Hiroshima Garden to Table Cooking Class
- Duration4 hours
- GroupShared · max 8
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesJapanese, English
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Experience real rural Japan near Hiroshima. Travel by local train, harvest garden vegetables, cook authentic dishes with a local family, and share a homemade meal in the countryside.
This garden-to-table cooking experience takes place at a family home just outside Hiroshima City. You’ll cook with fresh vegetables grown by your hosts, along with seasonal herbs, fruits, and handmade preserved foods, while learning about everyday Japanese rural food culture.
Ideal for travelers who have already explored cities like Tokyo, Osaka, and Kyoto, this experience offers a refreshing change of pace. The scenic local train ride through rice fields, mountains, and rivers is part of the journey.
You’ll be welcomed into the host family’s home, where they live with their two children (ages 10 and 13). Through cooking, conversation, and time spent together, guests enjoy genuine hospitality and meaningful cultural exchange that goes beyond a typical cooking class.
What you will do
Your experience begins with a pickup by car from the nearest JR station, followed by a short drive to the host family’s countryside home. Upon arrival, you’ll be greeted with a handmade welcome drink and time to relax . Next, you’ll tour the garden, where you can harvest seasonal vegetables and see edible herbs growing nearby. Your hosts will explain how these ingredients are used in everyday Japanese cooking and how the seasons influence what people eat. Using freshly harvested ingredients, you’ll prepare your meal together. The menu is arranged in advance based on your preferences, and vegan options are available. The highlight is real Japanese home cooking, including ichiju‑sansai, a traditional meal of rice, soup, and three small dishes. You can also choose well‑known dishes such as okonomiyaki, gyoza, sushi, or bento. Once the cooking is finished, everyone sits down to enjoy the meal together. Afterward, you can take a relaxed walk around the property or chat with the family and enjoy the peaceful rural atmosphere. Additional information: • Please check your email after booking so we can finalize your menu. • For groups over seven, book first and then contact me.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
•The host and guests can meet each other without any difficulty. Because the JR Ibaraichi station is small and not crowded. •We plan to pick you up by car from the Ibaraichi station, but walking is also possible (about 20 minutes). If you would like to enjoy a walk, please let us know in advance. • You can also come directly to the host’s home by car. Parking is free; please inform us by email beforehand.
What's included
Included
- welcome drink, Lunch or Dinner
- Round-trip transportation between JR Ibaraichi station and the host’s home.
Not included
- train fare(Hiroshima-Ibaraichi)
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 7 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–5), Child (6–12), Youth (13–17), Adult (18–100)
Languages
- Guide
- Japanese, English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 2 days before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Asia/Tokyo
- Product code
- 5627797P2
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- Date of birth
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Passport expiry date
- Nationality
- Passport number
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (4) and Tripadvisor (10).
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