Takayama Rice Ball and Miso Soup Making at a buddhist temple
Description
Our onigiri-making and miso soup experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Japanese culture in an authentic and hands-on way. Unlike typical cooking classes, this activity takes place in the tranquil setting of a historic temple, allowing you to enjoy not only the art of making onigiri but also the peaceful atmosphere that Japan is known for. You’ll have the chance to personalize your own onigiri plate, experimenting with various fillings and flavors, and learn the process of creating a delicious miso soup from scratch using locally renowned Hida miso. This special blend of culture, culinary skill, and tranquility is something you won’t find in just any cooking class. Plus, our experience is entirely vegan-friendly, making it accessible for everyone. Join us to create lasting memories, nourish your body and soul, and take home a unique slice of Japanese culture.
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(15)
I found the cooking workshop very disappointing. The chef spoke poor English and because of this the explanation was short and meagre. For the cooking workshop you take a short look at the temple but the explanation here was very short and actually I didn't really see the point. This could have been much more special with a better explanation and introduction. Then on to the workshop given in a kitchen next to the temple. In the description it is mentioned that you are going to make a miso soup but the chef does everything and explains the process. You learn a bit about the ingredients but don't make a miso yourself. Then you start making the onigiri. The explanation of the process was again short and could certainly be better. After an instruction you were allowed to make an onigiri yourself. After making the first one (this was fun, but not special) they asked if anyone wanted to make another one. The description indicates that you will make several but after one was asked if we wanted to make more. Someone in the group indicated that they would like to make another one. Probably because of the chef's poor English, this was not understood and she closed the workshop. You pay €22 for this. A short explanation of miso and onigiri and you eat the miso and onigiri and then you can leave again.
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I had a great time making onigiri and miso soup with the talented Kazuki who was very informative about food culture in Japan and the importance of Buddhism within the process of preparing and eating food. An absolute must do while in Takayama.
Thank you for taking part in our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji! We’re so happy to hear that you had a great time and hope this experience added something special to your journey in Japan. We’d love to see you again if you visit Takayama in the future!
Tama, our host, was excellent in explaining the detail of making a perfect miso soup. The onigiri was excellent too. Would highly recommend the experience. The temple setting was the cherry on top!
Thank you for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the activity and hope it made your visit to Japan even more memorable. We’d love to welcome you back on your next trip to Takayama!
I loved the experience, the teacher a good person and passed well the lesson and teachings regarding customs and traditions, but it did not seem that I would like to be there giving class, although we tried to break the ice we felt him a little angry. But the experience was great and my children of 12 and 9 years loved
Thank you for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji and for sharing your thoughts! We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed the experience and truly appreciate your feedback. Your comments will help us improve and ensure future guests have an even more memorable time. If you visit Takayama again, we’d be honored to welcome you back!
Very friendly host and spoke perfect English!! Would recommend to anyone who wants a change of pace to just seeing shrines all day
We truly appreciate you joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji! It was a pleasure sharing this moment with you, and we hope it became a memorable part of your time in Japan. If you ever return to Takayama, we’d love to welcome you again!
Very fun experience. Our guide/chef spoke perfect English and shared his thoughts on appreciating the food and where it comes from, which we all appreciated. The miso soup was excellent, ingredients explained to us but made entirely by our chef. We prepared our own rice balls and they were also good.
Thank you so much for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed it. We hope it became a fun and memorable part of your trip to Japan. Please feel free to stop by again anytime you’re in Takayama!
It was a lot of fun.... the teacher was young, friendly and easy to be with. We had planned for this cooking experience to be lunch and it was perfect for us. Our instructor shared with us how the prep work was done, engaged us and shared knowledge about the ingredients. It wasn't heavy lifting but a wonderful hour after touring all morning.
So glad you could join our cooking session at the temple! We had a great time too and hope you left with full hearts (and full stomachs!). Wishing you the best for the rest of your journey—and we’d love to welcome you back next time you’re in Takayama.
Very amusing experience and delicious food. Our two and a half year old loved it! The teacher is very fluent speaker. Beautiful kitchen.
We truly appreciate you joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji! It was a pleasure sharing this moment with you, and we hope it became a memorable part of your time in Japan. If you ever return to Takayama, we’d love to welcome you again!
Lovely setting in a Buddhist temple. The instructor was very clear and helped with the culture and understanding about Miso Soup and the rice balls. Her English was excellent, she was very helpful to everyone .
Thank you so much for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji! We’re really happy to hear you enjoyed it. We hope it became a fun and memorable part of your trip to Japan. Please feel free to stop by again anytime you’re in Takayama!
It was a great experience. After time eating in Japan you understand the basics of food. The place is spectacular, from the temple to the kitchen. Very funny and the teacher very nice
Thank you for joining our onigiri and miso soup cooking experience at Takayama Zenkoji! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the activity and hope it made your visit to Japan even more memorable. We’d love to welcome you back on your next trip to Takayama!
