Top Okinawa Food & Drink Classes

This is a tour-style cooking class where you can visit a market that sells fresh Okinawan fish and experience making sushi, which is rare in Okinawa. At the market, you can interact with the locals and enjoy sake with your meal for an additional fee. We are currently giving away tenugui towels as a bonus to participants!

Ishigaki island has everything you want to see on your holiday! and kitesurfing with us makes it even better experience. Kitesurfing is quite easy to learn and start. So anyone can try and enjoy it! And the key is after kitesurfing good lunch is waiting for you!!

You will experience three Japanese traditional cultures - Tea Ceremony, Flower Arrangement, and Calligraphy - in one day. SASAGIRIAN is the only facility where you can experience all of these three Japanese cultures in one place and in one day in Okinawa. You will learn the history and manners of each culture from our experienced instructors. By wearing a simple kimono, you will write Japanese letters with a Japanese brush, have Japanese and Okinawan sweets and make macha green tea, and finally arrange tropical flowers and plants. If you come to Japan, why don't you spend a special day to feel Japanese culture at SASAGIRIAN? Each experience is available in English and Japanese. You will learn about the spirit of Zen and Japanese culture in the Japanese traditional room in Onna Village in Okinawa. * Minimum 2 people, maximum 8 people * Reservation required at least 3 days before the experience.

Discover the authentic flavors of Okinawa with this hands-on cooking experience in Naha! Tour begins with a tour of the iconic Makishi Public Market. Alongside a bilingual local guide, you will experience Okinawa’s vibrant food culture up close and see the fresh local ingredients firsthand. Back in the kitchen, you’ll learn how to cook authentic Okinawan dishes, from classic Goya Champuru to Rafute (braised pork belly). At the end of the class, sit down together to enjoy the delicious feast you’ve prepared! Afterward, you’ll receive digital recipe cards, so you can easily recreate the rich flavors of Okinawa back home. With a small group limited to a maximum of 12 guests, this cozy class offers a genuine cultural exchange and a deeper connection to the island’s rich and tasty culinary traditions.

ZEN Voice The process of traditional “ZEN” training involves sitting in the correct posture on the floor, being aware of the breath, and stabilizing the mind. But it seems difficult, especially for westerners, to just sit in the correct posture (even for modern Japanese too). Restore the body by stretching muscles and breathing through breathing techniques. By relaxing body tension and deepening your breathing, your voice will begin to resonate. Experience how your heart and body become more harmonious when your voice resonates comfortably. ZEN Kitchen Japanese food is known as delicious and healthy around the world. However, many people think it's too expensive to eat at a restaurant and too difficult to cook at home by yourself. TOKKO (the guide) teaches you how to cook Japanese food in a very simple way with local ingredients. You will enjoy cooking with TOKKO’s fun instructions, and you can take the recipe home. So you will be able to easily cook Japanese food at home too!

Join a hands-on cultural experience where you'll make chinsuko, a traditional Okinawan sweet, and roast hojicha (roasted green tea), both using ingredients sourced entirely from Okinawa. Create and taste chinsuko (with some to take home), made with Okinawan flour, sugar, and lard. Roast and enjoy hojicha using local tea leaves. This experience is hosted by a local restaurant owner and offers a delicious introduction to Okinawan sweets and tea culture. Chinsuko is known for its light, crunchy texture and mild sweetness—an island favorite for generations.

Wear a yukata perfect for a Japanese summer and enjoy making sushi, a favorite of Japanese cuisine. A professional photographer will capture both your studio portraits and sushi-making moments, making it a memorable experience.