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Experience Tokyo's hidden culinary traditions with Japanese home cooking classes and authentic dining at local homes.
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Sakura Chiffon Cake Workshop in Tokyo

Learn how to make sakura chiffon cake at this one-day dessert-making workshop in Tokyo! Make sakura chiffon cake using high-quality ingredients, then get a lesson in dessert photography from a professional instructor.

from¥19,440
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi-Making Experience in Tokyo (Cooking Class in Asakusa)

Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch at a cooking class in Asakusa, a historic district in Tokyo! Your expert hosts will guide you from rice to roll, teaching you about the history and culture surrounding sushi and the famed Asakusa district.

from¥13,000
(7)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi Making Class & Sake Tasting in Asakusa, Tokyo

Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.

from¥16,000
(9)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Japanese Miso Making Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

Learn to make miso near Tokyo Tower! Discover Japan's star ingredient for umami in this comprehensive workshop, where you'll taste several kinds of miso, explore Japan's fermentation culture, enjoy miso soup, and make miso paste to ferment at home.

from¥10,000
(3)
With matcha
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

from¥10,000
(7)
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Fluffy Pancake Making Class in Setagaya, Tokyo

Sweet lovers, rejoice! Learn to make soft, fluffy pancakes and decorate them with seasonal fruit and whipped cream in this Tokyo home cooking class with a friendly local host in Setagaya.

from¥12,000
(4)
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.

from¥14,000
(1)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Japanese Cooking Class in Nerima, Tokyo (3 Dishes)

Learn about Japanese home cooking in this private cooking class in Nerima, in the home of a Tokyo local, Emi. You’ll choose 3 popular Japanese dishes to cook and enjoy your hard work over a lively conversation on food and culture.

from¥11,000
(2)
Rain or shine
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

Discover the refined flavors of Japanese cuisine during this kaiseki cooking class in Tokyo. Learn traditional techniques and recipes to create a multi-course meal that’s colorful, elegant, and balanced.

from¥10,800
(17)
With dessert
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

UNESCO Recognized Washoku Cooking Class

Learn how to make the UNESCO-recognized “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine) during a cooking class in central Tokyo! Learn the fundamentals of Japanese cooking while making 4 different dishes with an English-speaking culinary instructor.

from¥13,500
(7)
Free drinks
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Halal Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo

Learn to make ramen and gyoza, two iconic Japanese dishes known worldwide, with halal-certified ingredients and equipment in a cooking space especially prepared for halal cooking in Tokyo. Enjoy a delicious meal with green tea pudding for dessert.

from¥10,000
(5)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Five Meal Options)

Cook your own teishoku meal set at Chieko’s kitchen in central Tokyo. Choose your favorite menu and venture into Japanese home cooking: sushi, tamagoyaki, onigiri, and more!

from¥11,500
(5)
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class With a Chef in Ikebukuro

Prepare and enjoy two of Japan’s favorite dishes, gyoza dumplings and ramen noodles, in this family-friendly class only a few minutes’ walk from Ikebukuro Station! Learn the methods and recipes to make these classic dishes with a pro chef.

from¥12,000
(4)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Homestyle Ramen & Gyoza Making w/ Tokyo English Teacher

Level up your Japanese cooking skills with this hands-on tonkotsu ramen and gyoza cooking class based in the trendy area of Jimbosho, and learn everything you need to know to recreate the dishes back home.

from¥14,000
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)

Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).

from¥7,000
(2)
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking Class: Make Udon Noodles

Join Chef Chiaki in Nippori, central Tokyo, for a fun, hands-on cooking class for all skill levels! Make vegan gluten-free udon noodles from scratch, gain insight into Japanese food culture, and enjoy your noodle dish with crispy vegetable tempura.

from¥6,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Online Cooking Class: Cute Character Bento Making Class

Think outside the (bento) box during this fun online cooking class! Using easy-to-find ingredients, you’ll make an adorable themed bento featuring cartoon characters. These packed lunch boxes are as cute as they are delicious.

from¥3,000
Online
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Baking Class: Make Japanese Milk Bread (Shokupan)

Best thing since sliced bread? Steamy, homemade shokupan. In this baking class in Tokyo, learn the tips for making a fluffy and moist Japanese milk bread from a baker with 15 years of experience. Options for melonpan are also available!

from¥13,000
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Mayuko’s Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo

Join Mayuko for an award-winning Japanese cooking class in her home kitchen in central Tokyo! Learn about the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, from ingredients to techniques, and get a local’s perspective on travel while whipping up a tasty meal.

from¥15,500
With lunch
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Make Mochi, Mochi Ice Cream & Kakigori in Setagaya

Join your host, Sakura, as she shares her passion for wagashi with you and instructs you on how to make matcha kakigori, mochi ice cream and warabi mochi. This cooking class is perfect for those who want to try traditional Japanese sweets.

from¥10,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Cute Character Bento Cooking Class in Shinjuku

Bring pop culture to the kitchen and make your own character bento, known as kyaraben, with a warm and welcoming instructor in Shinjuku. Turn everyday ingredients like rice, vegetables, ham, and eggs into a packed meal that’s almost too cute to eat.

from¥11,000
Rain or shine
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Old Town Food Tour in Yanaka Ginza

One of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods, Yanaka Ginza is off the usual tourist track. Come sample Japanese street foods, learn about the area’s history, and absorb the flavors and sights of this adorable cat-themed shopping street!

from¥28,050
(3)
Shopping time
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Yakitori & Tsukune Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two chicken staples — yakitori skewers and tsukune meatballs — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with 20 years of experience teaching English in high school.

from¥10,000
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Oyakodon Cooking Class in a Cozy Tokyo Kitchen

Fluffy and flavorful, oyakodon is a Japanese home cooking staple. Learn how to make this traditional chicken and egg dish from Yuki-san in her grandmother’s kitchen-turned cooking-school in this Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo.

from¥13,000
(1)
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)

Make sushi creatively in this innovative cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll learn to make artful temari sushi pieces and fry seasonal vegetable and seafood tempura to a perfect crisp guided by experienced instructors.

from¥9,000
(1)
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Chicken Omurice Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)

Few foods provide more comfort than the savory chicken rice topped with a fluffy Japanese-style omelet, a combination known as “omurice”. In this cooking class, discover how to make this dish with pro cooking instructors in Shibuya’s Ebisu area.

from¥7,700
(1)
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Bento Making Class in Tokyo: Prepare a Japanese Lunchbox

Master Japanese home cooking in this bento-making class in Tokyo where you can learn authentic karaage or soboro bento recipes from a local home cook. Take home your very own bento box, complete with chopsticks and a chopstick rest.

from¥15,000
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Cooking: Make Tempura & Enjoy Nagashi Somen Noodles

Join Sakura at her home in Sangenjaya near Shibuya for a cooking class and lunch. Deep-fry vegetables and mushrooms for light and crispy tempura, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a refreshing dish of nagashi somen noodles.

from¥10,000
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Very nice experience!kind and warm reception by two instructors, interesting cooking process, useful skills and gifts, thanks for delicering such a nice memory!:)
Joyce CHIAYI LIN
February 02, 2025
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Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower
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This was, without a doubt, the highlight of my trip to Japan! From start to finish, it was an absolutely wonderful experience. The class was superb, and I successfully learned how to make those delicious fluffy pancakes! What truly made it special was Tomoko’s warmth and expertise. Preparing the food, sharing a meal, and chatting with her was such a delightful and memorable experience. If you’re considering taking this class, don’t hesitate—believe me, you won’t regret it! Thank you, Tomoko, for an unforgettable day!
Ric Rodriguez
January 24, 2025
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Private Fluffy Pancake Making Class in Setagaya, Tokyo
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Warm and friendly cooking experience. Highly recommend to my family and friends. Thank you so much.
Sukirah Binte Kateni
January 06, 2025
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Halal Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo
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We are still talking about our wonderful cooking experience with Chieko. Even though my wife grew up in a Japanese American home, Chieko taught us traditional methods we are anxious to try on our own. We took our teen granddaughter who loved the experience!
John Stice
January 05, 2025
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Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Five Meal Options)
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We had a fabulous time during our cooking class! Yuki was patient and informative, and the food we cooked during the class was delicious! We're looking forward to trying the recipe at home. Thank you for the great experience!! :)
Lucy Monagle
December 31, 2024
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Oyakodon Cooking Class in a Cozy Tokyo Kitchen
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Discover the Heart of Tokyo through Japanese Home Cooking

Tokyo is a city known for its bustling streets, towering skyscrapers, and exquisite culinary culture. But beyond the flashy restaurants and renowned sushi counters lies a more intimate aspect of Japanese cuisine - home cooking. When visiting Tokyo, immersing yourself in a Japanese home cooking experience offers a unique opportunity to connect with the culture on a personal level. These food experiences allow you to step into the heart of Japanese everyday life, engaging with locals and learning the traditions that define their culinary artistry.

Hands-On Cooking Classes with Local Chefs

Whether you're a novice in the kitchen or a seasoned cook, taking part in a Japanese home cooking class in Tokyo is an enriching experience. Engaging in hands-on cooking classes led by professional local chefs, you will learn the essentials of creating traditional Japanese dishes that have been passed down through generations. From the savory umami of miso soup to the delicate crafting of sushi rolls, these classes offer detailed insights into the techniques and ingredients that make Japanese home cooking stand out. By the end of these classes, you'll have the skills to recreate these beloved dishes in your own home.

Experience Authentic Japanese Dining at Home

What sets these Tokyo-based food experiences apart is the chance to enjoy a meal just like a Tokyoite would at home. Typically held in traditional Japanese homes, these dining experiences provide a rare glimpse into everyday life in Japan. Enjoy a beautifully prepared meal made with seasonal ingredients, partake in the communal spirit that Japanese dining embodies, and engage in enriching conversations with your hosts. This not only enhances your understanding of Japanese culinary practices but also deepens your appreciation for the hospitality and warmth present in their homes.

Whether you're sampling home-cooked classics like nabe or karaage, or trying your hand at making them, these experiences promise to leave you with lasting memories and a richer travel experience. Step away from the commercial dining spots and into a more authentic world of Japanese cuisine. Unleash your inner chef, savor the flavors of homemade Japanese dishes, and take home the wonderful stories and recipes that you can cherish for years to come.