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- Japanese
- English
This is an authentic, host-led cooking experience at a family-run rice farm with nearly 400 years of history.
Your host, Chieko, is a local rice farmer who welcomes guests into her home to share everyday Japanese cooking.
All rice used in the class is grown in Chieko’s own fields, along with seasonal local ingredients.
You will learn simple, nourishing meals that reflect daily life in rural Japan.
The experience takes place in a private farmhouse in the countryside of Kurashiki, not in a cooking studio.
Guests choose one independent course per booking: Onigiri, Makizushi, Gyoza, or Mochi.
Each course has a different menu.
Vegetarian and vegan options are available for the Onigiri, Makizushi, and Mochi courses with advance notice.
The Gyoza course is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets.
The atmosphere is warm and personal.
While English is not perfectly fluent, Chieko communicates sincerely using simple English and gestures.
Example Menu
Main
Onigiri Making Course
Hand-shaped rice balls made with farm-grown rice. Enjoy simple fillings like pickled plum and kombu that highlight the natural taste of rice.
Main
Makizushi Making Course
Rolled sushi made by wrapping rice and fillings in seaweed. Learn easy, home-style rolling techniques enjoyed in everyday Japanese cooking.
Main
Mochi Cooking Course
Dishes made with homemade mochi from locally grown glutinous rice. Taste unique family-style recipes passed down in the host’s household.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Look for the stone wall carefully built by Chieko’s husband, one stone at a time. It’s about an 8-minute taxi ride from JR Chayamachi Station.
What to expect
Guests choose one course per booking.
Each course has a different menu, using farm-grown rice and seasonal ingredients.
The experience takes about 2.5–3 hours, depending on the course.
Onigiri Course
Learn the basics of Japanese home cooking centered on rice.
Menu
Onigiri rice balls
Japanese rolled omelet
Miso soup
Two side dishes
Vegetarian or vegan available
Umeboshi, kombu, wakame, kinpira vegetables. Advance notice required
Makizushi Course
Hands-on experience making rolled sushi.
Menu
Makizushi
Miso soup
Two side dishes
Vegetarian or vegan available
Avocado, koya-dofu, natto, seasonal vegetables
Gyoza Set Meal Course
Experience Japanese-style gyoza cooking.
Menu
Steamed rice
Gyoza
Miso soup
Two side dishes
Vegetarian or vegan not available.
Mochi Course
Enjoy traditional dishes made with homemade mochi.
Menu
Mochi dishes
Miso soup
Two side dishes
Vegetarian or vegan available
Green onion mochi, kinako mochi, daikon mochi, oshiruko, etc.
All dishes are prepared together and enjoyed as a shared meal in a relaxed farm setting.
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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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.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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