Private Tour

Private Japanese Cooking class in Tokyo Japan

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

Learn the basics of Japanese cuisine and how to make healthy and delicious Japanese home -cooked dishes from a certified chef.

You'll get a hands -on training from a professional local chef.

First you will learn how to make dashi, the essential foundation of Japanese cuisine, and about the ingredients used to prepare it.

We will also teach you how to cook delicious rice using a regular pot.

We will introduce you to various traditional Japanese cooking tools, such as suribachi (Japanese mortar), oshizushiki(pressed sushi mold). Using them is a truly enjoyable and unique experience.

English recipes are provided ,so you can recreate the dishes even after returning home.

For vegetarian or vegan guests please inform us when making your reservation. we can accommodate you with our Tofu course.

Gluten-free options are also available with the Tofu course or Sushi course.

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

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Please let us know if you have any allergies of foods you cannot eat.

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Our cooking studio offers three course options. Please select your preferred course when making a reservation. 1. Tofu Course in this course, you will make tofu hamburgers, agadashi tofu,(deep-fried tofu),shiraae(tofu salad), tofu soup, and rice balls. You will also learn how to prepare dashi stock and cook delicious rice using a regular pot. This course can be accommodate vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free diets. 2. Sushi Course This course starts with making sushi rice .Then you will choose from a variety of sashimi and vegetables to create six types of temari sushi of your choice. Additionally each participants will make one roll of oshizushi(pressed sushi) with shrimp and smoked salmon. Gluten-free option are available. 3. Curry Course In this course, you will prepare Japanese-style curry using roux, tonkatsu(pork cutlet), ebi fry (fried shrimp),and Japanese-style potato salad. Each course includes recipes in English. during the tasting session, optional Japanese sake and wagashi(traditional Japanese sweets) are available. As a small token of appreciation, you will also receive a souvenir at the end of the session. We look forward to welcoming you!

Sample Menu

starter

shiraae

Boiled carrots and spinach are topped with a tofu and sesame paste dressing.

main

Agedashi tofu(deep fried tofu)

Tofu is coated in batter and deep-fried, then topped with grated daikon radish and dashi broth.

main

Tofu Hamburg Steak

A hamburger steak made with tofu, combined with ground meat. For vegetarians , we use alternatives such as soy meat.

main

Onigiri(rice balls)

Rice balls made with freshly cooked rice. You can choose fillings such as salmon flakes, simmered kombu, or pickled plums.

What‘s Included

Green tea and mineral water are unlimited, and herbal tea is also available. we also offer sake as an optional addition. Please let us know when making your reservation.

Tofu course：Three types of tofu dishes, two rice balls, and soup. Sushi course: temari sushi and pressed sushi, soup Curry course ：rice, curry, tonkatsu, fried shrimp, grilled veggie, potato salad.

Private transportation

Pickup points

Hiromas Hotel Kotobuki

3-12-1 Kotobuki Taito Japan

Options

Katsu Curry Course+sake+sweets

Katsu Curry Course+sake+sweets: Katsu Curry course + Japanese sake + Japanese seasonal sweets

Sushi Course with Sweets

Sushi Course with Sweets: Sushi course +Japanese seasonal sweets

Katsu Curry Course with Sweets

Katsu Curry Course with Sweets: Katsu Curry course + Japanese seasonal sweets

Katsu Curry Course

Katsu Curry Course: rice, curry, tonkatsu, fried shrimp ,grilled vegetable, potato salad green tea and mineral water are unlimited

Sushi Course with Sake

Sushi Course with Sake: Sushi course + glass of Japanese sake

Sushi Course with sake+sweets

Sushi Course with sake+sweets: Sushi course +Japanese Sake + Japanese seasonal sweets

Tofu Course

Tofu Course: Tofu course Three types of tofu dishes two rice balls clear soup green tea and mineral water
Pickup included

Katsu Curry Course with Sake

Tofu Course with sweets

Tofu Course with sweets: Learn to cook three different tofu-based dishes and enjoy meal with a seasonal Japanese sweets

Tofu Course with Sake

Tofu Course with Sake: Learn to make three kinds of tofu-based dishes and enjoy your meal with a refreshing glass of Japanese sake.

Tofu Course with Sake+Sweets

Tofu Course with Sake+Sweets: Tofu course +Japanese Sake + Seasonal Japanese Sweets

Sushi Course

Sushi Course: Six pieces of temari sushi One Roll of oshi sushi Suimono clear soup Green tea and mineral water

Reviews

5.00

15 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Easy to cook at home again
653krystynab,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The cooking class "Japanese Tonkatsu-Curry" with Morimi was a very great and memorable experience. After we entered Morimi's home, she invited us to make ourselves at home and we felt like at home the whole time we spent in her kitchen. We learned step-by-step and with hands-on how to prepare all the dishes, Every dish was delicious: the pork cutlets, curry, the shrimps, the fried and grilled vegetables and the potato salad. We appreciated a lot the idea to compare the curry prepare ourselves compared to the one with ingredients from a grocery as well as the tasting of the potato salat prepared in a vegetarian and non vegetarian mode. It was exactly the right choice because it is very easy to prepare all the dishes at home in Switzerland where all ingredients are available.
Jasons review
jasonlZ9310XS,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Lovely woman, great food (And sake)! I very much enjoyed speaking with her about all manner of things, and I'll definitely be cooking what she's taught me.
Practical and seasonal cooking class
Roving01385951338,,Nov 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
In Morimi's class, we can learn variety of cooking. She usually chooses seasonal ingredients,so you can enjoy a sense of the season every time you cook. And she also teaches us how to get and keep ingredients. Many of the recipes are easy to make at home even after the lesson, so please come and join a class!
A very...
sq7djpt47h,,Oct 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
A very fun and culturally enriching experience. Morimi was incredibly kind, attentive and always willing to share her knowledge with a smile. It was certainly an experience that we will remember very fondly and that we recommend to anyone who wants to enjoy an authentic and pleasant immersion. We hope to see you soon in Spain!
Learn Authentic Japanese Home Cooking with Morimi-san
Inspire713012,,Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This cooking class has such a warm, welcoming atmosphere! Morimi-san teaches a wide range of dishes — mostly Japanese, but also French, Chinese, and other cuisines. The recipes don’t require any special ingredients or equipment, so you can easily recreate them at home. What makes the class extra special is that Morimi-san doesn’t just teach recipes — she also shares lots of useful cooking tips and nutritional insights. If you’re living in Japan, it’s a great way to expand your everyday cooking repertoire. And if you’re visiting, you’ll be able to take home the skills to make delicious Japanese dishes wherever you are.
Don’t Miss out on this Unique Experience!
433carynk,,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
If you are looking for a very special Japanese cooking class; look no further! Morimi-san opens her lovely home to you and teaches you much about the cuisine in Japan. You will not only enjoy a beautiful lunch you help to create, but also Morimi-san’s exceptional warmth and hospitality. いただきます!!
Must do this!!
Julie B,,Sep 9, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was a truly amazing experience. This was a private cooking experience with the host in her own home. Food was delicious, conversation interesting and all round must do if you are Japan. Just loved it!!
Wonderful experience & learned delicious recipes I will actually make at home!
Kelsey B,,Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
If you’re reading these reviews because you’re on the fence about this class, book it!! You’ll be glad you did! Mori is a wonderful teacher and host - I highly recommend this experience! I chose the tofu class with sweets, and we made a wide variety of delicious dishes - it was even more recipes than I was expecting, which was exciting! During the class, Mori taught me various valuable tricks and techniques that I would not have known otherwise. Mori’s directions are easy to follow and all the recipes are included in a packet to take home. After taking the class, I feel fully confident that I will be able to make these recipes at home! The recipes are not overly complicated or time-consuming, but the flavors are delicious. I can even use them for easy weeknight meals and lunches. After making our meal, we ate together. Mori taught me a few Japanese words and phrases, including a special phrase that is said before eating a meal in Japan: Itadakimasu - an expression of gratitude for the food and respect for the efforts involved in preparing it. I also learned about some of the cookware, ingredients, and utensils commonly used in Japanese cooking. I really appreciated learning these tidbits about Japanese customs and lifestyle. (Note: the recipes in class can be reproduced without buying any special cookware!) All in all, this was a wonderful experience. Arigato gozaimasu, Mori!
Fantastic cooking class - highly recommend!
emmahT6162FM,,May 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I found Morimi’s Home Kitchen online and was so excited to learn some Japanese cooking as a birthday activity while travelling through Japan with my husband. I selected the Tofu course as I wanted to learn as many recipes as possible, and also selected Sake and mochi as a birthday treat. From the get go, communication was easy and accessible. Morimi has worked hard on her English skills and we had no troubles in chatting with her through the cooking class. Her website is clear and accurate – what you pay for is what you get (and it’s pretty great!!!). It was also really helpful that she offered to collect us from the nearest train station. Morimi’s home was so welcoming and wonderful. We donned our aprons and got to work quickly – she’s got the craziest stove I have ever seen and I want one in my home in Australia! Morimi had printed out recipe and other relevant information which was easy to understand and presented in a way that I will be using these recipes for years to come. Every step of the way, I understood what was happening and learnt some new techniques for creating delicious Japanese food. I was also able to take photos of all the labels so I can search for items in my local Asian grocers. By the end, it felt like we were hanging out with a friend as we ate our wonderful, multi-plate meal. And it was all SO delicious too! Would highly recommend anyone interested in Japanese cooking take classes with Morimi. I know I am looking forward to recreating these meals now that we are home and sharing with friends. Thanks again for a wonderful birthday lunch! - Emma and Jerod.
Was wonderful experience!
Wander38586936124,,Mar 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
At last I learned how to make sushi I have been dreamed. I swear I will visit you again on next visit to Tokyo.Thank you Morimi!