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1 hr 30 minneeds a 4h call5.0★ · 9 reviewsFree cancellation 24h aheadPrivate

Cooking Class: Make a Local Delicacy in a Japanese House

A 90-minute cooking class making dango-jiru, a hand-pulled dumpling noodle soup, in a century-old house in downtown Beppu.

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Duration
1 hr 30 min
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
4+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$62 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Private · up to 5
Space Beppu, downtown Beppu
Why it is on this site
  • You knead, stretch and shape the dumplings by hand and cook them in a broth with local vegetables such as taro and burdock.
  • The operator says it is the only cooking class in Beppu held in a century-old Japanese house.
  • All ingredients and utensils are provided; 9 reviews average 5.0.
Best for

Food-minded travellers who want to cook and eat one regional dish.

Think twice if

Only 9 reviews so far. It is a class, not a tour: you get yourself downtown and back, and the operator has a late-arrivals policy. It does not replace seeing the hells.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.

Included
  • All cooking utensils and ingredients provided

Guide languages: English, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by Space Beppu.

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Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Cooking Class: Make a Local Delicacy in a Japanese House5.0★ · 9 reviews · Private · up to 5From US$62 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Cooking Class: Make a Local Delicacy in a Japanese House worth it from the Beppu cruise port?

A 90-minute cooking class making dango-jiru, a hand-pulled dumpling noodle soup, in a century-old house in downtown Beppu. Best for: Food-minded travellers who want to cook and eat one regional dish.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 4 hours. The tour runs 1 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Space Beppu is downtown; allow a short taxi or bus each way from the port.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

Only 9 reviews so far. It is a class, not a tour: you get yourself downtown and back, and the operator has a late-arrivals policy. It does not replace seeing the hells.

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