Nagaoka City
Learn about Nagaoka, the second largest city in Niigata, home to fermented foods, sake, koi fish, and one of the best fireworks festivals in all Japan.
culinary experiences
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.
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Ishinomaki Culinary Adventure
On this private sea-to-table culinary adventure tour, experience the bounty of the Sanriku fishing grounds just off the coast of Ishinomaki for yourself! Fish, fry, flambe, and feast your way through this all-day immersive experience.
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Washoku Culinary Experience with Knife Demonstration
After watching a live demonstration by a local washoku chef, participants can try their hand at preparing fresh fish themselves! 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.
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Local 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!
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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.
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Yamabushi Shojin Ryori Overnight Experience
Dine on Dewa Sanzan shojin ryori, sleep at a pilgrim’s lodge. Wake the next morning to harvest vegetables and learn to cook this cuisine.
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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.
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