Craft oyaki dumplings, savor them by a sunken hearth, and explore Zenkoji Temple’s local shops in Nagano. Discover authentic Japanese culture and cuisine.
Craft oyaki dumplings, savor them by a sunken hearth, and explore Zenkoji Temple’s local shops in Nagano. Discover authentic Japanese culture and cuisine.
- Nagano Station - Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at Midori Nagano Station and walk to the location where you’ll learn to make Oyaki.
- Ogawanoshodaimonten - Enjoy a fantastic culinary experience making Oyaki. Oyaki is cooked in an irori, a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, and you’ll savor it by a cozy, warm bonfire.
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Nagano Station - Meet your guide in front of Starbucks at Midori Nagano Station and walk to the location where you’ll learn to make Oyaki.
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Ogawanoshodaimonten - Enjoy a fantastic culinary experience making Oyaki. Oyaki is cooked in an irori, a traditional Japanese sunken hearth, and you’ll savor it by a cozy, warm bonfire.
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Zenko-ji Temple - Discover more about Nagano! After making Oyaki, your guide will take you to Nagano’s relaxed area to visit some local shops around Zenko-ji Temple.
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Nagano Station - We will return to Nagano Station (a 20-minute walk). The tour lasts about 2 hours. The tour concludes at Nagano Station, but if you wish to explore other places like restaurants after the tour, you can say goodbye to your guide around the Zenko-ji Temple area, which is easy to navigate back to Nagano Station on your own.
- Lunch
- High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
- English-speaking guide
- Soba tea
- Lunch
- High quality photographs taken throughout the experience to be shared with you after the tour
- English-speaking guide
- Soba tea
- Meal for infant
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- Transportation fee to meeting point
- Meal for infant
- Extra drinks and food (available to purchase)
- Transportation fee to meeting point
Experience the rich culinary traditions of Nagano with an engaging cooking and walking tour. In a classic Japanese home featuring a sunken hearth, participants will learn to prepare oyaki—cherished local dumplings filled with either seasonal vegetables or sweet bean paste—and savor them warm, accompanied by soba tea by the fire.
Following the cooking…
Experience the rich culinary traditions of Nagano with an engaging cooking and walking tour. In a classic Japanese home featuring a sunken hearth, participants will learn to prepare oyaki—cherished local dumplings filled with either seasonal vegetables or sweet bean paste—and savor them warm, accompanied by soba tea by the fire.
Following the cooking class, enjoy a leisurely walk through the serene backstreets leading to Zenkoji Temple. Along the way, explore small, locally owned shops, sample distinctive regional flavors, and gain insights into Japanese dining customs and daily life from your guide.
・Craft two oyaki dumplings and relish them with soba tea in a traditional Japanese hearth setting
・Wander through Nagano’s charming backstreets en route to Zenkoji Temple
・Uncover local flavors and learn about Japanese dining traditions
・Engage with small business owners and listen to neighborhood stories
Please inform us in advance of any dietary restrictions
- Walking shoes are recommended
- In case of late arrival, the tour cannot be extended.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
