Top Chubu Dining Experiences

The wooden factory, a designated cultural asset used for over 100 years since Meiji era, is one of the most must-see historical buildings. The owner master will guide you through the soy sauce making process, including tools, devices, and equipment that are essential for making soy sauce. Taking a tour and experience soy sauce straining can deepen your knowledge of soy sauce, one of the supporting pillars of Japanese food culture.

Taste Kanazawa’s Local Delicacies Try fresh sushi, croquettes, and other seasonal street foods at Omicho Market — known as “Kanazawa’s Kitchen.” Explore the Traditional Geisha District Wander through the charming Higashi Chaya with its wooden teahouses, gold-leaf shops, and cozy sake bars. Perfect Photo Opportunities Capture Instagram-worthy shots in hidden alleys and at scenic spots only locals know. ️ Friendly Local Guide Your guide will share fun stories about Kanazawa’s culture and daily life — easy to understand even if English isn’t your first language! ✨ Small Group Experience Enjoy a relaxed and personal tour with plenty of time to eat, chat, and explore at your own pace.

Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a long-established culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. This is not a demonstration—each guest cooks every dish with clear, personal guidance. You’ll learn practical skills you can recreate at home, including sushi shaping, making dashi, fluffy rolled omelets, and Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty with samurai-era roots. We also share the cultural background of each dish. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium seafood from Omicho Market, trusted by top local restaurants. Real-time AI translation on a large screen ensures smooth communication in English. Please note: Vegan diets and guests avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated. Please inform us of other dietary restrictions at booking, as same-day changes are not possible.

Want to enjoy the local food, sake, and culture, but don't know which restaurants to go into? With this tour, you can experience Japan's deep drinking culture where you can drink, eat, sing, and enjoy the nightlife just like a Japanese salaryman. *Photo is an image.

1.Dance and shamisen The geisha will transport you to an extraordinary world with their graceful dance and the heart-melting sounds of the shamisen. 2.Kaiseki cuisine and local sake We offer beautiful kaiseki cuisine and local sake, made with an abundance of local seafood and mountain produce. 3.Metal carving experience. Enjoy a stylish and playful evening with the Geisha while enjoying the light-hearted exchanges.

Immerse yourself in the art of sushi-making in Kanazawa, where a seasoned chef with over 50 years of expertise will guide you through traditional Edomae techniques. Standing at the chef’s counter, you’ll learn how to prepare sushi rice, slice fresh fish, and form sushi pieces like a pro. Choose from two engaging courses: the Sushi-Master Course, which includes a delightful meal and a certificate, or the Apprentice Course for a quick yet informative session. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available, ensuring everyone can enjoy this authentic culinary experience.

You can experience authentic sushi nigiri and eat it on the spot. Upon request, you can experience not only nigiri but also sushi rolls and rolls like California rolls. You can add more of your favorite ingredients or change the ingredients you cannot eat. 　　　　　　　　　　　　　 【10 minutes lecture on sushi making including hygiene】　　 Have your hands washed clean, put on a white coat and hat, and explain the precautions for the experience. Sushi making experience: 30 minutes　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 Sushi items will be prepared, and one by one, a sushi chef will carefully teach you how to make sushi together. Then, you will make nigiri, gunkan, and makimono. 【Meal 30 minutes】　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　　 The meal will consist of the sushi you made yourself and the sushi prepared by the restaurant, miso soup prepared by the restaurant, and all participants eat it together. The sushi made by the chefs will also be served at the meal, Please compare the sushi with the one you made yourself!

Formal Purification & Prayer Experience a private Shinto ritual inside the Nationally Designated Important Cultural Property. The priest will deliver your personal prayers and gratitude to the deities. Sacred Miko Dance Witness the Kagura-mai, a graceful ritual dance performed by a shrine maiden to honor the spirits. Forbidden Sanctuary Viewing Visit the boundary of the "Go-shin-iki" (Divine Precincts). Enjoy a rare opportunity to view this off-limits sacred area from the outside with a priest's guidance. Naorai Ritual Dining Partake in a "Naorai" feast—a sacred Shinto-style meal featuring Noto’s legendary salt and seasonal local ingredients to conclude your spiritual journey.

HEADQUARTERS Campfield offers a “Hands-Free BBQ Plan.” We provide an open space overlooking the campground under a permanent large tarp. We will prepare all the necessary BBQ equipment and ingredients, so you can enjoy BBQ as soon as you arrive.

This Japanese cooking class offers a glimpse into everyday life in the Hida mountains. Instead of a studio kitchen, you’re welcomed into a local home to cook dishes that families here have prepared for generations. You’ll work with region-specific ingredients like aburae (egoma) and premium Hida rice, learn recipes rarely taught outside the area, and share a meal at the host’s own table. It’s an intimate, culture-rich experience that captures the real flavor of Hida - warm, personal, and authentically local.

Discover the ancient history of Japanese sake (or rice wine) which dates back to at least 700 AD. Originally only consumed at religious ceremonies, sake was believed to connect individuals to the divine realm. For nearly a millenuim, sake was produced by shrines and temples all over the country. Even now, it is one of the primary offerings to the Shinto gods. Become a part of this rich tradition by tasting the elixir of the Japanese gods in the heart of a Shinto shrine. Learn firsthand the deliciousness of Niigata sake amidst the serene ambiance where tranquility and the essence of the divine converge.

Try this unique experience of all-you-can-eat picking of strawberries with a time limit of 30 minutes in the Japanese nature! Kanko Strawberry Yamashiroen has seven greenhouses and several varieties of strawberries are grown, including Yayoi, Benihoppe, and Akihime, and visitors can compare them during the strawberry picking experience! Organically grown strawberries are all characterized by their large size and rich flavor. They are particular about fertilizers and use minerals imported from Shikoku. They are also Eco-Farmer certified strawberries, a sign that they have met the high standards for organic and reduced pesticide cultivation, so you can enjoy them with peace of mind! During your experience, you can also meet many Japanese people, coming with their families on their days off. They also have many repeat customers, some of whom come from outside of the prefecture to buy strawberries every week. For those who love strawberries and nature, this is the activity for you!

Discover genuine Japanese sake in Niigata. This private sake-tasting experience offers the chance to learn all about the fundamentals of sake and experience authentic Japanese history, customs, and culture. As you sip sake and enjoy its rich flavors, a Kikisake-shi (sake sommelier) will teach you all about the process of making sake and about the deep connection between sake and the Japanese people.

Immerse yourself in an authentic Japanese mountain village, where traditional lifestyles thrive and local culture comes alive. In Sugari, experience the beauty of each season and enjoy a unique glimpse into rural Japan. Savor handmade soba noodles, beloved by locals, alongside seasonal dishes made from fresh, local ingredients. These meals reflect the essence of Japanese home cooking, showcasing flavors from the surrounding mountains and fields. Sugari offers rich seasonal activities: hand-pick tea leaves in spring, enjoy blueberry picking in summer, and take in vibrant autumn landscapes. Visit a local ceramic studio renowned for its stunning jet-black pottery, where an up-and-coming artist creates unique pieces using natural glazes. These works are available for purchase, allowing you to bring home a piece of this enchanting place. This journey invites you to discover the hidden beauty and heritage of Japan’s rural landscapes, shaped by each season and embraced by its people.