Japanese Cuisine Experience With Chef At Mt. Fuji Historic Private Mansion

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Summary

You will enjoy 7-9 dish authentic Kaiseki lunch course at 200-year-old private mansion on the foot of Mt. Fuji on southern shore of Lake Kawaguchi. The chef himself will come to the place and guide you though deep world of Kaiseki cuisine. The course starts with Japanese Sake aperitif and ends with Matcha. Every single dish is specially designed and cooked just for your visit. The chef will explain about the ingredients, cooking technique, pottery, and arrangements from view points of season's traditions and the guest's profiles. After the lunch, the chef will explain about one of the most unique aspects of Japanese culinary techniques - the art of cutting technique. The most fundamental philosophy of Japanese cuisine is making the most of the ingredients. To achieve this goal, Japanese culinary techniques have developed so as not to destroy the ingredients, which is most evidently observed in cutting tools and techniques. The chef will explain about this unique aspect of Japanese culinary techniques utilizing his own kitchen knives - beautiful as Japanese swords. The chef will demonstrate one of the sophisticated cutting techniques - peeling the skin of radish as thin as paper.

Tour info

Duration
3 hours
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Meeting Point
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Why take this tour?

You will have very unique opportunity to enjoy truly authentic traditional Japanese cuisine "Kaiseki" at 200-year-old private mansion on the foot of Mt. Fuji! You will be invited to the private mansion which is designated as one of the most important cultural heritages of the town. You will learn and experience the traditional architecture, arts, and life style of late Edo era aristocrat. The chef himself will come to the place only for you and attend you through the course meal and guide you to explore the profound world of Japanese cuisine. You'll not only enjoy the meal, but also learn from the professional chef privately, and even experience the cutting technique by yourself. After joining this program, the world you see at any Japanese restaurants will be totally different. If you are interested in Japanese culinary culture, and if you are planning to visit Mt. Fuji area, do not miss this unique opportunity!

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What’s included?

  • Japanese Sake aperitif

  • Japanese Matcha tea

  • Traditional Kaiseki lunch course consisting 7-9 dishes

  • Additional drinks (need to be ordered and paid seperately)

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 3h

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Covid Policy

  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Houdini

About operator:

The company is a government licensed travel agency (category 3) established in 2017 in Japan, and runs offices in Tokyo and also in Fujiyoshida-a northern town of Mt. Fuji.
The company is closely working with local communities, including local professional tour guides, and provides the travelers with deep local cultural experiences, which are beyond reach of ordinary visitors.

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