Cooking local cuisine＆Sｗeets in Matsuyama Castle town, Ehime

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1 hour 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

The menu features original recipes developed under the supervision of a registered dietitian with 20 years of experience in government agencies.
Through dishes such as “Matsuyama Thai Rice,” “Soy Sauce Mochi,” and “Matcha Tea Ceremony,” this experience allows you to fully enjoy Ehime’s local cuisine and Japanese food culture.
We will carefully explain each ingredient used.
You’ll watch a demonstration by a professional chef, and the steps are simple enough for even children and beginners to follow, so you can participate with confidence.
We accommodate food allergies and vegan diets.
Aprons are provided, so you can come empty-handed.

Example Menu

Main

Matsuyama tai-meshi

A whole sea bream is cooked together with rice in one pot. The fish’s flavor soaks into the rice, making it rich and aromatic.

Main

Soy sauce mochi

A traditional confection from Matsuyama, Ehime. A mochi-based sweet with the aroma of soy sauce and ginger. You can shape it however you like.

Dessert

Japanese tea

Japanese Tea and Matcha Tea Ceremony Experience

What's Included

English-speaking guide for the entire tour
Photography and video services are also available.
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 building.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

1. Matsuyama Tai-meshi: Slices of sea bream are simmered together with rice. The rich flavor of the fish infuses the rice, resulting in a dish with a deep, rich flavor and a fragrant aroma.

2. Shoyu Mochi: A traditional sweet from Matsuyama City, Ehime Prefecture. This rice cake has a distinct aroma of soy sauce and ginger, and you can enjoy it by shaping it however you like.

3. Japanese tea, and a tea ceremony experience featuring Japanese tea and matcha

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Supplied by Smile Apron

Tags

Historical Tours
Cooking Classes

Cancellation Policy

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

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