Top Nagano Classes & Workshops

The class is held at the over 130 years old house. It was built in Machiya style and was used to be a house of Shoya, the biggest merchant in the city at that time. You can have a look around the unique inside. We will show you traditional life style such as Koto, a Japanese harp and an old sawing machine, which have been carefully stored for a long time in Kura, an old style storage in back of the house. The kitchen is made of Sake barrel lids came from a local brewery. It’s located on the second floor, you will see the beautiful Japanese garden. We provide aprons, so you don’t need to bring anything. We will give you a recipe that you can cook at your country. The class consists of some basics of Japanese cooking, such as how to make Dashi broth, and introduction of local made ingredients, which are not normally seen at regular supermarkets. We will explain for you to cook at home when you go back. Recipes are adjustable for vegetarians and vegans.

The primeval forest covered in fresh moss looks just like the world of a Ghibli movie! It's a mysterious and mysterious space. You can sharpen your five senses and refresh yourself while bathing in the negative ions of Tateshina Otaki and Taki-no-Yukawa. You can feel a lot of natural energy. Yoga instructor Chihaya Dan will give a lecture, and you will meditate in nature and experience time ``spending time in nature without thinking about anything.''