Authentic Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo with Chef Chieko

Duration2h 30m

Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before

Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away

TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesJapanese, English

Group sizeUp to 11 travelers

Overview

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.

Options

Cooking and dinner with Chieko

Cooking and lunch with Chieko

What's included

Home-cooked Japanese meal
Shared Japanese cooking lesson in Tokyo with your host Chieko

Hotel pickup and drop-off

What to expect

Learn to cook authentic Japanese dishes with Chef Chieko in Tokyo during a hands-on cooking class featuring fresh, local ingredients and traditional techniques. Choose from a selection of Japanese favorites, prepare a main dish and two side dishes together, and then sit down to enjoy your homemade meal while discovering more about everyday Japanese food and culture.

Meet your host at her welcoming cooking studio in Shibuya City, just a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. During this authentic Tokyo home-style Japanese cooking class, you’ll choose one menu from five delicious options and learn how to prepare traditional dishes from scratch. Over the course of this 2-hour, hands-on cooking experience, you’ll make one Japanese main dish and two side dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Your host will share family recipes and practical cooking tips passed down from her mother, helping you easily recreate these flavors back home. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared and connect over an unforgettable cultural dining experience in Tokyo.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Chieko operates three kitchens in the Shinjuku area. The venue will be determined based on the number of participants booked for that time slot. Please make sure to check the exact venue details, which will be sent to you the day before the class begins.

End point

Chieko operates three kitchens in the Shinjuku area. The venue will be determined based on the number of participants booked for that time slot. Please make sure to check the exact venue details, which will be sent to you the day before the class begins.

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Your host can accommodate a vegetarian diet. Please choose your menu option and inform your host if you have any allergies in advance when making your Tokyo cooking class booking.
Please note your cooking class lasts 2.5 hours: 11am - 1:30pm or 5pm - 7:30pm.
Chieko hosts her classes at one of three kitchen venues in the Tokyo Shinjuku area. The class may be held at the Yotsuya or Shinjuku Gyoen classroom locations, both within walking distance of nearby stations. The exact venue address will be confirmed by email after your booking is confirmed.

Cancellation policy

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

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