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Experience Japanese Culture
Japanese Cooking Class
Nagano
Experience local cuisine

Cook traditional dishes with the village grannies

USD153.82(JPY22,000)Per Group

  • A confirmation email for your reservation will be sent to you within 48 hours.
    *If your reservation cannot be completed, WAmazing Play will process your refund.
  • Required Time:
    180minutes
  • Reservation Time:
    10:00
  • Supported Languages:
    Japanese / English
Participants(Min.):
1 Group
Participants(Max.):
1 Group
Min. Participants Required For Activity:
1 Group
Payment Method:
Credit Card (VISA/MASTER/AMERICAN EXPRESS/JCB)
Fee:
Adult 2-person group (Aged 13 years and above) USD 153.82
Adult 3-person group (Aged 13 years and above) USD 207.66
Adult 4-person group (Aged 13 years and above) USD 261.50
Adult 5-person group (Aged 13 years and above) USD 315.34
Age (Min.):
13 years old
Parent/ Guardian Required:
Under 13 years old
Cancellation:
Yes
Booking deadline:
4 days prior by 17:00

Activity

Sasahara, a small community in Chino, Nagano Prefecture, is known for its freezing cold winters

In Sasahara, there is a traditional preserved food called "shimi," which utilizes the freezing temperatures during the cold season to dry foods.

Frozen tofu, frozen daikon, frozen rice cakes, and other "shimi," or frozen, ingredients that can only be made in places where temperatures drop below -10°C.

You will learn a traditional recipe that incorporates plenty of such "shimi" ingredients from a local granny.

A special experience to learn how to make and eat local dishes using frozen ingredients.

This is a rare opportunity to experience and learn about the unique culinary culture of the area.


Schedule

  • 10:00 Introduction of the day's menu and ingredients / Experience seasonal lifestyle

    Find your own seasonal ingredients. (e.g., Prepare miso in March, harvest summer vegetables in July and August, etc.)

  • 10:45 Time to cook!

    We will make 3-4 dishes.

  • 12:20 Gather around the table and eat together while talking with grannies.

  • 13:00 End of tour


Included in the Fee

Activity fee, ingredients fee, insurance fee, Interpretation service Guide fee

Meeting Place

Within Chino (The point on the map indicates Chino Station)

1-1 Tsukahara, Chino-shi, Nagano Prefecture, 391-0001 (The organizer's office will contact you with details of the meeting place after the reservation is confirmed)

Directions

Nearest StationChino Station

Directions to Nearest Station20 minutes by car from JR Chino Station


Things guests need to prepare on the day of the activity (clothes, belongings, etc.)

Clothing that can get dirty (or an apron)


Cancellation Policy

The cancel fee is based on the timing of the cancellation. Please check the cancellation policy below.

  • After 7 days before date of use
    30%
  • After 3 days before date of use
    50%
  • After 1 days before date of use
    70%
  • The day of use
    100%

Notes

Important! [Reservation Process]
・The organizer's office will inform you of the details after you make a reservation (the event will be held in Chino City).
・After the reservation is made, the organizer's office will send you the meeting place and the final application form. Please do not forget to fill in the final application form to complete your reservation.


• Prices per adult are as follows:
For 2 people: JPY 11,000
For 3 people: JPY 9,900
For 4 people: JPY 9,350
For 5 people: JPY 9,020


Organizer

Chino Tourism and Community Development Organization

Mont 8 Building 2F, 3506 Chino, Chino-shi, Nagano Prefecture, 391-0001

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Adult 2-person group (USD 153.82)
Aged 13 years and above
Adult 3-person group (USD 207.66)
Aged 13 years and above
Adult 4-person group (USD 261.50)
Aged 13 years and above
Adult 5-person group (USD 315.34)
Aged 13 years and above
USD0.00(JPY0)
Optional Extras
One additional child (4-12 years old)(+ USD 38.46)