Takoyaki Cooking & Tea Ceremony in Hida Takayama, Gifu
From classic staples like onigiri to the popular Osaka food takoyaki, enjoy cooking Japanese traditional foods and making matcha in Gifu’s Hida Takayama.
Highlights
Learn recipes for classic Japanese dishes like onigiri, takoyaki and tamagoyaki omelet in this cooking class in Hida Takayama
Discover insider tips for Japanese home cooking from a friendly host and passionate local chef
Learn the basic etiquette and techniques for making matcha tea in a simple tea ceremony
Enjoy your with your meal with your host, who can give you tips about traveling around the area
10 meals
Experience Details
Takayama – also known as Hida Takayama – is a traditional city in Gifu Prefecture that seems suspended in time. Its quaint cobblestone streets lined with traditional buildings set the perfect scene to explore the rich heritage of Japanese cuisine with a cooking class hosted by a passionate local cook.
In this cooking class, you'll learn to make some of Japan's classic foods and enjoy them with your host. Your first item on the menu will be onigiri rice balls. With fillings, salt, cooked rice, and seaweed, you'll easily shape this popular bite into its classic triangular shape. Next, you'll prepare Japan’s take on the omelet, tamagoyaki. Your host will guide you on pouring the egg mixture into a square frying pan, then roll it up and enjoy!
But the star of the class are takoyaki, Osaka's grilled octopus dumplings. This comforting street food exploded in popularity post-war and is now a crowd favorite. You’ll feel like a real chef using a special takoyaki maker with half-moon molds to shape your dumplings into perfectly sumptuous balls.
Finally, it’ll be time to enjoy another aspect of Japanese culture: a tea ceremony. Traditional tea ceremonies are formal and structured, but your host will present a simplified version at the table that’s easy to replicate at home and retains the essence of the original. After a warm cup of tea, enjoy the fruits of your labor as you enjoy your delicious assortment of Japanese staple foods prepared by yourself.
Inclusions
Ingredients and utensils to make 2 servings of tamagoyaki, 2 onigiri rice balls and 12 takoyaki balls
Cooking class
Tea ceremony and matcha
English-speaking host
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The meeting point will be at Takayama Station’s West Gate. A Google Maps link will be shared upon booking confirmation.
Remarks
Adults accompanying children under 12 years of age must also book the experience.
All underage participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Please note that smoking is not allowed at the experience venue.
If you have any food allergies or restrictions, please inform your host upon booking.
Please arrive at the venue at least 10 minutes before the start time.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 3 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Gifu Prefecture is home to well-preserved historic villages, mountainous landscapes, and scenic open-air hot springs, with a proud culinary heritage spanning centuries.
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