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Host: Hiroko

Tokyo, Japan

USD
$48 per person

Authentic Cooking Class in Tokyo with Hiroko

Host offerings
  • Apartment
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Hiroko

Hiroko is a warm and welcoming host who lives in a cozy apartment in Koganei, 20 km west of Shinjuku and an easy 8-minute walk from Koganei Station. With over 20 years of experience as a Japanese language teacher, Hiroko brings a deep passion for sharing Japanese culture with others. She learned to cook from her parents and combines her love for teaching and cooking by offering culinary classes to visitors eager to learn about authentic Japanese cuisine. Hiroko used to host lively gatherings every weekend — Fridays with her 16 family members and Saturdays with friends — where she shared food, stories, and joy. Her friendly demeanor and love for cooking ensure every guest feels right at home.

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: (2-3 guests) Join Hiroko in her small but cozy Koganei apartment, just outside central Tokyo, for a delightful 2-hour cooking class experience. Passionate about Japanese food and culture, Hiroko will guide you through making sushi rice, rolling maki with raw fish, vegetables, and fish roe, and preparing a classic Japanese vegetable dish like goma-ae.

Enjoy green tea or coffee during your session, or opt for wine or beer if you choose the alcohol option. You can also request to learn chirashi sushi (sushi bowls) or homestyle Japanese dishes like nikujaga or oyakodon. Let Hiroko know your preference when booking!

Languages spoken: English, 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.
  • Maki with two types of raw fish and vegetables
  • Sushi rice
  • Goma-ee
  • Tea or coffee

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Tokyo Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
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Hiroko

$48 USD

per person
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  • Private experience
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $48 Not offered
Alcohol
 $6 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $48 Not offered
Alcohol
 $6 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:00pm-7:00pm

Meet Hiroko

Hiroko is a warm and welcoming host who lives in a cozy apartment in Koganei, 20 km west of Shinjuku and an easy 8-minute walk from Koganei Station. With over 20 years of experience as a Japanese language teacher, Hiroko brings a deep passion for sharing Japanese culture with others. She learned to cook from her parents and combines her love for teaching and cooking by offering culinary classes to visitors eager to learn about authentic Japanese cuisine. Hiroko used to host lively gatherings every weekend — Fridays with her 16 family members and Saturdays with friends — where she shared food, stories, and joy. Her friendly demeanor and love for cooking ensure every guest feels right at home.

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: (2-3 guests) Join Hiroko in her small but cozy Koganei apartment, just outside central Tokyo, for a delightful 2-hour cooking class experience. Passionate about Japanese food and culture, Hiroko will guide you through making sushi rice, rolling maki with raw fish, vegetables, and fish roe, and preparing a classic Japanese vegetable dish like goma-ae.

Enjoy green tea or coffee during your session, or opt for wine or beer if you choose the alcohol option. You can also request to learn chirashi sushi (sushi bowls) or homestyle Japanese dishes like nikujaga or oyakodon. Let Hiroko know your preference when booking!

Languages spoken: English, 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.
  • Maki with two types of raw fish and vegetables
  • Sushi rice
  • Goma-ee
  • Tea or coffee

Traveler reviews

This is a new host who does not yet have any reviews. You can see reviews of our other Tokyo Traveling Spoon experiences on TripAdvisor:
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $48 Not offered
Alcohol
 $6 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 Not offered $48 Not offered
Alcohol
 $6 per person
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm 4:00pm-7:00pm
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    You can cancel your reservation up until 48 hours before your experience for a full refund minus a 3% processing fee. Experiences within 48 hours are not refundable.

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    Most of our hosts are able to accommodate dietary restrictions and allergies, including vegetarian and gluten free options. For vegetarian travelers, we have an icon on each host profile to indicate whether that host can also offer a fully vegetarian menu. There is a section in the booking form to note any allergies or dietary restrictions which will be sent directly to your host.

    Some hosts offer alcohol as an optional add-on for travelers who are of legal drinking age. Pricing for alcohol is visible on the host profile page and includes one to two glasses of wine, beer or local alcohol.

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