Workshops

I wanted to draw as well as my coach, but it was difficult because I'm a beginner! But I enjoyed it. It's fun to draw freely!

This experience takes place in the original restaurant from Edo times that is 15 generations old! You become a part of history and here, they treat you like family! The owner, who was also our host, greeted us and explained to us the history behind the restaurant and his family. We were his first foreign guests and he admitted he was excited and a little bit nervous. It was comforting to know we weren't alone in feeling that way which immediately put our nerves at ease. We were then introduced to our instructor, Meguka (I could be wrong about the spelling). She spoke a little english and taught the class primarily in english. She was patient, kind and attentive. The dishes that were served during the experience were generous. Everything was sourced locally and each dish was made from some form of the yam (tororo) which was what the experience was centered around. Everything was delicious and nothing like we've ever eaten before. We were served hot, green tea with our meal and at the end, they served ice cream that is handmade in the restaurant. I chose the miso flavor and it was exquisite! You will not leave this experience hungry. We left with our bellies and hearts full! We loved it and will definitely be booking more experiences like this next time we go back to Japan.

This is such a great family experience! It’s a very cool and unique souvenir that you make yourself. The staff is so friendly and we really enjoyed it!

This was such a fun experience and was a highlight of our trip! Yuichi taught us all about the history of fake food making and it was really interesting. He walked us through the whole process and now we have a really cool souvenir that sits on a shelf in our living room! I can't speak highly enough of Yuichi. Not only was he an absolute delight and did a great job communicating everything to us in English, he was so kind and fun. He made us laugh, we had a great time, and he even sketched us a map telling us where to go for lunch. I cannot recommend this experience highly enough!

We had the most incredible day doing the washi and mochi making with our wonderful guide Yuki. He was so knowledgable about the local area, and it really felt like we were seeing a true representation of life in Ayabe. Learning about the history of washi paper and the steps it takes to make it was fascinating, and then getting the chance to do it ourselves with an expert was really exciting. We can’t wait to receive our finished Washi postcards at our next hotel! The mochi making was also a wonderful experience, with two sweet ladies showing us the way to properly pound the rice and shape it into delicious mochi balls. We even got to eat the mochi we had made, prepared in three traditional methods. We had an absolutely unforgettable day with Yuki in Ayabe, and we can’t wait to come back again.

Just finished our memorable experience making a Parfait and Ramen bowl! It was easy and we got to take home a great moment for our efforts. Our instructor was very friendly and helped us through every step. I highly recommend this class.. it was worth it!

Great Class. Fun and different.Recommended !

Such a fun experience! The instructors communicated the steps for creating our parfaits very well in English. We enjoyed practicing our Japanese conversational skills with them as well.

This experience surpassed all my expectations. I went with a group of four and it was an amazing activity to do in Tokyo before continuing to explore the city. The shop owner made sure my whole group had solid instructions for each step and we felt very welcome. We did the ramen which I thought was a great option. The final product looks great and there are also more food options available for sale. If you are looking for an intimate and interactive experience while food making, this is the place.

We HIGHLY recommend booking a class here! The father and son team were incredibly friendly, attentive and did everything to ensure we had a great experience making our ramen bowl samples. They also gave us some great tips for a local restaurant and where to get the famous Takima sauce! Book this class!

What an incredible host and such a beautiful, authentic experience - even my three year old could fully participate with his guidance and kindness! Thank you ☺️

Marie was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. The tea and the fermented food tastings were excellent. She was a pleasure and we had a wonderful time.