• Wachigai - This Japanese cooking experience, conducted in English, promises to be an unforgettable part of your stay in Japan! Participants will have the opportunity to engage with genuine local ingredients and learn the art of cooking them. Additionally, you can take home the recipes and cooking tips!

Shinano Omachi is nestled at the base of the Northern Japanese Alps and experiences a cold climate. Historically, the city served as a stopover on the Salt Road, which linked the Sea of Japan with central Honshu island. This unique environment and historical significance have fostered a distinctive food culture, passed down through generations of residents.

This exceptional class offers insight into authentic Japanese food culture, as well as sustainable and healthy Japanese dietary practices.

Participants can choose from the following three courses:

• Traditional Local Food Course
• Temari Sushi Course
• Shabushabu Course

• Lunch
• Aprons and other cooking tools

• Private transportation
• Alcoholic beverages

• 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

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 time in Kura, an old style storage in back of the house. The kitchen is made of Sake barrel lids came from a local brewery. It’s located on the second floor, you will see the beautiful Japanese garden. We provide aprons, so you don’t need to bring anything. We will give you a recipe that you can cook at your country. The class consists of some basics of Japanese cooking, such as how to make Dashi broth, and introduction of local made ingredients, which are not normally seen at regular supermarkets. We will explain for you to cook at home when you go back. Recipes are adjustable for vegetarians and vegans.

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