Takayama Townhouse Culinary Lessons and Connections: Regional Cooking Class and Fellowship with Locals
Chop, simmer, and boil your way to making tasty seasonal culinary delights in the local way using ingredients such as Hida beef, Hida vegetables and seafood from the Hokuriku region, with a huge Japanese machiya (townhouse) built 200 years ago in an old merchant town as a very special setting. Tour the townhouse and and observe its elegant architectural styles and furnishings, featuring prized Takayama crafts such as Shunkei lacquerware and Shibukusa-yaki ware. Listen to stories of the rich history behind these traditional crafts while you are served food piping hot on fine tableware lovingly passed down from many generations prior.
Enjoy friendly chats and banter with the owners of the townhouse as they share tales about Japanese traditions and the local history as everyone digs into the delicious meals prepared together - truly a priceless moment of connection to be had on your Japan travels.
Overview
- Season
- 2025/4/1～2026/3/31
- Activity Time
- 4 hours
- Place
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Iwasa Residence
- Detail
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[Starting point]- Iwasatei
[Arrival point] Iwasatei
[Meeting time] 10:00
[Number of participants] 2 to 4 people
[Detailed Schedule]
・10:00 - Meetup at Iwasatei, tour the machiya (townhouse) interior
・10:15 - Have a short break over tea and sweets
・10:30 - Begin cooking lesson
・12:00 - Enjoy lunch once finished cooking
・14:00 - End of activity, dispersal
[Reference price] : 44, 400 yen per person
[Recommended points]
● Explore the interior of a traditional Japanese townhouse built about two centuries ago in the Takayama's historical district
not open to the general public - a very special opportunity.
● Prepare homecooked food the traditional, Takayama way using local season ingredients while you learn about and enjoy the
local hospitality.
● Use fine Japanese tableware passed from generations ago the correct way, with guidance.
● Savor your homecooked food in the atmosphere of a Japanese home party in the garden or the tatami room depending on
the season.
● Learn firsthand about the history, culture and customs of Japan and the Hida region by chatting with the townhouse owner
who speaks English and has lived abroad.
[Contact Information]
Discover-GIFU
Phone number: +81-(0)58-265-4831 (weekdays 9:30-17:30)
Email address: customer@gifu-tj.jp
- Precautions
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Please inform us of any dietary requirements beforehand.
Clothing required: Loose-fitting clothing (that you can move easily in) and you don't mind getting stains on when cooking
