Washoku: Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Class in Nagoya
Embark on an unforgettable Japanese home cooking journey in central Nagoya with this hands-on washoku cooking class taught by enthusiastic and experienced hosts Yuka and Hitomi.
Highlights
Led by experienced Japanese cooking specialists, learn to cook a 5-dish seasonal washoku meal and enjoy it with matcha green tea
Learn Japanese table manners, cooking, and recipes in a cooking studio in downtown Nagoya, only 15 minutes by train from Nagoya Station and a 20-min walk from Nagoya Castle
Taste dashi, soy sauce, miso, and mirin from Aichi Prefecture
10 meals
Experience Details
Designated as an Intangible Cultural Heritage by UNESCO, Japanese cuisine (washoku) is closely tied to nature, incorporating seasonal ingredients into aesthetic dishes that please all senses. If you've eaten out in Japan, you might have had your first encounter with washoku, but what better way to gain a deeper appreciation of it than learning how to cook it?
Unsure where to start? Your hosts are here to help. Cooking specialists and licensed nutritionists Yuka and Hitomi studied at various culinary institutes across Japan, have traveled extensively (Yuka has been to 25 countries!), and are passionate about sharing their love for Japanese culture through food.
While Aichi Prefecture is best known for housing the headquarters of Toyota or for the more recently-opened Ghibli Park, it also has a lesser-known unique local gourmet scene. After a brief introduction and a walk through the recipes, you’ll have a chance to sample some of Aichi Prefecture’s popular seasonings and Japanese soup stock (dashi) made using traditional methods.
Then, you’ll roll up your sleeves and learn how to make a washoku meal consisting of five popular dishes: miso soup, rolled Japanese-style omelet (dashimaki tamago), a main dish of either chicken or fish, rice, and Japanese sweets (wagashi).
Each dish will feature consciously selected high-quality ingredients reflecting the region’s best offerings. Sip on matcha, feast on the fruits of your labor with your classmates, and don't forget to take photos at the end to remember the experience.
Experience flow:
-Meet your hosts at Takaoka Station or go directly to the cooking studio (5-minute walk from Takaoka Sta.)
-Class and recipe introduction
-Aichi Prefecture dashi and seasonings tasting
-Cooking class
-Eat your washoku meal and take photos
You'll receive a take-home recipe booklet to recreate this washoku experience again with friends and family.
Inclusions
All ingredients and utensils, a washoku meal, wagashi, and fresh green tea
Aichi dashi and seasonings tasting
Professional English-speaking instructors
A take-home recipe booklet
Exclusions
Transportation to/from the experience location
Additional drinks and purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the cooking studio, located 15 minutes by train from Nagoya Station. Your host can meet you at the closest station (Takaoka Station), or you can go from there directly to the studio, 5 minutes on foot. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided.
Remarks
If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please specify so at the time of booking.
If you’d like to make a specific dish, please let your host know upon booking. They will confirm whether they can accommodate your request.
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
Home to the economic powerhouse and port city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture backs onto mountainous landscapes that overlook the two peninsulas surrounding Mikawa Bay and famously fuels its hard-working people with miso, complimentary breakfasts, and more miso.
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10 meals
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