- Wachigai - This Japanese Cooking experience in English will be your memorable experience while you are staying Japan! You can touch the authentic local ingredients and learn how to cook them, moreover you can bring the recipe and tips to your home!
Shinano Omachi is located at the bottom of Northern Japanese Alps and in cold climate. Also the city was historically a stop over point of the Salt Road which connects between the Sea of Japan and the middle of Honshu island. This environment and the historical role created unique food culture, and it has been inherited among people living in this city.
Through this unique class, you will discover not only Japanese authentic food culture, but also sustainable and healthy Japanese diets.
You can chose from following 3 courses:
- Traditional Local Food Course
- Temari Sushi Course
- Shabushabu Course
- Lunch
- Aprons and other cooking tools
- Private transportation
- Various types of Sake are optional for those over 20 years old, the legal age for alcohol beverage in Japan.
- Deep Fried “Korimochi Manju” - Using unique local ingredient “Korimochi”, this deep fried dish has amazing flavors and you will enjoy cooking and eating!
- Temari Sushi - Temari Sushi made with vegetables, Shinshu Salmon, and Miso are unique Sushi which Local Japanese people enjoy at home for celebration.
- Shabu-Shabu - Shabu-Shabu with original broth and original sauce
The class is held at the over 130 years old house. It was built in Machiya style and was used to be a house of Shoya, the biggest merchant in the city at that time. You can have a look around the unique inside. We will show you traditional life style such as Koto, a Japanese harp and an old sawing machine, which have been carefully stored for a long time in Kura, an old style storage in back of the house. The kitchen is made of Sake barrel lids came from a local brewery. It’s located on the second floor, you will see the beautiful Japanese garden. We provide aprons, so you don’t need to bring anything. We will give you a recipe that you can cook at your country. The class consists of some basics of Japanese cooking, such as how to make Dashi broth, and introduction of local made ingredients, which are not normally seen at regular supermarkets. We will explain for you to cook at home when you go back. Recipes are adjustable for vegetarians and vegans.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.