Western Japan · COOKING CLASSES
Good cooking classes fill up around ferry timetables and cherry season alike. The 4 best sit below, priced and timed, with a line on who each suits.
Cook 2 to 3 Japanese dishes with Machiko and her family in a private Hiroshima home, then share a warm homemade meal together.
“This was hands down one of our highlights of our Japan trip! Cooking, talking and eating with Machiko and her family was truly a once in a lifetime experience and we learned so much from her - not only how to make Okonomiyaki at homeRead more”
Make Hiroshima-style okonomiyaki with a local chef, ride the city tram, and learn the story behind Japan’s favorite layered savory pancake.
“Ken was a knowledgeable guide with a great personality. He made everyone feel comfortable. The chef was also very personable and patient. The food was delicious and was fun making it. An all around great experience”
Make Hiroshima onigiri with local mothers, learn miso soup and matcha, and enjoy a small-group food class near Peace Memorial Park.
“This was an amazing experience! Midori picked us up from our hotel and took us to Weiko's lovely home (then dropped us back at the end!). Our two hosts were incredible, spoke excellent English and had set up a play area for our two younRead more”
Make Okayama bara sushi with local cooks in Kurashiki, then enjoy your creation with miso soup in a friendly, historic setting.
“The experience was fantastic! Hisao Tsugita has created such a wonderful activity to revive the popularity of bara sushi amongst travellers and locals alike! The atmosphere was so friendly and the food was amazing!! I would happily recommend this experience to anyone exploring Okayama prefecture!”
Long-form destination guides to the Chūgoku region of Japan — Hiroshima, Okayama, Shimane, Tottori and Yamaguchi. Every article researched, fact-checked, and illustrated with verified location-specific photographs.
