• Takemaru Hall - Experience the joy of cooking Nara’s local dishes and traditional Japanese home meals with your host in her residence. The house is situated in a peaceful residential neighborhood, nestled on a hillside in a tranquil area. After cooking, unwind and savor the meals you’ve crafted in a traditional Japanese-style room. This room features a tokonoma (alcove) and tea utensils, reflecting the rich heritage of Japanese culture. The dining table is a horigotatsu style, allowing you to stretch your legs comfortably without sitting on the floor. Relax and delight in the flavors of Japanese cuisine. We would love to hear about the home cooking traditions from your country!

• English and Japanese Guide: Cooking is explained in English (or Japanese)
• Aprons are provided. Please come in comfortable clothing
• Recipes for the day’s dishes are available in English
• We will send you the recipe data to the address you specify after the experience
• Lunch

• Private transportation

• Washoku （Japanese-style meal） - On request: 3 hours 12,500 yen
  Seasonal hospitality dishes (seasoned rice, tempura, teriyaki chicken, fried egg, dessert, etc.) 　

• Washoku （Japanese-style meal） - Thursday: 2.5 hours 10,000 yen
  “Oshizushi (pressed-sushi),
  Miwa Somen (thin noodles) Dashi-soup,
  Kinako (soybean flour) Pudding”

• Washoku (Japanese-style meal) - On request: 3 hours 12,500 “Sushi-home party” (Nigiri-sushi/Rolled-sushi/Temaki-sushi, miso soup, Kuzu-mochi desserts)

The host’s residence is situated in a serene residential neighborhood. Guests can savor Japanese cuisine as if they were part of a Japanese family. The menu features traditional Japanese home-cooked dishes, including the “Oshizushi (pressed-sushi) Set” or the “Seasonal Omotenashi Gozen (hospitality dish).” After an enjoyable cooking session, guests can relish their meal in a Japanese-style room adorned with tatami mats.

The host’s home is just a 6-minute walk from Kintetsu Ikoma Station. Ikoma Station is conveniently located: 20 minutes from Osaka Namba Station and 15 minutes from Kintetsu Nara Station. Experience the charm of Japanese cuisine in Nara, the ancient capital of Japan, where time flows gently and nature thrives, offering a stark contrast to the bustling cities of Osaka and Kyoto.

• Food restrictions will be accommodated to the extent possible. Please let us know at least 2 days prior to your visit.
• The classroom is located in a quiet residential area, and cars are not allowed due to the narrow living road. It is a 6-minute walk from the nearest station, so please come on foot.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.