vegan/GF friendly. Flexible start Solo male bookings may be declined
5 out of 5 average rating, 7 reviewsA Day as a Local Sushi Chef: From Scratch to Sushi
This is more than a sushi class. You will buy your own fish at a local fish shop, learn how a sushi chef prepares it, and complete the full process of making it into sushi yourself.
4.98 out of 5 average rating, 289 reviewsTsukiji Mochi Pound/Grill/Dango/Daifuku&9 Tastings
Certified Mochi Meister! Pound with safe mini mallets (even race!), make dango & daifuku, grill mochi & enjoy a rare 9-item tasting in Japanese tableware. Fun for all ages! Groups up to 30—just ask.
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New place to stayVegan Japanese Cooking with Yin-Yang Balance
Experience a Japanese vegetable cooking technique called kasaneni — a layered vegetable cooking method rooted in Yin-Yang balance. Learn to create vegan friendly nourishing vegetable forward meals.
New place to stayLearn how to fillet fish from a chef in Kyoto and make sashimi
シェフの自宅で魚のおろし方を学び、刺身を作りましょう。This class is conducted in English (Basic Spanish support available)
New place to staySpecial Tempura dinner
Let's learn about traditional Japanese tempura dishes. The chef will carefully teach you how to choose ingredients and how to fry them. You will be able to make tempura at your home
New place to stayMochi pounding experience
"Mochitsuki" (rice cake pounding) is an essential part of welcoming the Japanese New Year. In this modern age of increasing mechanization, we deliberately use traditional wooden mortars and mallets to create a premium cultural experience that engages all five senses. Enjoy the rich aroma of freshly steamed glutinous rice, the powerful downward swing of the mallet, the incredible softness that can only be experienced with freshly pounded rice, and the natural sweetness of the rice.
New place to stayLet's bake Japanese castella together
Hello, I'm Ankoi (Anko) from the Japanese Confectionery School. I run a Japanese confectionery class in Matsudo City, Chiba Prefecture. I am good at baking Japanese castella sponge cake. Why not try baking authentic castella cake in a wooden frame using a home oven? We'll make it using the same process as in a store. You're sure to be impressed by the fine texture and the moist, melt-in-your-mouth flavor. It keeps well and makes a perfect gift.
New place to stayNovember 15th – Farming Experience in Nasushiobara – Lotus Root –
Change into special work clothes and wade into the lotus root paddy field... Dig up lotus roots and make lotus root pizza and bamboo Baumkuchen! * This is a parent-child experience, so adults cannot apply on their own. * Although the child rate is listed as being for children up to 12 years old, it applies to children up to high school age.
New place to stayPrivate Edomae Sushi Making Experience with Chef
Learn to make authentic Edomae sushi in a private class with a sushi chef. Using fresh ingredients, you'll create your own sushi and enjoy it with matcha dessert and a complimentary drink.
New place to stayLet's make temari sushi together.
Small and cute temari sushi. Enjoy temari sushi and wine as a souvenir of your visit to Kyoto. The group will toast with one bottle of sparkling wine. We will provide one bottle of wine that pairs well with temari sushi. There is a charge for additional wine. In addition, depending on the season, we can make and enjoy warabimochi (bracken starch dumplings) and zenzai (sweet red bean soup) together.
New place to stayMake Japanese sweets in Kyoto and enjoy them with matcha
伝統的な和菓子、練り切りを作り、抹茶と楽しみましょう。This class is conducted in English (Basic Spanish support available)
5 out of 5 average rating, 1 reviewsLearn from a chef in Kyoto, make dashi stock, and cook Japanese food
シェフの自宅で出汁の引き方を学び、家庭で作れる和食を作りましょう。This class is conducted in English (Basic Spanish support available)
