Takayama Rice Ball and Miso Soup Making at a buddhist temple
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Takayama, Japan
- 1 hour (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
What's Included
- BrunchWe teach participants how to make miso soup and rice ball
- Guide
- Private transportation
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- 宿坊 高山善光寺TEMPLE HOTEL TAKAYAMA ZENKO-JI4-chōme-3 Tenmanmachi, Takayama, Gifu 506-0025, Japan
When you see the temple, please enter through the black door on the right side of the front entrance. Inside, you’ll find signs to guide you—please follow them as you proceed.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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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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Featured review
Amy_B
I had a great time making onigiri and miso soup with the talented Kazuki who was very informative about food culture in Japan and the importance of Buddhism within the process of preparing and eating food. An absolute must do while in Takayama.
Reviews
4.7
based on 15 reviews
Amy_B, Mar 2026
I had a great time making onigiri and miso soup with the talented Kazuki who was very informative about food culture in Japan and the importance of Buddhism within the process of preparing and eating food. An absolute must do while in Takayama.
Response from Host, Mar 2026
Thank you for taking part in our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji!
We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time and hope this experience added something special to your journey in Japan. We’d love to see you again if you visit Takayama in the future!
Tara_S, Jan 2026
Tama, our host, was excellent in explaining the detail of making a perfect miso soup. The onigiri was excellent too. Would highly recommend the experience. The temple setting was the cherry on top!
Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji!
We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the activity and hope it made your visit to Japan even more memorable. We’d love to welcome you back on your next trip to Takayama!
Nelson_C, Nov 2025
Very friendly host and spoke perfect English!! Would recommend to anyone who wants a change of pace to just seeing shrines all day
Response from Host, Dec 2025
We truly appreciate you joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji!
It was a pleasure sharing this moment with you, and we hope it became a memorable part of your time in Japan. If you ever return to Takayama, we’d love to welcome you again!
Marcia_L, Nov 2025
It was a lot of fun.... the teacher was young, friendly and easy to be with. We had planned for this cooking experience to be lunch and it was perfect for us. Our instructor shared with us how the prep work was done, engaged us and shared knowledge about the ingredients. It wasn't heavy lifting but a wonderful hour after touring all morning.
Response from Host, Nov 2025
So glad you could join our cooking session at the temple!
We had a great time too and hope you left with full hearts (and full stomachs!). Wishing you the best for the rest of your journey—and we’d love to welcome you back next time you’re in Takayama.
Paul_S, Aug 2025
Lovely setting in a Buddhist temple. The instructor was very clear and helped with the culture and understanding about Miso Soup and the rice balls. Her English was excellent, she was very helpful to everyone .
Response from Host, Aug 2025
Thank you so much for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji!
We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed it. We hope it became a fun and memorable part of your trip to Japan. Please feel free to stop by again anytime you’re in Takayama!
Michelle_R, May 2025
What a lovely afternoon! Learning about the culture and the food. Patient teacher and tasty experience!
Response from Host, Jun 2025
Thank you so much for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji!
We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed it. We hope it became a fun and memorable part of your trip to Japan. Please feel free to stop by again anytime you’re in Takayama!
Maria_J, Jan 2026
I loved the experience, the teacher a good person and passed well the lesson and teachings regarding customs and traditions, but it did not seem that I would like to be there giving class, although we tried to break the ice we felt him a little angry.
But the experience was great and my children of 12 and 9 years loved
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Response from Host, Jan 2026
Thank you for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji and for sharing your thoughts! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and truly appreciate your feedback. Your comments will help us improve and ensure future guests have an even more memorable time. If you visit Takayama again, we’d be honored to welcome you back!
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