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Two people holding plates with sushi, wearing aprons labeled 'Authentic Local Experience House.' 1
Sushi on a bamboo tray with chopsticks and a small bowl of sauce. 2
Three people holding woven baskets of traditional food items. 3
Two people preparing food, one cutting herbs and the other mixing ingredients in a bowl. 4
Two people wearing aprons with 'Authentic Local Experience House' text, sitting at a table with traditional Japanese food and bowls. 5
By Authentic Local Experience House
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$85 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Step into a 70-year-old private home, just a 5-minute walk from Nara Station
    • Cook with friendly local hosts, Mune and Hitomi, who speak fluent English
    • Make 3 unique styles of Onigiri (Traditional, Typical, and Innovative)
    • Enjoy a full Meal with your onigiri, homemade side dishes and miso soup
    • Experience authentic Japanese daily life away from the crowded tourist spots

Activity location

    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 日本、〒630-8114 奈良県奈良市芝辻町１丁目１−８ | This is a guest house named Authentic Local Experience house. It takes about 5 minutes from JR Nara station and 7 minutes from Kintetsu Nara station.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

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Nara: Authentic Onigiri Cooking Class & Meal in a Local Home

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Starting time: 7:00 PM
Price details
NZ$85.44 x 1 AdultNZ$85.44
Total
Price is NZ$85.44
Until Thu, 3 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Hands-on experience in making different types of onigiri
  • Inclusions
    Learn about Japanese rice culture and culinary traditions
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy making your original onigiri with delicious traditional and homemade fillings
  • Inclusions
    Enjoy the onigiri you made along with an authentic Japanese-style meal after the experience
  • Inclusions
    A great opportunity to interact with locals and fellow travellers

What you can expect

  • Located just 35-50 mins from Kyoto/Osaka and a 5-min walk from Nara Station, our 70-year-old home “Authentic Local Experience House” offers a relaxing culinary escape. Join us for a heartwarming experience that feels like visiting old friends.

    1. Cook with “Local Friends” (Mune & Hitomi)
      Connect with friendly, English-speaking hosts who have travelled the world. It feels less like a class and more like visiting a friend's home.

    2. Authentic 70-Year-Old Typical Japanese Home
      Step into a real, private residence (not a commercial studio). Experience the nostalgic atmosphere of a traditional house built over 70 years ago.

    3. Master three Styles of Onigiri & Enjoy a Full Meal
      Go beyond the basics by making Traditional, Typical, and Innovative rice balls. Includes miso soup and side dishes for a satisfying Lunch or Dinner.

    4. Perfect Location: 5 Mins from Nara Station
      Ideally located just a short walk from JR/Kintetsu Nara Stations. Easy to access for day-trippers from Kyoto (35 min) or Osaka (40 min).

    5. Deep Cultural Immersion & “Real Talk”
      Experience authentic daily life in Japan. Relax in a private setting and ask honest questions about Japanese culture, lifestyle, and history.

    Enjoy your handmade onigiri, miso soup, pickles, and handmade side dishes while chatting about Japanese lifestyle. Come as a guest, leave as a friend!

Location

Activity location

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    • Nara
    • Nara, Nara, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒630-8114 奈良県奈良市芝辻町１丁目１−８ | This is a guest house named Authentic Local Experience house. It takes about 5 minutes from JR Nara station and 7 minutes from Kintetsu Nara station.
    • Nara, Nara, Japan