Mt. Haguro Shojin Ryori and Harvesting Day Experience
Forage wild sansai vegetables on the slopes of Mount Haguro alongside yamabushi mountain monks, then use them to cook shojin ryori dishes.
July 28, 2022
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Culinary Experiences
Eat, drink, and be merry
Japan has some of the most delicious food in the world- why not try some, or try to make some, for yourself?
Featured Culinary Experiences
After a tour of the famous Shiogama tuna auction and purchasing fish at the nearby wholesale market, learn from a local chef how to work with multiple types of Japanese knives to prepare rolled and nigiri sushi by hand with fresh ingredients from Miyagi.
At old-fashioned sweets shop Kurikomaya in the Muikamachi neighborhood of Kurihara City, learn from the shop owner how to make taiyaki sweets, then try your hand at making one yourself.
Shojin ryori, is an ancient cuisine found on the Dewa Sanzan Mountains developed by the Yamabushi mountain monks with a storied history dating back over 1,400 years from when these sacred mountains were first opened.
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Washoku Culinary Experience with Knife Demonstration
After watching a live demonstration by a local washoku chef, participants will learn about kitchen knives and experience the difference in ease of slicing before and after sharpening. After that, participants will prepare sushi and sashimi to savor for lunch.
June 3, 2024
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Farmer Homestay Programs in Yamagata Prefecture
Experience life in rural Japan with an overnight farmstay experience in Yamagata.
July 29, 2022
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Dewa Sanzan Shojin Ryori Meal
Shojin ryori, is an ancient cuisine found on the Dewa Sanzan Mountains developed by the Yamabushi mountain monks with a storied history dating back over 1,400 years from when these sacred mountains were first opened.
July 3, 2023
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Tofu Workshop
In this cooking workshop based in Yamagata city, you will learn how to prepare a local style of tofu with Yamagata soybeans from start to finish.
July 4, 2023
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Private Sea to Table Experiences in Yamagata
Catch your own fish or shop for some at a local market, then watch or work alongside as a professional Japanese chef prepares it.
September 12, 2022
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Shiroishi Umen: Guided Factory Tour of Kichimi Noodle Production
Founded in 1897 (Meiji 30), Kichimi Seimen has faithfully preserved the traditional techniques and spirit of Umen-making.
During the factory tour, you can witness the noodle-making process up close, where manual craftsmanship and modern machinery coexist in harmony.
January 8, 2026
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Taiyaki Workshop in Kurihara
At old-fashioned sweets shop Kurikomaya in the Muikamachi neighborhood of Kurihara City, learn from the shop owner how to make taiyaki sweets, then try your hand at making one yourself.
October 23, 2025
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Private Imoni Culinary Experience
Learn how to make Yamagata’s soul food, Imoni. Start from the local market and then learn from a Japanese chef how to prepare and cook this delicious food.
January 27, 2023
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Sushi Workshop in Yamagata City
Learn how to prepare nigiri and rolled sushi under the guidance of a master chef in the heart of Yamagata City.
February 2, 2023
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Ishinomaki Culinary Adventure Private Tour
On this private sea-to-table culinary adventure tour, fish, fry, flambe, and feast your way through the bounty of the Sanriku fishing grounds just off the coast of Ishinomaki.
July 31, 2025
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Soba Workshop in Yamagata City
Located conveniently in the heart of Yamagata City, create your own Japanese soba from scratch with the guidance of veteran soba masters.
January 31, 2023
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Shiogama Market Tour and Sushi Workshop
After a tour of the famous Shiogama tuna auction and purchasing fish at the nearby wholesale market, learn from a local chef how to work with multiple types of Japanese knives to prepare rolled and nigiri sushi by hand with fresh ingredients from Miyagi.
March 25, 2026
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Mochi-Pounding Experience
Experience an indispensable element of Japanese holidays: mochi-pounding. Using a traditional mallet and mortar, pound mochi rice into this staple chewy morsel, and then enjoy the result as part of a delicious local dish.
July 29, 2025
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