Authentic Japanese Home Dining Experience in Sapporo with Noriko
Your local host Noriko lives in a quaint, clean, and comfortable home in a suburb just outside Sapporo's city center. You will be warmly welcomed with a seasonal beverage as you watch her add the finishing touches to your homemade Japanese meal. Noriko is keen to share her knowledge of food and different cuisines - so feel free to ask her all your questions!
You will join Noriko in her upstairs dining room for a homemade authentic meal that showcases Japanese traditions with an international twist. Your menu will include dishes such as shabu-shabu (Japanese hot pot with a variety of meat and vegetables) and chirashi-sushi (a rice bowl with fresh salmon, tender fried chicken, green peppers, and the occasional mapo tofu!).
Visit Noriko's home, experience a delightful homemade Japanese meal and learn about Japan in a way you would never be able to if you simply ate at a restaurant!
Options
Dinner + A
Dinner (including alcohol) with your host Noriko
What's included in Authentic Japanese Home Dining Experience in Sapporo with Noriko
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Step into Noriko's charming suburban Sapporo home for an unforgettable dining experience that blends authentic Japanese traditions with international flair. As you arrive, you'll be greeted with a seasonal beverage and the enticing aroma of freshly prepared dishes. Join Noriko, a warm and knowledgeable host, in her inviting upstairs dining room, where she will guide you through creating a delicious meal featuring shabu-shabu, a delightful Japanese hot pot, and chirashi-sushi, a vibrant rice bowl topped with fresh salmon, tender fried chicken, and seasonal vegetables. With a culinary background shaped by her gastronomic mother and enriched through her studies in Switzerland and the U.S., Noriko is a skilled cook eager to share her passion. Noriko believes that food is a bridge between cultures, and she delights in sharing her knowledge and experiences. This intimate dining experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with Japan's rich culinary heritage in a warm and welcoming environment. This unique cultural experience offers insights and flavors you won't find in any restaurant.
Food Menu
MAIN - Shabu-shabu of local meat
MAIN - Chirashi-sushi
Inclusions
- Pick-up from/drop-off at Jieitaimae station
- Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
- Private Japanese meal and conversation with your host Noriko
- Hotel transfers
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
- Notes: Noriko will pick you up from the Jieitaimae station on the subway Nanboku line. Her car fits up to 4 people. Please discuss alternate transportation options ahead of your experience if you are booking for 5 or more people.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host Noriko at Jieitaimae Station on the Nanboku subway line. After exiting the ticket gate, turn to the right and go downstairs. Noriko will meet you at the bottom of the stairs and drive you to her home. She will drop you off at the same location after the experience.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
Meet Noriko at Jieitaimae station on the Nanboku subway line. After exiting the ticket gate, turn right and go downstairs. Noriko will meet you at the bottom of the stairs and drive you home. Contact: +81 80 3265 4898 or [email protected] -- 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 [email protected] 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!