Experience a truly unique culinary program led by Masato Sato, a “fisherman and chef” who trained at renowned Japanese restaurants in Kyoto and Sendai before returning home to carry on his family’s silver salmon aquaculture business.
Experience both the sharp eye for ingredient selection possessed by a producer facing the ocean every day and the delicate knife work and techniques of a professional Japanese chef.
A luxurious moment: Crafting three dishes together using seasonal seafood and vegetables, mastered through the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine Including Dashi broth and preparation techniques.
| Itinerary | 10:30 – 12:30 | Japanese cuisine cooking session (3 Dishes) Cook three dishes together while observing professional techniques up close. 12:30 – 13:30 | Tasting & Gastronomy exchange Gather around the table to enjoy the dishes you prepared together with Mr. Sato, sharing a meal and conversation. |
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| Cost | 1 Guest (Solo Private)：¥85,000 2 Guests：¥85,000（Total Group Price） 3 Guests：¥96,000（Total Group Price） 4 Guests：¥105,000（Total Group Price） |
| What’s Included | ・Cooking experience Fee ・Venue fee ・Ingredient costs ・Handling fee ＊Interpreter guide fee is not included. If you require an interpreter, an additional fee of ¥25,000（per group） will apply. |
| Duration | 3 hours |
| Booking Deadline | Requests for reservations for this experience must be made at least 4 weeks in advance. |
| Experience Availability | January － September |
| Participants | From 1 to 4 guests |
| Meeting Point | Minamisanriku Portal Center 200-1 Itsukamachi, Shizugawa, Minamisanriku, Motoyoshi District, Miyagi 986-0752 Google Maps |
| Important notes | ・Please inform us in advance when booking (e.g., at least 10 days prior) if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions due to religious reasons (such as vegetarian or halal). Please note that we may not be able to accommodate requests made on the day of the experience. ・Disclaimer regarding cross-contamination: Because various ingredients (such as seafood in dashi or wheat in soy sauce) are handled within the same kitchen equipment, we cannot guarantee the complete absence of allergens or cross-contamination. If you have severe allergies, please participate at your own discretion. ・Please note that raw seafood and carefully selected seasonal ingredients may be used. If you are unaccustomed to eating raw foods or have underlying health concerns, please consult with us in advance. ・Ingredients used are subject to change without prior notice depending on daily procurement conditions and seasonal availability. ・In the event that the program cannot be conducted due to the chef’s sudden illness or other unforeseen circumstances, we will provide a substitute chef, offer an alternative date, or issue a full refund. ・Knives and fire sources may be used during the experience. For your safety, please follow instructions and use them correctly. Please wear comfortable, easy-to-move-in clothing. ・From a food safety perspective, participants may be asked to wash and sanitize their hands, tie back long hair, and wear aprons and sanitary caps prior to the start of the session. ・For food safety and hygiene management reasons, prepared dishes and leftover ingredients cannot be taken home under any circumstances. Please consume everything on-site. |
Booking & Inquiries
You can send a booking inquiry using the form below. Once we receive your request, we will check availability with our partners and send you an email regarding whether your booking can be accepted.
*Please note that submitting this form does not guarantee availability or confirm your reservation.
・For Travelers Contact Form
・For Organizations Contact Form
・Minamisanriku Tourism Association Booking Site
Cancelation policy
Our cancelation policy for this experience is below. Percentages represent the non-refundable portion of your experience fee.
| Up to 8 days before the tour date | Free (No cancellation fee) |
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| 7 to 2 days before the tour date | 20% of the program fee |
| 1 day before the tour date (Eve of the tour) | 50% of the program fee |
| On the day of the tour (Prior to start) | 100% of the program fee |
| No-show or cancellation after the start of the tour | 100% of the program fee |
Hosted By
Minamisanriku Tourism Association
