🚰 Discover the Water Behind Japanese Cuisine

Explore the role of water in Japanese cuisine and discover why Kanazawa’s culinary culture is so highly regarded. Through a tasting of local water and dashi, gain insight into the foundation of Japanese cooking.

🔪 Soba-Cutting Experience

At Hitotoki, a restaurant located in an area that retains its historic Edo-period townscape, experience the art of soba cutting.

Using carefully prepared 100% buckwheat soba and yuzu-infused soba made with locally grown Yuwaku yuzu, you will learn the techniques of soba cutting while observing the craftsmanship of a skilled artisan up close.

🥢 Special Kaiseki Lunch

Enjoy a kaiseki lunch featuring the soba you have cut yourself.

Prepared exclusively for this experience, the menu highlights the flavors and aesthetics of Japanese cuisine through a carefully curated seasonal course.

🧉 Conversation with the Chef

Over lunch, engage in conversation about soba, cuisine, and the philosophy behind Japanese cooking.

Drawing on the perspective of a food wholesaler who works closely with local chefs, we also share the stories of the producers, ingredients, and culinary traditions that shape Kanazawa’s food culture.

🖼️ Visit to Tōda Antique Art

Continue to Tōda Antique Art, where you will explore the world of traditional Japanese tableware.

Learn directly from the owner about the vessels used during your meal and the rich heritage of Kanazawa’s ceramics and crafts. You will have the opportunity to handle the pieces yourself, and if something speaks to you, selected items are available for purchase.