Okinawa Food Experiences(12)

Okinawa is known as one of the world’s Blue Zones, where people live particularly long lives. Learn how to make the local cuisine that’s said to contribute to longevity, with an expert in Okinawan cooking and an award-winning local tour guide.

Immerse yourself in the cuisine and culture of Okinawa with this cooking class in Naha. Join Chef Rina to learn the art of making four classic Okinawan dishes: goya chanpuru, kubu irichi, jyushi and umukuji andagii.

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Join a local organic farmer in the sugarcane fields of Okinawa, try freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, tour the banana farm, and make a delicious dessert of caramelized bananas. Fun and interactive, this tour is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.

Join a unique hands-on learning experience guided by a tea ceremony expert in Okinawa. Change into a simple kimono, watch a Japanese tea ceremony, learn etiquette & customs, enjoy Okinawan sweets, make matcha, & participate in a photoshoot.

Why is Okinawa home to the most centenarians in the world? It might just have to do with the cuisine! Learn to cook Ryukyu cuisine with an English-speaking cooking instructor during this cooking class in Okinawa.

You’ll want to bring your adventurous spirit for this tour! A specialty Okinawan alcohol, see how awamori is produced at Matsufuji Distillery and join a tasting experience. Then, explore the caverns of the only awamori cave in the world!

Make sushi with fresh local ingredients in Naha, Okinawa! Tour the Makishi Public Market and learn to turn the fresh catch of the day into sushi pieces with guidance from a pro chef, then enjoy your delicious meal together.

Take in beautiful views of the Pacific Ocean as you learn how to make sushi from a local professional chef in this Okinawa cooking class. After your sushi making efforts, dig in and enjoy your meal with Japanese-style omelet and miso soup.

The relaxing sound of waves crashing sets the perfect mood for this Okinawa-style soba noodles and rice cooking class led by a chef at an oceanfront cafe. Learn local recipes and tuck into your delicious meal with an unparalleled view.

Vegan travelers to Okinawa can easily learn to make ramen and gyoza, two of Japan’s most famous dishes, in this cooking class led by a professional chef in a cafe in Okinawa’s main island that boasts incredible ocean views.

Make two traditional Japanese foods — takoyaki and okonomiyaki — at the pristine seafront of Okinawa’s main island. In this cooking class, you’ll learn traditional recipes from a professional chef at their very own ocean view cafe.

Led by a professional chef, learn about Japanese food culture in this cooking class on the main island of Okinawa. You’ll make two classic Japanese dishes — ramen and gyoza — and enjoy a delicious lunch while taking in the views of the blue ocean.