Nara: Kakinoha Sushi Making Experience
ID: GYG816480-1300075
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
45 min.
Description
Learn about the history of kakinoha sushi and its importance to Nara's culture. Make your own kakinoha sushi with the help of a professional instructor and take it home with you.
Learn how to make kakinoha-zushi, a type of sushi wrapped in persimmon leaves, at a long-established kakinoha-zushi shop. Watch a film about the history of kakinoha-zushi and take home the sushi you make.
Meet your guide at the Hiraso Horyuji Store, a shop located on the approach to the gates of the World Heritage Site Horyuji Temple. Watch a film about the history of kakinoha sushi.
Learn how to make kakinoha sushi, a type of sushi wrapped with vinegared mackerel or salmon in persimmon leaves, with the help of a staff member. Make one by one carefully and experience Nara's food culture.
Take home the kakinoha sushi you make. Sushi made during the cooking experience cannot be eaten soon as it needs to mature for a few hours.
Highlights
- Learn about the history of kakinoha sushi and its importance to Nara's culture
- Watch a short film about the history of kakinoha sushi with English subtitles
- Make your own kakinoha sushi with the help of a professional instructor
- Take home the kakinoha sushi you made and enjoy it later in the day
- Visit the Hiraso Horyuji Store, located near the Horyuji Temple
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Arrive 5 minutes before your reserved time
Kakinoha sushi needs to mature for a few hours before eating
Located near Horyuji Temple, a World Heritage Site
※If you are more than 10 minutes late from the meeting time, you may not be able to experience it.
And no refunds will be given.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
