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By Nakata cooking school

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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$140 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

  • Make Sushi. Discover UMAMI. Taste Kanazawa.

    Join an authentic Japanese cooking class at Nakata Cooking School, established in Kanazawa in 1969, just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station.

    Make 6 pieces of nigiri sushi, including Nodoguro, then compare your sushi with one made by the chef using the same ingredients.

    Discover UMAMI by making ichiban dashi from kombu and bonito flakes. You’ll also prepare Jibuni with fresh Japanese wasabi, dashimaki tamago, miso soup, and a seasonal Japanese side dish.

    Enjoy everything you’ve made with Japanese sake, followed by chocolate mochi and seasonal fruit.

    Beginner-friendly, ages 12+, maximum 8 guests, with real-time AI translation in multiple languages.

    Dietary requirements: Pescatarian options are available, and meat can be replaced with fish. Vegetarian and vegan options are not available because our dashi contains bonito (fish) and cannot be substituted. Please inform us of dietary requirements or allergies when booking.

Activity location

  • Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Real-time AI translation in multiple languages
  • Inclusions
    Small glass of Japanese sake served before the meal
  • Inclusions
    Japanese chef-style apron rental
  • Inclusions
    Recipes to recreate Japanese cooking at home
  • Inclusions
    Full tasting of everything you prepare, plus chocolate mochi and seasonal fruit
  • Inclusions
    High-quality seasonal ingredients selected by the chef at Kanazawa markets
  • Inclusions
    Photo service and a cooking certificate with your name written in Japanese
  • Inclusions
    Hands-on cooking class for 5 authentic Japanese dishes, including 6-piece nigiri sushi with Nodoguro
  • Inclusions
    Use of Japanese chef’s knives and a traditional sashimi knife
  • Exclusions
    Vegetarian and vegan options. Traditional dashi contains bonito (fish) and cannot be substituted.
  • Exclusions
    Tips (not required)
  • Exclusions
    Private transport Transport to and from the meeting point is not included.

Know before you book

    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
    • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health

Activity itinerary

Join an authentic Japanese cooking class at Nakata Cooking School, established in Kanazawa in 1969. First, learn about UMAMI and prepare traditional ichiban dashi using kombu and bonito flakes. Then make six pieces of nigiri sushi, including Nodoguro, and experience using an authentic Japanese sashimi knife. The chef will also make one piece using the same ingredients so you can compare the texture and flavour. Next, prepare Jibuni, a traditional Kanazawa dish served with fresh Japanese wasabi, and work in pairs to make dashimaki tamago, a Japanese rolled omelette rich in dashi. You will prepare five Japanese dishes in total: six pieces of nigiri sushi, Jibuni, dashimaki tamago, miso soup, and a seasonal Japanese side dish. Once the cooking is finished, sit down together and enjoy everything you have made. A small glass of Japanese sake is served before the meal. The class is relaxed, beginner-friendly, and limited to a maximum of eight guests. Real-time AI translation is available in multiple languages.

Location

Activity location

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    Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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