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Authentic Oita Local Food Experience Homestyle Cooking Class

New3 hFree cancellationBy Kyushu Immersion
Authentic Oita Local Food Experience Homestyle Cooking Class

About this activity

Engage with the culinary traditions of Oita Prefecture in this hands-on cooking class where you’ll learn to prepare beloved local dishes. Guided by a seasoned local host and supported by an English assistant, you’ll create regional specialties like Toriten (Chicken Tempura), Dango-jiru (Miso Soup with Wheat Dumplings), and Yase-uma (Sweet Kinako Dumplings) in a cozy, homestyle setting. This small-group experience allows for personal interaction and a deep dive into Oita’s rich culinary heritage, ensuring you leave with not only cooking skills but also a digital recipe card to recreate these flavors at home.

What's included

  • ✓All necessary food and cooking ingredients
  • ✓Hands-on cooking instruction from a local Japanese host
  • ✓Small souvenior
  • ✓Dedicated English assistant service

Not included

  • ✕Drinks during the post-class tasting (available for separate order)
  • ✕Pick-up and Drop-off Service

Meeting and pickup

  • The cafeteria located in front of Suginoi Hotel Sora-kan. 10mins away from JR Beppu Station and 15mins away from the Beppu cruise port by taxi.

Good to know

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Cancellation policy

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

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