Japanese Cooking Class
This 2.5-3 hour class with our cooking school partners will teach you how to make either sushi or okonomiyaki, the choice is yours. This hands-on experience is the perfect way to experience the culture of Japan through food.
*Note for Hello! Tokyo Tour Guests: If you would like to book the cooking class on the same day as your Private Customised Tour with us your guide can drop you off at the cooking studio at the end of your tour. If you are booking this on a different day to your tour we will provide easy-to-follow directions on how to get to the studio.
Photo Credit: Cooking Sun
Duration: 2.5-3 hours
Level: Beginner
Menu options for small groups (1-8 people)
Kaiseki Class (9:30am - 12:30pm)
Accordion Cucumber Salad (蛇腹きゅうりの酢の物)
Gomamiso-ae potate - Sesame & Miso sauce (じゃがいものごま味噌和え)
Dashimaki tamago - Rolled Egg- (だし巻玉子)
Bamboo shoot Kimpira (たけのこのきんぴら)
Dashi based clear soup (お吸い物)
Wagyu Sukiyaki (和牛すき焼き)
Wakame & Umeboshi rice (わかめと梅干しのご飯)
Daifuku mochi with Fruit (フルーツ大福)
*Please note that the Kaiseki menu is subject to change depending on season
Sushi class (1:30pm - 4:30pm)
Rolled Egg (卵焼き)
Sushi Rice (酢飯）
Inari Sushi (いなり寿司)
Tuna Roll (鉄火巻き)
Cucumber Roll (かっぱ巻き)
California Roll (カリフォルニアロール)
Nigiri Sushi (握り寿司)
Miso Soup (みそ汁)
Okonomiyaki Class (5:30pm - 8pm)
Smashed cucumber pickles (たたき梅きゅうり)
Japanese chicken meatball wrapped with Shiso leaf(つくねのシソ巻き)
Lotus roots salad (レンコンサラダ)
Grilled Rice Ball (焼きおにぎり)
Okonomiyaki (お好み焼き)
Fluffy Egg Soup(かきたま汁)
Evening class is bookable with 2 guests at minimum. Optional Sake tasting: 1 tokkuri bottle@500 yen
Menu options for private groups (1-8 people)
Same as the classes above
Menu options for large groups including study tours and corporate groups (9-40 people)
Sushi Menu 1
Egg Roll （たまご焼き)
Nigiri Sushi（握り寿司）
Tuna Roll（鉄火巻き）
Cucumber Roll (かっぱ巻き）
California Roll (カリフォルニアロール）
Sushi Menu 2
Egg Roll（たまご焼き）
Tofu Salad（豆腐サラダ）
Tuna Roll（鉄火巻き）
Cucumber Roll（かっぱ巻き）
California Roll(カリフォルニアロール)
Miso soup (みそ汁)
LENGTH: 2.5-3 hours
WHEN: Everyday
GROUP SIZE:
Small and private groups: Minimum 1, Maximum 8
Large groups: 9-40 people
STARTING TIME:
Small Groups: 9:30am - 12:30pm (kaiseki), 1:30pm - 4:30 pm (sushi), 5:30pm - 8pm (okonomiyaki)
Private Groups: 9:30am -12:30pm (kaiseki), 1:30pm -4:30pm (sushi), 5:30 - 8:00 pm (Okonomiyaki)
Large Groups: Anytime Upon request
LOCATION: Shinanomachi 18, Shinjuku-ku, Tokyo (Maya Shinanomachi 2nd building, Room 314)
（新宿区信濃町１８ マヤ信濃町２番館 ３１４号室
*Note for large groups: Any group over 12 will be held in a rental kitchen elsewhere. Place depends on availability of studios.
DIETARY REQUIREMENTS: Please let us know if you have any dietary requirements in advance. Arrangements may be made. There is also a vegetarian option.
CANCELLATION POLICY:
For small and private groups
More than 7 days before – 100% refund
2-6 days before – 80% refund
1 day before – 50% refund
No show and ‘on the day’ cancellation – Non-refundable
For Large Groups:
More than 21 days before - 100% refund
8-20 days before - 50% refund
3-7 days before - 20% refund
0-2 days before - No refund
PRICE:
Small Groups:
Adults (13&over): US$85 person for 1 person, US$80 person for 2-3 people, US$75 person for 4-8 people
Children (6-12): US$50 per child. 6& under free.
Private Groups(Price is total, not per person):
Groups of 1-2: US$310
Group of 3: US$400
Group of 4: US$480
Group of 5: US$550
Group of 6: US$600
Group of 7: US$650
Group of 8: US$700
*Availability is limited for private classes. Please try to book 1 or more months in advance.
Large Groups (9-40):
US$70 per person
For over 12 people, a rental studio is required. No extra cost is required.
*All prices are tax-inclusive
WEATHER CONDITIONS: All classes take place as scheduled (including in heavy rain) except under a Red Warning or Purple Emergency Warning issued by the Japan Meteorological Agency. For up-to-date information see the Japan Meteorological Agency website.