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NAHA : Authentic Cooking Experience & Market tour

Naha, Japanby TASUKI Travel

  • 3.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Up to 12 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: English

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Overview

Discover the authentic flavors of Okinawa with this hands-on cooking experience in Naha! Tour begins with a tour of the iconic Makishi Public Market. Alongside a bilingual local guide, you will experience Okinawa’s vibrant food culture up close and see the fresh local ingredients firsthand. Back in the kitchen, you’ll learn how to cook authentic Okinawan dishes, from classic Goya Champuru to Rafute (braised pork belly). At the end of the class, sit down together to enjoy the delicious feast you’ve prepared! Afterward, you’ll receive digital recipe cards, so you can easily recreate the rich flavors of Okinawa back home. With a small group limited to a maximum of 12 guests, this cozy class offers a genuine cultural exchange and a deeper connection to the island’s rich and tasty culinary traditions.

What's included

  • Market tour with guide explanation
  • Eat what you cook at the end of the class
  • All cooking ingredients
  • Bilingual guide/instructor (English & Japanese)
  • Apron
  • Use of cooking facilities and equipment
  • Optional alcoholic beverages available for an additional ¥500
  • Public transportation
  • Personal travel insurance
  • Gratuities (optional)

Itinerary

This experience combines a guided tour of Naha's iconic Makishi Public Market with an authentic hands-on cooking experience. Tour begins by exploring the vibrant market alongside a local guide. Here, you will learn about traditional Okinawan ingredients, seasonal produce, and the unique culinary heritage that has shaped life on the island. Following the market tour, you will head to the cooking studio to whip up authentic dishes using local Okinawan ingredients. Under friendly guidance, you will discover the secrets behind beloved recipes. With a cozy, small-group setting limited to a maximum of 12 guests, you will enjoy plenty of personalized support in a completely relaxed atmosphere. The entire experience runs for about 3 to 3.5 hours, starting daily at 9:30 AM. Best of all, the highlight of the tour is sitting down together at the end to feast on the delicious and local dishes you just cooked—an opportunity you won't want to miss! Whether you are a seasoned home cook or a complete beginner, this immersive culinary experience allows you to truly feel the rich food traditions of Okinawa. It's sure to be an unforgettable highlight of your stay in Naha.

Meeting and pickup

There will be tour guide holding a sign that written as “Tour name” in front of the main entrance at Makishi Public Market. Once you arrive, please let the guide know the name on your reservation.

End point

There will be tour guide holding a sign that written as “Tour name” in front of the main entrance at Makishi Public Market. Once you arrive, please let the guide know the name on your reservation.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

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