Kawara Soba and Wagashi Cooking Class in Hiroshima
Master the art of kawara soba in the heart of Hiroshima! This 1.5-hour class, led by a local cooking expert, will teach you how to make this Hiroshima soul food, matcha and warabimochi.
Highlights
Hands-on kawara soba preparation and cooking class with a local cooking expert
Try your kawara soba creation and learn about its history in the city
Whisk your own matcha to drink alongside a special dessert
Make and try warabimochi,a type of mochi dessert topped with brown sugar syrop aand soybean powder
10 meals
Experience Details
Discover the culinary delights of Hiroshima with an immersive 1.5-hour cooking class where you'll master the art of making Kawara Soba, a beloved local dish, and try warabimochi.
Kawara soba is a Hiroshima Prefecture staple. Considered a local soul food, it features green tea-infused soba noodles topped with beef or pork, strips of fried egg and dried seaweed, then grilled on a hot roof tile (kawara). These noodles get their distinctive flavor from renowned Uji tea, complemented by fresh ingredients like lemon, momiji oroshi (grated daikon radish) and spring onions. You’ll soon find out why Hiroshima residents love this dish so much.
Under the expert guidance of Takako, a seasoned home cooking specialist, you'll gain hands-on experience in preparing this unique dish and learn about its place in Hiroshima's culinary tradition.
After savoring your savory creation, you'll transition to making warabimochi, a chewy confection made from bracken starchi. To complete your sweet treat, you'll prepare and enjoy matcha tea, immersing yourself further in Japanese food culture.
This comprehensive class not only teaches you the techniques and flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine but also offers a unique cultural experience in the heart of Hiroshima. It’s the best souvenir to top off your Hiroshima trip!
Class flow:
-Meet your host 10 minutes before the starting time to prepare for the class.
-Learn how to make kawara soba.
-Eat your savory dish!
-Make warabimochi and whisk your matcha.
-Enjoy your dessert and tea.
Inclusions
A 1.5-hour class with an expert cook
Kawara soba ingredients
Matcha and warabimochi ingredients
English interpreter
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the tour meeting point
Additional drinks
No refills on matcha
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Just one street from Peace Memorial Park, this class is easily accessible from the Chuden-Mae Trolley Station. Meet your host at the cooking class venue 10 minutes before the starting time. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Guests should note that kowaraba soba ingredients include buckwheat, eggs, pork and beef.
Guests should also note that the warabimochi ingredients include bracken starch and soybeans (kinako).
Private option available; please be sure to select this option when booking!
Please arrive at the meeting spot 10 minutes before the class starts.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Tucked to the south of Honshu between the Chugoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, the humble Hiroshima Prefecture is known for its oysters and freshwater eel, as well as local okonomiyaki and sake produced in the revitalized capital of Hiroshima.
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