Traditional Vegan Japanese Home Cooking & Shopping Experience

US$ 180 per person

Starting time

11am

Duration

5 hours

Group Size

1–2 guests

Language

English, Japanese, Italian

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

What to Expect

Discover the art of Japanese home cooking in this immersive hands-on class featuring seven traditional dishes prepared with fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guided by your local host, you'll learn authentic cooking techniques and the stories behind each recipe while creating a beautifully balanced Japanese meal.

Once the cooking is complete, you'll enjoy your homemade feast presented in a traditional Japanese table setting. Along the way, you'll gain insight into Japanese dining etiquette, table presentation, and everyday customs, offering a deeper appreciation of the country's food culture.

To help you recreate the experience at home, the class concludes with a visit to a nearby local supermarket, where your host will introduce the ingredients used during the lesson and assist you in purchasing authentic Japanese products.

Meet Your Host

Keiko

I am a certified instructor specializing in Japanese cooking classes for international visitors. Over the years, I have had the pleasure of teaching a variety of Japanese dishes to guests in Japan and abroad. In my twenties and thirties, I lived in Italy. During those years I was invited by many Italian friends to their homes and enjoyed many delicious homemade meals, then I realized that spending time over a shared meal was a fantastic cross culture experience. After returning to Japan, I decided to teach Japanese cooking to international guests. Since 2018, I have been hosting cooking experiences on Airbnb, welcoming guests from all over the world. Being a vegetarian myself, I specialize in plant-based dishes which are not only nourishing but also leave you feeling refreshed and balanced, both physically and mentally.

Yaki-onigiri with Fuki Miso
Miso soup
Tofu and Lotus Root Balls
Simmered Hijiki seaweed
Simmered Mushroom with Umeboshi
Yakinasu (Grilled Eggplant)
Vegan Dorayaki

Schedule

Welcome and introduction (15 minutes) – Meet your host, get an overview of the experience, and learn about the dishes you'll be preparing.
Hands-on cooking session (180 minutes) – Follow a step-by-step cooking demonstration before preparing the dishes yourself with guidance from your host.
Enjoy your homemade meal (60 minutes) – Sit down to savor the dishes you've prepared, accompanied by a refreshing beverage.
Supermarket visit (60 minutes) – Explore a local supermarket with your host to discover authentic ingredients and learn tips for selecting Japanese pantry staples.

Meeting Point

Please meet your host at Cafe803, where the cooking class takes place.

Address:
3-3-16 Koshigaya, Koshigaya City, Saitama, Japan

How to get there:

Take the Tobu Skytree Line to Koshigaya Station.
Exit through the East Exit.
At the rotary, turn left and walk past the Chinese fast-food restaurant and the au mobile shop.
Cross the road and turn left. Continue straight for one block until you see Toyota Rent a Car.
Turn right just before Toyota Rent a Car and continue along the narrow street.
Pass the elementary school on your left and keep walking straight, even where the road bends.
When you reach a wider street, turn right.
Continue past the parking lot and you will see Cafe803 on your right.