Private Tour
Experience Authentic Japanese Home Cooking
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
As someone who has taught cooking abroad and has been running cooking classes in my home for nearly 20 years, I ensure a relaxed atmosphere where you can truly enjoy authentic Japanese home cooking. Set amidst beautiful natural surroundings, my home offers an opportunity to not only cook but also immerse yourself in Japan’s culture and hospitality.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Specialized infant seats are available
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
In this class, you will experience cooking traditional Japanese home dishes such as Osechi (New Year’s meal), festival rice dishes, and bento preparation. We will also use traditional Japanese tableware, such as lacquerware, allowing you to appreciate the beauty of Japan’s food culture alongside cooking. The class is primarily demonstration-based. The menu changes monthly, depending on the season. If you would like the meal to be served in a bento style, please let me know in advance via message, as this may not always be the default presentation.
What‘s Included
All Fees and Taxes
Matcha or Japanese green tea served after a meal
Lunch
kitchen usage fee
After arriving at the bus stop 'Koura Post Office Mae,' transportation will be arranged
Private transportation
tip
Options
Experience Authentic Japanese Home Cooking
Pickup included
Reviews
6 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Maya is the best!
Theresa H,Apr 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Maya is the BEST! Maya met us at the bus stop, drove us to her home and demonstrated and taught us the art of creating a beautiful and delicious bento box lunch. Charming, patient teacher, Maya conveyed her deep appreciation of and artistry in Japanese cooking. She then treated us to a picnic with matcha served and cherry trees in full blossom. A day we will treasure!
A brilliant time with Maya !
637kangam,Mar 11, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00If you are looking for a genuine food and cooking experience then the 'Japanes Home Cooking Experience' will fulfil all of your expectations. Capabily hosted by Maya in her own home, you will be made very welcome in a relaxed atmosphere while you are observe and partake in the preparation of some delicious and healthy Japanese fare. Maya provides clear explanations, demonstrations and commentary on Japanese cuisine as she goes about constructing an exquisite range of dishes for you to share on completion. Please bring all of your foodie and cultural questions to this class because Maya is more than able provide commentary. As a professional cooking teacher, Maya deserves high praise and commendation. She is a master. Of all the tours and workshops I have done in Japan, this class rates highly, in fact it was the best I have done to date. I can't recommend it and Maya highly enough. I came away feeling that I had experienced the best of the best. Thank you Maya, I will never forget your and the cooking experience you provided. Regards and best wishes, Tony
Wonderful cooking course for the whole family
Ida S,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a really good experience, Maya was a wonderful host and we had a good time. Visiting a Japanese home in the beautiful countryside, easily accessible from Okayama station was really a treat for the whole family. The food was excellent and the explanations and demonstrations alongside easy to understand. We can sincerely recommend this course for anybody who wants a great Japanese cultural experience.
Excellent Japanese cooking demonstration
T1046FGkatien,Apr 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We booked this class to learn more about Japanese cooking and had a great time! It's about a 45 minute bus ride from the Okayama Station, but the area is beautiful and well worth the trip! The chef demonstrated how to make 5 Bento Box dishes, and was so patient and knowledgeable when we peppered her with questions! Like a true home cook, she didn't really use recipes but explained all of the ingredients and steps. We will definitely be making some of these dishes when we get home! Great Japanese hospitality and food! Would highly recommend!
An excellent local cooking experience in Okayama
paulmY7088MQ,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My family and I had an amazing time at this class! The chef demonstrated how to make traditional Japanese dishes in her home kitchen. Then we got to help out with one dish at the end of the demonstration. The food was absolutely delicious. She was an extremely talented chef, and we felt very welcome in her home. The whole demonstration was in English (we don't speak Japanese). I should also say that her home was located in an absolutely beautiful rural suburb of Okayama. There is a bus that will get you most of the way there, and the transit system is easy to navigate. At the end, we had to rush off to our next activity, and she kindly offered to drive us to the bus stop. She even waited around to make sure we boarded the bus alright. I strongly recommend this experience. We had a great time!
Cooking class in the beautiful Okayama countryside
109joannan,Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a fantastic experience. I had the opportunity to cook/eat a traditional Japanese bento box lunch in the beautiful countryside of Okayama. The food was delicious and it was such a unique and special privilege to be invited into someone's home to cook. I highly recommend this experience.
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