Private Traditional Cooking Class in Hida Furukawa (Gifu)
Feast on Gifu traditional cuisine in this seasonal cooking class in picturesque Hida Furukawa, a small rural town near Takayama! Learn to make multiple dishes and enjoy a delicious meal.
Highlights
Experience the tranquil lifestyle of rural Japan in Hida Furukawa, a charming town nested in the mountains in Gifu Prefecture! Learn about the local culture and cuisine in a unique cooking class
Dubbed "Little Kyoto", Hida Furukawa is just 15 minutes north of Takayama by train
Learn to cook traditional dishes with fresh, local ingredients! This class makes the most of the area’s seasonal specialties, ensuring year-round fresh offerings
This workshop takes place in the modern facilities of SATOYAMA STAY NINO-MACHI, a repurposed machiya townhouse where tradition and modernity converge
10 meals
Experience Details
Brightly colored carp swimming along street canals and traditional storehouses are charming sights that have earned Hida Furukawa the nickname “Little Kyoto.” A rural town nested in the mountains and only 15 minutes north of Takayama in Gifu, Hida Furukawa’s quaint streets delight travelers hoping to experience the tranquil lifestyle of rural Japan (a uniquely popular concept known as Satoyama).
Beyond the sights, Hida Furukawa is also a treasure trove of fresh produce and mountain vegetables, not to mention the select Hida wagyu beef. No visit is complete without tasting the local specialties — or, even better, making them yourself!
In this cooking lesson, you’ll prepare multiple dishes using fresh ingredients from Gifu Prefecture. Learn to cook a traditional meal with seasonal offerings, and enjoy your handmade lunch with your local host.
Sample Menu (subject to change depending on availability and seasonality):
-Miso soup with seasonal vegetables
-Pan-fried chicken and cabbage dish
-Potatoes with egoma (perilla seeds) sauce
-Rice
You’ll enjoy the joys of cooking in SATOYAMA STAY NINO-MACHI, a restored machiya with warm wooden interiors and modern finishes. The cooking workshop walls feature locally sourced timber and intricate ceramic art designed to honor the traditions of local artisans. Let this peaceful haven inspire your culinary creations, and enjoy your lunch in a space as serene as the town of Hida Furukawa itself.
Inclusions
Ingredients and utensils
Apron rental
A cooking instructor bilingual in Japanese and English
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the cooking studio at SATOYAMA STAY NINO-MACHI, 10 minutes on foot from Hida Furukawa Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
This class can be adapted for vegetarians.
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
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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10 meals
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