Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko in Tokyo
Tokyo, Japan

Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko

Outty Ranking 68 5.0 · 7 traveler reviews3 hoursFrom $44

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68/100

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Is Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko worth booking?

Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $44 per person. It scores 68 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice, based on a 5/5 rating across 7 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.

Outty Ranking
68 / 100
Rating
5/5 (7)
Duration
3 hours
From
$44 per person

Your host Makiko is a true Tokyo native and lives in a beautiful, spacious townhouse in the residential neighborhood around Komazawa Olympic Park. Makiko values fresh, seasonal, traditional Japanese ingredients sourced l

What you get

    About this experience

    Your host Makiko is a true Tokyo native and lives in a beautiful, spacious townhouse in the residential neighborhood around Komazawa Olympic Park. Makiko values fresh, seasonal, traditional Japanese ingredients sourced locally and uses them in her dishes to add distinctive flavor to her food. Join Makiko for a market tour of the local supermarket as well as the fish and vegetable shop and learn about essential Japanese ingredients that locals use in their everyday cooking before you experience a hands-on cooking lesson in Makiko's kitchen. This is a beautiful opportunity to learn from a local and return home with valuable knowledge on how to transform essential ingredients into creative flavorful dishes.

    What's included

    Included

    • Japanese cooking class and meal
    • Private super market tour with your host Makiko
    • Pick up from Sakurashinmachi station on Tokyu Denentoshi Line

    Not included

    • Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Where it starts and ends

    Meeting point

    Tokyo

    Meet your host Makiko at the ticket gate of Sakurashinmachi station on Tokyu Denentoshi Line.

    Hotel pickup

    No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.

    Ends at

    Meet your host Makiko at the ticket gate of Sakurashinmachi station on Tokyu Denentoshi Line.

    Options you can book

    • Cooking Class Only with Makiko

    • Market Tour + Cooking Class

      Evening market tour + cooking : Market tour and cooking class with your host Makiko.

    Before you book

    Cancellation
    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
    Languages
    ja, en
    Ticket
    Mobile Only
    Runs on
    Sun
    Group size
    Up to 10 travelers per booking
    Operated by
    Traveling Spoon

    Know before you go

    • Menu may vary depending on the season
    • If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
    • Please advise any specific dietary requirements [in the "Special Requirements" box] at the time of booking
    • Private, personalized experience
    • Please note: there is a cat in the house that is shy and quiet and is usually found hiding upstairs when guests are in the home
    • Please note, this is not a commercial cooking class, rather this experience is a visit into a Tokyo home to meet a local who is an expert cook, and share Japanese culture and cuisine together.

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    What travelers are saying

    Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 7 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.

    Food and drink

    4 mentions

    The tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.

    Traveler reviews

    7 verified traveler reviews for Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.

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    Ewald_R · May 2024

    We had a lovely evening...

    We had a lovely evening with makiko in her home and spent a lot of time talking about japanese cuisine and of course cooking it. Recommend this experience to anyone

    via Viator

    Manuel_O · May 2024

    Thanks alot!

    We had an awesome and interesting evening with Makiko and would definitely book this activity again!

    via Viator

    WineTraveller · June 2023

    A Fascinating Way To Experience Japanese Culture

    We love doing cooking lessons whenever we travel abroad. And this session with Makiko was too interesting to pass up! She met us at the local subway station and walked us to her neighborhood grocery store. It was a fascinating tour that went aisle-by-aisle, exposing us to Japanese ingredients, home cooking trends, and what new trends were evolving in Japan. We then went to her home in a lovely neighborhood where she shared what mealtime was like in a normal Japanese home. This included all sorts of introductions to cooking Japanese-style. The table was groaning under the weight of everything we made with her and the food was absolutely delicious. At the end of the evening, she drove us back to a nearby train station. This was a fascinating evening that not only gave us exposure to Japanese food but also an incredible insight to Japanese life, something you don't get in most tourist activities.

    via Tripadvisor

    Guy_S · May 2023

    Amazing experience

    This was one of the best experiences of our trip! Makiko was such a lovely host, teaching us about the different processes and sharing interesting stories. The supermarket tour was great with a local point of view. And of course the food is amazing! And it was so interesting having real home style Japanese cooking. If you’re looking for a more intimate experience with a peek into a Japanese household you should definitely try this one.

    via Viator

    cindyq2 · April 2018

    Excellent Cultural experience!!

    Maikiko was a great host. We toured a butcher, vegetable market, mochi and grocery store with an excellent description of local food. We enjoyed learning to cook several dishes that tasted wonderful. She gave us recipes to recreate the meals at home. She also spent time giving us Subway tips to help us navigate the busy stations. She dropped us off at the station when we were done. Exceptional hospitality and great seeing how the locals shop and cook. We loved it and when we return we will definitely book this tour again. Thank you Maikiko!

    via Tripadvisor

    Good to know

    Duration
    3 hours
    Free cancellation
    Up to 24h before
    Minimum age to book
    All ages
    Availability
    Bookable today
    Runs on
    Sun
    Price range
    $44 to $99
    Hotel pickup
    No pickup, meet at start point
    Booked in 30 days
    2
    Verdict
    Solid Choice

    Why this scores 68

    The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.

    Traveler sentiment (30% weight)91
    Review evidence (18% weight)29
    Booking momentum (14% weight)18
    Value for money (12% weight)100
    Listing quality (10% weight)83
    Local standing (8% weight)56
    Booking flexibility (8% weight)100

    Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko: questions travelers ask

    Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.

    How much does Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko cost?

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    Prices start at $44 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.

    How long does Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko take?

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    Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.

    Is Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko worth it?

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    It holds an Outty Ranking of 68 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 7 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.

    Can I cancel or reschedule Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko?

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    Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.

    Is Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko suitable for kids and families?

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    Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.

    How far in advance should I book Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko?

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    Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.

    What should I bring or wear?

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    Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.

    Where does Creative Japanese Cooking in a Beautiful Tokyo Home with Makiko start and how do I get there?

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    The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.

    What are the best things to do in Tokyo?

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    Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.

    When is the best time to visit Tokyo?

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    Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.

    How many days do you need in Tokyo?

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    Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.

    Do I book through Outty or through the operator?

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    Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.

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