Tokyo Washoku Cooking Class: Shop, Cook & Eat Japanese Food
Cook four Japanese dishes from scratch, then sit down and eat what you made
A 4-hour hands-on cooking class in Tokyo where you shop at a local supermarket with a certified guide, then move to a professional kitchen studio to prepare and cook miso soup, dashimaki tamago, eggplant dengaku, and sushi rolls. All ingredients are included, and you eat lunch together after cooking. The studio sits near Asakusa and Kappabashi, so you can explore the neighborhood afterward.
What’s included
- All ingredients for the four dishes you cook.
- a 4-hour class led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide fluent in English.
- lunch (the meal you prepare and eat together).
- tea during the experience.
- printed recipes to recreate the dishes at home.
- and photos taken during the class.
- Every day 10:00
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Learn to cook four classic Japanese dishes in a 4-hour hands-on class in Tokyo: shop at a local market with your guide, then prepare miso soup, sushi.
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The experience
The class starts at a local supermarket, where your guide walks you through how to pick fresh fish, meats, vegetables and seasonings the way Japanese home cooks do. You'll see what matters (the cut, the color, the texture), and why one piece works better than another for the dishes you're about to make. Then you move to the professional kitchen studio to begin cooking.
In the studio, you'll learn knife skills and prepare each dish step by step. You start with dashi, the soup stock that anchors Japanese cooking, then move into dashimaki tamago: a rolled omelet that looks simple but requires technique. Eggplant dengaku comes next: grilled eggplant glazed with miso. Finally, you'll make sushi rolls with fresh sashimi fish, learning how to handle the rice and roll it tight. Your guide teaches as you work, sharing the reasoning behind each cut and each step. The atmosphere is collaborative, not formal. You're cooking alongside other participants and your guide, not watching a demonstration.
When everything is cooked, you sit down together and eat what you made. Tea is served during the experience. You'll leave with printed recipes so you can recreate the dishes at home, and the studio is positioned near Asakusa and Kappabashi, so if you have time afterward, you can walk the neighborhood or visit Kappabashi Dougu Street, the famous kitchenware district.
Top questions
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 15 years); Infant (under 4): free.
What happens if it rains?
It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.
What dishes do I actually cook in this class?
You prepare four dishes: miso soup made from dashi stock, dashimaki tamago (a rolled omelet), eggplant dengaku (grilled eggplant with miso glaze), and sushi rolls with fresh sashimi fish. Your guide teaches knife skills and technique for each one.
Do I need cooking experience to join?
No. The class is designed for anyone interested in learning authentic Japanese home-style cooking. Your guide will teach you everything from cutting techniques to how to make dashi and sushi rice from scratch.
Is the supermarket visit really part of the class?
Yes. The experience begins at a local supermarket where your guide shows you how to select fresh meats, fish, vegetables and seasonings used in everyday Japanese cooking. This teaches you what to look for when you cook at home.
What if I'm vegetarian or have dietary restrictions?
Vegetarian and vegan participants are welcome, and MagicalTrip will arrange ingredients and adjust the cooking process for you. Let them know at least one day before the tour if you have dietary requests or allergies. Requests made on the day cannot be accommodated. If you cannot eat eggs, your food selection will be three dishes instead of four.
Where is the kitchen studio, and what's nearby?
The studio is located near Asakusa and Kappabashi. After the class ends, you can explore the neighborhood on your own or visit Kappabashi Dougu Street, the district famous for Japanese kitchenware and restaurant supplies.
What's included in the price?
All ingredients for the four dishes, the 4-hour class with a certified guide, lunch (the meal you cook), tea during the experience, and printed recipes to take home. Photos taken during the class are also included.
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Tokyo Washoku Cooking Class: Shop, Cook & Eat Japanese Food
4h · EN
from JP¥ 13,000 per person
≈ US$ 83 in your currency
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