Experience authentic Japanese culture at home: tea ceremonies, Koto music, traditional outfits, and cooking Okonomiyaki or Norimaki rolls.
Experience authentic Japanese culture at home: tea ceremonies, Koto music, traditional outfits, and cooking Okonomiyaki or Norimaki rolls.
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Irifune - Immerse yourself in various Japanese cultural activities such as a tea ceremony, music, cooking, and wearing a Kimono (traditional cotton outfit) all in one place—a private, typical Japanese home. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
What you can experience
Yukata Dressing:
Adorn yourself in a beautiful cotton kimono.
Tea Ceremony:
I will…
- Irifune - Immerse yourself in various Japanese cultural activities such as a tea ceremony, music, cooking, and wearing a Kimono (traditional cotton outfit) all in one place—a private, typical Japanese home. Accommodates up to 4 guests.
What you can experience
Yukata Dressing:
Adorn yourself in a beautiful cotton kimono.
Tea Ceremony:
I will demonstrate and explain the process before guiding you to make your own tea. Enjoy two cups of green tea accompanied by traditional Japanese sweets.
Koto Music:
Enjoy a private concert featuring three exquisite pieces of Japanese music, including the renowned “Sakura.” You’ll also have the opportunity to learn and play this iconic song on a 13-string, 2-meter-long Koto.
Cooking Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki:
Savor a delicious pancake topped with a special sauce. Originally from Hiroshima, I bring the authentic flavors of my hometown to your plate. Note: This dish is typically made with pork, but shrimp substitutions are available upon request.
Cooking Norimaki Rolls: Gluten-free
Craft delicious and healthy sushi rolls, ideal for rice enthusiasts. This dish is suitable for vegans and those with religious dietary restrictions.
Notice: Please choose one dish in advance—either the pancake or sushi.
- Lunch
- Aprons
- Opportunity to take commemorative photos (bring your own camera)
- Bottled water, Coke, Coffee, and tea
- Lunch
- Aprons
- Opportunity to take commemorative photos (bring your own camera)
- Bottled water, Coke, Coffee, and tea
- Okonomiyaki , Hiroshima style cabbage pancake - I am originally from Hiroshima area. So this is my hometown taste. It is fun to cook and delicious ! You will love the special sauce on top too !
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Please choose your lunch - Please choose your lunch from 2 choices and let me know in advance.
One group can choose one kinds of food. - Norimaki rice rolls…
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Okonomiyaki , Hiroshima style cabbage pancake - I am originally from Hiroshima area. So this is my hometown taste. It is fun to cook and delicious ! You will love the special sauce on top too !
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Please choose your lunch - Please choose your lunch from 2 choices and let me know in advance.
One group can choose one kinds of food. -
Norimaki rice rolls - You can make your original rolled sushi !
Ingredients are only vegetables so very healthy.
It is suitable for vegetarian, vegan and Muslim people. -
Basic dishes - If you don’t choose your dish in advance, cabbage pancake with pork will be prepared :)
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Gluten-free - If you need gluten- free lunch, please choose Norimaki rolls
If you want to immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture within a traditional home near Tokyo, this is the perfect place. Our offerings include a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, playing the Koto (a Japanese harp), trying on traditional Japanese attire such as a cotton Kimono (Ninja costumes are also available!), and cooking Japanese dishes like…
If you want to immerse yourself in authentic Japanese culture within a traditional home near Tokyo, this is the perfect place. Our offerings include a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, playing the Koto (a Japanese harp), trying on traditional Japanese attire such as a cotton Kimono (Ninja costumes are also available!), and cooking Japanese dishes like Hiroshima-style Okonomiyaki (a Japanese cabbage pancake) or vegetable sushi rolls.
For cooking, we typically prepare Okonomiyaki with pork, but we can substitute shrimp if requested in advance. If you prefer not to have pork, please let us know ahead of time so we can arrange for shrimp.
If you’d like to make Norimaki rolls (rolled sushi), this delicious and healthy dish is suitable for vegans and those with dietary restrictions. For those without food restrictions, we can include fish for a more varied experience.
Please inform us of your cooking preferences in advance.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.