SPECIAL ACTIVITIES — COOKING / NATURE

Kashimo Cooking Class

加子母クッキングクラス
OVERVIEW

A warm, home-cooked moment
in the mountain village of Kashimo.

Surrounded by mountains, Kashimo is a small village in eastern Gifu Prefecture, near the geographic center of Japan. Here you can experience a traditional food culture shaped by abundant nature, and the simple, warm way of life of its people.

In this cooking class, you’ll use local ingredients to prepare time-honored regional dishes and seasonal home cooking together. Between cooking steps, you’ll have the chance to talk with your hosts about local life and culture. A warm, memorable moment to carry home from your trip.

What's Included

  • Guided countryside walking tour (English-speaking guide)
  • Hands-on Japanese home cooking experience with cultural exchange
  • Cooking session using local ingredients
  • A traditional lunch enjoyed locally

Details & Notes

体験詳細・ご注意事項
Duration
3.5 hours
Start Time
Starts at 10:00 (adjustable on request)
Price
¥16,500 per person
Group Size
2–6 people (minimum 2)
Solo participation not available
Private tour, no mixed groups
Language
English-speaking guide included (interpreters for other languages can be arranged by the guest)
Booking
Opens: 5 months in advance
Closes: 3 business days before
Meeting / End Point
Onboi Onsen-mae bus stop (from Nakatsugawa)
Kashimo General Office bus stop (from Gero)
Detailed map provided after booking
Location
1-1 Kashimo, Gero City, Gifu Prefecture
Access
Approx. 50 min by car from JR Gero Station / approx. 35 min from Gero Onsen
Map & directions here
Parking & Transport
Parking available. If arriving by private vehicle, please come to the Kashimo General Office
Dietary Accommodations
Dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Please inquire in advance
Children
Ages 6 and up may participate / no separate child pricing (same as adult) / families welcome
Not Included
Transportation to Kashimo, additional interpreter fees
Weather Policy
Runs rain or shine. Content may be partially adjusted in severe weather
Cancellation Policy
7–4 days prior 20% / 3 days prior 50% / 2 days prior–same day 100%
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Experience Flow

体験の流れ
01

Kashimo is a mountain village in eastern Gifu Prefecture, Japan.

02

Take a walk through the countryside with your guide.

03

Gather local ingredients and seasonal vegetables outdoors.

04

Learn about local life, architecture, and Japan's food traditions.

05

Cook together using ingredients sourced from the region.

06

Share and enjoy the meal you made together.

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