Private Sapporo Market Tour & Hokkaido Cooking Class with Kanae
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Sapporo, Japan
- 4 hours (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Taste the best of Sapporo regional specialties by going on this combination of a market tour, a cooking class, and lunch. As you explore Nijo Ichiba market with a guide, you’ll discover more about local produce. A private tour means you can learn to cook at your own pace, and you’ll have direct access to your guide for questions. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all ingredients, lunch, and alcoholic beverages are included.
- Enjoy a cooking class in a special setting—a local’s home in Sapporo
- A private tour means you’ll have your guide’s undivided attention
- Stress-free experience with lunch and alcohol included
- Rare chance to learn Hokkaido regional dishes in your cooking class
Sample Menu
Main
Menu 1: An authentic Japanese meal - Teriyaki chicken,
Kinpira-gobo (sweet and salty cooked burdock root), Agedashi tofu (deep fried and seasoned tofu), Japanese pickled vegetables, and Miso soup
Main
Menu 2: Local dishes from Hokkaido - Soup curry,
Chan chan yaki, Rice-stuffed squid, and Pork donburi
What's Included
- Private market tour and cooking class with your host Kanae
- Alcoholic Beverages1-2 glasses of local alcohol
- Pick up from Maruyama-koen station
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- LAWSON Sapporo Maruyama Minami Ichijo26-chōme-1-1 Minami 1 Jōnishi, Chuo Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 064-0801, Japan
Meet your host Kanae in front of a convenience store called LAWSON. After you get off the train at Maruyama-koen station on the Tozai subway line, take Exit #4, go upstairs and meet your host at the store on your left.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Start time.9:00 am
What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Kanae’s car can accommodate up to 5 people total, including the driver (maximum 4 guests). If your group has 5 or more people, you will need to take a taxi and follow Kanae’s car from the meeting point at the station to her home.
- anae is also happy to offer vegetarian and vegan dishes upon request. Please let her know when you book so she can prepare accordingly.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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Featured review
Laura_C
Kanae is a great host and wonderful conversationalist. The soup curry we cooked together was delicious as well. The whole experience really was a highlight of my trip, and I’d recommend it to anyone considering doing a cooking class with a local guide.
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Anonymous, Aug 2026
Hello! I’m a traveler from South Korea.
I had always wanted to learn authentic Japanese home cooking, so I searched for cooking classes in Sapporo. I found this class through an AI recommendation, and after reading so many wonderful reviews, I decided to book it. What really stood out to me was that, unlike other classes, this one included a visit to a local market, which made the experience even more special.
The instructor spoke both Japanese and English very well, so communication was smooth and comfortable throughout the entire experience.
At the market, she recommended products that locals actually use. If I had visited the market on my own as a tourist, I probably would have ended up buying a few disappointing souvenirs. Instead, every single item she recommended turned out to be amazing! I brought them back to Korea, shared them with my family and friends, and even recreated the dishes at home. Everything was a huge success!
Before the class, she asked what I wanted to learn, so I was able to cook the exact Japanese dishes I had hoped to make. I also learned a lot about Japanese seasonings, cooking utensils, and ingredients she uses in her own kitchen. Those little tips made the class even more valuable.
Most importantly, she was incredibly kind, patient, and welcoming. We had great conversations throughout the class, and she explained every step so clearly that I felt completely comfortable from beginning to end.
I originally thought this was simply a small-group class, but I was pleasantly surprised to find out that it’s actually one private booking per session. That made the experience even more personal and enjoyable.
This time I joined by myself, but next time I’d love to come back with my friends or family.
I truly think many Korean travelers would love this class if they knew about it. Hopefully I’ll have the chance to visit again before it becomes even more popular!
Thank you so much for giving me one of the most memorable experiences of my trip to Sapporo. I’ll never forget it!
안녕하세요! 저는 한국에서 온 여행객입니다.
일본에서 현지 요리를 직접 배워보고 싶어서 여러 클래스를 찾아보던 중 AI 추천을 통해 이 클래스를 알게 되었고, 리뷰가 너무 좋아 예약하게 되었습니다. 특히 다른 클래스와 달리 로컬 시장을 함께 둘러볼 수 있다는 점이 가장 큰 매력이었어요.
선생님께서는 일본어는 물론 영어도 정말 잘하셔서 소통하는 데 전혀 어려움이 없었습니다. 시장에서는 여행객인 제가 혼자였다면 절대 고르지 못했을 좋은 제품들만 추천해 주셨는데, 한국에 가져와 가족과 친구들에게 선물도 하고 직접 요리도 해 먹었는데 모두 정말 만족스러웠습니다. 실패한 제품이 하나도 없어서 더욱 감사했어요. 😊
또 수업 전에 어떤 요리를 배우고 싶은지 미리 물어봐 주셔서 꼭 배우고 싶었던 일본 요리를 직접 만들어 볼 수 있었습니다. 요리 과정뿐만 아니라 평소 사용하시는 조리도구와 조미료, 일본 식재료에 대한 설명도 정말 유익했고, 한국에서는 쉽게 접하기 어려운 정보라 더욱 흥미로웠습니다.
무엇보다 수업 내내 편안한 분위기에서 즐겁게 대화해 주시고, 하나하나 친절하게 알려주셔서 정말 행복한 시간이었습니다.
처음에는 소수 인원으로 진행되는 클래스인 줄만 알았는데, 한 팀만 진행하는 완전한 프라이빗 클래스여서 더욱 만족스러웠습니다. 이번에는 혼자 참여했지만 다음에는 꼭 친구들이나 가족과 함께 다시 오고 싶어요.
한국에도 이런 클래스를 알게 된다면 정말 많은 분들이 찾아오실 것 같습니다. 더 유명해지기 전에 저도 다시 한 번 레슨을 받고 싶네요. 😊
덕분에 삿포로 여행에서 가장 특별하고 오래 기억에 남을 추억을 만들었습니다. 진심으로 감사드립니다, 선생님!
Dawn_N, May 2026
Kanae-San took me through several small local markets, full of fresh fish and fruit/veggies, as well as spices . Then we cooked a delicious meal in her home. She was a lovely host! Thank you so much!
Pamela_J, Apr 2026
What a lovely morning I had with Kanae both shopping and preparing our lunch together. The food was delicious as well as nutritious.
I would recommend this tour to anyone in the Sapporo area who likes to cook and learn more about the food history of this area.
Laura_C, Apr 2026
Kanae is a great host and wonderful conversationalist. The soup curry we cooked together was delicious as well. The whole experience really was a highlight of my trip, and I’d recommend it to anyone considering doing a cooking class with a local guide.
Sean_S, Feb 2026
My wife and I had the opertunity to join Kanae for her market tour and cooking class. From the moment she picked us up to the drive back to the station it was a time filled with joy and laughter. Her English was amazing and she was full of humor and good information. The meal was amazing and tasty, the time could not have been better spent. Five stars!
lorenzo_t, Dec 2025
Mrs. Kanae welcomed us and took us to the local market where we had the chance to witness the locals selling fish and vegetables. She then took us to her lovely house and welcomed us in.
Throughout the whole experience Kanae has been nothing but delightful to us. She modified the menu because my partner does not eat meat and she has responded to all our numerous questions on Japanese cuisine and culture.
She enlightened me on the four basic pillars of Japanese cooking and i cannot be anything but deeply thankful to her for the time she shared with us.
Grazie mille di cuore Kanae-san!
Hope to see you again
Kristy_S, Nov 2025
Loved our cooking class with Kanae in her beautiful home surrounded by mountains and falling snow.
We were collected at the meeting point by Kanae and then driven first the local fish and food markets where we purchased our supplies for lunch. Surprisingly, a tranquil and quiet experience wandering through the market places. The fish markets back home where I come from are a bustling and stinky affair, but not here. Everything is beautifully presented , pristinely clean and calm.
Then onto lunch. Kanae will teach you how to cook whatever you like and I had requested a seafood dish which turned out to be a lip smacking, umumsi bomb of home style salmon, spinach, miso and dashi. Will be cooking this at home.
We loved our day!
Highly recommend this activity.
Thank you Kanae for a great day!!!!
Allen_S, Jul 2025
Kanae picked us up in her car at the subway station and drove to a local seafood market. She spoke very good English and was very friendly and helpful. We learned about all the different kinds of Hokkaido crabs and edible seaweeds. There was fresh giant Octopus and Scallops at the market. Back at her modern hillside home, she showed us how to prepare miso soup and spinach with crushed sesame seeds from scratch. The main dish was baked Hokkaido salmon with assorted vegetables and a miso paste sauce. It was delicious 😋.
Eliza_U, Jun 2025
We love Kinae she is so friendly and gave to our request without hesitation ! fresh ingredients and simple menu to follow but all good we can’t wait to do it ourselves when we get back
Gem_D, Mar 2025
Had an amazing time with Kanae-san. We visited the local fish/fruit/veg markets (which was amazing !!) and explained different fish and Ingredients and then went back to cook with Kanae-San - who is such a lovely lady 💜 had so much fun with her. She gave great instructions on how to cook. It has to be one of the nicest meals I have ever had. She is one the most kindest lady I have ever met - (thank you Kanae for an amazing morning 💜)
Brooke_C, Mar 2025
Kanae’s market tour and cooking class is well worth it for the experience! I enjoyed learning about the local Japanese seafood/produce at the markets and then preparing and cooking at her house! Kanae is a great host and teacher! Highly recommend
Marlene_T, Oct 2024
Fun market tour and prepared delicious meal of fresh salmon purchased at market. We enjoyed our time with Kanae and felt comfortable and welcomed in her home.
Anthony_S, Feb 2024
Great opportunity to learn the different dishes from a Sapporo local! Very fun and highly recommend if you are a foodie
Jacqueline_C, Dec 2023
Kanae was very personable. I was the only one in the experience that day so we walked around the local markets and she had explained things to me and answered my questions. After we were done walking around, we went back to her home in the hills with a beautiful view of the city.
This was such a good experience because I got to see what a typical Japanese kitchen looked like. I've often taken cooking classes that are in cooking schools in different countries which have great but different vibes. It's not often you have the opportunity to experience a different culture authentically as a foreigner.
Kanae had the recipes printed out so I could follow and help cook. While we cooked I asked her questions about Japanese culture and I was impressed by how much she knew about American current events. While this was meant to be a cooking lesson and we did cook, it felt like a cultural experience and I appreciated my conversation with her so much. The food was delicious and I'm making it when I get home.
We made miso soup, spinach gomaae and chanchanyaki.
Kanae is super sweet and a great conversationalist. I recommend this experience to anyone who is interested in learning how to cook local dishes or learning more about Japanese culture in general.
Monica_F, Oct 2023
The time with our host, Kanae-san, was wonderful. She's very pleasant and personable. The meal was delicious, and, we got to take hone the recipes for each dish we made.
Eli_A, Jul 2023
Amazing tour with Kanea - she knows the local spots outside of the tourist markets and shares her love for food. Fantastic experience, highly recommend.
David_G, Mar 2023
We truly enjoyed spending time with Kanae in her home and the food was amazing! The food was delicious and we learned how to make local dishes. The market tour was very interesting and we wanted to know more about the seafood in the markets.
Taylor_D, Mar 2023
Kanae was an excellent guide and teacher. She took us to Sapporo Central Market, a nice alterative to the Nijo Ichiba market. Showed us how to prepare and cook gomae, agedashi tofu, miso soup with mushrooms, and two fish preparations. Had a lot of fun cooking and chatting Kanae.
Cynthia_Q, Sep 2019
We enjoyed our half day tour with our guide, Kiyomi. She was very well informed about the area and well-versed in many topics. She even did a bit of research about our island in Hawaii so she could make comparisons. We really enjoyed learning how the historical clock works in the Clock tower. And, especially enjoyed visiting the locals' fish and vegetable markets with different offerings. The fresh Surimi (fishcake) was one of my favorites! But, it's hard to choose because the Shiroi Koibito Park Chocolate was also delicious! We're glad we did it.
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