Japanese Cooking and Udon Making Class in Tokyo with Masako
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Tokyo, Japan
- 2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
- Group discounts
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Acquire new culinary skills and have fun at the same time by opting for this private Japanese cooking and udon noodle-making class. Learn special Japanese cooking techniques in a home setting that you wouldn’t find out about otherwise, such as the best way to knead dough. Eat all the dishes you prepare, with the possibility of making other Japanese classics like tempura and okonomiyaki, too.
- A private cooking class means one-to-one teaching assistance
- No need to shop for ingredients—everything is included
- Have a souvenir to take home—your name written in calligraphy
- Hassle-free class with a delicious multi-course meal and drinks
Sample Menu
Main
A. Udon + sides
Main
B. Okonomiyaki + sides
Main
C. Tempura + sides
Main
D. Japanese Sweets (dessert only)
What's Included
- Cooking class with your host Masako
- Alcoholic Beverages
- All Fees and Taxes
- Hotel pick up and drop off
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- Japan, 120-0034 Tokyo, Adachi City, Senju, 4-chōme27５ 長円寺
Please meet Masako at a shrine which is close to her home, she will be waiting in front of Choenji Temple長円寺 . Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.What To Expect
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Near public transportation
- Please note that Masako does not accept children for a cooking class for safety reasons.
- Masako offers four menu choices for your meal. See the sample menu for details and make sure to send her a message stating which meal you would prefer.
- 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
Catherine_E
We had a wonderful time cooking with Masako in her home! She is THE sweetest and kindest lady, and we are so thankful for welcoming us into her home and teaching us how to cook a traditional omelet, tempura, and udon noodles! Masako was very accommodating to diet restrictions which I fully appreciated. We will forever remember this experience, and HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend it to travelers! This cooking experience was very interactive, we cooked the food ourselves with Masako’s careful guidance. These recipes are handed down to her from her Mom and Grandma which made the experience more special for us. This was one of the best parts of our trip to Japan. Masako’s calligraphy is stunning, we can not wait to put it in a frame in our home to remember the experience along with other special gifts Masako gave to us. If you are in Tokyo, please book this experience! Very easy to get to and find!
Reviews
5.0
based on 35 reviews
Jake_E, Nov 2025
My girlfriend and I had such an unbelievably fun time with Masako! She taught us in great detail and answered all of our questions. The food turned out amazing! Thank you so much!
Catherine_E, Nov 2025
We had a wonderful time cooking with Masako in her home! She is THE sweetest and kindest lady, and we are so thankful for welcoming us into her home and teaching us how to cook a traditional omelet, tempura, and udon noodles! Masako was very accommodating to diet restrictions which I fully appreciated. We will forever remember this experience, and HIGHLY, HIGHLY recommend it to travelers! This cooking experience was very interactive, we cooked the food ourselves with Masako’s careful guidance. These recipes are handed down to her from her Mom and Grandma which made the experience more special for us. This was one of the best parts of our trip to Japan. Masako’s calligraphy is stunning, we can not wait to put it in a frame in our home to remember the experience along with other special gifts Masako gave to us. If you are in Tokyo, please book this experience! Very easy to get to and find!
Marine_H, Oct 2025
Masako's cooking class was wonderful. Learned how to make udon, rolled omelet and tempura from a very kind and passionate cook. Had a delicious meal and Masako surprised us with some calligraphy and very generous gift.
Alejandro_Z, Sep 2025
Masako was an incredible teacher and did an amazing job creating a welcoming and warm environment. We came to take a cooking class and got so much more.
She explained every step in great detail, was incredibly fun, and went above and beyond to ensure we had an amazing experience. Don’t want to spoil too much, but be prepared to leave with stuffed bellies and full of smiles.
Please do yourself a favor and spend a few hours of your time in Tokyo to take her amazing class. We went to celebrate my wife’s birthday here and it was the highlight of her day.
Response from Host, Sep 2025
We are delighted to hear that your time with Masako was such a highlight of your trip. Her warmth, detailed teaching, and fun spirit truly make every class special, and it is wonderful to know you felt so welcomed. We love that you left with both new cooking skills and happy memories, and what a thoughtful way to celebrate your wife’s birthday. Thank you for your kind words and recommendation. We know Masako will be thrilled to read them.
Alex_T, Jul 2025
What a wonderful experience for our family. Directions to the location were clear and easy to find. We had a great time making (and eating) Udon noodles, Japanese omelette, and tempura. Would absolutely do this again.
Anthony_P, Jun 2025
Masako took the time to explain each step and showed us the ingredients to get. She shared with us some Japanese culture. It was definitely more than a cooking class experience.
Dominik_C, May 2025
We had a great time with Masako learning to make udon and tempura.
She had great energy and made us feel very welcome.
The instructions were easy to follow and the course was fairly basic so people should not worry if they are not experienced cooks. You will have good fun regardless of your ability.
Billy_C, Apr 2025
Masako is truly an inspiration! She taught me so much about cooking and much more! Seriously the number of things she has expertise in is astounding, and of course giving a great cooking class in English is one of them! I felt I was in great care the entire time and really enjoyed our conversations. With her instructions the food prep was fun and engaging and turned out delicious 😋 雅子さんは達人です！
Marqelexsis_A, Dec 2024
The whole experience was wonderful from beginning to end. From following cleaning etiquette to then learning to prepare our noodles from what flours to choose or mix if needed, to water ratios, to needing, resting, flattening and cutting to make our udon noodles. We also learned to each make our own tamagoyaki, making the sauce and then proper sauté and rolling the egg technique (ichi, ni, san). This was followed up with learning to make tempura, Masako was a great and strict teacher (no waste here and watch the splash… lol). I don’t want to give away too much of the process or ruin the uniqueness of the experience, in the end the team work and instructions allowed us to create a beautiful home cooked meal the tasted as good as it looked. Masako then offered us some “limoncello” sake and a “biru” to help our food and conversation last a bit longer. In the end it was a great evening and good conversation was had all around. We thank Masako for sharing her home and her cooking techniques with us. We left as a group of full and happy travelers.
Susan_P, Dec 2024
Udon noodles from scratch is just a small part of this busy cooking session. Learned and ate lots; tips and tricks that can transfer to your own kitchen back home. Highly recommend!!
Debby_V, Oct 2024
This was such a fun way to spend time in Tokyo. Masako was so informative and patient. We made udon noodles, tempura and Japanese omelette in a typical Japanese kitchen/home. All delicious. Then Masako produced some amazing calligraphy to order. Gave us origami gifts and because it was raining as we left she insisted we took one of her umbrellas! So generous. We weren’t in Tokyo for long but still felt this was worth the time and money.
Andrew_C, Sep 2024
This was a great way to get a feel of how the Japanese people cook their food in traditional Japanese surroundings. Well done to our host a great day to finish a magical holiday…
Heba_D, Sep 2024
This was such an incredibly unique and personal experience - a great way to learn more about the Japanese food culture. Masako is kind, knowledgeable, and packs a lot in your time with her while making it very relaxing. We made udon, Japanese omelet, and various tempura. While we ate, she showed us her skill as a master calligrapher which we got to take home. We would definitely recommend this experience with Masako!
Yash_P, Aug 2024
This was such a an amazing experience! Masako was an amazing host. She was so knowledgeable, friendly, and generous. My wife and I can't recommend this enough! We've done several cooking classes on trips and this was by far our favorite.
Beatrice_P, Aug 2024
Our cooking class with Masako was one of my family's highlights of our Japan trip! It was so special to get off the "beaten path" of touristy activities and learn how to cook with Masako in her home. Masako was so kind and generous to our family and made us feel so welcomed and supported as we learned to cook udon noodles and soup, tamagoyaki, and vegetable/shrimp tempura. She is an excellent teacher! We just returned home from our trip and have already made tamagoyaki in our own kitchen using the techniques Masako taught us. Highly recommend this experience to anyone seeking an authentic local experience. Thank you Masako!!
Shirley_G, May 2024
The udon was delicious. Masako was very knowledgeable. We were able to learn how to make tamagoyaki, tempura, and dashi. She was very sweet and we had a great time with her. My sons thoroughly enjoyed the cooking class. Would recommend this class.
Kathryn_T, Apr 2024
A fantastic experience! Really enjoyed the food and company. Great job!!! Recommend this experience. Come hungry!
Shunpei_O, Apr 2024
Fantastic experience. It was enjoyable making udon from scratch and this was the highlight of the experience. We also made and ate tempura and tamago yaki. We finished the evening with a demonstration of calligraphy.
Walter_L, Mar 2024
Masako's Japanese Cooking and Udon Making Class in Tokyo deserves a solid 5 stars! Not only is she a skilled cook and master calligrapher, but her English is impressive, making explanations clear and enjoyable. I learned a lot, enjoyed a delicious meal, and the personalized touch of my Japanese name and words of wisdom was the perfect finale. Highly recommend!
Lan_Y, Dec 2023
We had a fabulous time throughout the whole experience. Masako is an excellent host. She taught us how to make Udon noodle, tamago, and tempura from scratch, shared her family recipes, and showed us her calligraphy skills. She was warm, patient, and fun. All the food turned out delicious. They were simple to make but we learned some new techniques from her. It was without a doubt one of the most memorable experiences and dinners we had in our many trips to Tokyo.
vyfyzxyxjy, Oct 2023
Masako is an excellent host and teacher. Our Udon, although simply made, was one of the best we ever had! Both my wife and I really enjoyed our session.
Agnes_M, Oct 2023
We had a great time learning the process of making Udon. Masako was a great host. She was helpful, attentive and very kind. We had lots of laughs and yummy food. I highly reccomend for everybody to join this activity.
Jaime_C, Sep 2023
The entire experience was memorable; from learning how to make noodles to learning our names in Japanese. The atmosphere was incredibly friendly and relaxed and our teacher was beyond amazing.
Megan_K, Jul 2023
Masako’s class was one of our trip highlights. It was so fun to learn the various dishes - udon, tomagoyaki and tempura - and equally enjoyable to talk with Masako about living in Japan and her favorite places to visit and explore. She is warm and generous (even made us calligraphy fans with each of our names), and this class would be a wonderful addition to anyone’s time in Tokyo!
Joanna_T, Jun 2023
Amazing experience!! I learned so much about Japanese culture and food!! I loved every minute with my instructor!!
Zoila_E, Jun 2023
It was such an incredible experience. Masako made us feel right at home and guided us step by step. It has been the highlight of our trip.
Farah_F, Jun 2023
I was so jazzed to see the inside of a real Japanese house, so that was a rich experience. Masako was so kind, and, contrary to the event description, she did not use or need a translator! I loved how she juggled the 4 of us to do different tasks. And the final lunch was splendid! Highly recommend -- even my headed 14-year-old niece loved it!
Ali_W, Jun 2023
Wow what an amazing evening! It was an actual typhoon outside so getting there kind of sucked (kinda far north) but once we got in there, it’s like we walked into paradise. The woman was already so nice offering water/tea. We started making udon dough right away. Lots of kneading. Then we made tamogoyaki (eggs with sugar and miso). Each person got to make their own which was fun! We then fried a bunch of vegetables and learned some tricks of the trade. We cut up the udon dough to make noodles and cooked them. Lastly we got two different kinds of wonderful sake. We thought that was it and were extremely happy about it but there was more. The woman made us a fan with symbols that resembled us and our names. It was honestly really beautiful. THEN we got the small pan for frying the eggs as a gift! This class was incredible - all the small touches made this top notch. Lastly to top it all off, the woman’s friend was there make it all with us and he drove us home! Which was truly the icing on the cake when it was pouring rain and a 45 minute commute. HIGHLY RECOMMEND
Alice_A, Apr 2023
This was such a great experience!! The class took place right in Masako's home. She was so welcoming and a wonderful teacher. My adult kids and I were the only ones participating on that evening. We made an egg/miso appetizer to start, and then began working to create our udon noodle dish. I learned many different tips on kneading dough. We also made tempura vegetables and shrimp. It was such a fun time; she was such an engaging teacher. At the end, she even hand-crafted individual fans with our names in Japanese characters! I highly recommend this class!
Tav_R, Apr 2023
Masako was so lovely and very knowledgeable. We had some of the tastiest udon served with multiple other dishes and a few other surprises.
Come hungry!
I can't wait to go home and try replicating what we learnt
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