Hiroshima Garden to Table Cooking Class
Overview
Available languages
4 hours
Mobile ticket
Experience real rural Japan near Hiroshima. Travel by local train, harvest garden vegetables, cook authentic dishes with a local family, and share a homemade meal in the countryside.
This private garden-to-table cooking experience takes place at a family home just outside Hiroshima City. You’ll cook with fresh vegetables grown by your hosts, along with seasonal herbs, fruits, and handmade preserved foods, while learning about everyday Japanese rural food culture.
Ideal for travelers who have already explored cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, this experience offers a refreshing change of pace. The scenic local train ride through rice fields, mountains, and rivers is part of the journey.
You’ll be welcomed into the host family’s home, where they live with their two children (ages 10 and 13). Through cooking, conversation, and time spent together, guests enjoy genuine hospitality and meaningful cultural exchange that goes beyond a typical cooking class.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
What To Expect
Your experience begins with a pickup by car from the nearest JR station, followed by a short drive to the host family’s countryside home. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a handmade welcome drink and time to relax . Next, you’ll tour the garden, where you can harvest seasonal vegetables and see edible herbs growing nearby. Your hosts will explain how these ingredients are used in everyday Japanese cooking and how the seasons influence what people eat. Using the freshly harvested ingredients, you’ll then prepare your meal together. This is a private experience, so the menu is decided in advance based on your preferences. Vegan options are available. You can choose from popular Japanese dishes such as okonomiyaki, ramen, gyoza, sushi, or bento, as well as traditional home-style meals like ichiju-sansai (one soup with three side dishes served with rice). Once the cooking is finished, everyone sits down to enjoy the meal together. After eating, you can take a relaxed walk around the property, continue chatting with the family, and enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere. After making your reservation, please check your email so the menu can be finalized in advance.
Options
Hiroshima Garden to Table Cooking Class
Pickup included
What‘s Included
welcome drink, Lunch or Dinner
Round-trip transportation between JR Ibaraichi station and the host’s home.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mecha oishii !
le0ncarl0sn,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Thank you so much Satoko! It was a truly wonderful experience sharing a delicious meal with you and your family! Visiting your garden, talking about the local fauna, and enjoying your generous company in your stunning countryside is worth the whole trip to Hiroshima. I am grateful. Merci!
One of our favorite activities in Japan!
Shany G,Jun 27, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was easily one of our favorite activities in Japan. Satoko welcomed us into her family home in the countryside. It’s an easy one route train from Hiroshima station. It takes about an hour, but the view is honestly amazing and nothing you would get in cities. The village is surrounded by mountains so the view there is stunning. We got to pick some seasonal vegetables and cook some dishes. Satoko completed the rest with homecooked recipes. Everything was delicious. I haven’t eaten most of the dishes anywhere else. Satoko was kind enough to share some recipes. We got to meet and talk with her two children. It was fun to teach them some words in French, English and Spanish and for us to learn some Japanese. They were so sweet and were very interested in learning more about us. The whole experience honestly felt like being welcomed by relatives and as if it lasted more than 4 hours. Will cherish this experience! Love from Canada xx
Very friendly and...
Louise G,May 24, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Very friendly and welcoming with a lovely home and gardens. Helpful and accommodating with dietary restrictions and preferences. We had a really nice time.
Nothing like it!
GorhamIsaac,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This garden to table experience is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity that I’ll never forget! Satoko and her children are the most lovely people and are such a wonderful family! During this experience they showed us how to dig up bamboo shoots, which we were then taught how to cook. After we were given a tour of their gardens and were shown all the amazing fruits they grow. Finally we were brought inside where they prepared a wonderfully delicious meal for me and my family to enjoy. This whole experience was showered with warm conversation and a deep look into Japanese country side life. I highly recommend this for anyone who enjoys Japanese food and a friendly conversation! この「庭から食卓へ」の体験は、まさに一生に一度の貴重な機会で、決して忘れることはないでしょう！里子さんとお子さんたちは本当に素敵な方々で、素晴らしいご家族でした。体験中、私たちはタケノコの掘り方を教えてもらい、その後、タケノコの調理法を教わりました。その後、庭を案内していただき、育てている素晴らしい果物の数々を見せていただきました。最後に家の中へ案内され、家族みんなで楽しめる、とても美味しい食事を用意していただきました。この体験全体を通して、温かい会話と日本の田舎暮らしを垣間見ることができました。日本食とフレンドリーな会話を楽しみたい方には、ぜひおすすめします！
Experience family life on a small rural farm.
Peter S,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Being so warmly welcomed into a family home in Japan is a privilege and a wonderful experience. We learnt a lot about real family life and cooking on a small farm in a peaceful rural community.
We had a very great time...
Florine P,Mar 7, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00We had a very great time with Satoko and her family ! We felt at home and discovered a lot of homemade specialities from her garden. Food was really flavorful and we truely appreciated visiting the garden. We would do it again, thank you for this wonderful experience!
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