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Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
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3 giờ
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[PRIVATE TOUR] If you're seeking an authentic connection with a local family, this is for you! We are a warm, fun-loving family of four, deeply rooted in Takayama. Here, you won’t just learn to cook Japanese food—you’ll experience how locals live and savor life together.
Our 200-year-old wooden townhouse stands on Old Town’s main street, yet stepping inside feels like entering a quiet world where time slows down. Its small quirks remind us of its beauty and history.
We’ll welcome you with Japanese tea and snacks before guiding you in preparing a traditional meal in our kitchen. As we cook side by side, we’ll share stories of life in Takayama and living in harmony with nature and the seasons.
Hisa and Bob pour their hearts into every class. This is more than a cooking lesson—it’s a moment of connection, culture, and feeling at home far from home.
Feel free to write us your request on food or any restrictions, we are happy to accommodate as much as possible!
Thông tin khác
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Chính sách hủy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cần Quan Tâm
You’ll be welcomed into our private townhouse on the main street of Takayama’s Old Town, a historic home that has been in our family for generations. Normally closed to the public, this 200-year-old house was once a local clinic where many babies were born. We’ll guide you through its unique spaces—the former clinic and our traditional living quarters—while sharing stories about life in Takayama and how we embrace a slower, seasonal lifestyle in the Hida mountains. We’ll begin with Japanese tea and delicate wagashi (traditional sweets), followed by a short introduction to Japanese home cooking. Next, you’ll slip into a traditional apron and step into our semi-outdoor kitchen, a peaceful space where we prepare meals much like our ancestors did. Together we’ll make dashi, explore key ingredients, and cook five seasonal dishes tailored to your preferences. To finish, enjoy fresh seasonal fruit prepared in a uniquely Japanese style for dessert. This isn’t your average cooking class. It’s an intimate, heartwarming experience where you’ll connect with two old locals (both fluent in English!) and discover what it feels like to be welcomed into a real Japanese home far from the crowds.
Menu Mẫu
main
Hoba Sushi
[Pescatarian/Gruten-Free] Trout salmon sushi rapped with a magnolia leaf. Limited to the early summer June-July
main
Buri Teriyaki
Yellowtail (buri) cooked in a savory and sweet teriyaki sauce.
main
Dashimaki Tamago
a classic Japanese rolled omelette infused with dashi
starter
Sesami Spinach
Spichach with Sesami seasonings
starter
Miso Soup
[Vegan or Pescatarian] Miso Soup with seasonal ingredients + Japanese Broth, "Dashi"
starter
Dashi Soup
[Vegan or Pescatarian + Gluten-free]Soup without Miso, called "Sumashi Shiru" in Japanese with seasonal ingredient
Bao gồm
If you chose the slot of 4:30 PM
If you chose the slot of 10:00 AM
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages
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Japanese Cooking Class with Local Family in Takayama Old Town
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Great cooking and conversation!
ArdJanV,18 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00We have had such a wonderful cooking experience with Bob-san and Hisa-san! All ingredients and techniques were explained in great detail, after which it was up to us to help cook every dish! We have learned so much in a few hours, thanks to these excellent hosts! Highly recommended!
Amazing cooking class!
benthev620,17 thg 4, 2026
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5.00We had a very nice time cooking with Bob and his family! We learned how to cook delicious food. I'm a vegetarian and the recipes were altered so that I could eat them as well. At the end we had a really nice conversation while enjoying our food. I would very much recommend to experience this cooking class while you're in Japan!
Fantastic experience - highly recommended! 👏
karenrF2010ZJ,14 thg 4, 2026
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5.00We had the most amazing time in Bob's house preparing our Japanese dinner. Bob explained and demonstrated everything really clearly and it was all such fun. The menu was really well worked out and we learned a lot about Japanese cooking methods. It all tasted great. Thank you BobSan and to your wife and friend for making our experience so memorable, exciting and enjoyable! Highly recommended! 👍😊😋🤩👏
Fun Japanese Cooking with Bob!
liztT6528OE,12 thg 4, 2026
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5.00Bob was our main host for this lovely experience of a cooking class in his and his wife's interesting home, which used to be a birthing clinic for local women. Bob's father-in-law was a doctor and birthed 6,000 babies at Iwassa Clinic! Now Bob, his wife and their daughter live in this large space. Bob was the main chef and a friend assisted him. We learned how to make egg rolls, tempura, doshi & other classic Japanese dishes such as Hida beef while singing away in his classic Japanese kitchen. I was taught how to create the perfect true egg roll in a rectangular dish, make shavings of bonito (dried fish) and how to cut the veggies just right for the tempura. We had fun while learning about Japanese food, culture, & stories that enhanced our experience. We ate in their dining area in real Japanese style on cushions, but chairs were available if we wanted to sit Western. We managed with the cushions and enjoyed the authenticity of the evening. Bob and his assistant prepared the final plates, which were beautifully presented and delicious! Save room for dessert because it was so gorgeous and wonderful. Yum all around! Thank you Bob and family for a memorable experience. 🙏🏼😻❤️
Cooking in the guide's kitchen
Liesbet N,10 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderfully authentic experience with Hisa , the guide and her husband Bob. We learned to make delicious Japanese dishes in the kitchen of their beautiful home!
Authentic cookery class is so special
Richard P,10 thg 4, 2026
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5.00My wife and I agreed this class with Bob and friend supported by his wife was the highlight our tour. It was so authentic as we were welcomed into the ancestral home, recipes and lives of Bob and his wife
Cooking class and traditional Japanese experience with Bob-san
K2740ITmichell,10 thg 4, 2026
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5.00Bob-san showed us some nice techniques to make a very nice miso soup. We also did the Tempura with him. It was not only nice to do and learn about the techniques, but his hospitatly was great: he and his wife live in one of the old typical houses in the Old Town of Takayama, very nice to see traditional Japanese living.
Great family experience in authentic Japanese home
Shane C,8 thg 4, 2026
- Đánh giá từ Tripadvisor
5.00Bob and his family could not have been more welcoming. As well as learning how to cook a variety of traditional Japanese dishes, we were able to tour their home. This was a definite highlight of our trip to Japan and we would highly recommend.
Simply the best!
brynn123792,6 thg 4, 2026
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5.00Our cooking class with Bob and Hisa was the highlight of our trip to Japan. My husband and I came on our honeymoon and were hoping to learn about Japanese cuisine and enjoy some Hida beef from the region. This class was all that and more. Hisa made the best Miso soup we've ever had, and Bob taught us how to make incredible mains. Beyond that, they were great company! Highly recommend booking this class or any other experiences with Hisa and Bob.
Best cooking experience in entire Japan!
Q5311JXkarolinam,23 thg 3, 2026
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5.00It was the best culinary experience I could imagine. Bob, Hisa and Tomoa are very warm and friendly people, they calmly explain the secrets of Japanese cuisine step by step. We got to know new flavours. We tried the wagyu prepared by Bob and it was the most delicious. Bob treated us to local drinks. It was a pleasure to take part in it. Thank you very much for such an experience and souvenirs in the form of photos and videos. Definitely the best cooking experience I ever had taken part.
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