Nagoya-Style Cooking Class Kasugai: Make Red Miso Stew

Cook Nagoya specialties in a local home instead of watching a demonstration

A private cooking class in Kasugai where you make classic Nagoya dishes (red miso stew, shrimp tempura in a rice ball, and fried chicken) in your host Akiko's home kitchen, then sit down to eat the meal together. The class runs about three hours and includes pickup from JR Kasugai station. You can choose a lunch or dinner option. Akiko speaks English, Spanish, or Japanese, and will accommodate dietary preferences if you mention them when booking.

Step-by-step itinerary

Private Nagoya-style cooking class

• Meet host Akiko in kitchen
• Learn to make dashi stock
• Prepare red miso stew
• Cook shrimp tempura or fried chicken
• Share the Nagoyan style meal

The experience

Red miso stew is the foundation of Nagoya cooking, and you'll learn to make it from scratch: starting with dashi stock. Akiko walks you through the technique in her own kitchen, not a commercial classroom, so you're working at her pace with her equipment and her approach to the food she grew up eating. Most Nagoyans eat their local specialities at restaurants because few people know how to cook them at home. That's what Akiko wants to change.

You'll also prepare shrimp tempura shaped into a rice ball and fried chicken Nagoya style. The class takes about an hour of hands-on cooking, then you sit down together to eat everything you made, with local alcohol included. If you have allergies, dietary restrictions, or preferences (Halal, vegan, or anything else), let Akiko know when you book and she'll adjust the menu. You choose whether the meal is lunch or dinner when you reserve.

Pickup happens at JR Kasugai station. From there it's a short ride to Akiko's home. The experience is private, so it's just you and your group with your host. Public transportation is also available if you prefer to make your own way.

What’s included

• Private cooking class with Akiko in her home kitchen.
• red miso stew made from dashi stock, shrimp tempura in a rice ball, and Nagoya-style fried chicken.
• the home-cooked Japanese meal you prepare.
• local alcohol.
• pickup from JR Kasugai station.

Options for this experience

2 options

Cooking + lunchGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 11:00

Cooking + dinnerGuide in English, Spanish or Japanese · 17:30

You pick the guide language when booking.

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:00 and 17:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (12 and older) · Child (5 to 11 years) · Infant (under 5): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Spanish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends at a different place from where it starts.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 8 days ago

Good to know

Low physical effortStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Traveling Spoon

Is this one for you?Choose lunch if you want to eat midday, or dinner if you'd rather cook and dine in the evening. Either way, you're learning from someone who cooks this food every day, not following a standardized curriculum.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Spanish and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (5 to 11 years); Infant (under 5): free.

What exactly do I cook in this class?

You make red miso stew from scratch, starting with dashi stock; shrimp tempura shaped into a rice ball; and fried chicken Nagoya style. The menu may shift depending on the season.

Is this a commercial cooking school or something else?

This is a visit into Akiko's home to cook and eat together, not a commercial class. You're learning from a local expert in her own kitchen and sharing Japanese culture and cuisine in a private, personalized setting.

Can I request a vegan or Halal meal?

Yes. Vegetarian and vegan options are available, as are Halal preparations and other dietary preferences. Tell Akiko about any allergies, restrictions, or preferences when you make your reservation and she'll adjust the dishes accordingly.

How long does the class take?

The cooking itself lasts about an hour, then you sit down to eat the meal you've prepared. The whole experience is around three hours from start to finish.

Do I need to arrange my own transport to the kitchen?

Pickup from JR Kasugai station is included. If you prefer, public transportation options are available nearby to get yourself there instead.