Japanese Hot Pot Cooking Class in Yamanashi | EAT! MEET! JAPAN

Houtou is said to be one of the representative dishes of Yamanashi Prefecture. Warming to the core and packed with nutritional vegetables, this hearty hot post is believed to have been a favorite of Takeda Shingen, an important daimyo from the Sengoku Period (1467–1615).

During this experience, guests will study the history and learn the unique appeal of houtou while making their own. Houtou's defining trait is the flat, chewy, flour-based noodles, one of the dish's main ingredients. And there's no better way to learn than to get your hands dirty kneading, rolling, and cutting houtou noodles.

You'll pick up tons of useful cooking skills in this class, but another appeal of Houtou Lab, where this experience takes place, is that you'll make seafood houtou instead of its more common meaty counterpart. Fresh fish, shrimp, and local vegetables come together with a rich miso broth and hand-cut noodles.

Learning alongside locals and families gives this experience a personal touch. Everyone can enjoy deepening their knowledge of this beloved regional cuisine.

Highlights

• Use traditional techniques and tools to make houtou noodles from scratch
• Share and study the stories of houtou from experts
• Enjoy a delicious seafood hotpot lunch in the Yamanashi countryside

Inclusions

• Ingredients to make houtou noodles and hot pot
• Lecture on the origins and history of houtou

Location

• 2746-1 Kawaguchi, Fujikawaguchiko-machi, Minamitsuru-gun, Yamanashi, 401-0304, Japan