Top Okayama Prefecture Food & Drink Classes

A housewife will help you make "bara sushi," a traditional Okayama home-cooked dish. You can learn about traditional food culture from her. The types of ingredients to add and the amount to serve are up to your preference.

A qualified tea master will hold a full-fledged tea ceremony in a traditional tea room. You can listen to the etiquette of the tea ceremony and how to use the utensils while enjoying the matcha that is made in front of you and the beautiful Japanese sweets. It will be a wonderful experience.

This is an authentic, host-led cooking experience at a family-run rice farm with nearly 400 years of history. Your host, Chieko, is a local rice farmer who welcomes guests into her home to share everyday Japanese cooking. All rice used in the class is grown in Chieko’s own fields, along with seasonal local ingredients. You will learn simple, nourishing meals that reflect daily life in rural Japan. The experience takes place in a private farmhouse in the countryside of Kurashiki, not in a cooking studio. Guests choose one independent course per booking: Onigiri, Makizushi, Gyoza, or Mochi. Each course has a different menu. Vegetarian and vegan options are available for the Onigiri, Makizushi, and Mochi courses with advance notice. The Gyoza course is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. The atmosphere is warm and personal. While English is not perfectly fluent, Chieko communicates sincerely using simple English and gestures.

Tamashima is a historic port town that prospered as a key point along the Seto Inland Sea trade routes. The brewery, founded in 1878, stands in what was once a bustling wholesale district shaped by the passage of Kitamaebune trading ships. The techniques and philosophy refined and handed down through generations continue to produce celebrated labels such as Sanzen and Kiseki no Sake. Its sake is consistently recognized with high honors at international competitions. With an English-guided tour led by brewery staff, guests can enjoy a tasting centered on the flagship label Sanzen. This special experience offers insight into the terroir of Okayama’s renowned sake rice—Yamada Nishiki and Omachi—alongside an explanation of the fermentation process inside a brewery filled with Mozart’s music. The program includes a sake souvenir, as well as the opportunity to join an exclusive tasting session.

Experience a tea ceremony in a space curated with only the finest selections by the current owner of a 150-year-old kimono shop. This is more than just an experience—it’s an opportunity to immerse yourself in the tea culture deeply rooted in the everyday life of Kurashiki. Historically, tea was originally a practice reserved for men, and to this day, there are tea rooms where women are still not allowed. This rich tradition raises intriguing questions: Why tea in Kurashiki? What led to the spread of tea culture here? Step away from the hustle and bustle of tourist spots and walk through local streets, where you can feel the daily life of Kurashiki’s residents. In a space rich in history, enjoy Japanese hospitality in a beautifully renovated kura, built 190 years ago, as the current owner personally prepares your tea. This is your chance to connect with the traditions of the past in a way that feels both authentic and intimate.

This is private tour. Discover a rural hidden gem, peaceful KIBIJI cycling road along widespread paddy fields in Soja city! Japanese nostalgic landscape will be before your eyes. A nationally licensed guide will accompany you. By bike, explore the history and architectural marvels of Bitchu Kokubunji Temple with a majestic Five-Story Pagoda and the mysteries of ancient Komorizuka burial mound. This tour will ignite your senses and leave you with cherished memories of Japanese countryside hospitality. During the tour, let's go to a local strawberry farm with a farmer's market to enjoy strawberry picking (mid-Jan – April, only) OR a delicious local restaurant: Ramen shop/other healthy food place! Soja is a peaceful Japanese countryside easily accessible from Kurashiki, Okayama, Naoshima, Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto! *When it rains, you will get a ride instead of bike. I this case, routes may partly change. *If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please feel free to ask.

This is a private walking tour. Discover the timeless charm of Kurashiki’s Bikan Historical Quarter on a half-day tour led by an experienced, nationally licensed English-speaking guide. Stroll along picturesque canal lined with white-walled storehouses that are used as shops and museums now, willow trees, and well-preserved homes from the Edo period 200-300 years ago. Along the way, we will visit Japanese traditional old house "Inoue House" or "Ohashi House" to see how successful merchants lived in Edo-Meiji Era, followed by Ivy Squar and Shinkeien house's garden. If you like, you can also visit Folk Craft Museum, Momotaro Museum, or Ohara Museum of Art (to be reopened on April 25, 2026) etc. (not included). This tour is ideal for travelers who want a deeper understanding of Kurashiki and seek an authentic cultural experience beyond sightseeing. Kurashiki is easily accessible from Okayama, Naoshima, Hiroshima, Osaka and Kyoto! *No cancellation for rain, only for severe weather

This select tea shop in Kurashiki offers single-origin teas carefully selected from the farm as well as blended teas that create a deep flavor.We are trying to reinterpret the charm of Japanese tea in a modern way and deliver it to a wide range of people. In addition to the experience of grinding matcha tea with a stone mill and making your own, there is a pairing that allows you to choose your favorite tea sweet from mango confiture, warabi mochi, and wasanbon.With photogenic performances using 6 different matcha bowls and support in Japanese, English and traditional materials, this is a "five senses + social media" Japanese cultural experience ideal for international Travelers.