Experience all of Japanese culture and Japanese food experience classes "origami, udon, Japanese food, green tea, calligraphy" in 4 hours

About this tour

Spend four hours at a local home learning five pillars of Japanese culture alongside a home-cooked meal. You'll fold origami, hand-roll udon from scratch, prepare sushi and tempura, whisk matcha, and watch your name brushed in calligraphy on coloured paper to take home. Sake, shochu, beer and soft drinks flow throughout. Vegetarian and vegan versions of every dish are available.

Highlights

• Fold origami with guidance from your host
• Roll and cook udon noodles by hand
• Prepare sushi and tempura in the kitchen
• Whisk and taste matcha with Japanese sweets
• Receive personalized calligraphy souvenir
• Unlimited sake, shochu, beer, soft drinks
• Lunch included in a home setting

What to expect

You'll arrive at a home-style space where your host walks you through each activity in sequence. Start with origami—simple folds, no prior skill needed. Move to the kitchen for udon: mix dough, knead it, roll it out, cut it thin. Then prepare sushi rolls and tempura pieces together, cooking as you go. Sit down to eat what you've made, with freely poured drinks. After the meal, matcha whisking and Japanese sweets follow. Finally, your host hand-writes your name in calligraphy on coloured paper, a memento of the afternoon.

Good to know

Public transport nearby; no transfers included. Infants sit on adult laps. Vegetarian and vegan adaptations available for all dishes—mention dietary needs on booking. Expect a casual, social atmosphere rather than formal instruction. Bring an appetite and willingness to get hands-on in the kitchen.