Natto-Making Experience and Cooking Class in Mitaka (Tokyo)
Visit a Tokyo natto shop to discover the art of making fermented soybeans the traditional way while also learning several simple recipes that bring out natto’s umami flavor.
Highlights
Master the art of making natto the traditional way, from boiling the soybeans to packaging them in triangular paper-thin sheets of wood (kyogi) to ferment
Cook two simple recipes that bring out the umami flavors of natto
Learn from a natto expert
Receive natto and recipe souvenirs
10 meals
Experience Details
Japanese people have been eating natto for over 1,000 years, but for many others, these fermented soybeans can be an acquired taste. Known for its pungent smell and slimy texture, natto is packed with nutrients, calcium and vitamins that make it a great addition to any diet. If you’re one of those who can’t get enough of this Japanese superfood, then you’ll love this natto workshop!
In this natto-making experience and cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll visit a local shop that does everything by hand. You’ll learn how to make the fermented soybeans with guidance from a professional before preparing two simple recipes that bring out the umami flavors of natto.
Begin by learning about natto and its many health benefits before diving in and making some yourself. Steam the soybeans and discover the secrets of folding the kyogi (a paper-thin sheet of wood that houses the soybeans during fermentation.) Then, stuff your steamed soybeans inside the triangular kyogi before placing them in the shop’s fermentation room.
Next, you’ll learn how to cook with natto. You’ll make two simple recipes, a natto salad with cabbage and a natto prosciutto plate, both designed to bring out the natural umami flavors of the fermented soybeans. While savoring your handmade dishes, enjoy chatting with your host as you gain valuable insights into cooking with natto and how best to enjoy its flavors.
At the end of the experience, you’ll receive the recipes and some of the shop’s natto to take home. Please note that the fermentation process of natto won’t be finished on the same day, so the natto you will get to take home will be pre-made.
Experience Flow:
- Arrive at the venue
- Learn about natto from your experienced host
- Steam the soybeans, learn how to fold the kyogi and pack your natto into the kyogi
- Prepare and enjoy two natto dishes
- Receive souvenirs
Inclusions
All natto-making ingredients and utensils
Natto-making workshop and cooking class
White coat rental
Recipe and natto souvenirs
English-speaking host
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host directly at the venue, which is a 30-minute walk from Musashisakai Station. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that the fermentation process won’t be finished the same day, so you will receive pre-made natto as a souvenir.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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