Japanese Cooking Class at Traditional House

Join a Japanese cooking class in a 130-year-old Machiya house. Learn traditional recipes, explore unique interiors, and enjoy a beautiful garden view.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Wachigai - This Japanese Cooking experience in English will be your memorable experience while you are staying Japan! You can touch the authentic local ingredients and learn how to cook them, moreover you can bring the recipe and tips to your home!
    Shinano Omachi is located at the bottom of Northern Japanese Alps and in cold climate. Also the city…
What's Included
  • Lunch
  • Aprons and other cooking tools
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
  • Alcoholic beverages
Meal Options
  • Deep Fried “Korimochi Manju” - Using unique local ingredient “Korimochi”, this deep fried dish has amazing flavors and you will enjoy cooking and eating!
  • Temari Sushi - Temari Sushi made with vegetables, Shinshu Salmon, and Miso are unique Sushi which Local Japanese people enjoy at home for celebration.
  • Shabu-Shabu - Shabu-Shabu with original broth and original sauce
Additional Information

The class is held at the over 130 years old house. It was built in Machiya style and was used to be a house of Shoya, the biggest merchant in the city at that time. You can have a look around the unique inside. We will show you traditional life style such as Koto, a Japanese harp and an old sawing machine, which have been carefully stored for a long…

Location
Shinano-Ōmachi Station
The meeting point is at the Shinano Omachi station, where is about an hour from Hakuba JR station by local train. I will be at the ticket gate when you arrive.
Cancellation Policy

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

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567leol
Apr 8, 2025
THE BEST cooking class we ever had! - The was THE BEST cooking class we have ever had! We cook a lot as my wife was born in Italy. We were interested in the local traditional cuisine of the area . Yuka introduced us to so many unique ingredients local to area which were delicious! She carefully explained the origins of all the ingredients and how they are used in the dishes we made. She answered a LOT of questions we had in detail being a native of the area. She included some delicious side dishes and dessert for the meal which are equally unique and delicious. The venue is perfect for the whole experience. It’s a very well maintained old house which is now a restaurant specializing in the local cuisine. The personal setting with just us and her added to the experience. We would very highly recommend this cooking class for anyone seeking a genuine and unique experience in traditional Japanese cooking. Yuka is also a Sake sommelier so very knowledgeable in the brewing of Sake. Would give the class a 5+++++!
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Edward_a
Mar 2, 2025
Wonderful class -- and delicious lunch! -- in a traditional Japanese home - My wife and I were in Japan for two weeks and Yuka's cooking class was the highlight of the trip for both of us. Yuka leads the class in her restaurant located in a traditional, 130-year-old Japanese home. Not only do you learn how to make three delicious dishes (we opted for the traditional cooking option, but you can also learn about making sushi), but Yuka provides great background on how different ingredients and practices developed over time based on the conditions in Nagano. After the class, we were served an amazing ~10-course lunch that included the things we made and other delicious traditional dishes -- all things we hadn't had before but loved. Plus, Yuka picked us up at the station and helped us get on the right train back to our hotel. If you're at all interested in food, you'll love this class -- and it's an amazing bargain.
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Austin_g
Feb 20, 2024
Authentic and enjoyable experience. - This was such an authentic experience. I enjoyed learning about the local foods and the hosts were excellent. I would recommend this to anyone traveling in the area.
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up to 4 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).