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NARA

Vegan Wabi Sabi Bento Box Making with Dessert in Nara

Join this vegan Japanese cooking class to create a colorful sushi bento box, a regional dessert! Your host is a Nara local with a passion for creating healthy, nourishing meals that have been passed down through the generations.

from¥20,000
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Cooking Classes
NARA

Classic Chicken Meatballs and Omelet Bento Making in Nara

Join this traditional Japanese cooking class to create a healthy bento and regional dessert in the Nara countryside. Your local host will teach you about Japanese table settings while you sip on seasonal fruit drinks and more!

from¥20,000
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Food Tours
NARA

Nara Tour: Kakinoha Zushi, Sake Tasting, Craft Beer, & Mochi

History, culture, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Try kakinoha zushi (a local specialty), visit a sake distillery for a tasting, try craft beer at a brewery, enjoy a Japanese dinner, & stop by Nara's famous mochi shop for dessert.

from¥15,000
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Nara Tour: Todaiji Temple, Sake Tasting, & Craft Beer

History, culture, a giant Buddha, sake, & craft beer in Nara? Look no further. Visit Todaiji Temple, try sake at Imanishi Seibei Shoten, craft beer at Naramachi Brewery, & take home a souvenir sake cup on this guided tour.

from¥12,000
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NARA

Make Your Own Soy Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital (Asuka, Nara)

Explore historical sites in Japan’s ancient capital: Asuka, Nara! In this private experience, you’ll make your own soy sauce in a brewery with over 100 years of history and enjoy a traditional skewered dumpling treat (mitarashi dango) with tea.

from¥12,000
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3-Day Fermentation Stay Program in Nara

An immersive 3-day homestay in Nara, learn about the fermented foods that characterize the regional cuisine: koji (rice malt), miso, and tsukemono pickles. Additionally, you’ll visit one of Japan’s most ancient roads, the Yamanobe Trail.

from¥50,000
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NARA

Make Teriyaki Chicken & Enjoy a Local Lunch in Nara

In this tasty cooking class and lunch experience in Nara, learn how to make Japan’s signature teriyaki chicken, and enjoy it in a scrumptious lunch with 6 additional side dishes prepared by a certified cooking instructor.

from¥10,200
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Food Tours
NARA

Izakaya Hopping in Nara: Taste 5 Kinds of Local Sake

Enhance your sake education with this tasting experience in Nara. Sample five different types of sake made locally, receive a handbook on general sake knowledge and visit two local izakaya bars with your host.

from¥15,200
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NARA

Nara Historical Hiking Tour & Breakfast Picnic in Asuka

Discover Japan’s ancient capital of Asuka in central Nara, where you’ll explore the village’s ancient treasures and hike a historical park, where you’ll have breakfast atop a breathtaking viewpoint. Vegetarian and vegan friendly!

from¥16,000
Food Tours
NARA

Yakuzen Organic Harvesting, Cooking & Lunch in Asuka, Nara

Revitalize mind and body in this unique experience in Asuka, Nara, Japan’s first capital. You’ll harvest vegetables in an organic farm and attend a cooking lecture by an expert in yakuzen, medicinal cooking based on traditional Chinese medicine.

from¥35,000
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Absolutely incredible! The guides were so friendly and knowledgeable about the area. The soy sauce itself tastes amazing and so does the dango! This is a MUST do during a trip to Japan.
Alex Beard
October 14, 2024
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Make Your Own Soy Sauce in Japan’s Old Capital (Asuka, Nara)
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This was a great experience and I now have new cooking skills!  Yasuyo’s expertise in Japanese cooking and her genuine passion for sharing it made our time together special.  From the beginning, she made us feel at home, and was willing to answer all my questions . What set this cooking class apart was how we started with simple, readily available ingredients, yet crafted a wonderful way to cook and arrange of those with served with sushi rice.  It was the first time for me to make rice in the pan and to make sushi rice. Yasuyo said the recipe came from her grandmother and she often shared wonderful time cooking with her grandmother. I really enjoyed learning how to cook local Nara style “kakino hazushi” and the wisdom that Yasuyo shared with us.   If you're interested in Japanese cooking, I couldn't recommend this class more highly. It's a wonderful opportunity to not only learn about Nara local style sushi  but also connect with delightful hosts in a beautiful setting. This experience inspired me to explore more of the culinary world.
Yasuko Suzaki
October 21, 2023
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Vegan Wabi Sabi Bento Box Making with Dessert in Nara
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The cooking class with Yasuyo was nothing short of extraordinary and I enjoyed it so much!  From the moment we stepped into their welcoming home, we were immersed in a delightful blend of Japanese cooking and culture. Yasuyo presented the table in a harmony with nature, and we had welcome home-made Japanese sweets and fresh tea before the class. She prepared seasonal vegetables, local tofu, and home made plum wine, plum syrups, and different sake from Nara.  Yasuyo taught us how to cut, arrange, and present each dish. We learned how to use persimmons leaves to wrap the rice and how to arrange them in the bento box.  I was a fascinated not only learning Nara food culture but cooking together and tasting it as we went along.  Yasuyo’s recipes come from her grandmother and she was willing to share those with us. Her deep-fried tofu was so tasty and it is going to be my favorite recipe!  After cooking, we learned how to use Japanese cloth (furoshiki) to wrap the bento box and some other alternative ways of using the cloth. She also taught how to maintain the bento box and we got it as a souvenir. We enjoyed so much cooking and sharing great time together. Thank you Yasuyo and we will keep in touch!    
YAMASHITA M.
October 20, 2023
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Vegan Wabi Sabi Bento Box Making with Dessert in Nara
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I don't have words to describe how fun and relaxing this experience was! Both Yasu and Bill were experienced hosts who tried their best to introduce us to some simple, but lovely Japanese home cooking. Yasu kindly explained every step of the process, from how to cut the ingredients to how to decorate. I have of course had many meatballs in my life, but never such juicy and tender ones - the flavor also really surprised me! And the best part of this experience is their wonderful home, which looked cosier than mine honestly! They also live in a magical rural area, close to a lovely temple that you should definitely check out if you have the time. 11/10 experience, I recommend it to anyone.
Paul
September 03, 2023
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Classic Chicken Meatballs and Omelet Bento Making in Nara
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