About This Tour
Please note that the market tour here means a local supermarket tour, which is typically where locals shop. After you meet your host Akiko at the station, she will accompany you to a local supermarket located near the JR station where she will introduce you to the different ingredients used in Japanese cooking. If you like, Akiko can help you purchase local ingredients to take home. After the tour, join Akiko in her kitchen to make classic Nagoya dishes such as red miso stew, shrimp tempura in a rice ball or fried chicken, Nagoya style. You will also learn to make dashi, the foundation of Japanese cooking. Your cooking class will last about an hour before you sit down to share the Nagoyan style Japanese meal you helped prepare. Akiko is thrilled about the opportunity to share specialties from Nagoya as a lot of people don’t know how to cook Nagoya-style food. Because of this, many Nagoyans themselves eat their local specialities at restaurants!
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Nagoya Super Market Tour & Home Cooking Class with a Local, Akiko
This 3.5-hour tour with Traveling Spoon begins with a guided exploration of a Nagoya supermarket, followed by a home-style cooking class with your host, Akiko. You’ll learn to prepare local dishes and enjoy them together.
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Meeting Point
Akiko will be waiting at the general car waiting area (Toyota van) of the north exit of JR Kasugai station. Further instructions will be indicated on the ticket confirmation.
Special Instructions
Local contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host Akiko at +81 (0) 9087371655, or by email at aijiro107@gmail.com Meeting Instructions: Meet your host Akiko at the car parking area of the north exit of JR Kasugai station (Address: 1 Chome Jojocho, Kasugai, Aichi 486-0833, Japan). Please take the JR Chuo Line, track 7 or 8 from Nagoya station bound for Kozoji, Tajimi, Mizunami or Nakatsugawa. It takes about 20mins from Nagoya. The stations are as follows: Nagoya→Kanayama→Tsurumai→Chikusa→Ozone→Shinmoriyama→Kachigawa→Kasugai. Please get off Kasugai station. Akiko will be waiting at the general car parking area of the north exit of JR Kasugai station - from the north exit of JR Kasugai station please go to the first floor, you will see a bakery Vie de France, after that you will see a police box, then you will see parking lots ahead, Akiko will be waiting in a white Toyota van 330. Please call her in case you're unable to find her: +81 908 737 1655 Notes: If you have any specific dietary requirements and have not provided this information upon checkout, please contact and inform your Traveling Spoon host at least 48 hours in advance via their email or phone listed above in your voucher. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at reservations@travelingspoon.com if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Common questions about Nagoya Super Market Tour & Home Cooking Class with a Local, Akiko
Who operates this experience?
This experience is operated by Traveling Spoon, a local food & drink provider.
What's included?
This tour includes Private local supermarket tour with your host Akiko O, Private cooking class + meal, and Local alcohol. Additional amenities and services are included. All inclusions are provided by the tour operator.
How long is this tour?
The experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours, giving you time to fully enjoy your chosen activity.
Can I cancel this tour?
Yes, you can cancel up to 24 hours before the scheduled departure time for a full refund.
What should I bring?
Come with an appetite and comfortable walking shoes. All food and beverages are included.
What to expect on this tour?
This food & drink experience lasts approximately 3.5 hours and includes all necessary equipment and guidance. You'll have access to Private local supermarket tour with your host Akiko O and more.
What's the best time to do this tour?
This culinary experience is typically best enjoyed during meal times, allowing you to fully appreciate the local food culture.
Are dietary restrictions accommodated?
Dietary restrictions may be accommodated depending on the tour. Please inform the operator of any dietary requirements when booking so they can make appropriate arrangements.
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