★Traditional local cuisine from Hida Takayama
Experience warm hospitality and food culture in Hida Takayama. Make Hoba Sushi, Hida Beef Nigiri, and Hoba Miso. Enjoy a table-style tea ceremony. Family-friendly and great for lunch or dinner.
Highlights
Learn about the rich food culture and traditions of Hida Takayama .
Make Hoba Sushi by wrapping ingredients in fragrant magnolia leaves .
Shape and your own Hida Beef Nigiri for a flavorful bite.
Enjoy the savory aroma and taste of grilled Hoba Miso.
Experience a casual, chair-seated table-style tea ceremony.
10 meals
+Experience Details
In this cooking class, you'll prepare traditional local dishes such as Hoba Sushi and Hoba Miso, make clear soup from scratch using dashi, and enjoy a table-style tea ceremony while seated comfortably in chairs. This experience offers a deep connection to the unique culture of the Hida region.
Hoba Sushi is a traditional dish once eaten as a portable meal by farmers and mountain workers. It features vinegared rice topped with ingredients and wrapped in fragrant magnolia leaves called “hoba.” If hoba leaves are not available, substitute leaves will be used. Hoba Miso, grilled on the leaf, originated from using magnolia leaves as natural plates. The savory aroma and sweetness of the miso, combined with the rich fat of Hida beef, create an unforgettable flavor.
You'll also make Hida Beef Nigiri by shaping the vinegared rice yourself and lightly searing the beef with a burner to bring out its deep umami. Hida beef is a renowned local brand known for its fine marbling, tender texture, and rich taste.
After cooking, relax and enjoy a casual table-style tea ceremony that reflects the spirit of Japanese hospitality — perfect even for beginners. The experience is suitable for both lunch and dinner, and it’s family-friendly, making it ideal for guests with small children.
What You Get
Good To Know
- The magnolia leaves (hoba) used for Hoba Sushi may not be available depending on the season. In that case, substitute leaves will be used.
- If you have any allergies, please inform us in advance.
- Please arrive 10 minutes before the lesson starts.
- You cannot take the dishes you make home with you.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
After your reservation, we will inform you of the venue by email once it is confirmed. The location will be within a 15-minute walk from Takayama Station.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Gifu Prefecture is home to well-preserved historic villages, mountainous landscapes, and scenic open-air hot springs, with a proud culinary heritage spanning centuries.
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10 meals
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