Local Market Tour and Home Cooking with Grandma

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4 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

A shared table for everyone — this experience begins with the joy of eating the same meal together, regardless of dietary background.

This private experience is exclusively for your group, so you can relax and enjoy it at your own pace.

It’s more than cooking; it’s a celebration of connection and cultural exchange through food.

A visit to a warm and welcoming kitchen in Aomori reveals the culinary traditions passed down through generations.
Over three hours, engage with local grandmothers who share their wisdom and stories while guiding you in preparing seasonal dishes.
Learn about the unique land and climate that influence Aomori’s rich food culture, from its snowy winters to lush summers.

The menu is naturally plant-based and free from common restrictions, offering a safe and inclusive Japanese meal for all — whether vegetarian (including Oriental Vegetarian), vegan and gluten-free.
Here, everyone can enjoy authentic flavors and share the heart of Aomori around one table.

What's Included

All ingredients and utensils and English-speaking host or guide
A welcome drink upon arrival, A hands-on cooking experience with local grandmothers, and A homemade lunch featuring the dishes you’ve cooked together
Transportation to Mutsu-Tsuruta Station (JR Gono Line). Please make your own way to the station.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meeting Point: Mutsu-Tsuruta Station Please meet at Mutsu-Tsuruta Station, located on the JR Gono Line. Our staff will be waiting outside the wooden station building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Meet your guide at Mutsu-Tsuruta Station on the JR Gono Line. Walk through the neighborhood and stop at a local market to select seasonal ingredients before entering a cozy Aomori home.

Seasonal flowers arranged for your visit welcome you at the entrance, setting the tone for a heartfelt experience.

In this 3-hour hands-on class, cook alongside local grandmothers. They’ll share family recipes, stories, and wisdom passed down through generations.

A short introduction to Aomori’s geography and climate reveals how nature shapes its food culture, from snowy winters to lush summers.

Prepare dishes such as keno-shiru (vegetable miso soup), onigiri rice balls, and seasonal sides. Learn Japanese techniques for washing, cutting, and seasoning ingredients that you can recreate at home.

The meal is served on traditional tableware crafted by local artisans, adding Aomori’s craftsmanship and beauty to the experience.

Finally, gather around one table to enjoy an inclusive, plant-based meal suitable for vegan and vegetarian guests.

More than a cooking class, this is a cultural exchange where you’ll cook, eat, and connect with the heart of Aomori’s community.

Additional info

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Supplied by BASAMA's Kitchen

Tags

Cooking Classes
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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