Master the delicate art of authentic Japanese sushi making and learn everything there is to know about dashi, miso, mirin and sake. Impress friends with your ability to prepare traditional rice and toppings, creating a multitude of colourful and delicious sushi, including Rolled Egg, Sushi Rice, Inari Sushi, Tuna Roll, Cucumber Roll, California Roll, Nigiri Sushi and Miso Soup.

After being welcomed by the courteous staff and enjoying a cup of traditional Japanese green tea, you will receive a short introduction to the importance of quality ingredients in Japanese cuisine. Learn about the subtle flavours of dashi (Japanese soup stock) and how to pick the best seasonings. (soy sauce, sake, miso etc.)

After creating a variety of nigiri, inari and hosomaki, it is time to eat and enjoy. This cooking class will not only provide you with an unforgettable memory, but also offers a great opportunity to learn a new skill that you can bring home and share with your family and friends.

**Note: It is possible to arrange for vegetarian, halal or all sorts of dietary requirements**

Meeting Point: Cooking Lesson Venue
Includes: Japanese green tea and sushi lunch.

Start Time:1.30pm
End Time: 4.30pm

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Tonight, enjoy your experience of an Izakaya - a typical Japanese casual pub where Japanese people go for 'after work drinks'. You will be picked up from your hotel and will head to a local Izakaya to experience the lifestyle of a local while enjoying different types of alcohol and traditional Japanese 'pub' food.

Please note that times are subject to change and are a guide only.

Discover the soul of western Japan - Osaka!

Meet your friendly guide and make your way through the lively Kuromon Ichiba market, a street containing over 500 metres of lively market stalls selling Osaka’s freshest meat, fish, and vegetables. 

Afterwards, make your way to Shinsekai, an old neighbourhood in Osaka that is famous for its kushi-katsu restaurants. Try some of these deep-fried delights for yourself before heading to the iconic Dotonbori area. Here, you'll have another opportunity to try some of Osaka's local specialities - takoyaki, deep fried balls of batter and octopus. 

Meeting Point: Namba Station
Includes: Guided tour of Osaka, and street food options.

Start Time: 5.00pm
End Time: 8.30pm

Enjoy a tea ceremony experience in the heart of Kyoto.

Learn the secrets of Sado, the Japanese tea ceremony, from a qualified tea instructor. The Japanese tea ceremony (known as sado or chado in Japanese) is a Japanese tradition that has become an art form. More than just about preparing and drinking tea, it is a formal way for a guest to enjoy a host's hospitality, far removed from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. 

The Japanese tea ceremony is a traditional ritual influenced by the principles of Zen Buddhism in which powdered green tea, or matcha, is prepared and served by a host in a quiet setting. 

Enjoy tasting traditional Japanese confectionery with your green tea.

Meeting Point:Meeting point may vary, please refer to voucher.
Includes: Traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a qualified tea instructor, with tea and Japanese confectionery. included.

Start Time: 3.00pm

This morning, take a bullet train from Kyoto Station to Hiroshima Station. Enjoy a full-day private tour in Hiroshima led by an English-speaking guide, covering Peace Memorial Park and Miyajima. You'll explore Peace Memorial Park, including the Atomic Bomb Dome, various monuments, and the Peace Memorial Museum. You'll also visit Miyajima Island, a World Cultural Heritage site, and experience the stunning floating torii gate and Itsukushima Shrine. Afterward, return to Kyoto to rest for the night.

Please note this is a full day tour. Expect to depart around 8am and not return back to your hotel until 8pm. This tour cannot be booked on the same day as the Tea Ceremony. Please book tours on alternate days.

Meeting Point: Hiroshima Train Station - Train ticket will be provided in advance.
Includes: Bullet train to/from Hiroshima, ferry to Miyajima, guided tour of Hiroshima and Miya Jima.

Start Time: 8.00am
End Time: 8.00pm