Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo with a Local Chef Chieko

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2 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

Chieko is a certified cooking instructor who was born and raised on Shikoku Island and then lived in Kyoto, Osaka and Los Angeles, before moving to Tokyo. Growing up on an island ensured that Chieko always has access to fresh seafood, as well as fresh vegetables and rice. She learned to cook traditional Japanese dishes from her mother . She is so excited to meet travelers from all over the world and teach them how to make a homecooked Japanese meal.

• 2 hour small-group Japanese cooking class in Tokyo, a 10minute walk from Shinjuku station
• Learn to cook simple, easy recipes using fresh and local produce
• Cook together one main dish + two side dishes
• Share a home cooked Japanese meal and get a glimpse into a local's everyday life
• Experience Japanese hospitality and connect with local culture over food
• Chieko can accommodate a vegetarian diet.

Example Menu

Main

Please choose ONE menu from the below options:

Main

Option 1: Chirashi sushi (rolled sushi) + 2 side dishes

Main

Option 2:

Okonomiyaki (Japanese pancake) or Takoyaki (grilled Octopus) + 2 side dishes

Main

Option 3: Teriyaki chicken + 2 side dishes

Main

Option 4: Tonjiru (pork soup)＋2 side dishes

Main

Option 5: Soft and creamy Japanese omelet + 2 side dishes

What's Included

Home-cooked Japanese meal
Shared Japanese cooking lesson in Tokyo with your host Chieko
Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Meet your host directly at her cooking studio in Shibuya City, a 10 minute walk from Shinjuku station. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

This is a unique opportunity to explore local and traditional culture and cuisine. Meet Chieko at her cooking studio in Shibuya City, a 10minute walk from Shinjuku station, for your home-style Japanese cooking class. This is a hands-on cooking class where you can choose one menu from five options given. You will learn to make popular Japanese dishes from scratch in your 2 hour cooking class. They are authentic home cooked Japanese dishes – you will cook together one main dish + two side dishes. Chieko will share simple tips and tricks that she learned from her mother, so that you can easily recreate these dishes back home. After your hands-on Japanese cooking class, sit down to share these dishes you helped prepare.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menu may vary depending on the season
  • Please advise any specific dietary requirements [in the "Special Requirements" box] at the time of booking
  • Please choose your menu option and inform your host if you have any allergies in advance, while booking your Japanese homestyle cooking class in Tokyo online
  • Please note the cooking class is for 2.5 hours: 11am ~1:30pm or 5pm~7:30pm
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Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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