• 9-chōme-17-28 Hassamu 6 Jō - Immerse yourself in the rich Japanese culinary tradition at this esteemed handmade soba restaurant, cherished in Hokkaido for many years. Guided by a skilled buckwheat artisan, participants will engage in the entire process from mixing buckwheat flour to stretching, cutting, and boiling the dough. The freshly prepared soba is served immediately after boiling. Accompanying the soba is tempura, crafted with seasonal Hokkaido ingredients by expert chefs, and a tasting of three different types of sake.

The sake selection includes two varieties of chilled sake and one warmed sake, all carefully chosen from Hokkaido by a renowned sake master. Experience the unique flavors that vary with temperature, offering a taste exclusive to Hokkaido’s finest selections. To ensure international guests enjoy sake comfortably, the chosen sake is smooth and complements the cuisine. Ideal for those new to sake, we provide recommendations and introduce unique Japanese dining customs, such as hot soba broth and tenkasu, tailored for international visitors. This is not merely a cooking class but an opportunity to explore both Japanese soba and sake culture simultaneously. The experience is private, catering to a small group.

Join us for a memorable highlight of your Japanese journey.

Important Notes

• Tempura is prepared by a Japanese chef due to the risk of burns.
• Participants must be 20 years or older.

• Alcoholic beverages
• Dinner

• handmade soba - Made with buckwheat flour from Hokkaido
• Tempura - Tempura made with carefully selected ingredients by Japanese food craftsmen (Assorted tempura including fried chicken with the highest grade of tempura)
• Sake - 3 kinds of sake
• Sobatou - Sobayu, the Japanese Culture

① Enjoy an Authentic Soba Restaurant Experience Beyond Tourism
This unique opportunity takes place in a genuine hand-made soba restaurant that operates daily, not in a tourist-focused facility. Skilled soba chefs, who prepare and serve soba noodles regularly, provide direct instruction, allowing participants to immerse themselves in Japanese soba culture authentically. This experience mirrors the traditional process and mindset of how Japanese people typically enjoy soba, rather than a simplified tourist version.

② Engage in the “Complete Soba Making Process” from Start to Finish
Unlike many cooking experiences that cover only parts of the process, this plan offers a comprehensive journey through soba making. Participants will mix buckwheat flour, form the dough, stretch it, and cut it, experiencing the entire sequence. This setup highlights the intricacy of soba making and the craftsmanship it demands.

③ Savor the Luxury of Freshly Made and Boiled Soba
A standout feature of this experience is the opportunity to taste soba noodles at their peak freshness. Freshly prepared and boiled soba offers a distinct aroma and texture, unlike any restaurant-served soba. To enhance the original flavor, a variety of Japanese-style accompaniments, such as warm soba sauce and tenkasu, are provided.

④ Delight in Hokkaido’s Seasonal Tempura and Sake with Soba
The tempura accompanying the soba noodles is crafted from seasonal Hokkaido ingredients, focusing on simplicity and complementing the soba’s flavor. The sake selection includes three types of local Hokkaido sake, carefully chosen by an expert sake master. By sampling two cold sakes and one warmed sake, participants can appreciate how temperature influences aroma and taste. Pairing these with soba and tempura reveals sake as “a beverage to enjoy with meals.”

⑤ Enjoy a Premium Experience in Small Groups
This private experience, designed for small groups, ensures a close connection with the craftsmen, enhancing the learning experience. Participants can enjoy the activity and meal in a serene setting. The focus is on providing a courteous and high-quality experience, rather than catering to large crowds.

⑧ “Memorable Experiences” of Traveling in Japan
This offering goes beyond mere cooking classes and meals. It provides an authentic encounter with soba and sake culture, unique to Japan. Beyond photos and videos, the hands-on memories created and savored will become a cherished part of any trip to Japan.

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