Homestyle Cooking Class at a 600-Year-Old Shrine in Tokyo
Make homestyle Japanese dishes like onigiri and dashimaki tamago with guidance from an experienced instructor while soaking in the atmosphere of a 600-year-old shrine in Tokyo.
Highlights
Cook several homestyle Japanese dishes at a 600-year-old shrine in Tokyo
Shape onigiri and roll dashimaki tamago
Learn how dashi, a building block of Japanese cuisine, is made
Take home the English recipes
10 meals
Experience Details
Kumano Shrine sits nestled in a quiet residential area in the southern Ota ward of Tokyo. Originally built during the 14th century, it has become a fixture in the local community, with many shrine parishioners gathering on the grounds to pray, for festivals or to celebrate the new year.
You can step inside this historical shrine to make several classic Japanese homestyle dishes in this Tokyo cooking class. You’ll learn from an experienced instructor who has taught Japanese cooking to over 1000 students online.
You’ll start by learning how dashi (soup stock), a foundational building block for many Japanese dishes, is made. Let the umami aromas surround you as the konbu (kelp) and katsuo (bonito flakes) are combined to create a central ingredient for your dishes.
Next, you’ll learn to make dashimaki tamago (dashi rolled omelet). Learn how the egg is delicately rolled before giving it a try yourself. The dashi infuses the egg with a rich umami flavor that fills your mouth with every bite.
Finally, you’ll craft your onigiri. Using fresh seafood and bonito flakes, you’ll learn the techniques of filling and molding the onigiri into its recognizable shape.
With your dishes complete, it’s time to sit down and enjoy your creations in a traditionally styled Japanese room. Miso soup and a bottle of green tea will be provided for a hearty and delicious homestyle spread.
When you leave the shrine, you’ll receive English recipes, ensuring you can make these delicious dishes again at home.
Inclusions
All ingredients and cooking utensils
English speaking instructor
English recipe souvenir
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at the shrine, just a ten minute walk from Omori Station. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Please refrain from wearing strong perfume or cologne.
Adults accompanying children under the age of 10 must also book the experience.
All underage guests must be accompanied by an adult.
While the host is fluent in English, they may complement their instructions with written materials or by using a translation machine whenever necessary to streamline communication.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 3 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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