Make Your Own Tofu & Taste Nagoya’s Dark Miso Dengaku
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Nagonoya Cafe & Hostel
- Learn the craft of tofu making from an artisan at a century-old tofu shop
- Create fresh tofu from scratch and taste it warm on the spot
- Enjoy dengaku, a Nagoya specialty topped with rich dark miso once favored by the Tokugawa shoguns
- Experience both hands-on cooking and regional flavors in one cultural workshop
What to expect
Step into Nagoya’s culinary heritage with a tofu-making workshop led by an artisan from a century-old shop. Guided step by step, you’ll create your own tofu and taste it fresh and warm — simple, delicate, and unforgettable.
You’ll also enjoy miso dengaku, skewered tofu topped with Nagoya’s rich dark miso, a flavor cherished since the time of the Tokugawa shoguns.
The workshop is held in Japan Culture Village, where shrines, century-old shops, and stylish cafés offer a unique mix of tradition and modern life.
Learn from a skilled artisan about the history, ingredients, and process of tofu making
Learn from a skilled artisan about the history, ingredients, and process of tofu making
Making tofu from scratch
Making tofu from scratch
Savor miso dengaku topped with Nagoya’s distinctive dark miso
Communicating with an AI translation device (if AI translation option is selected)
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