Date(s)
October 19 (Sat), November 3 (Sun), November 17 (Sun) & December 1 (Sun)
Time(s)
October 19 & November 3:
10:00 am to 12:00 pm OR
1:00 pm to 3:30 pm
November 17 & December 1:
10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Cost
¥3,300
An alliance between the Choshu and Satsuma domains! Try your hand at cooking the local cuisine of Satsuma (Amami Islands) here in Choshu (Hagi).
In this small alliance between the Satsuma and Choshu domains, we’ll be making Keihan Rice, which you can easily make at home. Having moved from his hometown of Amami to Hagi himself, Ryu is the perfect person to share this valuable experience with you. Enjoy trying this tropical cuisine in the old-fashioned port town of Esaki!
Meet the Host
Ryu Ryoma | Ryu-sanchi
Born and raised in Amami Oshima, Kagoshima Prefecture, Ryu moved to Hagi in 2021. He is currently preparing to open his café Ryu-sanchi (Ryu’s House), a new socializing spot in the Esaki Area of Hagi.
Come and enjoy this unique gourmet experience!
Schedule
- Meet at Ryu-sanchi
- Have a go at making Keihan Rice
- Let’s dig in and enjoy our freshly made meal!
- Finish! Feel free to explore the Esaki area, relax at Tamagawa Onsen or shop at the local michi-no-eki before heading home.
*Schedule may change due to weather conditions, etc.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
The scenic town of Esaki
Enjoy the homely scenery, relaxing atmosphere and the soft scent of the sea.
The new local gathering spot, Ryu-sanchi
Come and experience the ever-changing town of Esaki!
Enjoy two different parts of Japan in one with Amami’s local cuisine in Hagi
Popular with locals and tourists alike, try Amami’s local cuisine in Hagi.
Information
| Date(s) | October 19 (Sat), November 3 (Sun), November 17 (Sun) & December 1 (Sun) |
| Time(s) | October 19 & November 3: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm OR 1:00 pm to 3:30 pm November 17 & December 1: 10:00 am to 12:00 pm |
| Location | Ryu-sanchi 1209-1 Esaki, Hagi-shi 759-3113 |
| Access | By car: ・50 minutes by car from Hagi’s town center, towards Masuda City ・20 minutes by car from Masuda, towards Hagi City ・90 minutes by car from Yamaguchi City By train: ・15 minute walk from JR Esaki Station |
| Parking | Available |
| Cost | ¥3,300 |
| Payment Method | Cash only |
| Capacity | 2 to 5 people per group |
| What to bring | Apron and bandana or hat |
| Please note | ■ Please contact us to cancel if you are feeling unwell the day of the program. ■ The recipe used includes egg, chicken and shiitake mushrooms. We kindly ask those with allergies to refrain from participating. ■ Please reserve via phone, email or our SNS using the reservation form. ■ Those under the age of 15 must be accompanied by an adult. ■ Small children and elementary school students may accompany you at no additional cost (however, food etc. will be provided for one person only). ■ Participation fees apply for junior high school students and above. |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 090-3609-3806 ・By email: ryomadesuyo24@gmail.com ・Via SNS: @shimajin_ryoma (Instagram) ・Reservation form: https://forms.gle/pDMzVU3KGHUFRo9z5 |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 2 days in advance. |
| Cancellations | 3 days before: Must pay 30％ of program cost A day before: Must pay 50％ of program cost Same day or No-show: Must pay 100％ of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo-travellers
- families
- friends
- couples