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If you're looking to immerse yourself in local culture and create lasting memories, join us for a fun and delicious Onigiri Workshop near the Hiroshima Peace Memorial Park! Learn how to make tasty onigiri with mothers in a warm and welcoming setting. Perfect for families, solo travelers, seeking local connections, and anyone intrigued by the iconic Japanese rice ball featured in anime and movies! ★ Highlights: - Engage in conversations with Hiroshima locals while making onigiri. - Easy recipe suitable for all ages to enjoy. - Finish by lunchtime, leaving you free to explore Hiroshima in the afternoon! It is located near Peace Park and a 5-minute walk from the Atomic Bomb Dome. ★Hiroshima Station ⇒ Sheba Cafe Taxi 12 minutes ★Hiroshima Station ⇒ Honkawacho Station (Nearest station to Sheba Cafe, 21 minutes) Hiroshima DenteiLine 2 (streetcar) ★Hilton Hotel ⇒ Sheba Cafe 26 minutes walk ★Peace Museum ⇒ Sheba Cafe 6 minutes walk We sometimes hold classes at home as well.
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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.
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This experience is great for those who are interested in the Japanese traditional cultures and you will have an immersive cultural experience. The experience is offered by a tea master who gives more than 1000 lessons a year to local learners, and she will give you the explanations of the history and the background of the Japanese tea ceremony. You will participate in the whole tea-making procedure, not just the tea-drinking part. You can make your own bowl of tea, and can learn the tips on how to make good tea, so you can make tasty Matcha even at home! You will also have the opportunity to purchase the tea that was used at the G7 summit 2023 and the bamboo whisk on site.
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This is okonomiyaki, Hiroshima-style. No flames, no gimmicks, no shrimp tossed through the air. Just real food, real chefs, and a little bit of action if you want in on the fun. You’ll sit grill-side with a bilingual guide and a professional okonomiyaki chef, learning how this layered, savory pancake became a local staple. Choose from four different versions, including meat, seafood, vegetarian, and a gluten-free option (available by request). If you want to try your hand at cooking, the chef will guide you step by step. If you’d rather just relax and eat, that’s totally fine too. This is a small group experience at a real local restaurant, not a tourist trap, and you’ll leave full, happy, and maybe just a little proud of your creation. Okonomiyaki has long been a go-to meal in Japan, originally taking shape in the years after World War II when simple ingredients had to stretch far. These days, it’s still found everywhere from hole-in-the-wall counters to specialty restaurants.
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【Private Tea Ceremony Experience with Matcha & Wagashi】 We’ll visit local shops to pick your favorite seasonal wagashi before our private tea session. Looking for a deep, authentic experience right in the heart of the city? Join me for a private, hands-on Matcha and Wagashi session. Perfect for a relaxing break between sightseeing at the City Center Area. Hands-on Learning: I'll teach you the simple, essential basics of whisking the perfect bowl of matcha. Personalized & Private: Visit my favorite local tea utensil and Japanese confectionery shops to choose your own sweets and matcha. The remaining matcha powder is yours to keep as a special souvenir (approx. 15g per group)—enough to host your own tea party for 8-10 friends back home! Comfortable for Everyone: We use tables and chairs—no need for painful sitting on tatami mats. All-Weather Friendly: Most of our 1.2 km (0.75 miles) walk is through covered shopping arcades, making it perfect for rainy or hot days.
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Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local Hiroshima home with your host Machiko. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Machiko will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Japanese dishes that she enjoys cooking for family and friends. After cooking, enjoy your meal together in your host's Japanese home. On days they are available, Machiko's husband and kids may join you for your in-home culinary experience. • Private cooking lesson in a local Hiroshima home • Introduction to Japanese culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Japanese hospitality in a residential Hiroshima neighborhood • Vegetarian and vegan options available • Family friendly experience
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Away from the tourist spot, enjoy quiet and relaxing atmosphare of 300-year-old temple. Experience Japanese traditional culture with kimono in the special setting will stay in your memory for long time. Let start the activity with dressing up. We have more than 100 kimono to choose from. Choose the favorite one, we will have everything you need to dress up. Then enjoy tea ceremony. Learn how to drink the Matcha tea with certain manner while seeing tea ceremony conducted by tea master. Also learn how to make Matcha tea and taste your own tea. Tea is always served with sweet. During the lessons staff will take pictures. Guests can get them by answering our questionnaire.
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The Akinada area of Hiroshima Prefecture is renowned as a premier region for ginjō sake and oysters, thanks to its pure water and nutrient-rich sea. This activity offers a unique culinary experience, allowing you to enjoy the region’s distinctive blessings of water and sea through a sake brewery visit, oyster BBQ, and sake pairing.
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Step off the beaten path and into a living postcard — where the scent of cedar lingers in the morning mist, and local offer warm greetings. In this tucked-away corner of Japan, you’ll experience the excitement of Japanese archery, the austere and subtle delectability of traditional Buddhist cuisine, the serenity Japanese tea ceremony, and get hands-on with the ancient and intimate agricultural practices kept alive by the passionate farmers of rural Japan. This is not just a tour — it’s a conversation with the countryside, a chance to laugh over a shared meal, sip stories from a clay cup, meet and make real connections with Japanese villagers, and see beyond the guidebooks to the soft and splendid reality of Japan.
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In Japanese tea ceremony, the most formal tea gathering is called “Chaji”. Chaji starts with the building of fire with charcoal in front of the guests and a Japanese course meal, and finishes with two types of tea, thick and thin Matcha tea. The hosts put heart into accommodating the guests and the guests enjoy while expressing the gratitude towards everything that the hosts prepare for them. One of the most enjoyable part in tea ceremony is where the menu of the meal and the tea utensils always change depending on the purpose of welcoming the guests or on the season. In this Experience , you can experience the meal part (we will make the course meal into a Bento box) and the thin Matcha tea with the tea procedure.
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Experience : Wagyu Sukiyaki, Onigiri ,Miso Soup,rolled omelet. Enjoy authentic Wagyu Sukiyaki and learn to make onigiri (rice balls), dashimaki tamago , miso soup, in a cozy Japanese home. I am a registered dietitian and will guide you through healthy and delicious Japanese recipes with care. Through this experience, it would make me very happy if you could create unforgettable memories. I will provide friendly and heartfelt hospitality to make your visit truly special. ⭐︎Highlights⭐︎ ・Completely private lessons ・Simple Matcha tea experience is free; preparation is required, so please contact me in advance if you would like to try it. ・Hotel pick-up and drop-off included for peace of mind. ⭐︎Very convenient location⭐︎ ・Hiroshima Station: about 15 minutes by taxi ・ Hilton Hotel: 5 minutes by taxi ・Peace Memorial Park & Museum:5 minutes by taxi ⭐︎I am not fluent in English, but I will use translation tools to assist you as much as possible and provide warm hospitality.
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Take a stroll back in time at Takehara, Hiroshima's Little Kyoto. The ecotour site, Takehara, located in the south-central part of Hiroshima Prefecture, and facing the Seto Inland Sea, is known as a ”Little Kyoto'' town in Hiroshima. The Takehara Townscape Preservation District, lined by historical buildings from the Edo period (1603-1867) to the Meiji (1868-1912), Taisho (1912-1926), and Showa (1926-1989) eras, is designated as a Japan Heritage surrounded by a nostalgic landscape. In addition, saké using Hiroshima's unique “soft water brewing method'' and wa-én (和塩, Japanese salt) rich in mineral and nutritious are produced in Takehara by taking advantage of nature's blessings. A special experience for those who love art, history, nature and culture. The ecotours will provide an opportunity for visitors to see art making processes or experience ‘the artistic space of hospitality’ created by shohekiga paintings. Please join us!!
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The Private Villa Sanctuary Escape the sterile restaurant environment. Dine in a spacious, modern Japanese residence an intimate, "invitation-only" atmosphere that defines true Japanese luxury. The "Golden Ratio" Mastery Unlock the professional secrets of Hiroshima’s culinary elite. You will use the definitive recipe supervised by Japan’s #1 sauce authority, ensuring a flavor profile that is technically perfect. The Architectural Flip It’s more than cooking; it’s edible engineering. Master the high-stakes art of flipping and stacking layers of delicate batter, savory cabbage, and noodles with the precision of a professional chef. Global Gastronomy, Local Skills We bridge the gap between Hiroshima and your home. Learn how to source and substitute high-quality ingredients globally so you can serve an authentic taste of Japan anywhere in the world.
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Step off the beaten path and experience a BBQ like no other on a hidden island near Hiroshima! Far from the usual tourist spots, this adventure takes you to a secluded seaside location where you can grill delicious food right by the ocean. Enjoy the stunning coastal views, feel the fresh sea breeze, and soak in the laid-back island vibe. Your journey begins with a scenic ferry ride across the Seto Inland Sea, offering breathtaking views of untouched nature. Upon arrival, you’ll discover a quiet paradise where locals go to relax. Fire up the grill, taste fresh local ingredients, and enjoy an authentic, slow-paced island experience. This is more than just a BBQ—it’s an unforgettable escape into Hiroshima’s hidden gems. If you’re looking for a truly unique experience, skip the crowds and discover the real Hiroshima!
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"Samurai Gozen" is a reproduction of the Kyooshoku (hospitality meal) eaten by Motonari Mohri in Hiroshima in the 16th century.The food at that time consisted of 3 types of food served with rice and about 10 types of food served with fruits and alcohol. They seemed to eat all night while watching Noh.Although it is a special dish, it is also an indispensable part for the generals to understand each other. According to historical records, although this dish contains many ingredients unique to the Warring States Period, but their food consciousness and cooking methods,such as "eat seasonal items" and "cook with sake, soup and miso," were consistent with modern Japanese cuisine.
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With the help of our tea instructor, experience the authentic tea ceremony. First half of the lesson will be tea ceremony. See how tea instructor use the utensils and conduct the tea ceremony. Matcha tea and sweet will be served and learn how to drink with proper manner. Feel free to ask any questions. In the second half of the lesson, try "Bon Ryaku Temae" the simplist tea ceremony for beginners. Learn the name of the utensils in Japanese, learn how to arrange them on the tray, learn how to whisk Matcha tea.
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