Flavors of Nagoya | Cook Misokatsu, Onigiri & Miso Soup with Local Ingredients
Tour Duration
Tour Duration
3
Hours
Starting From
Starting From
18,000
JPY/person
Size
Size
1-6
Person
Highlights
  • Step into a local kitchen and learn to make classic Nagoya home-style dishes
  • Shop at a traditional butcher and local supermarket for fresh ingredients
  • Prepare crispy misokatsu, onigiri rice balls, and comforting miso soup from scratch
  • Discover the rich taste of dark miso, a defining ingredient of Nagoya cuisine
  • Enjoy your handmade Japanese lunch in a retro-style café setting
Itinerary

10:00 AM – Meet at NAGONOYA

Meet your instructor and get an introduction to Nagoya’s food culture and the menu.

10:15 AM – Prepare rice for cooking

Rinse and soak the rice—a foundational step in Japanese home cooking.

10:30 AM – Local shopping trip

Visit a nearby supermarket to select fresh vegetables for miso soup and a traditional butcher to buy pork cutlets. (Pre-purchased in advance on shop holidays)

11:30 AM – Cooking session begins

Boil rice, prepare miso soup, and coat and fry your tonkatsu using flour, egg, and panko.

12:15 PM – Lunch time

Enjoy your handmade misokatsu teishoku (set meal) with rice and soup.

1:00 PM – Tour ends

The tour concludes back at NAGONOYA.

Meeting Point

Café Restaurant & Guest House NAGONOYA

What's Included

What’s Included

  • English speaking instructor
  • Cooking materials
  • Lunch (prepared together)
  • Travel insurance

What’s Not Included

  • Additional food items not included in the standard menu
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Drinks
Additional Info

Note

  • Menus may vary seasonally and are determined by the instructor
  • Participants aged 7 and above require adult pricing
    Children aged 3–6 do not participate in the cooking portion but will be served a kids’ plate from the café menu
  • Maximum number of participants for this experience is 6. If you wish to have more than 7 in the group, please contact us before booking

Dietary Requirements

  • Please advise any dietary restrictions in advance
  • Vegetarian option available upon request—please inform us when booking

What to Bring

Please wear clothing that can get a little messy or bring your own apron

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking Deadline

  • Advance booking is required
  • Cut-off time: 1 week before departure

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
No-show or cancellation after tour departure 100% of the tour price
On the tour date 50% of the tour price
1 day prior to the tour date 40% of the tour price
2 to 7 days prior to the tour date 30% of the tour price
8 to 10 days prior to the tour date 20% of the tour price
11 or more days prior to the tour date Free
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The locations
to visit in this tour

Endoji Shopping Street
Starting From
18,000 JPY/person