Matsuri Food Cooking Class in Ninomiya (Near Mt. Fuji)
Learn to make classic Japanese matsuri festival foods okonomiyaki and takoyaki in this engaging matsuri cooking class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa, near Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Odawara, and Kamakura.
Highlights
2-hour Matsuri Food Cooking Class
Make okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake)
Make takoyaki (octopus balls)
Make miso soup from scratch using homemade dashi soup stock
Experience Details
Matsuri, or traditional Japanese festivals, are lively events where you can enjoy sizzling, flavorful street foods such as okonomiyaki (savory Japanese cabbage pancake) and takoyaki (balls of batter filled with octopus pieces). You can find numerous street food stalls touting these savory snacks near the festival, surrounded by a warm, zesty aroma that wafts by and draws you closer.
The good news is that you don’t have to wait for a festival to enjoy these delicious foods — during your next trip to the Mt. Fuji, Hakone, Odawara, or Kamakura areas, you can stop by this nearby class in the town of Ninomiya, Kanagawa, to learn how to make matsuri food. In this class, you’ll learn how to make okonomiyaki and takoyaki alongside the classic miso soup.
Osaka-style okonomiyaki is a savory cabbage pancake, usually filled with seafood or meat. “Okonomiyaki” means “grilled as you like it,” which references its versatility. Add shrimp, squid, octopus, oyster, or whatever your heart desires! The cooking instructor will select some fresh seasonal ingredients so you can taste the best of Japan’s offerings.
Takoyaki is another dish hailing from Osaka. “Tako” means octopus, as there are chopped pieces of octopus in each ball of batter. A special kitchen appliance is used to form these perfect balls of dough. At matsuri street food stalls, you can see how these balls are expertly turned and formed right before your eyes, but in this class, you can try making them yourself! No matter the season, it's always matsuri time in this unique class.
Inclusions
All ingredients to make okonomiyaki, takoyaki, and miso soup
All tools and tableware
Guidance from a Japanese cooking instructor
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the north exit of Ninomiya Station. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
While Ninomiya might seem a little out of the way, it’s a perfect stop if you’re on your way to see Mount Fuji or the hot springs of Izu or Hakone
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
Ninomiya is a coastal town in Kanagawa Prefecture, located on Sagami Bay. A major attraction for all kinds of nature-lovers, from surfers to campers, the breezy town of Ninomiya is a getaway just an hour from Tokyo. It is also notable for the Kawata Shrine which was allegedly built by Emperor Suinin, Azumayama Park which boasts stunning views of Mt. Fuji beyond the fields of canary-yellow canola flowers, and the Ninomiya and Umezawa Coasts. Ninomiya awaits with lush parks, traditional shrines, and dazzling beaches.
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