mirukashi

salon

mirukashi

salon

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The MIRUKASHI salon is where extraordinary guests gather to share delicious meals and inspiring conversations amidst beautiful  scenery in the countryside of Japan.

Mirukashi is a

Culinary Arts Salon


MIRUKASHI salon sessions offer a deep dive into the flavors of the season in the context of one of the world’s greatest culinary traditions. Join us in a multi-day feast for the senses featuring atelier visits, foraging, cooking and sharing meals.

FOOD nourishes, TRAVEL inspires, and CULTURE is the pulse, the heartbeat that infuses our life with meaning. 

Slow down, engage your senses and dive deep. During your time here, you'll enjoy cooking sessions with me in Mirukashi, masterclasses with local artisans, and adventures in the field to meet the dedicated and passionate artisans shaping one of the world’s greatest cuisines. You'll spend time with my partner Hanako Nakazato at her pottery atelier and when not dining in Mirukashi, we’ll enjoy private dinners at our favorite local restaurants.

Come to Mirukashi.

Beauty must always grow from the realities of life.

- jun'ichiro tanizaki

You'll form lasting bonds in Mirukashi

There is immense value in stepping out of our daily routines to spend intentional time with others. As we stand shoulder to shoulder in the kitchen and sit elbow to elbow at the table, sharing our passions and experiences, we learn as much about ourselves as we do about each other. From your peer participants to the local chefs and artisans you meet, you'll leave knowing you've forged lasting connections to an intimate group of culturally curious folks who love Japan and its flavors.

Still savoring the time we spent at Mirukashi Salon. The food we ate, the friendships we made, the conversations we had and the places we visited will stay with me for a long time. Thank you for sharing Mirukashi with us.

- KIM

Take me back! I could have spent another week with you all. Thank you Prairie.

- nan

It was an unforgettable time with you and our congenial circle. A rare chemistry quickly evolved over our stay. It was so very hard to leave.

- Marcia


I can’t wait to come back!!

- BETH

It was magical. There was an easy bond between all of us who are so grateful for this time and for you opening your life to us.

- SHARON

It can be hard to feel at home while venturing afar. Here in Mirukashi, you can do just that.

How It Works

Salon sessions are $3550 (USD) per person. A non-refundable deposit of $1800 secures your place with balance due 60 days before the session.

Pricing

Four nights in a private room plus all food, drink, and transportation during the salon session. Does not include transportation to and from Karatsu.

What's included

Plans are hard to make these days. All deposits are non-refundable but give me two months notice and I'll happily apply your deposit to a future session.

cancellation

OUR MISSION

CONNECT you to the natural environment in which FLAVOR ORIGINATES.

When you pass hillsides full of bamboo shoots in spring and drive roads carpeted in bright yellow leaves of ginkgo trees in autumn, the visceral connection to those ingredients as essential flavors of the season is enhanced in spades. Seasonal ingredients are a natural extension of the scenery that surrounds us and intrinsic to the meals we prepare here. 

CONNECT you to the natural environment in which FLAVOR ORIGINATES.

Settle into the agrarian rhythms of rural Japan and taste its finest flavors.

Join me in a multi-day feast for the senses. We’ll dive deep into the beauty of Japan's landscape and local culinary and craft traditions. We’ll visit markets and ateliers, forage, cook, and share the flavors of the season.

come to mirukashi