Learn about Japan’s ancient food offerings (Shinsen)
We will cook simple yet meaningful dishes using ingredients connected to the shrine — rice, salt, miso, and local produce from Ise Bay and the surrounding area.
Each dish represents gratitude for nature’s blessings — a concept deeply rooted in Japanese Shinto belief.
Let’s cook together, feel the spirit of Ise, and enjoy the sacred flavors of Japan.
I worked as an English conversation teacher for 27 years, but after suffering from breast cancer, I developed a strong interest in cooking, seasonings, koji, and food education. In 2024, I retired from teaching English and started a cooking class at my home. Currently, I teach kids' classes in English and adult classes in Japanese. While recreating dishes from around the world, not just Japan, I learned about the history and food culture behind the food, and realized that cooking alone can enrich your life. I would love for foreigners to experience home-cooked obanzai, which goes beyond just tempura and sushi. I want them to learn about the history and food culture behind Japanese food.
The closest station
Matsusaka Station
How to get to the station?
From Ujiyamada Station : 30mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Experience of Shinsen(sacred food in Ise grand shrine) has a vegan option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Experience of Shinsen(sacred food in Ise grand shrine) has a vegetarian option.
Please go to Matsusaka Station which takes 30 mins from Ujiyamada Station . Then Kaori (host) will pick you up there!
It costs 6000 per person.
Up to 4 people can join Kaori's cooking class.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
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