Top Hyogo Prefecture Food & Drink

Get to know the wide variety of sake during your stay in Japan. Visit some of your guide’s favorite breweries in Kobe’s Nada district, Japan’s top sake-producing region. Learn to taste the differences between sake as your sake connoisseur guide introduces you to both traditional and innovative brews.

Making sushi is a skill that is difficult to master alone. Get a hands-on experience under the guidance of an expert in this class at an Osaka restaurant. In a small group of no more than 14 participants, learn how to make sushi, as well as other typical Japanese dishes including miso soup and yakitori chicken.

Ramen is a Japanese specialty of noodles in a broth with mixed toppings such as pork, seaweed, and egg. There are lots of different varieties of ramen, so save time and learn how to make three types in one class (salt ramen, soy sauce ramen, and miso ramen). No need to worry about bringing anything with you as all utensils and ingredients are provided.

Create your own bento box lunch during a Japanese cooking class in Osaka. Taking place at the popular Sakura Cook restaurant, the small-group cooking experience shows you how to make up to seven classic dishes that are often made in Japanese homes. You’ll learn how to marinate, cook, and then pack your meal before eating your creations at the end.

Join a Japanese cooking instructor for a virtual cooking class that introduces you to Japanese culture and cuisine while teaching you to make chicken ramen. Making ramen noodles from scratch can be intimidating, but with a personal instructor to walk you through each step of the process this experience is worry-free. Note that the class is hosted in Japan Standard Time (GMT+9).

Customize your sightseeing itinerary on this private walking tour of Kobe, Japan’s historic port city. Choose from multiple options, including a scenic cruise along Kobe Bay, a visit to the top of panoramic Kobe Port Tower, and admission to Kawasaki World, a transportation-themed museum. Tours include free time for lunch, so you can grab a bite of the city’s famed Kobe steak.

We will cook home style ramen broth and ramen toppings like grilled pork, seasoned egg and the other toppings, and Gyoza from scratch. All recipes were created by me to recreated easily at home. You will learn easy and quick ramen soup cooking way without instant soup stock. Firstly, I will explain all ingredients to make the dishes. Then, I will demonstrate how to make all the dishes and we will cook together. Finally, we will eat them and enjoy chatting after finished cooking. - WHAT TO EXPECT - ・Understand basic Japanese ingredients ・Learn how to prepare all the ingredients to make ramen soup and the toppings ・Learn how to make gyoza skin and gyoza filling ・Learn how to wrap gyoza and grill - MENU - ・Ramen ・Gyoza ・Small dessert * Please understand the class menu will change slightly due to seasonality of ingredients. - ADDITIONAL NOTES - If you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies or other requests, please inform us when you make your reservation.

Making sushi or nigiri can be a daunting prospect for beginners; this hands-on class teaches you the basics. Follow along with your chef guide while they move through the steps of creating a sushi meal, from miso soup to traditional sweets. With a small group of just eight people or fewer, you’ll get plenty of personalized attention and enjoy an intimate meal when you finally sit down to eat your creations.

Visit a beautiful port city, Kobe with a private guide!  As it's a private tour, you can relax and see more sights compared with other group tours. This tour covers most popular sites like Nunobiki ropeway and herb garden, Harbor land and Sake brewery. You can't miss Kobe beef. We'll help to book the Kobe beef restaurant, if you'd like.  Tour guide will meet you at your accommodation and start the tour easily and go to Kobe by subway and train and explore the city by train and taxi efficiently.

Master the art of tempura at a professional cooking studio during a 2.5-hour class. Get a hands-on experience as you learn the history of tempura, and understand the steps to making dashi (traditional fish stock), which is used as a base for soup and dipping sauce. Presentation is important in Japanese culture, so learn to set and garnish your dishes in an artful way, then enjoy your meal. Choose to pair drinks with your meal for an additional cost.

Private VIP Tour in KOBE allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota HIACE 2019and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information. <<< You customize your own Day Trip in KOBE>>> STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests. STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary. STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary. ***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling on the van. Please feel free to reach our team and driver for recommendation at any time. ***Extra 1 ~ 2 hours will be given for free only in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s). ***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.

There is no food more synonymous with Japan than sushi. Learn more about the iconic Japanese dish—and how to prepare it yourself—in this cooking class. Learn how to make sushi rice, “dashi,” (traditional soup stock), miso soup, and three types of sushi. Afterward, sit down to enjoy your meals together.

Enjoy a leisurely 7-hour tour of Kobe, a port town that developed and flourished after Japan opened its ports to the world in the mid 19th century with a local guide. From the north in nature rich Mt. Rokko, downtown Kobe City in the south where you can enjoy shopping and gourmet, and Japan's leading sake breweries in the eastern Kashiwa sake district, enjoy a varied atmosphere in this coastal city. This tour covers all the best Kobe has to offer. We also offer pick-up and drop-off at Kobe Port making this a convenient day trip for those visiting Kobe on cruise ships such as the “Diamond Princess” or the “Celebrity Millennium”.

Tempura refers to a Japanese dish of delicately battered and deep-fried ingredients—usually seafood and vegetables. This small-group cooking class is perfect for travelers interested in learning how to master the art of making six different types of tempura, as well as Japanese soup stock (dashi). No need to worry about forgetting the skills you learn—the tutor provides recipes to take home.

You'll get a hands-on training from a qualified instructor. You'll master how to make ramen from scratch. Also two different types of gyoza. You'll learn unique cooking techniques that can easily be repeated at home. Vegetarians are welcome. Let me know in advance if you have any dietary restrictions.

Kobe is known worldwide for its eponymous beef, but there’s more to this city’s food scene than this prized meat. On this private tour, you’ll be matched with a food-loving local host who will devise a food-focused itinerary that suits your taste and eating style. Sample multiple foods, as well as beer, sake, and Japanese soft drinks.

Private VIP Tour in KYOTO (HIMEJI CASTLE) allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Land Rover Discovery Sport 2018 and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information. <<< You customize your own Day Trip in KYOTO (HIMEJI CASTLE) >>> STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests. STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary. STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary. ***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling on the car. Please feel free to reach our team and driver for recommendation at any time. ***Extra 1 ~ 2 hours will be given for free only in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s). ***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.

Learn how to make vegan sushi from an authentic Japanese instructor in this online cooking class. While making sushi can be difficult on your own, with an instructor to walk you through each step of the process it becomes accessible regardless of your experience level. Plus, by joining a cooking class rather than looking up recipes on your own, you can ask questions and get personalized guidance along the way.

Make your own adventure in Kobe, one of Japan’s most historic port cities, during this fully-customizable private tour by chartered vehicle. Travel aboard your own limo, bus or van as you soak up some of Kobe's most picturesque views and unique attractions. Among the sights and activities you might choose are the Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum, Nunobiki Herb Garden and Ropeway or a scenic Kobe sightseeing port cruise. The choice is up to you. A driver, private vehicle and round-trip hotel transport are all included.

This value-packed trip with a nationally-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Kobe! Perched on a hillside sloping down to the sea, Kobe is one of Japan's most attractive and cosmopolitan cities. Compact and designed for walking, it is easily visited as a day trip from Osaka or Kyoto. Immerse yourself in the city's distinct atmosphere and dining options! Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a six-hour tour that's best for you! Note*1: Please select your must-see spots from a list in the tour information to create your customized itinerary. Note*2: The Nationally-licensed Tour Guide-Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

The class is good to enjoy “IZAKAYA” Japanese pub style and for people who want to know Japanese food culture deeply. We will cook 4 kinds of popular Japanese pub food and like yakitori (grilled checken), rolled omelette, deep fried tofu and Japanese pickles. After cooking, you will enjoy eating them with local sake. My town has a lot of sake breweries so I will introduce 3 types of local sake. You will taste them and experience food and sake paring. - WHAT TO EXPECT - ・Understand basic Japanese ingredients ・Learn how to make yakitori, rolled omellette, deep fried tofu and Japanese pickes from scratch ・Understand basic sake knowledge ・Learn how to choose sake to match dishes - MENU - ・Yakitori (grilled chicken) ・Japanese rolled omellette ・Deep fried tofu ・Japanese pickles ・3 types of local sake - ADDITIONAL NOTES - If you have any special dietary requirements, food allergies or other requests, please inform us when you make your reservation.

Ieshima island is on the Seto Inland Sea. Main access is a ferry from Himeji. It takes for about 50 minutes. The part of island is designated as Seto-Naikai (Seto Inland Sea) National Park. Historically, many travelers come to this island. The name “Ieshima”, translated literally as “home island,” derives from a story of Emperor Jinmu, dating back to the 6th century BCE, who was traveling east and got caught in a storm. Taking shelter on the island, he famously remarked, “It is so quiet here it feels like a home.”

At the Izushi Eirakukan in the castle town of Izushi, which looks good in kimono, we will wear a kimono and take a photo. First of all, you will slowly choose your favorite kimono from more than 100 types of kimono, and the dresser will dress it. Professional photographers are on standby at Izushi Eirakukan. Determined pose in front of the camera.

Private VIP Tour in KOBE allows you to “Customize Your Itinerary” to fit your specific travel expectations. You have your own private Minivan Toyota COMMUTER and English speaking driver for approximately 8 hours. Our team assists you to manage the tour, give recommendations, make reservations and check information. <<< You customize your own Day Trip in KOBE>>> STEP1: We propose list of famous destinations while you share with us your travel desires and special requests. STEP2: With careful communication and planning, we share and exchange our draft detailed itinerary. STEP3: We revise/finalize the itinerary. ***You can always change the itinerary even on the day while traveling on the van. Please feel free to reach our team and driver for recommendation at any time. ***Extra 1 ~ 2 hours will be given for free only in case of heavy traffic jam and unexpected delay(s). ***Extra charges will be applied for over time service.