Japanese Cooking and Udon Making Class in Tokyo with Masako

About this tour

Spend two and a half hours in Masako's Tokyo kitchen learning to prepare authentic Japanese dishes from the ground up. Choose between hand-pulled udon (a physical challenge involving dough-kneading and foot-work), okonomiyaki, tempura, or Japanese sweets. Masako sources seasonal produce from Niigata farmers markets. You'll cook together, then sit down to eat what you've made, finishing with dessert. Drinks included.

Highlights

• Knead and stretch udon dough by hand and foot
• Select from four distinct Japanese menu options
• Work with seasonal ingredients from Niigata markets
• Cook, eat, and linger over homemade meal
• Learn techniques directly from experienced host Masako
• Alcoholic beverages included throughout

What to expect

Arrive at Masako's home kitchen ready to get your hands dirty—literally, if you pick udon. You'll work through each step of your chosen dish alongside her, learning proper technique and the 'why' behind each move. Udon demands real physical effort: kneading, stretching, sometimes treading the dough. Other options like okonomiyaki or tempura move at a steadier pace. Once everything's cooked, you sit down together to eat. The meal winds down with a sweet finish. Expect around two and a half hours total, with the bulk spent cooking and a relaxed final stretch eating and chatting.

Good to know

Book well ahead and tell Masako your preferred dish when confirming. No children under a certain age permitted for safety. Hotels won't pick you up; use nearby public transport instead. Wear clothes you don't mind getting flour or spatters on.