Experience a day Like a Local: Miso-soup Making & Sakura Viewing

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Experience Authentic Japan: Dashi, Miso Soup, and Hidden Cherry Blossoms
A perfect blend of food, culture, and seasonal beauty. Book now for an unforgettable spring experience!

・Master the Art of Dashi:Learn the secrets of authentic dashi (Japanese soup stock) from a third-generation owner of a traditional Japanese grocery store. With this knowledge, create the perfect bowl of miso soup — a fundamental flavor of Japanese cuisine.

・Discover Hidden Cherry Blossom Spots:Take a guided cherry blossom tour to secret viewing locations even locals may not know about. Escape the crowds and enjoy breathtaking sakura views in a peaceful, intimate setting.

・Explore a Historic Shopping Street:Stroll through a charming local shopping street, explore traditional shops, meet friendly vendors, and experience the authentic rhythm of daily Japanese life.

Embrace the beauty of the season and create unforgettable memories!

Example Menu

Main

Miso Soup and Onigiri Making

What's Included

Lean Dashi from a professional
Snacks
English guided tour
Private transportation

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

When you come down to the North Exit of Ikegami Station, walk straight along the street in a diagonal right direction. Cross the 1st traffic light & continue along the street with a steak restaurant "B&M" & Indian restaurant on your left. Our staff will be waiting for you at the 3rd traffic light.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

【1. Make Miso soup & Onigiri by hand with love, with the added excitement of Dashi broth tasting game】
Make dashi soup stock and shave dried bonito. With simple recipes, you can recreate the 'taste of Japan' with your family back home. Learn about the taste of authentic Japanese food - the thought that goes into Dashi soup & Onigiri.

【2. Visit a secret cherry blossom (Sakura) spot - Capture the beauty of “just now” in your heart】
Take a walking tour while viewing Sakura around Honmonji, the best spot for large Sakura trees known only to the locals. We will take you to a special place not listed in tour guide books where you can quietly admire Sakura. Hanami, loving the beauty of Sakura in bloom for just a moment, will tell you to cherish the present moment.

【3. Heartwarming exchanges - warm & hospitable people and meaningful conversations】
Enjoy a memorable shopping experience and a chance to interact and connect with locals on a personal level.

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by Etsuko

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
New Product

Cancellation Policy

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

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