Izakaya-style dining is all about enjoying a range of delicious small plates that complement your drinks. You’ll get to master recipes for teriyaki chicken, Japanese rolled omelette, and more, using ingredients that are readily available in your home country. This means you can easily recreate these dishes for your own home parties, impressing friends and family with your newfound skills and authentic flavors.
This experience is perfect for anyone who loves Japanese cuisine. Whether you’re a seasoned cook eager to explore new dishes or a complete beginner, you’ll find joy in learning and tasting. Sake and beer enthusiasts will especially appreciate discovering which beverages pair best with different dishes. It’s also a great activity for couples and friends looking for a unique and fun night out, as well as solo travelers eager to meet new people. Families are welcome too — we have a kids’ playroom to keep the little ones entertained while you enjoy your culinary adventure.
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
Savor a Sake Tasting & Japanese Cuisine Pairing Experience! The tour price includes up to 5 cups of drink per adult
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
A dedicated Kids' Playroom to keep your little ones entertained!
Duration
3 hours
Offered in
English
What is included
Cooking experience & Dinner
Ingredients
Sake / beer tasting or other beverages
Tour Photos
3 hours with a local guide
Meet up at Iriya Station Exit 2
Start time
5:30 pm
End point
Return to Iriya station
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 Savor a Sake Tasting & Japanese Cuisine Pairing Experience! The tour price includes up to 5 cups of drink per adult 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 A dedicated Kids' Playroom to keep your little ones entertained!
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!
Anyone over 12 years old can join this tour because cooking experience includes cutting and heating processes.
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 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.
