Yamagata Casual Cooking Classes(4)

Tsuruoka, recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, has a rich and diverse food culture. Come and learn how to make hinagashi, a Tsuruoka specialty that’s made of sweet bean paste and shaped to look like the area’s local specialties.

Ever wondered how tofu is made? A versatile ingredient that’s beloved by vegetarians, during this workshop you’ll make your own tofu using local Yamagata soybeans, then enjoy a lunch where the ingredient makes a starring appearance.

With instruction from Chef Sawatari, the bilingual owner-chef of an upscale kaiseki restaurant in Yamagata, you’ll learn to make “takikomi gohan,” a rice dish that features abundant local vegetables from the region.

Learn the art of sushi from Chef Suda at his stunning coastal restaurant in Yamagata. First, watch a demonstration from the award-winning chef, before taking up one of his professional knives to try the sushi making techniques for yourself.