Private Tour

Cook Favorite Japanese Dishes with a Tokyo Mom

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step into the cozy kitchen of a real Tokyo mom and experience the warm hospitality of Japanese home cooking. This class offers more than just recipes—it’s a cultural journey guided by someone who has cooked these meals for her own family.

You’ll prepare handmade dishes that Japanese people truly eat at home, using natural ingredients and seasonal vegetables. Learn the fundamentals of washoku (Japanese cuisine), including how to make authentic dashi (Japanese soup stock) without additives. All main dishes and sides are made from scratch.

This is not a touristy cooking show—this is a heartwarming, real-life taste of Japan.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

English-speaking Japanese host

All ingredients for cooking

Digital recipe sheet (PDF)

Full use of kitchen tools and apron rental

Please note that guests are required to come directly to the venue. Transportation is not included.

What To Expect

In this class, you’ll learn how to prepare a traditional Japanese norimaki (sushi roll), one main side dish of your choice, a seasonal vegetable dish, and a comforting bowl of miso soup — all menus include these dishes. The norimaki can be substituted with an onigiri (rice ball) if you prefer. For the main side dish, please choose from: Teriyaki Chicken – tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce Saikyo Yaki – miso-marinated fish grilled for a rich, delicate flavor Gyoza – pan-fried dumplings filled with ground pork and vegetables We’ll begin by making dashi (Japanese soup stock) completely from scratch — a skill at the heart of Japanese home cooking and the secret to creating depth of flavor in everyday dishes. This is a wonderful opportunity to experience the warmth and balance of Japanese family meals while learning techniques you can easily recreate at home. A vegetarian option is available upon request.

Sample Menu

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Teriyaki Chicken

A classic Japanese dish with tender chicken glazed in a sweet and savory soy-based sauce. Fish or vegetarian options are available upon request.

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Saikyo Yaki ( Miso-marinated fish)

Fish is marinated in sweet white miso and then gently grilled for a rich, delicate flavor. Meat or vegetarian alternatives are available upon request.

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Gyoza

Japanese pan-fried dumplings filled with seasoned ground pork and vegetables. The bottoms are perfectly crisp. Vegetarian option available.

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