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Make Sushi. Discover UMAMI. Taste Kanazawa.
Join an authentic Japanese cooking class at Nakata Cooking School, established in Kanazawa in 1969, just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station.
Make 6 pieces of nigiri sushi, including Nodoguro, then compare your sushi with one made by the chef using the same ingredients.
Discover UMAMI by making ichiban dashi from kombu and bonito flakes. You’ll also prepare Jibuni with fresh Japanese wasabi, dashimaki tamago, miso soup, and a seasonal Japanese side dish.
Enjoy everything you’ve made with Japanese sake, followed by chocolate mochi and seasonal fruit.
Beginner-friendly, ages 12+, maximum 8 guests, with real-time AI translation in multiple languages.
Dietary requirements: Pescatarian options are available, and meat can be replaced with fish. Vegetarian and vegan options are not available because our dashi contains bonito (fish) and cannot be substituted. Please inform us of dietary requirements or allergies when booking.
Example Menu
Main
Authentic nigirizushi
Make 6 nigiri, including Nodoguro. Compare your sushi with one made by the chef using the same ingredients.
Main
Jibuni — Traditional Kanazawa Cuisine
Cook Kanazawa’s traditional Jibuni and enjoy its rich dashi with fresh Japanese wasabi.
Main
Authentic Miso Soup
Make authentic Japanese miso soup with traditional dashi made from kombu and bonito flakes.
Main
Jibe-ni, a typical local dish of Kanazawa
Sukiyaki-style seasoned local cuisine using ingredients unique to Kanazawa
Starter
Seasonal Japanese Side Dish
Prepare a seasonal Japanese side dish using carefully selected ingredients.
Dessert
Dessert: Chocolate Mochi & Seasonal Fruit
Enjoy chocolate-filled Japanese mochi served with fresh seasonal fruit.
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
First, learn about UMAMI and prepare traditional ichiban dashi using kombu and bonito flakes. Then make six pieces of nigiri sushi, including Nodoguro, and experience using an authentic Japanese sashimi knife. The chef will also make one piece using the same ingredients so you can compare the texture and flavor.
Next, prepare Jibuni, a traditional Kanazawa dish served with fresh Japanese wasabi, and work in pairs to make dashimaki tamago, a Japanese rolled omelet rich in dashi.
You will prepare five Japanese dishes in total: six pieces of nigiri sushi, Jibuni, dashimaki tamago, miso soup, and a seasonal Japanese side dish.
Once the cooking is finished, sit down together and enjoy everything you have made. A small glass of Japanese sake is served before the meal.
The class is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and limited to a maximum of eight guests. Real-time AI translation is available in multiple languages.
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.
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.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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