Discover Ehime Local Cuisine Hands On Cooking Experience

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

The menu is based on original recipes supervised by a nutritionist, and includes Ehime's local dishes such as 'imotaki', 'Matsuyama-zushi' and 'tempura'. Seafood, vegetables and even dashi broth are carefully explained, and you can also taste Ehime's specialities such as citrus fruits, jakoten (fish cake), shoyu-mochi and Japanese tea. Food allergies and vegans are also catered for. After cooking, the food can be packed in a wappa lunch box to take home. You can also enjoy picnics in nearby parks.

In the cherry blossom season, you can also experience hanami (cherry blossom viewing). This is a special immersive experience where you can enjoy the four seasons and culture of Japan with all five senses.

Example Menu

Starter

fish cake

Ehime's local cuisine. A dish made by shaping minced small fish and deep-frying it.

Main

Matsuyama Sushi

Ehime Matsuyama's local cuisine. Chirashi sushi topped with seafood from the Seto Inland Sea.

Main

Imotaki

A hearty soup featuring taro as the main ingredient. A stew simmered in a soy sauce-based broth with root vegetables, chicken, and mushrooms.

Main

Tempura

A dish where specialties of Ehime Prefecture such as red sea bream, shrimp, and vegetables are coated in rice flour batter and deep-fried.

Main

Dashi

Learn about the ingredients used for dashi, the foundation of Japanese cuisine, and how to make delicious dashi.

Dessert

Ehime Citrus

Ehime is the Citrus Kingdom, where many varieties of citrus are cultivated. You can learn about and savor the different types of citrus in season.

Dessert

Soy sauce mochi

A traditional confectionery from Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. A mochi-based sweet characterized by the aroma of soy sauce and ginger.

Dessert

Japanese tea

During the tasting, we will savor Japanese tea as a beverage accompanying the Japanese cuisine.

What's Included

Meals
Other than those included

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Look for a guide holding a sign that says “Smile Apron” in front of the Matsuyama Castle Ropeway boarding station building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This hands-on activity lets you savor Japanese food culture while strolling through the castle town spreading out at the foot of Matsuyama Castle. Walk past Shinonome Shrine and Masaoka Shiki's haiku monument, enjoy shopping for ingredients and seasonings at local shops, then experience making Japanese cuisine in a home-like kitchen studio. The studio uses a private residence, allowing you to experience the atmosphere of a Japanese home. Aprons and workwear are provided, and the cooking is simple, making it suitable for beginners and children.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
Supplied by えひめの郷土料理作り

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Cooking Classes
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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