Japanese Home Cooking Class at a Rice Farm in Kurashiki

This is an authentic, host-led cooking experience at a family-run rice farm with nearly 400 years of history. Your host, Chieko, is a local rice farmer who welcomes guests into her home to share everyday Japanese cooking. All rice used in the class is grown in Chieko’s own fields, along with seasonal local ingredients. You will learn simple, nourishing meals that reflect daily life in rural Japan. The experience takes place in a private farmhouse in the countryside of Kurashiki, not in a cooking studio. Guests choose one independent course per booking: Onigiri, Makizushi, Gyoza, or Mochi. Each course has a different menu. Vegetarian and vegan options are available for the Onigiri, Makizushi, and Mochi courses with advance notice. The Gyoza course is not suitable for vegetarian or vegan diets. The atmosphere is warm and personal. While English is not perfectly fluent, Chieko communicates sincerely using simple English and gestures.

Experience Japanese home cooking at a family-run rice farm using farm-grown rice and seasonal ingredients. Basic Plan Choose the Onigiri or Mochi Course after booking. Both are the same price. Vegetarian and vegan meals are available with advance notice. Onigiri Course Make onigiri, rolled omelet, miso soup, and three side dishes. Vegetarian or vegan ingredients may include umeboshi, kombu, wakame, and kinpira vegetables. Mochi Course Make mochi dishes, miso soup, and three side dishes. Vegetarian and vegan options include green onion mochi, kinako mochi, daikon mochi, and oshiruko. Optional Courses Gyoza Set Meal Make Japanese-style gyoza with rice, miso soup, and three side dishes. No vegetarian or vegan option. Makizushi Make rolled sushi with miso soup and three side dishes. Vegetarian and vegan ingredients may include avocado, koya-dofu, natto, and seasonal vegetables. Local Supermarket Shopping Visit a local supermarket with your host before cooking. Learn about Japanese ingredients, buy the required items, and use them in the class. Cooking ingredients are included. Additional purchases are at your own expense. Duration: Approximately 2.5–3.5 hours.

• Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

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