You will be guided directly by a skilled craftsman from Nara as you experience authentic handmade udon making using Japanese wheat, along with tempura cooking featuring fresh local vegetables. More than just a cooking class, this experience lets you learn about Nara’s food culture and its local connections, with the highlight being enjoying your very own “Tempura Udon” that you’ve prepared yourself.
The location is conveniently near Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Udon and Tempura Cooking Class in Nara lasts about 1h 30min.
Prices start at $62 per person for this Nara experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Yes, pickup is offered. The location is conveniently near Kintetsu Nara Station or JR Nara Station. Pickup points include Super Hotel JR Nara Ekimae.
The experience is available in DE, CMN, EN, IT, FR.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 10 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Wheelchair accessible
We loved it!! The restaurant owner was an amazing teacher - the instructions were clear and the class was a lot of fun! It was really cool getting to take a class right there in the restaurant and learn directly from the owner. Highly recommend!! It’s probably our group’s favorite experience so far in Japan. :)
The owner of the udon restaurant was very friendly and encouraging. Our kids had so much fun making udon! The udon turned out very yummy, too!
Thank you very much for your kind and heartwarming review. We are truly delighted to hear that your children had so much fun making udon and that you enjoyed the taste of the noodles you made together. Seeing your family smile and enjoy the experience was a great pleasure for us. It means a lot that you chose うどん職人和製麺所 as part of your trip. We sincerely appreciate your visit and your thoughtful words. If you ever come back to Nara, we would be more than happy to welcome you again. Wishing you and your family all the best. Warm regards, Masakazu Sakaguchi
Loved the class! We have a new found appreciation for udon, having seen so much labor and love that goes into it. We enjoyed Masekase’s class very much. Learnt a lot, and today i learnt, u can step on the udon dough to knead it!
It was a very rewarding and educational experience! The owner was friendly and extremely knowledgeable about noodle-making. During the lesson, he told me about the variations in procedures for making udon, soba and ramen noodles, drawing on his extensive experience in these areas. When I told him that I preferred Yoshida or Musashino-style udon noodles, he made the necessary adjustments immediately. I ended up making slightly stronger, chunkier noodles than usual — exactly what I wanted to achieve at home! As for making noodle outside of Japan, he provided his wild guess -- that French bread flour would probably work best for udon and that the hardness of water won't change the result. I will try it at home in the UK and see how it turns out.
I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the class and were satisfied with the experience! 😊 It makes me happy that you were able to create the exact style of udon you wanted. I hope your noodle-making in the UK goes well — I’m sure you’ll do great! 🇬🇧🍜 If you ever have any trouble or questions while making noodles at home, please feel free to message me anytime. I’ll be happy to support you! 💪✨
We had the most incredible time with Masakazu Sakaguchi during our udon-making class in Nara! From the moment we arrived at his restaurant, we felt warmly welcomed. We were kindly asked to wash our hands and remove our shoes before starting—setting the tone for a clean, authentic experience. Communication was seamless thanks to our translator app, which helped bridge the language gap between English and Japanese throughout the session. We learned how to make udon from scratch, starting with the dough and using traditional techniques to build elasticity—yes, even using our feet! It was such a fun and hands-on process. He also taught us how to prepare delicious tempura to top off our freshly made noodles. The meal at the end was absolutely delicious! To top it all off, he surprised us with “Master Udon Maker” certificates, which was such a thoughtful and memorable gesture. We highly recommend this unique and fun activity to anyone visiting Nara. It’s a perfect blend of culture, food, and hands-on learning that you won’t soon forget!
Dear Alexa & Anthony, Thank you very much for your wonderful and detailed review. I am truly honored that you chose to join my udon-making class during your time in Nara. Reading your kind words makes me very happy. For me as well, spending time with international guests is a very precious and memorable experience. Sharing the traditional methods of making udon and tempura with visitors from overseas allows me to feel the beauty of cultural exchange. It is always inspiring to see the joy and curiosity with which guests like you approach Japanese food culture. I am so glad you enjoyed learning the process from kneading the dough to making tempura, and that the meal at the end was delicious for you. The “Master Udon Maker” certificates are my small way of showing appreciation, and I’m delighted to know they became a special memory for you. Thank you again for your thoughtful feedback and for recommending this experience to others. I hope the memories from our class will stay with you, and please continue to enjoy your journey in Japan. Warm regards, Masakazu Sakaguchi
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