Sushi & Home Cooking Class from Market to Table near Asakusa (4h)

A hands-on cooking adventure in Tokyo: shop, cook, and enjoy Japanese dishes with local guide

Highlights

  • Shop at a local supermarket with your guide. They'll share tips on selecting ingredients.

  • Prepare traditional Japanese foods like makisushi (rolled sushi), miso soup, dashimaki tamago (rolled omelet), and nasu dengaku (grilled eggplant skewers) from scratch—your guide will teach you everything from cutting techniques to cooking methods.

  • A local guide who loves cooking shares their knowledge and passion for Japanese cuisine.

  • Enjoy cooking and dining together in a friendly atmosphere at a dedicated cooking studio.

  • Small group cooking class, so even those new to Japanese cooking can enjoy the experience with confidence.

  • After the tour, share recipes via QR code so you can recreate the dishes back home.

  • Kids' playroom available for children to enjoy!

  • Duration

    4 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Cooking experience & lunch - Thick sushi roll, miso soup, Japanese-style rolled egg, and grilled eggplant with miso sauce

  • Ingredients

  • Tour photos - You'll get photos taken during the tour by your guide which will be sent to you after the tour via email.

  • 4 hours with a local guide - An english-speaking guide

  • Drink - We serve tea during the experience

ITINERARY

Meeting / Pickup Point

In front of Family mart next to Gindako shop in Iriya Station Exit 2

There are 2 Familymarts in Iriya station, so please find the one next to Gindako takoyaki shop and Doutor Coffee shop.

Start time

10:00:00

End point

Tour ends at the Cooking Studio (You may also visit Kappabashi Dougu Street afterward on your own.)

What To Expect

Experience authentic Japanese home cooking on this 4-hour Tokyo cooking class near Asakusa, where you'll shop, cook, and dine like a local. Begin by visiting a neighborhood supermarket with your guide to learn how to select fresh Japanese ingredients before heading to a dedicated cooking studio for a hands-on culinary experience. Under the guidance of a passionate local instructor, prepare classic Japanese dishes from scratch, including maki sushi (rolled sushi), miso soup, dashimaki tamago (Japanese rolled omelet), and nasu dengaku (grilled eggplant with miso) while learning essential cooking techniques and traditional recipes. After cooking, enjoy the delicious meal you've created in a warm and friendly atmosphere, then receive downloadable recipes via QR code so you can recreate authentic Japanese cuisine at home. Perfect for food lovers, families, couples, and first-time visitors, this Tokyo cooking experience offers an immersive introduction to Japanese culinary culture, with small class sizes, English-speaking guidance, and a kids' playroom available for families traveling with children.

Shopping at local supermarkets with a local guide and learn how to choose good ingredients

This cooking class starts with a visit to a local supermarket frequented by Japanese locals. Enjoy shopping, while learning about the distinct characteristics of Japanese supermarkets and how locals choose their ingredients, guided by a local expert. After gathering our ingredients, we will head to the cooking class apartments to begin the culinary experience.

Enjoy cooking Japanese traditonal foods such as sushi roll, miso soup, egg roll, and egg plant with the guide's explanation of Japanese food culture and its wisdom

Firstly, we will prepare dashi (Japanese soup stock), the foundation of Japanese cuisine, along with sushi rice, essential for sushi-making, all while our guide provides explanations on the methods and reasons behind each step. You'll get to experience traditional Japanese home-style cooking techniques, such as precision knife skills and crafting dashimaki tamago (Japanese-style rolled egg) in a frying pan. Additionally, you'll receive a recipe at the end of the cooking class, enabling you to prepare Japanese dishes for a home party once you return to your own country. Feel free to ask any questions you might have during the cooking process!

Craft thick sushi rolls using a variety of ingredients & Enjoy a shared lunch together

—a skill that's challenging to perfect without proper guidance— The highlight of the cooking tour is crafting sushi rolls. Participants place their prepared ingredients atop vinegared rice, encase them in nori seaweed, and then slice them into delectable pieces. The vibrant cross-section of the sushi roll, showcasing a medley of colorful ingredients, is truly captivating. Its allure is further heightened when presented on traditional Japanese plates. Once all dishes are ready, everyone gathers to enjoy a delightful lunch, beginning with the customary phrase, "Itadakimasu" (Appreciation for the food). Conveniently, Kappabashi-dori Street, renowned for its diverse array of restaurant supplies and plates, is just a five-minute walk from our cooking class venue. After lunch, you're invited to explore and sightsee in Asakusa, making the most of your culinary experience.























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    • Vegan and vegetarian are welcome. (We arrange ingredients and cooking process.)

    • It is not available for people who are gluten-free.

    • Please inform us at least one day before the tour if you have any dietary requests or allergies to mention.

    • Note: Requests made on the day of the tour cannot be accommodated.

    • Please note that there may be other participants

    • The itinerary for this tour includes some locations that are not accessible by a wheelchair or stroller.

    • This tour is not recommended for people with mobility issues, if you have walking problems we recommend booking a private tour.

    • Please note that we are unable to guarantee allergy-free or cater to dietary restrictions as the food is prepared in kitchens that do not belong to MagicalTrip. Additionally, there may be instances where substitutions are not possible at certain stops; however, we will make every effort to compensate at different stops throughout the tour.

    • If you cannot eat eggs, your food selection will be reduced from four types to three.

    • Japan's climate has become more extreme, with summer highs of 40°C (110°F) and winter lows of -5°C (20°F). Please prepare accordingly for the tour.

    • Out of respect for our other guests and to ensure the best tour for everyone, we must start the tour on time.

    • You will not be able to join the tour, get a refund or reschedule if you are late for the tour and miss the group.

    • This tour operates every day and does not operate on 14, 16, 18, 22, 23, and 25 August 2026; 17, 27, and 29 October 2026; and from 31 December 2026 to 1 January 2027.

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