Izakaya Style Home Cooking & Sake Pairing Experience in TokyoEnjoy Japanese Home style Cooking & Drinking together with a local guide
★★★★★- 3 hour tour
- Small group tour
- English speaking guide
What makes this tour unique
- 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!
Tips and recommendations by our official guides
Step into an unforgettable evening that brings you right into the cozy heart of Japanese home life with our nighttime cooking class! This isn’t just a cooking class; it's a celebration of Japan's unique *nomikai* (home drinking) culture, where you’ll learn to prepare delicious Japanese small plates that perfectly pair with your favorite sake, beer, or other beverages. With laughter, conversation, and the clinking of glasses all around, you’ll discover the art of crafting authentic Japanese dishes, from hand-rolled sushi to miso-marinated delights, all using ingredients you can easily find back home. Imagine the thrill of bringing these recipes back with you, ready to wow friends and family at your next home party!
Experience the vibrant essence of Japanese home drinking culture with our exciting nighttime izakaya-style cooking class! Dive into a lively evening where you'll learn to prepare a variety of small, flavorful dishes perfect for pairing with your choice of sake, Japanese beer, or other beverages. This hands-on class lets you enjoy the fun of cooking while sipping on drinks, offering a truly immersive experience that captures the spirit of a traditional Japanese *nomikai* (drinking party).
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.
Don’t worry if you’re new to cooking; our local guides are here to help every step of the way, providing clear, friendly instructions to ensure you feel confident and comfortable. Solo travelers will feel right at home, as many participants join alone and enjoy the opportunity to make new friends. Plus, we prepare plenty of food, so come with an appetite — you won’t leave hungry!
Book your spot today for a memorable night of delicious food, delightful drinks, and great company in a true Japanese izakaya setting!
Official guide
What's included
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!
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Meeting Point
In front of Family mart next to Gindako shop in Iriya Station Exit 2
- There are 2 Familymarts in Iriya station, so please find the one next to Gindako takoyaki shop and Doutor Coffee shop.
Itinerary
- Meet up at Iriya Station Exit 2
- Move to Cooking Studio
- Cooking time
- Kanpai time
- Have Dinner together
- Return to Iriya station
- 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.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the tour starting time.
- Free date/time change up to 24 hours till the tour starting time.
- Cancellation after the starting time or no show, we offer no refund or date/time change.
- We will start the tour on time. Being late for more than 5 minutes without contacting us will be regarded as a cancellation without any refund.
Anyone over 12 years old can join this tour because cooking experience includes cutting and heating processes.
No, you don't need to pay for the child price if your child doesn't participate in the experience. We have a kids playroom where you can watch cartoon and play toys. Happy cooking for the whole family!
Yes! Vegetarian and vegan are welcome!
But please be noted that we arrange ingredients and cooking process. For example, we switch ingredient for Sushi roll from sashimi to avocado or friend tofu
I'm sorry. This tour does not offer gluten-free cooking experience.
