Private Tour

Japanese Cooking and Udon Making Class in Tokyo with Masako

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join Masako in her kitchen and learn to cook authentic Japanese recipes from scratch. If you choose to learn to make Udon, you’ll be kneading the dough with your hands (and feet) and turning it into noodles. It is hard work but worth it to get heavenly homemade udon noodles, far superior to store-bought ones. Other meal options comprise okonomiyaki or tempura or Japanese sweets. Please let Masako know your preference when you create your booking. Dishes will be cooked using some fresh, seasonal ingredients from the farmers market in Niigata. After cooking, you will enjoy a sit-down meal that ends with a sweet dessert.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Please note that Masako does not accept children for a cooking class for safety reasons.

Masako offers four menu choices for your meal. See the sample menu for details and make sure to send her a message stating which meal you would prefer.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Alcoholic Beverages

All Fees and Taxes

Cooking class with your host Masako

Hotel pick up and drop off

What To Expect

You will be welcomed with a cup of green tea and watch as Masako writes your name in Kanji (Japanese calligraphy), she is a qualified calligraphy professional! She cooks simple and nutritious dishes for her family. And her wish is to provide easy-to-prepare dishes that guests can easily re-create back home! Masako offers four menu choices for your meal. See the sample menu below for details and make sure to send her a message stating which meal you would prefer. Note: Since Masako speaks limited English, her translator will be present during your experience. Please note that Masako does not accept children for a cooking class for safety reasons.

Sample Menu

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A. Udon + sides

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B. Okonomiyaki + sides

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C. Tempura + sides

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D. Japanese Sweets (dessert only)

Options

Cooking + lunch with Masako U

Cooking + dinner with Masako U

Reviews

5.00

33 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A MUST DO! Unforgettable, wonderful experience!
Catherine E,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a wonderful time cooking with Masako in her home! She is THE sweetest and kindest lady, and we are so thankful for welcoming us into her home and teaching us how to cook a traditional omelet, tempura, and udon noodles! Masako was very accommodating to diet restrictions which I fully appreciated. We will forever remember this experience, and HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend it to travelers! This cooking experience was very interactive, we cooked the food ourselves with Masako’s careful guidance. These recipes are handed down to her from her Mom and Grandma which made the experience more special for us. This was one of the best parts of our trip to Japan. Masako’s calligraphy is stunning, we can not wait to put it in a frame in our home to remember the experience along with other special gifts Masako gave to us. If you are in Tokyo, please book this experience! Very easy to get to and find!
Cooking with Masako
Marine H,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Masako's cooking class was wonderful. Learned how to make udon, rolled omelet and tempura from a very kind and passionate cook. Had a delicious meal and Masako surprised us with some calligraphy and very generous gift.
Amazing Class, Do Yourself a Favor and Take It
Alejandro Z,
Sep 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Masako was an incredible teacher and did an amazing job creating a welcoming and warm environment. We came to take a cooking class and got so much more. She explained every step in great detail, was incredibly fun, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience. Don’t want to spoil too much, but be prepared to leave with stuffed bellies and full of smiles. Please do yourself a favor and spend a few hours of your time in Tokyo to take her amazing class. We went to celebrate my wife’s birthday here and it was the highlight of her day.
A Fun Family Activity
Alex T,
Jul 10, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a wonderful experience for our family. Directions to the location were clear and easy to find. We had a great time making (and eating) Udon noodles, Japanese omelette, and tempura. Would absolutely do this again.
Masako took the time to...
Anthony P,
Jun 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Masako took the time to explain each step and showed us the ingredients to get. She shared with us some Japanese culture. It was definitely more than a cooking class experience.
We had a great time with...
Dominik C,
May 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had a great time with Masako learning to make udon and tempura. She had great energy and made us feel very welcome. The instructions were easy to follow and the course was fairly basic so people should not worry if they are not experienced cooks. You will have good fun regardless of your ability.
Masako is truly an...
Billy C,
Apr 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Masako is truly an inspiration! She taught me so much about cooking and much more! Seriously the number of things she has expertise in is astounding, and of course giving a great cooking class in English is one of them! I felt I was in great care the entire time and really enjoyed our conversations. With her instructions the food prep was fun and engaging and turned out delicious 😋　雅子さんは達人です！
Weary travelers, learn to cook and leave full and happy….
Marqelexsis A,
Dec 22, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
The whole experience was wonderful from beginning to end. From following cleaning etiquette to then learning to prepare our noodles from what flours to choose or mix if needed, to water ratios, to needing, resting, flattening and cutting to make our udon noodles. We also learned to each make our own tamagoyaki, making the sauce and then proper sauté and rolling the egg technique (ichi, ni, san). This was followed up with learning to make tempura, Masako was a great and strict teacher (no waste here and watch the splash… lol). I don’t want to give away too much of the process or ruin the uniqueness of the experience, in the end the team work and instructions allowed us to create a beautiful home cooked meal the tasted as good as it looked. Masako then offered us some “limoncello” sake and a “biru” to help our food and conversation last a bit longer. In the end it was a great evening and good conversation was had all around. We thank Masako for sharing her home and her cooking techniques with us. We left as a group of full and happy travelers.
Well organized session to make udon noodles from scratch! Highly recommend!
Susan P,
Dec 4, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
Udon noodles from scratch is just a small part of this busy cooking session. Learned and ate lots; tips and tricks that can transfer to your own kitchen back home. Highly recommend!!
Fabulous way to spend time in Tokyo
Debby V,
Oct 2, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was such a fun way to spend time in Tokyo. Masako was so informative and patient. We made udon noodles, tempura and Japanese omelette in a typical Japanese kitchen/home. All delicious. Then Masako produced some amazing calligraphy to order. Gave us origami gifts and because it was raining as we left she insisted we took one of her umbrellas! So generous. We weren’t in Tokyo for long but still felt this was worth the time and money.