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- Japanese
- English
Experience real rural Japan near Hiroshima. Travel by local train, harvest garden vegetables, cook authentic dishes with a local family, and share a homemade meal in the countryside.
This private garden-to-table cooking experience takes place at a family home just outside Hiroshima City. You’ll cook with fresh vegetables grown by your hosts, along with seasonal herbs, fruits, and handmade preserved foods, while learning about everyday Japanese rural food culture.
Ideal for travelers who have already explored cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, this experience offers a refreshing change of pace. The scenic local train ride through rice fields, mountains, and rivers is part of the journey.
You’ll be welcomed into the host family’s home, where they live with their two children (ages 10 and 13). Through cooking, conversation, and time spent together, guests enjoy genuine hospitality and meaningful cultural exchange that goes beyond a typical cooking class.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
•The host and guests can meet each other without any difficulty. Because the JR Ibaraichi station is small and not crowded.
•We plan to pick you up by car from the Ibaraichi station, but walking is also possible (about 20 minutes). If you would like to enjoy a walk, please let us know in advance.
• You can also come directly to the host’s home by car. Parking is free; please inform us by email beforehand.
What to expect
Next, you’ll tour the garden, where you can harvest seasonal vegetables and see edible herbs growing nearby. Your hosts will explain how these ingredients are used in everyday Japanese cooking and how the seasons influence what people eat.
Using the freshly harvested ingredients, you’ll then prepare your meal together. This is a private experience, so the menu is decided in advance based on your preferences. Vegan options are available. You can choose from popular Japanese dishes such as okonomiyaki, ramen, gyoza, sushi, or bento, as well as traditional home-style meals like ichiju-sansai (one soup with three side dishes served with rice).
Once the cooking is finished, everyone sits down to enjoy the meal together. After eating, you can take a relaxed walk around the property, continue chatting with the family, and enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere.
After making your reservation, please check your email so the menu can be finalized in advance.
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
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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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