Tokyo Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes

About this experience

Join a tour by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award. Each experience is led by a MagicalTrip Certified Guide, professionally trained and carefully selected to ensure quality and authenticity. Experience Japanese home drinking culture through a fun, hands-on izakaya-style cooking class held in the evening. Learn to prepare small Japanese dishes designed to pair perfectly with alcohol while enjoying sake, Japanese beer, or other drinks. The recipes use easy-to-find ingredients, allowing you to recreate the dishes for home parties after your trip. Izakaya culture is all about sharing small plates in a relaxed, social setting, making this class ideal for food lovers, sake or beer fans, and those who enjoy cooking together. No experience is needed—your local guide provides step-by-step support. Solo travelers are welcome, and there’s plenty to cook and enjoy.

Itinerary

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1. Stop 1

   Duration: 180 min

   Step into an unforgettable evening with our nighttime cooking class that immerses you in Japan's cozy nomikai (home drinking) culture! This is more than just a cooking class—it's a celebration of Japanese life, where you'll learn to prepare delicious small plates that perfectly pair with sake, beer, or other drinks. From hand-rolled sushi to miso-marinated dishes, you'll master authentic recipes using ingredients you can easily find at home. You also get to try many types of Japanese sake, beer and so on while cooking and dinner time! Enjoy the lively atmosphere of a traditional izakaya as you cook, sip, and savor. The class offers a fun, hands-on experience where you'll create dishes like teriyaki chicken and Japanese omelette. It's the perfect way to bring authentic Japanese flavors to your own home parties and impress friends and family. This class is ideal for all levels, from seasoned cooks to beginners, and is a great activity for couples, friends, or solo travelers looking to meet new people. Families are welcome too, with a kids’ playroom available. Book now for a night of great food, drinks, and fun!

What's included

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• Cooking experience & Dinner
• A Certified guide by MagicalTrip
• Shopping experience
• Tour Photos
• Ingredients
• 3 cans of Alcoholic or Soft Drinks

What's not included

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• Additional Food and Drinks

Additional information

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• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
• 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.
• Vegetarian are welcome. (We arrange ingredients and cooking process.)
• 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 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.
• 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.
• Summer in Japan is very hot and humid, so we recommend that you bring water and wear a hat to prevent heat stroke.
• 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.

Cancellation policy

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