Tsukiji Outer Market Tour and Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo

Discover Japanese food culture from market to kitchen on this immersive Tsukiji cooking experience. Meet your guide in Tsukiji and begin the day with a visit to Namiyoke Inari Shrine, a small but meaningful shrine long connected to the market community. From there, explore the lively Tsukiji Outer Market, where stalls overflow with fresh seafood, produce, and local specialties. Ingredients for the cooking class are sourced directly from the market, giving you a closer connection to what you’ll be preparing later. After exploring Tsukiji, take a short taxi ride to a nearby cooking studio, where the hands-on class begins. Under expert guidance, you’ll learn essential Japanese cooking techniques, including cutting sashimi, steaming rice, boiling sea bream, grilling ingredients for a clear soup, and deep frying. Using these techniques, you’ll prepare a range of dishes, including soup stock, sashimi, and a classic Japanese omelet called tamagoyaki. Once the cooking is complete, sit down and enjoy the meal you’ve made. This five-hour experience offers a thoughtful mix of sightseeing, market exploration, and hands-on cooking, providing a deeper understanding of Japanese cuisine, culinary customs, and everyday food culture.