Short Homestay: Shop, Choose & Cook from 20 Japanese Dishes

Duration3h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 4 travelers

Overview

A Glimpse Into Real Tokyo Life: Your host's home is a place where they actually live, cook, and spend their everyday life.
You may visit a compact Tokyo apartment or a typical Japanese house in a residential neighborhood. You'll see the practical, space-saving kitchens and living spaces that are part of everyday urban life in Japan.
This is your chance to experience the side of Tokyo that most visitors never see.

[Menu Selections]
✅ Meat Dishes: Yakitori, Karaage (Japanese Fried Chicken), Ginger Pork, Tonkatsu (Breaded Pork Cutlet)
✅ Fish Dishes: Teriyaki Yellowtail, Miso-Braised Mackerel
✅ Rice Dishes: Tuna-Chirashi Sushi, Japanese-Style Curry Rice, Japanese Omelet, Oyakodon (Chicken & Egg Rice Bowl)
✅ Japanese Favorites: Tantanmen (Sesame Ramen), Gyoza (Japanese Dumplings), Tempura, Okonomiyaki (Savory Japanese Pancake)
✅ Side Dishes: Onigiri (Rice Balls), Tamagoyaki (Japanese Rolled Omelet)
✅ Desserts: Fruit Daifuku (Mochi), Soufflé Pancakes, Goma-dofu (Sesame Tofu)

What's included

✓ All Taxes Included
✓ Japanese Cultural Activity
✓ Host & Experience Fee
✓ Ingredients & Homemade Meal

What to expect

The 4-Step Journey

1. Local Stroll & Supermarket Safari (30 min)
Meet at a local station and stroll through a quiet residential neighborhood before exploring a local Japanese grocery store with your host. Discover the everyday ingredients used in Japanese home cooking and see what local families actually buy.

2. Choose Your Dishes & Cook Together (90 min)
Choose your favorite Japanese comfort foods from about 20 options and cook them together in your host's home kitchen. Discover space-saving tools and everyday cooking techniques used in Japanese homes. Choose dishes you would love to try in Japan.

3. Share a Homemade Meal & Discover Everyday Japan (60 min)
Enjoy the homemade meal you prepared together. Relax, chat with your host, ask questions, and discover Japanese food, dining customs, everyday habits, and traditions. Enjoy a relaxed conversation around the table, just like a guest in a Japanese home.

4. A Final Japanese Cultural Moment (30 min)
End your Homestay with a traditional Japanese cultural activity. Depending on your host, you may try origami, calligraphy, kimono or yukata, or a Matcha tea experience. Each host offers a different way to experience Japanese culture.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Important: Shinjuku Station is a map placeholder, not the actual meeting point. Your experience takes place in a real Japanese home. After booking, we’ll introduce your host and send the meeting point. The nearest station is within 25 minutes by train from Shinjuku, then about a 10-minute walk.

End point

Important: Shinjuku Station is a map placeholder, not the actual meeting point. Your experience takes place in a real Japanese home. After booking, we’ll introduce your host and send the meeting point. The nearest station is within 25 minutes by train from Shinjuku, then about a 10-minute walk.

Additional information

Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Food & Dietary Information: Please choose your favorite dishes from our standard menu. If you would like something not on the menu, or have any food allergies, please contact us before booking so we can confirm what we can accommodate. Many dishes can be adapted for vegetarians, and you can discuss your preferences with your host on the day.
Welcome to a Real Japanese Home: Your Short Homestay takes place in your host's actual home—a cozy, lived-in space where they cook, relax, and enjoy everyday life. Every home is different: you may visit a compact Tokyo apartment or a house in a quiet residential neighborhood. This isn't a space created for tourists—you're being welcomed into a real Japanese home to experience everyday life with a local.
Please Arrive on Time: Your experience begins with a visit to a local supermarket, so the group leaves the meeting point promptly at the scheduled start time. Please arrive a few minutes early so you can enjoy the full experience. If you arrive after the group has departed, you may not be able to join, and unfortunately, we cannot offer a refund.

Cancellation policy

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