Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in Kanazawa
Make Sushi. Discover UMAMI. Taste Kanazawa.
Hands-on Japanese cooking with seasonal local ingredients,
just minutes from Kanazawa Station.
Established in 1969 •
Small Groups •
Multilingual Support •
Beginners Welcome
English • German • French • Italian • Spanish • Chinese
AI-powered real-time translation support is available.
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Authentic Japanese Cooking & Premium Knife Experience
Since1969
Why Travelers Choose Us
Cooking School Since 1969
More than 50 years of Japanese cooking tradition in Kanazawa.
Taste Kanazawa
Seasonal ingredients personally selected by our chef,
including local specialties such as Nodoguro.
Small & Hands-On
Small groups mean plenty of time to cook,
ask questions and enjoy the experience.
Perfect Location
Just a few minutes' walk from Kanazawa Station.
Japanese Cooking Classes in Kanazawa
Join a hands-on class led by a professional chef at Nakata Cooking School, established in 1969.
Learn authentic Japanese dishes in English, in a fun and friendly atmosphere.
5-star rated on all platforms.
Great for families, couples, and solo travelers.
Private Japanese Knife Experience
Exclusively for Cooking Class Guests
you can try premium Japanese knives personally selected by our head chef.
By appointment only.
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【Multi-language support available】
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What Our Guests Say
Informative, fun and unique cooking class!
This Japanese cooking class was an absolute highlight of our trip to Japan.
The hosts were incredibly nice and welcoming, and the class was full of fun and laughter.
The live translation system made it easy to understand everything, even for beginners.
Incredible Japanese cooking experience
We cooked, learned and laughed together.
The kitchen and class setup were excellent, the teaching was suitable for all levels,
and the food was outstanding. We left full, happy and with wonderful memories of Kanazawa.
One of the highlights of Japan
An unforgettable hands-on experience filled with Japanese cooking techniques,
delicious food and plenty of humor.
The warm atmosphere made the class feel personal, relaxed and genuinely memorable.