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Dining Experiences
YAMAGATA
Shonai Cultural Activities & Lunch at a Farmer’s Restaurant
Experience the cultural activities and cuisine of beautiful Shonai! During this tour, you’ll visit Kamo Aquarium, enjoy a tasty lunch at a local farmer’s restaurant, and learn how to make e-rosoku candles, a traditional handicraft of the area.
from ¥21,700
Dining Experiences
YAMAGATA
Tokyo Daiichi Hotel Tsuruoka: Kaiseki Dinner & 1-Night Stay
Experience the elegance of a traditional Japanese kaiseki dinner at the luxurious Daiichi Hotel in Tsuruoka. Enjoy the exquisite flavors and a relaxing overnight stay at the hotel, which features a rejuvenating hot spring bath with a view.
from ¥18,000
Cooking Classes
YAMAGATA
Hinagashi Traditional Japanese Sweet Making in Tsuruoka
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.
from ¥8,000
Regional food
Tastings
YAMAGATA
Shonai Sake Tasting in Tsuruoka City
Visit Tsuruoka, a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, for a regional sake tasting and food pairing. Known for its high-grade rice and pure flowing spring water, the region has a reputation for incredible Japanese sake.
from ¥1,500
Near station
Food Tours
YAMAGATA
Trek Up the Holy Mountain, Mt. Haguro (with Shojin Ryori)
A once-in-a-lifetime spiritual journey awaits. Trek up the holy Mt. Haguro and taste the traditional Buddhist cuisine, Shojin Ryori. Visit ancient shrines, explore the mountain forests, and taste wild local vegetables—all in one unforgettable day!
from ¥7,000
With lunch
Cooking Classes
YAMAGATA
Tofu Workshop at a Traditional Storehouse in Yamagata City
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.
from ¥8,000
Regional food
Cooking Classes
YAMAGATA
Takikomi Gohan Cooking Class with Master Chef in Yamagata
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.
from ¥10,000
Food Tours
YAMAGATA
Farm Stay in Japan: Rural Farm Life Experience in Yamagata
The Onodera family welcomes you to stay overnight at their 100-year-old farmhouse in Tsuruoka, Yamagata. The only UNESCO-designated City of Gastronomy, in Tsuruoka you can experience an early-morning harvest and a cooking class with seasonal produce.
from ¥30,000
Food Tours
YAMAGATA
Mt. Gassan Vegetable Foraging Experience with Cooking Lesson
In the serene forest of Mt. Gassan, you’ll forage edible wild plants and mushrooms before returning to the lodge to prepare your bounty. Perfect for those who want to get in touch with nature in the peaceful mountains of Japan.
from ¥15,000
Regional food
Tastings
YAMAGATA
Hirashimizu Artistries Tour: Pottery, Sake, and Silk
Join a pottery class in Hirashimizu, a peaceful Yamagata village that’s home to a variety of artisanal shops. Use regional pottery techniques to make your own dish, bowl, or sake cup! Then, join a sake sommelier for an in-depth workshop and tasting.
from ¥10,000
Food Tours
YAMAGATA
Bar Hopping in Downtown Yamagata City
Curious about Japanese drinking culture? Join this bar-hopping tour in Yamagata to experience the local specialties and novelty drinks while learning all about Japanese dining etiquette (and the faux pas to avoid).
from ¥17,000
Free drinks
Cooking Classes
YAMAGATA
Premium Sushi Class with Master Washoku Chef in Yamagata
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.
from ¥13,000
With lunch
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