Tokyo Japanese Home Cooking Food Experiences(60)
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.
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.
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.
Shibuya Cooking Class: Make Gyoza From Scratch
Make Japan’s most famous dumplings (gyoza) from scratch in this cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu district. Guided by experienced hosts with a decade of culinary experience, knead the dough, fill each dumpling and fry them until juicy and golden.
Yanaka Bento-Making Class & Calligraphy Workshop (Tokyo)
Escape the crowds in Tokyo and relax with a local calligraphy workshop and bento lunch-making class in Yanaka, a district near Ueno that retains its retro charm.
Onigiri Bento-Making Class in Yanaka (Tokyo)
In this onigiri-making class in Tokyo’s Yanaka area, craft an adorable selection of unique onigiri before arranging a delicious bento box with your onigiri alongside an array of local staples like fried chicken and Japanese-style omelets.
Yanaka Food Tour, Bento-Making & Cultural Workshop (Tokyo)
Discover Yanaka, a Tokyo gem near Nippori and Ueno, in this unique experience led by locals. On this day tour, you’ll explore the area, visit Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza, try local snacks, make your own lunch and take part in a cultural workshop.
Homestyle Cooking Class at a 600-Year-Old Shrine in Tokyo
Step inside a 600-year-old shrine in Tokyo and soak in the atmosphere as you learn how to make a variety of homestyle Japanese dishes. Form beautiful onigiri and learn the technique of rolling a Japanese style omelet as you make a delicious meal.
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!
Tsukiji Market and Cooking Battles for Team Building
Bring your team together during an unforgettable time at Tsukiji Market! Experience the hustle and bustle of the market and join in a fun cooking battle with your colleagues, giving you the chance to bond, collaborate, and create lasting memories.
Japanese Food Cooking Competition: Team Building Experience
Promote collaboration and competition among your team! During this cooking class, you’ll split into groups and duke it out in the kitchen, working together to create a meal of 2-3 traditional Japanese dishes for the judge’s consideration.
Japanese Cooking Class with Michelin Starred Washoku Chef
Join a Michelin-starred chef and learn how to cook washoku (Japanese cuisine) with the help of an interpreter. At the cooking studio, you’ll meet a famous celebrity chef and make three dishes and one soup following detailed demonstrations.
Exclusive Private Tsukiji Market Tour and Cooking Class
During this private tour of the Tsukiji Outer Market, soak in the atmosphere while picking up ingredients for the cooking class to follow. At the cooking studio, your instructor will teach you their essential cooking techniques for Japanese cuisine.
Mont Blanc Tartelette: Dessert Workshop in Tokyo
Chestnut lovers unite! Learn how to make a beloved Mont Blanc Tartelette at this one-day workshop in Tokyo. Make and decorate your tartelette, learn dessert photography skills, and take home sweet memories to last a lifetime.
Tokyo Dessert Workshop: Japanese Creampuffs
Satisfy your sweet tooth with a creampuff-making workshop in Tokyo! Make Japanese creampuffs, cultivate lifelong skills, discover Japanese culture and hospitality, and get a lesson in dessert photography from your professional instructor.
Vegan Maki Sushi Home Cooking Class in Setagaya, Tokyo
Make and enjoy a healthy lunch in Yuka's kitchen in Setagaya (Tokyo)! In this fun home cooking class, roll vegan and low-gluten maki sushi and prepare side dishes with seasonal vegetables.
Healthy Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Setagaya)
Enjoy a healthy, sugar-free Japanese meal in this home cooking class in central Tokyo that can accommodate vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and halal-friendly options. Make rolled omelet, onigiri rice balls, soup, mochi, and more!
Private Tsukiji Market Visit & Sushi-Making in Ikebukuro
Learn all about sushi-making with a certified guide interpreter, from choosing fresh ingredients to enjoying a delicious sushi meal, in this private Tsukiji Outer Market visit followed by a sushi making class in Ikebukuro.
Ikebukuro Sushi Making Class (Vegan & Vegetarian Options)
Fall in love with sushi making in this fun and engaging home cooking class in Ikebukuro. Cut tuna, prepare sushi rice, grate wasabi and assemble three kinds of sushi to enjoy with a steamy bowl of miso soup. Vegan and vegetarian options available!
Family-Friendly Tokyo Home Party: Home Cooking Class & Meal
Experience an authentic Japanese home party in a cozy home in the suburbs of Western Tokyo. Aki, your local host, will take you shopping and share her best home cooking recipes before sharing a delicious meal in a family-friendly home party.
Temari Sushi Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
Round, cute and colorful, temari sushi is both fun and easy to make. Learn this creative style of sushi-making with an experienced host in this home cooking class in Tokyo and enjoy your meal with miso soup, rolled omelet, a side dish and dessert.
Tokyo Home Cooking: Make Maki Sushi Rolls in Shinagawa
Roll maki sushi in this fun cooking class in central Tokyo’s Shinagawa district. You’ll learn new recipes, discover Japanese home cooking secrets, and enjoy a delicious sushi meal with a steamy bowl of miso soup.
Tokyo Lunch: Make a Traditional Japanese Bento in Shinagawa
Uncover the secrets to a picture-perfect bento lunch that tastes as good as it looks in this home cooking class with a friendly cooking instructor in Shinagawa. You’ll make Japanese-style fried chicken, onigiri rice balls, rolled omelet and more.
Temaki Sushi Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
It’s a sushi party! Make hand-rolled sushi (temaki) with your favorite fillings in this home cooking class with a friendly host in Tokyo’s central district of Shinagawa. Complete your meal with miso soup, a side dish and dessert.
Chicken Teriyaki Cooking Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
In this Tokyo cooking class, learn to make a classic chicken teriyaki and several other Japanese home cooking staples like savory omelet and miso soup, then enjoy your meal with your host at her lovely kitchen in Shinagawa.
Tempura & Maki Sushi Cooking Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
Discover why sushi and tempura go so well together in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. Learn to roll maki sushi with fresh fillings and fry tempura, then enjoy your meal with a steamy bowl of miso soup, followed by tea and sweets.
Gyudon Cooking Class in Tokyo: Make Japanese-Style Beef Bowl
Don’t just enjoy the flavor of gyudon (Japanese-style beef bowl) — learn to make it yourself following an authentic recipe during this home cooking class in a traditional Tokyo kitchen.
Temari Sushi Making Class in a Cozy Tokyo Kitchen
Take part in this sushi-making workshop in Tokyo’s Bunkyo Ward and learn how to create beautiful round sushi balls with intricate and colorful toppings guided by a friendly local host and cooking expert.
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.