Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers
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Is Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers worth booking?
Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers is a 5-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $165 per person. It scores 65 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Solid Choice”, based on a 5/5 rating across 3 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 65 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (3)
- Duration
- 5 hours
- From
- $165 per person
This is a unique opportunity to learn to cook authentic Japanese food from a local expert in her home. If you choose the market tour option, visit one of Japan's iconic markets, Kappabashi or your host's neighborhood sup
What you get
About this experience
This is a unique opportunity to learn to cook authentic Japanese food from a local expert in her home. If you choose the market tour option, visit one of Japan's iconic markets, Kappabashi or your host's neighborhood supermarket, Hatagaya in addition to your cooking class. Your host Miki will pick you up from your hotel and drive you to the market or her home, all while giving you a tour of the city from a local's perspective. Get ready for an immersive, hands-on, Japanese cooking class with your host, a fun local passionate about food. Choose between sushi (temari or chirashi), bento (Wagyu steak or miso marinated fish), or gyoza as the main dish. You will also learn to make miso soup, sushi rice and two authentic Japanese vegetable sides from scratch. This experience gives you a true glimpse into a Japanese local's home, life, and culture. The experience includes round-trip transfers in your host's car.
What's included
Included
- Round-trip transfers from Shibuya, Roppongi, Shinjuku, Aoyama and Akasaka districts in Tokyo.
- Private market tour and cooking class with Miki
- Home cooked, authentic Japanese meal in a local home
What you'll see and do
Kappabashi Street (Kappabashi Dogugai)
Miki picks you up from your hotel and drives you to Kappabashi Street market. You will get an immersive 1.5 hour tour of this unique market and be introduced to a variety of kitchen tools used in Japanese cooking. This is a great tour if you've been looking to purchase a Japanese knife! This street market is where Miki purchases everything she needs for her kitchen and dining room, from knives and cookware to teapots and chopsticks. For your authentic Japanese cooking class, you will join Miki in her home kitchen and prepare a main of Sushi (temari or chirashi), Bento (Wagyu steak or miso marinated fish), or Gyoza from scratch. In addition, you will learn to make dashi (the foundation for miso soup and other Japanese dishes) as well as sushi rice and vegetable sides. You can expect the cooking portion of your experience to last about 1.5 hours. Your meal concludes with wagashi served with green tea or Hojicha. If you don't choose a main, your host will default to sushi.
90 minutes here
Super Dommune
Hatagaya Supermarket Visit: Meet Miki at Hatagaya Station and explore the neighborhood like a local. Visit a local supermarket where Tokyo residents shop for vegetables, seafood, ramen, and seaweed. Pick up fresh ingredients, with a stop at the famous Kogane Dango to try their signature goma-dango, a crispy, sesame-coated Japanese sweet with a soft red bean filling. Then stroll through Shotengai, a bustling local shopping street lined with a butcher and greengrocer, on your way to Miki's home, where you'll use your market finds to cook and enjoy a delicious Japanese meal together. Join Miki in her home kitchen and learn to cook a Japanease dish such as Sushi (temari or chirashi), Bento, or Gyoza from scratch. In addition, learn to make dashi (the foundation for miso soup) as well as sushi rice and vegetable sides. Your meal concludes with wagashi served with green tea. If you don't choose a main, your host will default to sushi.
90 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Hotel pickup
Pickup is included for all travelers.
Options you can book
Cooking class only PM
Includes round-trip transfers: Includes round-trip transfers only from Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Aoyama and Akasaka districts in Tokyo. Pickup included
Hatagaya + Cooking PM
Includes round-trip transfers: Transfers provided only from Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Aoyama and Akasaka districts in Tokyo. Pickup included
Kappabashi Market + Cooking AM
Includes round-trip transfers: Transfers provided only from Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Aoyama and Akasaka districts in Tokyo. Pickup included
Cooking class only AM
Includes round-trip transfers: Includes round-trip transfers only from Shinjuku, Shibuya, Roppongi, Aoyama and Akasaka districts in Tokyo. Pickup included
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
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 4 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Traveling Spoon
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- 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
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
- Private, personalized experience
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 3 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
3 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Organization
1 mentionPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Good for families
1 mentionReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
Small groups
1 mentionThe group size is repeatedly described as intimate rather than packed.
Traveler reviews
3 verified traveler reviews for Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Miki was a wonderful...
Miki was an amazing host! My fiancé organised this experience as a present for me and I spent the morning experiencing a tour of the local area and cooking with Miki. I was introduced to the local shops and showed some wonderful local produce, including sweets, freshly made soy milk and different types of miso preserved food. After the tour Miki took some of the local food and showed how to prepare authentic home style cuisine, including trying different types of Miso, Sushi and cucumber salad. Miki gave some amazing advice on local places to visit and sights to see that most tourists wouldn’t know about. The experience was amazing and I would highly recommend it to anyone travelling solo or as a couple. Miki was an absolutely wonderful host!
via Viator
Private Japanese cooking class with a wonderful lady
The moment Miki picked us up at our hotel we felt that we had made a new friend. She made us feel at home in her beautiful house and we felt at ease cooking in her kitchen. While she expertly demonstrated various techniques we were encouraged to be hands on almost immediately. In the end we were able to produce a delicious Japanese meal. We were then taken to the extensive Kappabashi Market where Miki helped us select just the right items. This was truly a wonderful experience and we wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone interested in Japanese cuisine and culture. Thank you so much Miki.
via Tripadvisor
Exceptional Experience Cooking A Traditional Japanese Meal
What an exceptional experience having Miki accompany us on a visit around her neighborhood in Yotsuya to explore the traditional heritage Japanese sweet shops and preserved food shop, do a market tour to buy ingredients and then go back to her place to learn how to cook a traditional Japanese meal of miso marinated grilled fish, miso and tofu salad, Japanese cucumber salad, deep fried lotus root and miso soup. She made the experience so homely, as if she was a close family friend. Her explanation about the cooking steps were so clear and always makes close reference to how Japanese families would normally eat food like that at home. It was truly a delight to get to know her, and to have such a meaningful conversation with her about our different cultures, family, travels and food.
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Price range
- $165 to $325
- Hotel pickup
- Included for all travelers
- Booked in 30 days
- 1
- Verdict
- Solid Choice
Why this scores 65
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers cost?
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Prices start at $165 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 Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers take?
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Plan for about 5 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 Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 65 out of 100, which we label "Solid Choice". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 3 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 Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers?
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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 Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 5-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers?
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Around 1 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 5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Sushi, Bento or Gyoza Class in Tokyo with Miki + Transfers 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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