Private Tour

Japanese food Cooking at Home

Overview

4 hours

Mobile ticket

In this cooking class, you can experience Japanese people's normal life in the local area of Japan and also feel the traditional atmosphere by visiting a local shrine in a solemn forest. I can be flexible with the menu, but recommend you to choose either Sushi and Tempura Course or Bento Lunch Box Course. Matcha Green Tea experience is included in any course. Vegan menu is also available. This is exclusively private activity.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Specialized infant seats are available

We have a cat at house. If you have cat allergy, you have to think about attending this class carefully.

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

What To Expect

In this experience program, you can experience cooking typical Japanese food, such as Sushi and Tempura. After cooking the main menu, you can also experience preparing Matcha Green Tea.

Sample Menu

main

Sushi and Tempura, or any Japanese dishes you like (please ask me in advance!).

Example 1: Sushi and Tempura Example 2: Bento Lunch Box Example 3: Gyoza and soup Example 4: Okonomiyaki Please choose from the 4 choices.

What‘s Included

WiFi on board

One main dish, one seasonal side dish, sweets, Maccha Green Tea

apron

Options

Japanese food Cooking at Home

Pickup included

Reviews

5.00

12 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great experience with a great teacher. Authentic Japanese experience
mariepG7479BX,,Apr 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved our kitchen class with Makoto. She asked us which dishes we wanted to learn, explaining which ingredients to choose at the supermarket and left all the time we needed to learn. She is lovely and so helpful. It is for meetings like this that we came to Japan. Once again, thank you for everything Makato. We also thank your lovely mother. Laurence & Marie
Amazing experience
MatthewWL D,,Jun 12, 2024
- Review from Viator
5.00
What a great day! Makoto picked us up from the JR Miyazaki station and took us back to her house. Once we got out of the car, we had a walk around the neighbourhood and she gave us a nice historical explanation of the area and we also identified local plants and herbs used in cooking and healing. Once we got back to the house, we then learned how to roll sushi and make tempura - step by step in an easy and fun way. We had lots of laughs along the way! We were blessed to have Makoto's mother join us too and she created some magical accompanying dishes using the local herbs out of her garden and was a wealth of knowledge in explaining the different dishes and what she ate as a kid growing up in Japan. A truly amazing experience - thank you for the memories and the recipes!
Wonderful cooking experience
Departure45375429746,,Oct 2, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an incredibly wonderful cooking experience. The cozy setting and authentic atmosphere made us feel like we were being hosted by a good friend. Some of us has little cooking experience, also unable to speak Japanese, but all of us managed to cook nice sushi, tempura & Japanese sweet with the guidance of the skilled English speaking teacher. It was such a special and memorable experience we will treasure forever
Must do activity in Miyazaki!
liveforwater,,Mar 4, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great class learning about how to cook sukiyaki and the finer details of cooking that dish, along with details about the Miyazaki and this part of Japan. The learning experience was excellent and Makoto is engaging and interactive. I would recommend this experience to anyone even those with children. It was really good food and really great experience and great conversation with a local in her house
Authentic Japanese cooking class with the best cook I've met!!!
410suziek,,Jan 18, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
James, my friend, and I went to Miyazaki to meet Makoto-san and her wonderful family. James and I study Japanese and love places that are authentic and rich in culture - Miyazaki has that. Kyoto is usually packed with tourists so it's hard for us to enjoy authentic Japanese culture in a bustling city. Miyazaki is situated in the most mesmerising place I have been to in Japan. I can honestly say if I had to live anywhere it would be in Miyazaki. If you love mountains, clear ocean water the colour of turquoise, beautiful wildlife, and ancient traditions - Miyazaki has all of it. On top of this we got to meet amazing people and Makoto's beautiful family. They are so welcoming and their house is really gorgeous. They built it themselves and its right next to a trail where you can stumble upon a beautiful Shrine. Makoto san taught us how to make Okonomiyaki, which is like the Japanese version of pizza. James and I have been making it since and it has definitely saved us from days where we either have no idea what to make. The whole family joined and we absolutely stuffed ourselves. Later she taught us how to make matcha, my first experience. I honestly don't know where you can really find this sort of experience because it is always made for you. In fact, the utensils used in matcha is extremely expensive so we were really grateful to have this experience with Makoto-san. Do check out her instagram because it is so wholesome and filled with many photos of the tourists and travellers she has made friends with. They also have a lovely cat which I took a glorious photo of besides a glass of wine... Also I would like to thank Makoto for having AMAZING children and teaching me how to play Speed. I want to meet them again!!!! Thank you Makoto-san !!! Arigatou !!! <3
Authentic Japanese Cooking Experience
robe0844,,Dec 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I have now attended two of the classes run by Kamada Makoto, and I couldn't be happier with the experience. She hosts the class in her home, so I was able to cook Japanese food in a Japanese home. Her English is amazing, so there is no need to worry if you do not understand Japanese. Highly recommended for people who want an accessible look at Japanese food and culture.
Osechi cooking class
DewiG23,,Dec 15, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was my second class with Makoto and I've loved them both. There's always a very friendly and relaxed atmosphere and an explanation of the history and symbolism of each dish. Don't worry if you have no idea what you're doing in the kitchen, enough help is offered that you can't go wrong but you still have the freedom to decorate and present your meal in your own unique way, as you can see from the onigiri pictures from my first lesson! I thoroughly enjoyed myself and will continue to go whenever I can.
Wonderful experience for the family!
ConnieFromAlabama,,Nov 16, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My family had the pleasure of spending the day with Makoto Kamada at Kyushu Island Cooking. After a short walking tour of the area, we started our cooking adventure in the garden picking fresh vegetables for our meal. Then, to the kitchen to start learning! We made Sushi, Tempura, Miso soup, Strawberry rice cakes, and Maccha green tea. Makoto was an excellent teacher and took us through every step of how to prepare each dish. Even my 11 year old grandson was able to follow her instructions! After preparing the food, she showed us how to plate it for a beautiful presentation. Then we got to eat and it was delicious!! I can’t wait to try some of my new recipes at home in America. It was a unique experience that you can't often find when traveling. I would highly recommend this cooking class to anyone visiting the Miyazaki, Japan. Connie from Alabama, USA.
Amazing cooking class!
Hannah R,,Nov 8, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I made a delicious traditional Japanese meal and it was so yummy! Would recommend this experience for everyone visiting japan!
Amazing Food with Amazing People!
eleni s,,Nov 6, 2019
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I visited here for a couple of days on a school trip. The first night we were here, we made Okonomiyaki together. It was an incredibly fun dish to prepare with her guidance along with a family to help!