Takoyaki Making and Curry Cooking Class in Yamanashi
Learn how to make gooey takoyaki and tasty Japanese curry during this takoyaki making and curry cooking class in Yamanashi.
Highlights
Learn how to make tasty Japanese curry with local ingredients
Become a takoyaki making pro, making octopus balls and turning them expertly!
Take awesome photos as you dress up as a samurai or in traditional yukata or hakama
Enjoy experiencing how to a samurai sword or learn how to throw shuriken (ninja stars)
Enjoy some Yamanashi sake with a complimentary sake tasting
10 meals
Experience Details
A place for relaxation and adventure activities, the Fuji Five Lakes region in Yamanashi Prefecture is tranquil and immersed in nature. It also is home to some amazing food. Try your own hand at learning how to cook delicious Japanese food during this fun Takoyaki Making and Curry Cooking Class in Yamanashi. Enjoy a unique experience in Fujiyoshida, a town in Yamanashi, and learn how to make takoyaki and Japanese curry during this cooking class, which is held in a traditional Japanese guesthouse.
With traditional decor and architecture, this Takoyaki Making and Curry Cooking Class in Yamanashi is held at a Japanese guesthouse with beautiful views of Mount Fuji. You’ll enjoy learning how to make gooey takoyaki octopus balls, the soul food of Osaka, that are commonly found at festivals around Japan. Next, you’ll learn how to make delicious Japanese curry. Like a gravy, the sauce of Japanese curry is both sweet and spicy, making it one of the most popular dishes in Japan today.
You’ll also have a chance to wear a traditional samurai costume, a yukata, or a hakama. It’s a fantastic opportunity to take some great photos in this beautiful area. Finally, you’ll sit down to your expertly turned takoyaki balls and hearty curry. Afterward, this Takoyaki Making and Curry Cooking Class in Yamanashi will be topped off with a complimentary sake tasting of local brews!
What You Get
Good To Know
- The legal drinking age in Japan is 20 years old. Only guests of 20 years or older can participate in the sake tasting.
- Please be reminded to come to the experience on time.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The cooking class is located in Fujiyoshida. The exact location and a guide for accessing the cooking class location will be provided upon booking.
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
A small town in the mountainous Yamanashi Prefecture, Fujiyoshida is nestled between 2 of the lakes from the beautiful Fuji Five Lakes region, or Fujigoko. A visit to Fujiyoshida offers a space for relaxation or adventure activities, including access to climb Mount Fuji in summer, Japan’s tallest and most sacred mountain. The Katsura River gently runs to the east of the city, with Fujiyoshida Sengen Shrine not far off in the forest. Fuji-Q Highlands, the Kewpie Fujiyoshida Factory, and Thomas Land are located nearby, plus the homes of a number of prominent historical figures.
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10 meals
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