Savor the Rich Flavors of Takayama: Regional Cuisine Cooking Class

Welcome to the tasty culinary world of Hida Takayama! Featuring the mouth-wateringly rich and earthy flavors cultivated deep in the heart of the mountains, prepared using the very best of nature’s bounty. Start with a refreshing serving of complimentary Hida apple juice, before cooking and making delicious regional dishes and onigiri (riceballs) with the guidance of a local cook, using fresh ingredients from the Hida region and other areas in Gifu Prefecture.* If requested beforehand, adjustments can be made for those who cannot have beef, which will be swapped out for Hida pork and buri (Japanese yellowtail) from Toyama. This fish has been long enjoyed as a delicacy in the area along the Etchu Highway – so much so it’s also called the Buri Highway. End your cooking and dining session with dessert, featuring tochimochi – traditional sweets made from Japanese horse chestnuts and ricecakes. As you finish your course, hear of tales behind the history and setting of how the bitter Japanese horse chestnut found its place on the dining table of Japanese households, along with other stories highlighting the natural features of Hida, as well as its illustrious past.

*Due to unforeseen circumstances depending on seasonal and weather conditions, certain ingredients may be sourced from other prefectures.

From AUD $171

Highlights

  • Learn to cook regional Takayama dishes under the guidance of a local cook, without the need of an interpreter.

  • Prepare your meal while chatting and listening to stories about the history of the Hida region and Japan.

  • Take part in this cooking lesson regardless of season or weather.

  • Enjoy a wide variety of regional Hida dishes through this course, such as gohei-mochi, tsukemono (pickles) steak, suttate-jiru (soybean paste soup), hoba miso (miso grilled on a magnolia leaf) - A5 grade sirloin Hida Beef included.

  • The gohei-mochi making process in this course starts from the very beginning, with mashing rice. The sauce is also made from scratch during the lesson.

  • Vegans and vegetarians can use ingredients such as edible wild vegetables, bamboo shoots, and mushrooms for their cooking, depending on the season.

  • Gluten-free adjustments can also be made. However, please note that we cannot guarantee total elimination of the possibility of cross-contamination

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Cooking ingredients

  • Guide

  • Activity costs

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

Karaage no Don

Start time

10:00:00

End point

Karaage no Don

What To Expect

Prepare for an unforgettable culinary journey in Takayama as you step into a local kitchen to master the art of regional Japanese cooking. Under the friendly guidance of a local cook, you'll learn to prepare a delicious and authentic meal without the need for an interpreter, allowing for a more personal and immersive experience. Your hands-on lesson will cover a variety of Hida dishes, from making gohei-mochi and its sauce from scratch to grilling premium A5-grade Hida Beef for your hoba miso. As you chop and stir, you'll be treated to fascinating stories about the history and culture of the Hida region. This all-season class is perfect for all skill levels and can be tailored to various dietary needs, with options for vegans and vegetarians using seasonal ingredients and adjustments for gluten-free diets. By the end, you'll not only have a new set of skills but a delicious, home-cooked meal to enjoy and memories to last a lifetime.

Schedule

・10:00・16:00 - Meetup up at venue
・10:10・16:10 - Begin cooking lesson
・12:00・18:00 - Mealtime
・13:00・19:00 - End

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    • Availability: 2025/1/7～2026/3/31

    • Another start time 16:00

    • Number of Participants 2 to 6 people

    • Please inform us of any dietary requirements (vegan, vegetarian, allergy, etc.) beforehand.

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