Tokyo Night Cooking Class: Make 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes near Asakusa

Experience authentic Japanese home cooking with hand-rolled sushi, small plates, and sake tasting!

Highlights

  • Discover the art of cooking traditional Japanese Izakaya dishes and appetizers like daikon radish salad, smashed cucumber salad, miso-glazed eggplant, teriyaki chicken balls, Japanese rolled omelette, and hand rolled sushi

  • Enjoy a warm and welcoming atmosphere as we cook, dine, and drink together

  • Learn from passionate local guides who are eager to share their love and expertise of Japanese cuisine

  • Duration

    3 hours

  • Offered in

    English

What is included

  • Cooking experience & Dinner

  • Ingredients

  • 3 cans of Alcoholic or Soft Drinks

  • Tour Photos

  • 3 hours with a local guide

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

17:30:00

End point

Tour ends at the Cooking Studio

What To Expect

Experience authentic Japanese home cooking on this Tokyo night cooking class near Asakusa, where you'll learn to prepare a variety of traditional izakaya-style dishes in a fun and welcoming atmosphere. Guided by a passionate local instructor, you'll create delicious Japanese favorites from scratch, including hand-rolled sushi, Japanese rolled omelette (dashimaki tamago), teriyaki chicken balls, miso-glazed eggplant, daikon radish salad, and smashed cucumber salad, while discovering the techniques and traditions behind Japanese home cooking. After cooking, relax and enjoy the meal you've prepared together, complemented by a Japanese sake tasting, as you share stories and experience Japan's warm dining culture. Perfect for food lovers, couples, solo travelers, families, and first-time visitors, this Tokyo cooking class offers an unforgettable hands-on introduction to authentic Japanese cuisine, local food culture, and traditional home-style recipes that you can recreate at home.

Shop at near-by supermarket with locals! Then, let’s raise a toast! Now, we begin cooking.

This cooking tour 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. You’ll walk with the guide for about five minutes from Iriya Station to the cooking studio. Once you arrive, we’ll toast with your chosen drink and start cooking! First, we’ll prepare two healthy dishes: a refreshing daikon salad with the tangy and salty flavor of pickled cucumber (shibazuke) and Japanese seasoning, and a smashed cucumber salad that’s quick to prepare and pairs perfectly with any alcoholic beverages. The tour price includes up to 5 cups of drinks per adult, so you can start your next drink whenever you like.

You can master beloved Japanese home-cooked dishes and the art of making teriyaki sauce

Simmered eggplant with sesame miso sauce and Dashimaki Tamago (Japanese omelet) are beloved home-cooked dishes in Japan. Each region has its own characteristics, and Japanese people take pride in their "taste of home." You can choose to either cook with the guide or enjoy watching the guide prepare the dishes one after another, according to your preference. For the teriyaki chicken balls, we'll make the teriyaki sauce from scratch. All the recipes will be given to you after the tour, so you'll be able to recreate the delicious teriyaki sauce at home!

Hand-rolled sushi will have you feeling thoroughly satisfied!

This tour features hand-rolled sushi as the main dishe. Hand-rolled sushi is a versatile dish that everyone can enjoy, from children and teenagers to adults and seniors, regardless of their taste preferences or appetite. It’s a staple in Japanese gatherings and celebrations because it brings people together around the table for a fun and shared experience. Let’s also toast to our time together and the wonderful experiences we’ve shared today!























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    • This tour is open to participants aged 6 and above. However, steps involving knives and heat are only permitted for those aged 12 and over, under the supervision of a parent or guardian.

    • Sake tasting and alcoholic beverages are only available to guests aged 20 and over, in accordance with Japanese law.

    • If you cannot eat meat and eggs, the menu will be reduced from five dishes to three. If you can eat meat but cannot eat eggs, the menu will be reduced from five dishes to four.

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

    • 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 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 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.

    • 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 is available every day except on 8, 9, and 18 August 2026; 4 September 2026; 31 December 2026; and 1 January 2027.

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