Yokohama: Manga Art & Cooking Experience in a Tatami Room
This activity offers a unique blend of Japanese art and culinary traditions in a traditional home setting. Guided by a professional illustrator, you’ll learn to create your own manga-style artwork surrounded by original illustrations, making it a one-of-a-kind creative experience. Following the art session, dive into hands-on cooking to make sushi rolls and handmade gyoza using fresh ingredients. This combination of creativity and authentic Japanese cooking ensures a memorable and immersive cultural experience unlike any other. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!
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Yokohama: Manga Art & Cooking Experience in a Tatami Room
What's included in Yokohama: Manga Art & Cooking Experience in a Tatami Room
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with this hands-on experience in a cozy Yokohama home. Start with a manga illustration session guided by a professional artist. You’ll learn how to draw manga-style characters using authentic tools like G-pens, screentone sheets, and ink. Step-by-step guidance makes it enjoyable for beginners, while manga fans will appreciate insights into the art form. At the end, take home your original drawing as a personal souvenir. Next, move to the kitchen for a fun and interactive Japanese cooking class. You’ll prepare two beloved dishes: colorful sushi rolls with fresh ingredients, and juicy handmade gyoza, carefully folded and pan-fried. Your host will share home-style tips and techniques throughout the process. After cooking, relax in a traditional tatami room and enjoy your meal. You’ll also be served Japanese home-style sweets, along with all-you-can-drink beverages, including shochu, beer, and fruit juices. This 3hour small-group activity is ideal for solo travelers, couples, or friends seeking a genuine and memorable cultural experience in Japan. Come for the food and fun—leave with new skills and warm cultural memories.
Food Menu
MAIN - Handmade Gyoza
Create flavorful Japanese dumplings filled with meat and vegetables. Wrap, cook, and enjoy them with dipping sauces.
MAIN - Sushi Rolls (Norimaki)
Make delicious sushi rolls with fresh seafood, meat, and vegetables. Learn to roll and shape them beautifully using traditional techniques.
Inclusions
- Drinks and alcohol are also included in the price.
- Guide
- We have manga-related goods available for sale
- Transportation to and from the activity location
- Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- We will meet at the ticket gate of Odoriba Station on the subway. The host will be waiting with a sign.
