Top Hokkaido Dining Experiences

Language barriers can make it tricky to know what to order when exploring Sapporo, so make life easy and have someone to take care of translating with this food-themed bar-hopping tour. Along the way, try a variety of local treats—such as ramen or a parfait dessert—and get insider tips on favorite spots that locals love.

Soba has been a popular staple food in Japan since the Edo period. This is an experience plan where you can make soba noodles, a classic Japanese dish, from scratch and sample them yourself. The soba experience is a popular experience even among Japanese people. You can even experience the traditional way of eating soba in Japan. Also, this plan is a Hokkaido sika deer meat shabu-shabu (game meat) set plan. It's great for a dinner with memories of Hokkaido. Please experience it as a memory of Japan. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

Rather than a formal cooking class in a commercial kitchen space, this intimate experience allows you to learn to cook in a local’s home. Take the stress out of searching for ingredients, and benefit from the convenience of having everything you need included. Learn to make 2-3 authentic home-style dishes, that vary according to the season. Potential menu items include miso soup, onigiri (rice balls), and tamago (egg roll cooked with stock).

This is a private dinner program features Geisha experience and Hokkaido delicious cuisine. There are 4 options for the restaurant you visit. "Suginome" - Elegant Kaiseki Dinner in a historic stone building (for 2 to 10 people) "Hokkai Shabu-Shabu" - Sukiyaki Dinner while overlooking at town of Susukino (for 2 to 12 people) "Kita No Aji Ohsuke" - Enjoy the stage and Kaiseki Dinner on a custom-built Japanese cypress stage (for 20 - 60 people) "Otaru Bettei" - For a Dinner Party with a large hall (for 20 - 60 people) This is for two hours program. After an hour's dinner, two Geisha will a pear on the stage. Your guests enjoy Geisha dancing and Ozashiki-Asobi together. Also Geisha will show your guests how to use a fan actually used for dancing. Please enjoy talking with and taking pictures of the Geisha as time permits.

All of these dishes are everyday meals that Japanese families actually eat at home, not restaurant-style food. You'll learn simple techniques, cultural background, and cooking tips you can easily recreate at home. After cooking ,we sit together at a low table and enjoy the meal in a tatami room. (traditional Japanese room) To make your visit easy and stress-free, pickup and drop-off are included from a nearby outlet mall with easy access from the city. This is not a cooking class in a studio ー　it's a warm , personal experience of Japanese daily life.

・Enjoy authentic Ishikari-nabe at the restaurant where the dish originated, founded in 1880. ・Taste seven salmon-based dishes, including Ishikari-nabe. ・The atmospheric interior, filled with 145 years of history, is a must-see—a place where you can truly feel the heritage of Hokkaido.

Experience the traditional 100% manufacturing process. Easy to explain in English and supported by visual demonstrations, it is ideal for guests who prefer hands-on learning to Guided lectures. This is not a cooking class for tourists, but a true opportunity to experience Japanese craftsmanship that combines practical traditions with Pro skills. This will be a real handmade soba restaurant with a history of over 10 years in Sapporo.You can experience authentic soba making at a hand-made soba restaurant run by an active soba chef. You will experience every step of the process yourself, from mixing buckwheat flour and water, to kneading, stretching and cutting it into small pieces with a kitchen knife. They use real utensils that they usually use in the shops and carefully selected buckwheat flour. Novices and children can participate with confidence, as the craftsmen will guide you carefully. After the experience, you can enjoy your own soba noodles. The "taste of soba made by yourself" is exceptional!Recommendations for travel memories and special moments with family and friends. Hokkaido is Japan's number one soba producer.Hokkaido is rich in nature and clean water, and these environments are ideal for growing soba noodles.It is especially well suited to growing high quality buckwheat noodles in cold weather. Hokkaido's soba is Rating for its excellent flavor and texture.Soba grown in Hokkaido is grown using mineral-rich water produced by the rich soil and cold climate.This results in noodles with rich flavor and a firm crunch. Experience traditional Japanese food from the Edo period, especially Top-rated soba noodles, in a fun and casual way! ・Authentic Japanese experience ・Full-fledged soba restaurant ・Traditional craftsmanship Practical cooking classes ・Popular locals · Small group/private experience Cultural food experience 3 minutes walk from Miyazawa station on the Tozai line on the Sapporo subway 4 parking spaces in front of the store Flow of soba making experience ① Mix buckwheat flour ② Stretching soba noodles ③ Cut the soba noodles ④ Sample your own buckwheat noodles The actual soba making experience time will be around 30 minutes.Then it was a tasting, and it took all the time. It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to finish everything. You don't need anything to bring or prepare.Please feel free to come. If you are a group guest or travel agency, please contact us directly.

① Experience at a "real soba restaurant" that is not for tourism This experience is not held in a dedicated experience facility, but in a real hand-made soba restaurant that is actually open. The soba chefs who make and serve soba noodles on a daily basis give direct instruction, so you can learn about Japanese soba culture "in the real world."It is not simplified for sightseeing, but a major feature of soba is that you can experience the same process and way of thinking as Japanese people usually eat soba. ② Experience the "complete soba making process" from start to finish While many cooking experiences experience only a part of the process, in this plan, Mix buckwheat flour → Put dough together → Stretch → Cut You will experience the whole sequence of:It is a composition that allows you to experience the delicacy of soba making and why craftsmanship is required. ③ The luxury of tasting freshly beaten and boiled The experience is unique in that you can taste your own soba noodles at the most delicious time. Freshly made and boiled, soba has a completely different aroma and texture than the soba eaten in restaurants.In order to bring out the original flavor of soba, we offer a variety of Japanese-style dishes such as warm soba sauce and tenkasu. ④ Hokkaido's seasonal tempura and sake close to soba The tempura served with soba noodles is mainly made from seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido. It is simple cooking that utilizes the taste of the ingredients, and emphasizes compatibility with soba. Sake is three types of local sake from Hokkaido carefully selected by the dominant sake master. By comparing two types of cold sake and one type of warmed sake, you can experience the change in aroma and taste depending on the temperature. By pairing it with soba noodles and tempura, you can realize that sake is “sake to enjoy with meals.” ⑤ Premium Experience with Small Groups Because it is a private experience for a small number of people, you can enjoy learning because you are close to the craftsmen. You can enjoy the experience and the meal in a calm space. It's not mass acceptance, so we focus on politeness and quality experiences. ⑧ "Memorable Experiences" of Travel in Japan This experience is more than just cooking classes and meals. It is the very time to experience authentic soba and sake culture that can only be done in Japan. "Not only photos and videos, but also ""memories made and tasted with my own hands"" will be a special memory of my trip to Japan."

Delve into the vibrant nightlife of Sapporo with a local guide who brings over 30 years of experience. This unique tour takes you to three authentic izakayas where you can savor local flavors and enjoy sake tastings curated by a certified sake expert. Explore hidden gems away from tourist traps and indulge in traditional Japanese cuisine, including ramen and craft beer. Benefit from personalized recommendations based on your interests and learn about the cultural significance of each dish and drink. Perfect for food lovers and travelers seeking an authentic Sapporo experience. - Visit three local izakayas for an authentic taste of Sapporo - Enjoy guided sake tastings tailored to your palate - Receive expert travel advice from a seasoned tourism consultant - Available in both Japanese and English for a personalized experience

①No flour (soba making experience made entirely from buckwheat flour) ・No flour or binding. This Juwari Soba making experience & rice flour tempura plan is gluten free. But in all its taste, aroma and texture, there is no compromise. It is a traditional Japanese food with an authentic and powerful taste that overturns the image that gluten-free equals a meal to endure. In fact, soba is originally a staple food culture in Japan that does not use wheat. That is the “best gluten-free food” that is needed around the world right now. ② Gluten-free soba making is very difficult [few soba artisans can make 10% soba] · Easy to dry and cut because no binding (flour) is used.It can also crack easily, so speed is more important than a normal buckwheat noodle making experience!Please help us when you join us! · It is also susceptible to temperature and humidity.Even with soba made from wheat flour, the details of soba making itself are important, such as temperature, humidity, and the process of making soba flour. ・Originally, buckwheat making can be stabilized by using flour.The soba noodles from this experience can be made with the finest soba flour from Hokkaido, so even the soba can be made deliciously and without cutting. ③ Experience traditional Japanese soba culture ・Soba culture since the Edo period (around 1600) ・There are different ways to strike depending on the region and era ➃Soba making is not the only experience [How to eat soba] ・ Our special soba sauce made from soup stock (only kelp is used for soup stock) ・The tempura is made by Japanese food craftsmen.By using rice flour, gluten-free tempura is made.Rice flour can be harder to coat than regular tempura flour, but the craftsmen make sure it is finished in the same way as regular tempura. ・ Wasabi is also made with natural Hokkaido mountain wasabi. Learn how to add dipping sauce and eat soba ・ Because it is a real soba restaurant, you can understand the real taste Learn about the culture of sobayu ⑤ Peace of mind learning at a real soba restaurant ・Because soba making is the domain of the craftsmen, there is no experience of soba that can be done at real soba restaurants even in Japan. Because it’s not as easy as letting other people into the realm of craftsmen or learning to make soba! You can rest assured that our shop is supported by craftsmen who have been making soba for a long time. ・Since it is not a tourist facility, you can learn how to make real soba and eat soba ・Our chefs are (there are soba artisans who can make a variety of buckwheat flours such as 20% wheat flour 80% buckwheat flour, 10% wheat flour 90% buckwheat flour, 10% buckwheat flour, etc.)

Spend a day of nature and gourmet enjoyment on a 5 acre scenic hilltop property near Lake Toya, Hokkaido. In this immersive Hokkaido lifestyle experience, you will be guided on a journey of hands-on culinary fun in the setting of breathtaking panoramic Hokkaido scenery. After enjoying welcome food and drinks, you will be guided through our beautiful farm and forest setting to experience seasonal outdoor activities. Then we move into our cozy indoor kitchen and dining area, where you will learn the stories behind the amazing Hokkaido ingredient and enjoy a feast of seasonal seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables.

We are your guide, the kelp fisherman and fishermen's wives, Japanese traditional food culture Washoku, Dashi, Umami. The Rausu kelp harvest, the summer season from the mid of July to the end of August. We keep and continue the traditional method of sun-drying on the stone beach, even mechanization has progressed. So now, visitors can experience the process of Japanese food culture with us, how it grows in the seabed, how it makes super dashi way, and so on. Here is the place Shiretoko, where was registered as national park 60 years ago, as natural heritage site 20 years ago. And WASHOKU also was done as culture heritage UNESCO. We are glad to meet visitors overseas and expand our worldview. thank you.

This is for two hours program. After an hour's dinner, Shishimai performer will appear on the stage and explain what Shishimai dance is and their music. Your guests will try Japanese traditional musical instruments too. After learning about it, it is time for the show. Please enjoy the powerful lion dance. Time to ask questions and photo shooting are offered. Shishimai protects you from bad things by biting your head. Please try to get bitten on the head!

Both hand-rolled sushi and sushi are ancient Japanese cultures, but hand-rolled sushi is highly recommended for families because it is easier and more enjoyable for children than sushi. Because it specializes in Hokkaido ingredients, everyone can enjoy and experience Japanese culture, including Hokkaido seafood, meat, and tempura. It is also known for its hon wasabi (Japanese horseradish), which can be enjoyed by all, regardless of whether you are an adult or a child, because you can also arrange food. Hand-rolled sushi is an extension of sushi. 4 people or more Experience up to 14 people. If you have more than 15 people, please contact the store directly. It is also possible for group customers.

Hokkaido will be the most buckwheat harvesting region in Japan.Therefore, there will be a great number of good soba restaurants in the area.Our shop will be a handmade soba restaurant, open only during the lunch.It is one of the most popular soba restaurants in Sapporo in the handmade soba Ranking.The plan will be to allow visitors to observe the craftsmen making soba, hoping that such a soba restaurant will make the world more aware of the appeal of soba.After that, you will enjoy lunch with freshly made soba noodles and Top-rated tempura.They will also enjoy how to eat soba from start to finish, so you won’t be afraid to go to a Japanese soba restaurant after the experience! This plan Gluten-free Vegan Halal Vegetarian It is also possible to respond to such

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture during a delightful hour in Sapporo, where the elegance of kimono meets the tranquility of matcha tea. Begin your journey by selecting a stunning kimono, expertly dressed by our experienced staff. Once adorned, explore the beautiful setting at your leisure, capturing memorable photos. Transition to a serene tea room where the art of matcha preparation unfolds, allowing you to savor this traditional beverage alongside a light sweet treat. This experience is a perfect blend of culture and relaxation, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's rich heritage.

This experience offers a unique opportunity to enjoy winter in Hokkaido through both outdoor adventure and local food culture. Ride a snowmobile freely across the wide, snow-covered fields of a working sheep farm, an open landscape rarely accessible to travelers. After a safety briefing and basic instruction, a guide leads the tour, allowing participants to enjoy the spacious terrain at a relaxed pace. The tour is suitable for first-time riders, with safety support provided throughout. Following the snowmobile experience, warm up with an all-you-can-eat Jingisukan (grilled lamb) meal featuring Australian lamb and vegetables, freshly prepared and perfect after time spent outdoors in the snow. This winter-only tour is ideal for travelers seeking a balanced combination of nature, adventure, and local cuisine in one memorable experience.