Japanese Cooking Class at a Traditional House in Nagano

Nagano, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Sample Menu

Main

Deep Fried "Korimochi Manju"

Using unique local ingredient "Korimochi", this deep fried dish has amazing flavors and you will enjoy cooking and eating!

Main

Temari Sushi

Temari Sushi made with vegetables, Shinshu Salmon, and Miso are unique Sushi which Local Japanese people enjoy at home for celebration.

Main

Shabu-Shabu

Shabu-Shabu with original broth and original sauce

What's Included

Aprons, and other cooking tools
Lunch

On top of what you cook during the class, other dishes and noodles or rice, dessert are included

Private transportation
Alcoholic Beverages

Various types of Sake are optional for those over 20 years old, the legal age for alcohol beverage in Japan.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Shinano-Ōmachi Station
Omachi, Nagano 398-0002, Japan
The meeting point is at the Shinano Omachi station, where is about an hour from Hakuba JR station by local train. I will be at the ticket gate when you arrive.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.10:30 am

What To Expect

Iizura Omachi Tokusankan

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible

Near public transportation
Infant seats available
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 3 reviews

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Wonderful class -- and delicious lunch! -- in a traditional Japanese home

Edward_A, Mar 2025

My wife and I were in Japan for two weeks and Yuka's cooking class was the highlight of the trip for both of us. Yuka leads the class in her restaurant located in a traditional, 130-year-old Japanese home. Not only do you learn how to make three delicious dishes (we opted for the traditional cooking option, but you can also learn about making sushi), but Yuka provides great background on how different ingredients and practices developed over time based on the conditions in Nagano. After the class, we were served an amazing ~10-course lunch that included the things we made and other delicious traditional dishes -- all things we hadn't had before but loved. Plus, Yuka picked us up at the station and helped us get on the right train back to our hotel. If you're at all interested in food, you'll love this class -- and it's an amazing bargain.

Response from Host, Apr 2025

Thank you for you review! It was a pleasure spending time with you both:) I believe that gaining a deeper understanding of Japanese ingredients and their histories can make Japanese cuisine even more enjoyable and flavorful!

Authentic and enjoyable experience.

Austin_G, Feb 2024

This was such an authentic experience. I enjoyed learning about the local foods and the hosts were excellent. I would recommend this to anyone traveling in the area.