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- Japanese
- English
- Italian
- French
- Spanish
Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a long-established culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station.
This is not a demonstration—each guest cooks every dish with clear, personal guidance.
You’ll learn practical skills you can recreate at home, including sushi shaping, making dashi, fluffy rolled omelets, and Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty with samurai-era roots.
We also share the cultural background of each dish.
We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium seafood from Omicho Market, trusted by top local restaurants.
Real-time AI translation on a large screen ensures smooth communication in English.
Please note: Vegan diets and guests avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated.
Please inform us of other dietary restrictions at booking, as same-day changes are not possible.
Example Menu
Main
Authentic nigirizushi
We purchase sashimi from the same fishmonger in the Omicho Market as the Michelin-listed sushi restaurants.
Main
Japanese omelette
Using a Michelin restaurant recipe with plenty of Japanese fish stock.
Main
miso soup
Authentic miso soup with Japanese fish stock
Main
Jibe-ni, a typical local dish of Kanazawa
Sukiyaki-style seasoned local cuisine using ingredients unique to Kanazawa
Starter
Seasonal appetizers
bolied vegetables with seasoning and bonito flakes
Dessert
mochi
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Nakata Cooking School is on the 2nd floor of a building a few minutes from Kanazawa Station, next to the Japanese restaurant Ajimura. Taxi: say “Nakata Ryori Gakuen (中田料理学園), next to Ajimura.” Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the start time.
What to expect
You'll make five dishes with step-by-step guidance:
• Nigiri Sushi – using wild fish from Omicho Market
• Jibuni – Kanazawa’s signature chicken stew
• Dashi-Maki Tamago – soft rolled omelet with a Michelin-style recipe
• Dashi Broth – traditional bonito and kelp stock
• Seasonal Side Dish & Miso Soup
Use premium Japanese knives and, if you wish, visit our in-house Knife Museum (opening July 2025, 10% discount for participants).
Photos will be taken during the class, and you’ll receive a beautiful certificate of completion.
Enjoy your handmade dishes with a small aperitif (plum wine or sake).
A hands-on, small-group class with local flavor and warm hospitality.
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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