Yokohama: Manga/Anime Art & Cooking Experience in a Tatami Room

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This activity offers a unique blend of Japanese art and culinary traditions in a traditional home setting. Guided by a professional illustrator, you’ll learn to create your own manga-style artwork surrounded by original illustrations, making it a one-of-a-kind creative experience. Following the art session, dive into hands-on cooking to make sushi rolls and handmade gyoza using fresh ingredients. This combination of creativity and authentic Japanese cooking ensures a memorable and immersive cultural experience unlike any other. Perfect for beginners and enthusiasts alike!

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Cancellation Policy

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

What To Expect

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with this hands-on experience in a cozy Yokohama home. Start with a manga illustration session guided by a professional artist. You’ll learn how to draw manga-style characters using authentic tools like G-pens, screentone sheets, and ink. Step-by-step guidance makes it enjoyable for beginners, while manga fans will appreciate insights into the art form. At the end, take home your original drawing as a personal souvenir. Next, move to the kitchen for a fun and interactive Japanese cooking class. You’ll prepare two beloved dishes: colorful sushi rolls with fresh ingredients, and juicy handmade gyoza, carefully folded and pan-fried. Your host will share home-style tips and techniques throughout the process. After cooking, relax in a traditional tatami room and enjoy your meal. You’ll also be served Japanese home-style sweets, along with all-you-can-drink beverages, including shochu, beer, and fruit juices. This 3hour small-group activity is ideal for solo travelers, couples, or friends seeking a genuine and memorable cultural experience in Japan. Come for the food and fun—leave with new skills and warm cultural memories.

Sample Menu

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Handmade Gyoza

Create flavorful Japanese dumplings filled with meat and vegetables. Wrap, cook, and enjoy them with dipping sauces.

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Sushi Rolls (Norimaki)

Make delicious sushi rolls with fresh seafood, meat, and vegetables. Learn to roll and shape them beautifully using traditional techniques.

What‘s Included

Drinks and alcohol are also included in the price.

Guide

We have manga-related goods available for sale

Transportation to and from the activity location

Personal expenses (e.g., souvenirs)

Options

Yokohama: Manga/Anime Art & Cooking Experience in a Tatami Room

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

First time and amazing experience!
Alex s,,Dec 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The host Yuka was so kind and so heart warming. Everything was fun and the matcha latte was so good! We all had a good time you should go on this experience with your family! Thank you Yuka for being so nice with us 🫶
A Unique, Fun, and Memorable Experience
76sethh,,Oct 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such an amazing time, and Yuka is such an amazing hostess! She guided us through the manga drawing, even though neither of us is very artistic, and they came out great! After that, we made sushi and homemade gyoza, which were both delicious. She opened up her home to us, which created a truly relaxing environment and a memorable experience.
Highly recommended
Anonymous,,Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had the most lovely time me and my 13 year old daughter. What a lovely host and great activities in a lovely home and delicious food and drinks and great conversation highly recommend
Fun & delicious
Phawana G,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
my 14 year old son loves the Manga drawing lesson. Yukasan is very talented. Sushi made simple and our favorite, Gyoza tasted so good. I can't believe we made them
We had such an amazing...
Ashley L,,May 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
We had such an amazing afternoon with Yuka. Cooking and drawing with her was a delight. Her house and art are both so beautiful. We would definitely do the class again!
It was very informative...
554bt985wc,,Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
It was very informative yet fun at the same time. The host was bubby, attentive, and worked at a pace that made me comfortable.
A special experience worth the trip out of central Tokyo
justynn2024,,Nov 23, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
My wife and I booked this experience with Yuka and had an absolute blast. She is a fantastic host. She mer us at the station, brought us to her home studio to draw manga and make gyoza. Even as an inexperienced artist, I enjoyed myself quite a bit. Yuka helps every step of the way and made me comfortable. My wife was more experienced as a professional illustrator and also got a lot out of the experience. And that's not even considering the gyoza! It was great to make those together after drawing. Yuka provided ample drinks and snacks throughout as well. It was a unique time that my wife and I will remember fondly for years to come. If you have the time and want to do something truly special, I highly recommend giving this a shot.