Top Hyogo Prefecture Food & Drink

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).

Make the most of a short time on land with this private shore excursion to Kobe. Instead of rushing around with a large group, slow down and appreciate the quieter side of Kobe. Visit the Herb Gardens, the Nunobiki Ropeway, and more. Sake lovers will enjoy checking out a sake brewery, to learn more about this Japanese drink. Foodies can also opt to dine at a restaurant serving Kobe beef.

Sake breweries are scattered in the Nada area, where the area is known as one of the best sake breweries in Japan. Several breweries are open to the public, and they are popular with tourists because they offer tours of the production process and free tastings. Sake brewing in Nada has been active since the Edo period and now accounts for about 30% of Japan's total sake production. The location, climatic environment, quality of rice, and water are just perfect to brew sake in Nada. Those are essential for sake brewing, and the craftsmanship has been handed down from generation to generation with its techniques. This tour will not only introduce a sake brewery and tasting but will also introduce you to the food culture using sake, strolling through local shopping streets. By learning about the efforts of the people involved in sake brewing, as well as feeling the daily lives in the area, you will be able to understand the appeal of sake.

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.

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.

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.

This is a great pick for first-time visitors to Kobe or those wanting to explore its highlights in a day. Save time itinerary planning and join a guide on an adventure that showcases a mix of nature spots, shrines, museums, and great shopping and foodie spots. Highlights along the way include Nunobiki Falls, Takenaka Carpentry Tools Museum, Ikuta Shrine, and Hakutsuru Sake Brewery Museum.

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.

This Kobe tour is a great pick for travelers who want the freedom to be able to customize their own itinerary. No need to worry about doing hours of research—before the tour, a list of potential sights are sent to you, which you can choose from to help finalize your itinerary. Then, on the day of the tour, enjoy the luxury of a private adventure for just your group.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Have fun talking with local people in a super smiley environment! Shioya is a quaint peaceful fishing village nestled in a valley. It takes about 15 minutes from Kobe, 40 mins from Osaka and 70 mins from Kyoto by JR train. First, let’s go to the harbor. Enjoy a photogenic view of Mt Rokko, Awaji island, the Pearl bridge, even Kansai airport across the sea on a sunny day. You can taste and buy Nori (seaweed) from local fishing family. Then through the tunnel, we’ll go into SHIOYA town. I’d like you to know about real Japanese daily life by walking through a temple, a shrine, a cemetery, etc. Also, I want to share my local vision with you, visiting a barber shop which has more than 100 years of history, a tatami factory, and our beautiful heritage Guggenheim house, and others when they are open. While walking, let’s enjoy various local snacks & drinks and communication with friendly local people.

A ladder sake tour to visit two recommended bars and bars in the Kobe Motomachi area. Visit local shops that are not for tourists and are full of locals, so you can enjoy a deep night in a local mood and stay lonely alone. Sometimes the shopkeepers and regular customers are also mixed, and it can be a lively night. You can enjoy a menu of snacks and one or two drinks at each shop. The host is a female owner who runs a guesthouse in Kobe Motomachi and has traveled the world. Women can participate with peace of mind. (May be accompanied by male staff)

This value-packed trip with a government-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 four-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 National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter certification is issued by the Japanese government requires a good knowledge and understanding of Japanese culture and history.

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.

You’ll spend the day with one of our hosts discovering the true nature of Kobe - and there is plenty of nature to see, the city is wedged between sweeping coastlines and vast mountain ranges after all. Explore the thriving Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street and indulge in authentic cuisine in Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown. Scale the Kobe Port Tower, where you can see the city's sweeping skyline highlighted by the neon, and discover hidden gems along the way, like the smaller shrines and historic streets that many visitors miss - but not you! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

You’ll spend the day with one of our hosts discovering the true nature of Kobe - and there is plenty of nature to see, the city is wedged between sweeping coastlines and vast mountain ranges after all. Explore the thriving Kobe Motomachi Shopping Street and indulge in authentic cuisine in Nankinmachi, Kobe’s Chinatown. Scale the Kobe Port Tower, where you can see the city's sweeping skyline highlighted by the neon, and discover hidden gems along the way, like the smaller shrines and historic streets that many visitors miss - but not you! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Learn how to make takoyaki, a beloved Osaka street food snack, during a cooking class at Sakura Cook. The tasty balls of batter are typically filled with octopus, but you have the choice to use different ingredients such as meat or vegetables, if you wish. Roll up your sleeves to make, mould, and bake the batter, then eat your handmade snacks at the end of the class; it’s a fun experience for adults and kids alike.

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.

This value-packed trip with a government-licensed and experienced multilingual tour guide is a fantastic and efficient way to explore Himeji! Himeji is home to Japan's biggest and best-preserved feudal-era castle, Himeji-jo. Its white-plaster facade and elegant presence earned it the nickname Shirasagi-jo (White Egret Castle). Widely considered Japan's finest castle, it is worthy as the focus of a day trip to the area. Let us know what you would like to experience and we will customize a four-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 National Government Licensed 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.