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Takayama Rice Ball and Miso Soup Making at a buddhist temple

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

1 hour

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Our onigiri-making and miso soup experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Japanese culture in an authentic and hands-on way. Unlike typical cooking classes, this activity takes place in the tranquil setting of a historic temple, allowing you to enjoy not only the art of making onigiri but also the peaceful atmosphere that Japan is known for.

You’ll have the chance to personalize your own onigiri plate, experimenting with various fillings and flavors, and learn the process of creating a delicious miso soup from scratch using locally renowned Hida miso. This special blend of culture, culinary skill, and tranquility is something you won’t find in just any cooking class. Plus, our experience is entirely vegan-friendly, making it accessible for everyone.

Join us to create lasting memories, nourish your body and soul, and take home a unique slice of Japanese culture.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Step into the serene atmosphere of a Japanese temple and enjoy a traditional rice ball (onigiri) making experience that captures the essence of Japanese culture. In just one hour, you’ll learn the art of onigiri-making with fresh, seasonal ingredients in the kuri, the temple’s kitchen space. Ideal for food lovers and cultural enthusiasts, this experience combines hands-on learning with the tranquility of a temple setting, offering an authentic taste of Japan. You’ll also gain insight into how Japanese people relate to food, with touches of Buddhist teachings that reflect the spirit of mindfulness and gratitude in every meal. Come hungry!

What‘s Included

We teach participants how to make miso soup and rice ball

Guide

Private transportation

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Takayama Rice Ball and Miso Soup Making at a buddhist temple

Reviews

5.00

11 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Very friendly host and...

    Nelson C,,Nov 30, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Very friendly host and spoke perfect English!! Would recommend to anyone who wants a change of pace to just seeing shrines all day

  • Great way to experience staples of the Japanese

    Dream43538218850,,Nov 10, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very fun experience. Our guide/chef spoke perfect English and shared his thoughts on appreciating the food and where it comes from, which we all appreciated. The miso soup was excellent, ingredients explained to us but made entirely by our chef. We prepared our own rice balls and they were also good.

  • Fun cooking and lunch in Takayama.

    Marcia L,,Nov 7, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    It was a lot of fun.... the teacher was young, friendly and easy to be with. We had planned for this cooking experience to be lunch and it was perfect for us. Our instructor shared with us how the prep work was done, engaged us and shared knowledge about the ingredients. It wasn't heavy lifting but a wonderful hour after touring all morning.

  • Great experience

    Curious23459932949,,Sep 3, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    Very amusing experience and delicious food. Our two and a half year old loved it! The teacher is very fluent speaker. Beautiful kitchen.

  • Fun foody adventure.

    Paul S,,Aug 9, 2025

    - Review from Viator

    5.00

    Lovely setting in a Buddhist temple. The instructor was very clear and helped with the culture and understanding about Miso Soup and the rice balls. Her English was excellent, she was very helpful to everyone .

  • More than recommended, great!

    intentarintento,,Aug 4, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a great experience. After time eating in Japan you understand the basics of food. The place is spectacular, from the temple to the kitchen. Very funny and the teacher very nice

  • Great experience!!

    和輝 大,,Jul 29, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    GREAT ACTIVITY! The teachers are really nice and the stuff are great too. We learned not only about cooking recipe but also some important Japanese words and its culture deeply. Highly recommended!

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  • Simple but delicious food

    Compass11000549284,,Jul 25, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was great experience learning about Japanese staple food and history of it. It’s something fun to do while in Takayama.

  • Wonderful experience

    joannasW6104LW,,Jul 11, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    It was a wonderful experience. The food was amazing and we didn’t just learn how to cook amazing food we also learnt about Japanese culture.

  • An amazing experience!

    yvettehD9151ZF,,Jul 9, 2025

    - Review from Tripadvisor

    5.00

    We had the best time making our own rice balls and miso soup, we learned some great skills and were so full at the end! The whole family enjoyed this - highly recommend!

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