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Host: Chieko

Tokyo, Japan

USD
$99 per person

Small-Group Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo with a Chef

Host offerings
  • Cooking studio
  • Professional cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Chieko

Chieko is a certified Japanese cooking instructor and passionate home chef who welcomes travelers to her Tokyo cooking studio for authentic, hands-on culinary experiences. Born and raised on Shikoku Island, she grew up surrounded by the freshest seafood, rice, and vegetables from her family’s farm - ingredients that continue to inspire her cooking today. After living in Kyoto, Osaka, and Los Angeles, Chieko now calls Tokyo home, where she and her talented team teach guests how to prepare traditional Japanese dishes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. She learned the art of home-style Japanese cooking from her mother and loves sharing those same comforting flavors and stories with visitors from around the world. Whether hosted by Chieko or one of her equally skilled instructors, you’ll enjoy an authentic, welcoming, and delicious cooking experience in Tokyo.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-11 guests) Meet your host at her welcoming cooking studio in Shibuya City, just a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. During this authentic Tokyo home-style Japanese cooking class, you’ll choose one menu from five delicious options and learn how to prepare traditional dishes from scratch. Over the course of this 2-hour, hands-on cooking experience, you’ll make one Japanese main dish and two side dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Your host will share family recipes and practical cooking tips passed down from her mother, helping you easily recreate these flavors back home. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared and connect over an unforgettable cultural dining experience in Tokyo.

Notes:
1. Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a small-group, shared experience (NOT private).
2. Your host can accommodate a vegetarian diet. Please choose your menu option and inform your host if you have any allergies in advance when making your Tokyo cooking class booking.
3. Please note your cooking class lasts 2.5 hours: 11am - 1:30pm or 5pm - 7:30pm.
4. Chieko hosts her classes at one of three kitchen venues in the Tokyo Shinjuku area. The class may be held at the Yotsuya or Shinjuku Gyoen classroom locations, both within walking distance of nearby stations. The exact venue address will be confirmed by email after your booking is confirmed.

Languages spoken: English or Japanese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose one menu from the below when you book so Chieko can prepare ingredients beforehand.
  • Option 1: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake) with Yakisoba, Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), Spinach Salad and Miso Soup
  • Option 2: Gyoza (potstickers) with Takoyaki, Pickled vegetables and Miso Soup
  • Option 3: Rolled Sushi with Teriyaki, Spinach Salad, and Miso Soup
  • Option 4: Karaage (Japanese Juicy Fried Chicken) with Tonjiru, Onigiri, Rolled Egg and Spinach Salad
  • Option 5: Customized menu upon request (discuss your preferences with Chieko)

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
Chieko and her team of lovely ladies were amazing and super helpful throughout. They explained what we were doing and why and about the different produce we cooked with. The end product was absolutely fantastic!! Highly recommend this experience.
- Nicole March 25, 2025

Chieko

$99 USD

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  • Credit card is not charged until the host confirms your booking
  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $99 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $99 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm

Meet Chieko

Chieko is a certified Japanese cooking instructor and passionate home chef who welcomes travelers to her Tokyo cooking studio for authentic, hands-on culinary experiences. Born and raised on Shikoku Island, she grew up surrounded by the freshest seafood, rice, and vegetables from her family’s farm - ingredients that continue to inspire her cooking today. After living in Kyoto, Osaka, and Los Angeles, Chieko now calls Tokyo home, where she and her talented team teach guests how to prepare traditional Japanese dishes using seasonal, locally sourced ingredients. She learned the art of home-style Japanese cooking from her mother and loves sharing those same comforting flavors and stories with visitors from around the world. Whether hosted by Chieko or one of her equally skilled instructors, you’ll enjoy an authentic, welcoming, and delicious cooking experience in Tokyo.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (2-11 guests) Meet your host at her welcoming cooking studio in Shibuya City, just a 10-minute walk from Shinjuku Station. During this authentic Tokyo home-style Japanese cooking class, you’ll choose one menu from five delicious options and learn how to prepare traditional dishes from scratch. Over the course of this 2-hour, hands-on cooking experience, you’ll make one Japanese main dish and two side dishes using fresh, local ingredients. Your host will share family recipes and practical cooking tips passed down from her mother, helping you easily recreate these flavors back home. After cooking, sit down together to enjoy the meal you’ve prepared and connect over an unforgettable cultural dining experience in Tokyo.

Notes:
1. Unlike most Traveling Spoon experiences, this is a small-group, shared experience (NOT private).
2. Your host can accommodate a vegetarian diet. Please choose your menu option and inform your host if you have any allergies in advance when making your Tokyo cooking class booking.
3. Please note your cooking class lasts 2.5 hours: 11am - 1:30pm or 5pm - 7:30pm.
4. Chieko hosts her classes at one of three kitchen venues in the Tokyo Shinjuku area. The class may be held at the Yotsuya or Shinjuku Gyoen classroom locations, both within walking distance of nearby stations. The exact venue address will be confirmed by email after your booking is confirmed.

Languages spoken: English or Japanese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Please choose one menu from the below when you book so Chieko can prepare ingredients beforehand.
  • Option 1: Okonomiyaki (Japanese Pancake) with Yakisoba, Tamagoyaki (rolled omelet), Spinach Salad and Miso Soup
  • Option 2: Gyoza (potstickers) with Takoyaki, Pickled vegetables and Miso Soup
  • Option 3: Rolled Sushi with Teriyaki, Spinach Salad, and Miso Soup
  • Option 4: Karaage (Japanese Juicy Fried Chicken) with Tonjiru, Onigiri, Rolled Egg and Spinach Salad
  • Option 5: Customized menu upon request (discuss your preferences with Chieko)

Traveler reviews

5.0 (1)
Chieko and her team of lovely ladies were amazing and super helpful throughout. They explained what we were doing and why and about the different produce we cooked with. The end product was absolutely fantastic!! Highly recommend this experience.
- Nicole March 25, 2025
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $99 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $99 $99
*Does not include 4% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 5:00pm-8:00pm
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