• Nakata Cooking School in Kanazawa - Experience an authentic cooking class at a renowned culinary school with a 56-year history, located just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. After donning a sushi chef uniform, participants will explore Japanese food culture and ingredients with the aid of real-time AI translation.

Participants will create five dishes with detailed guidance:
• Nigiri Sushi – crafted with wild fish sourced from Omicho Market
• Jibuni – Kanazawa’s renowned chicken stew
• Dashi-Maki Tamago – a soft rolled omelet made with a Michelin-style recipe
• Dashi Broth – a traditional stock made from bonito and kelp
• Seasonal Side Dish & Miso Soup

Utilize premium Japanese knives and, if desired, visit the in-house Knife Museum (opening July 2025, with a 10% discount for participants).
Photos will be captured during the class, and participants will receive a beautifully designed certificate of completion.
Savor the handmade dishes with a small aperitif (plum wine or sake).
This is a hands-on, small-group class offering local flavor and warm hospitality.

• Hands-on cooking class for 5 Japanese dishes, including sushi and local jibuni
• Use of premium Japanese kitchen knives during the class
• Full tasting of all dishes you prepare
• One aperitif (Kanazawa plum wine or local sake)
• English recipe sent via email the day before the class
• Photo service during the experience
• Japanese Certificate of Completion with your name
• Chef-style apron rental for the experience
• Participants-only option to purchase premium Japanese knives (optional)
• Real-time AI translation (voice and text) on a large screen

• Private transportation
• Additional drinks (sake, beer, or soft drinks available for purchase) Tips (not required)
• Tips (not required)

• Authentic nigirizushi - We purchase sashimi from the same fishmonger in the Omicho Market as the Michelin-listed sushi restaurants.
• Japanese omelette - Using a Michelin restaurant recipe with plenty of Japanese fish stock.
• miso soup - Authentic miso soup with Japanese fish stock
• Jibe-ni, a typical local dish of Kanazawa - Sukiyaki-style seasoned local cuisine using ingredients unique to Kanazawa
• Seasonal appetizers - bolied vegetables with seasoning and bonito flakes
• mochi -

Participate in an immersive Japanese cooking class at a renowned culinary school, conveniently located just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. This is a hands-on experience where each participant prepares every dish with personalized guidance.

Gain practical skills to recreate at home, such as sushi shaping, dashi preparation, crafting fluffy rolled omelets, and making Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty with historical samurai-era origins. The cultural significance of each dish is also shared.

The class uses fresh, seasonal ingredients, including high-quality seafood from Omicho Market, a favorite among top local restaurants. Real-time AI translation displayed on a large screen ensures seamless communication in English.

Please be aware: Vegan diets and those avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated. Inform us of any other dietary restrictions at the time of booking, as changes cannot be made on the day of the class.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.