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Nara: Authentic Onigiri Cooking Class & Meal in a Local Home

By Authentic Local Experience House
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $95 per adult
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Overview

  1. Cook with “Local Friends” (Mune & Hitomi)
    Connect with friendly, English-speaking hosts who have travelled the world. It feels less like a class and more like visiting a friend's home.

  2. Authentic 70-Year-Old Typical Japanese Home
    Step into a real, private residence (not a commercial studio). Experience the nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional house built over 70 years ago.

  3. Master 3 Styles of Onigiri & Enjoy a Full Meal
    Go beyond the basics by making Traditional, Typical, and Innovative rice balls. Includes miso soup and side dishes for a satisfying Lunch or Dinner.

  4. Perfect Location: 5 Mins from Nara Station
    Ideally located just a short walk from JR/Kintetsu Nara Stations. Easy to access for day-trippers from Kyoto (35 min) or Osaka (40 min).

  5. Deep Cultural Immersion & “Real Talk”
    Experience authentic daily life in Japan. Relax in a private setting and ask honest questions about Japanese culture, lifestyle, and history.

Activity location
  • 1-chōme-1-15 Shibatsujichō
    • 15 1
    • 630-8114, Nara, Nara, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • 1-chōme-1-8 Shibatsujichō
    • 8 1
    • 630-8114, Nara, Nara, Japan

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Nara: Authentic Onigiri Cooking Class & Meal in a Local Home
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 7:00 P.M.
Price details
CA $94.79 x 1 AdultCA $94.79
Total
Price is CA $94.79
Until Thu, Jan 29

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Participants will eat onigiri you made yourselves. In addition to onigiri, we will provide Japanese side dishes such as miso soup.

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Activity itinerary

Located just 35-50 mins from Kyoto/Osaka and a 5-min walk from Nara Station, our 70-year-old home "Authentic Local Experience House" offers a relaxing culinary escape. Join us for a heartwarming experience that feels like visiting old friends. 1. Meet Your Hosts: Mune & Hitomi We are a friendly local couple fluent in English. Mune is a tourism expert (MSc, Univ. of Glasgow) and Hitomi is a folk art lover. We welcome you not as students, but as friends visiting our home. 2. Make 3 Styles of Onigiri In our cosy kitchen, learn the art of shaping and seasoning Japan’s soul food. You will make: ・Traditional: Classic Onigiri ・Typical: Popular Onigiri ・Innovative: Create your own one-of-a-kind original 3. Lunch or Dinner Party After cooking, sit down with us for a full meal including your onigiri, miso soup, and homemade side dishes. ・Lunch: Perfect recharge before sightseeing. ・Dinner: Relax in a warm, private atmosphere when many local restaurants are closed. Escape the crowds, enjoy a homemade meal, and make new local friends!

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    1-chōme-1-15 Shibatsujichō
    • 15 1
    • 630-8114, Nara, Nara, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    1-chōme-1-8 Shibatsujichō
    • 8 1
    • 630-8114, Nara, Nara, Japan

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