Tuna-Cutting Experience & Lunch in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama

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Duration
3.5 hours
Number of Guests
1 - 6 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
Japanese, English
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Pescetarian, Rain or shine, With recipe, Near station, Regional food, With lunch, Private Experience

Experience tuna-cutting with a local host and cook several dishes with freshly sourced tuna near the shores of Nachi-Katsuura in Wakayama Prefecture.

Highlights

  • Learn to cut roughly 10kg of fresh tuna fresh from Katsuura Fish Port guided by a local host in Nachi-Katsuura, Wakayama

  • After the tuna-cutting experience, learn to prepare multiple tuna dishes with the tuna you cut, like sashimi, tuna chirashi sushi, garlic tuna steak, and more

  • Participants of all levels of cooking skill welcome — indulge a feast of tuna dishes prepared by yourself guided by an experienced host

  • Flexible meeting point: Your host can meet you in your preferred location within Nachi-Katsuura so this experience can be easily adapted to your travel itinerary

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

A longstanding fishing hub known for its sustainable practices and traditional fishing techniques, Katsuura Port in Wakayama Prefecture ships tuna across Japan. Unlike in most places, however, here you can enjoy it fresh rather than frozen, and truly savor its deep, rich flavors. While restaurants serving the bounties of the sea abound in the area, those looking for a challenge can learn to cut and prepare tuna themselves — with a little bit of expert help.


In this experience, you'll cut through a whole tuna of roughly 10 kg and prepare several dishes like sashimi, chirashi sushi, deep-fried tuna back meat, and more, guided by a local host. You'll then enjoy your assortment of five to seven tuna dishes, with the possibility of shipping the leftover tuna to your next destination in Japan for a separate fee.


Class flow:

- Meet your host at the meeting point arranged in advance with your guide

- Arrive at the cooking venue with your host, who will show you the fresh tuna you’ll use to cook

- Introduction to tuna by your knowledgeable guide

- Wash your hands, put on a vinyl apron and gloves, and start cutting through the fresh tuna following a simple tutorial video alongside the guide

- Once the tuna is cut, prepare several tuna dishes

- Have lunch


Experience Nachi-Katsuura's tuna culture and taste some of the most delicious fresh fish in Japan in this unique tuna cutting and cooking class in Wakayama.

Inclusions

  • Tuna cutting and cooking experience

  • One whole fresh tuna of approx. 10 kg (leftover tuna from cooking can be shipped to your preferred location within Japan)

  • Course lunch with freshly cut tuna (5 to 7 dishes)

  • Locally roasted green tea

  • English-speaking host

Exclusions

  • Additional drinks

  • Shipping fee (in case you’d like to ship the leftover tuna within Japan)

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • You can arrange your preferred meeting point with the host within Nachi-Katsuura upon booking.

Remarks

  • Please wear clothing that you don’t mind getting dirty.

  • Vinyl aprons and gloves will be provided.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 3 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Nachi-Katsuura is a small port town on the southeast tip of Wakayama Prefecture. It’s known for relaxing hot springs and fresh tuna auctions at the local fish market. Get up early to see the tuna auctions live, or take your time and sample deliciously fresh tuna at one of the town’s many sushi and kaisendon restaurants. Located just 40 minutes from Nachi-Katsuura by bus is Seigantoji, a famous Buddhist temple. The temple boasts beautiful views of its three-story pagoda with the thundering Nachi Waterfall, Japan’s tallest waterfall, as the backdrop.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals