--- title: Private Home Cooking in Yanaka – Local Flavors in a Warm Setting lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 107 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.98 reviews: 182 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 11 of 21 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/private-home-cooking-in-yanaka-local-flavors-in-a-warm-setting/ --- # Private Home Cooking in Yanaka – Local Flavors in a Warm Setting **Guidekin's take:** Learn fish filleting and teriyaki cooking in a Yanaka home on a private tour for your party. Ingredients, kitchen tools and the meal you make are included; dietary requests need to be made when booking. 4.98 from 182 reviews at €107 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #11 of 21 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Shall we start preparation with madam Yajima, She instruct you with easy way in her experience and knowledge. also, we teach you fish dishes(fillet-it-yourself), how to grilled Teriyaki, how to arrange Okonomi-yaki !! Basic preparation of homely style cooking. We are using Japanese original foodstuff. you can find your new cooking idea and method. Also,You can try Japanese lunch box "BENTO"= lunch box, which is very balanced lunch style, each items are so nice colored, when it will be opened, healthy and so yummy. At Yanaka small home, you will be able to cooking with Tokyo local style.also, you can eat yours cooking items. *Special menu request is available, please fill up when you make the reservation. some requests are needed additional fee. ## Before you book - Meeting point: YANESEN Tourist information & Culture… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00, 14:00, 16:30: 3 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €107 per person for the Lunch option; other options up to €142 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.98/5 from 182 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: YANESEN Tourist Information & Culture Center. - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: English - Start times: 11:00, 14:00, 16:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.98 from 182 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 181 of 182. - 5 stars: 181 (99%) - 4 stars: 0 (0%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 1 (1%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise the patient teaching, food and welcoming setting; finding the class location can be difficult. **Praised:** - Patient, clear instruction makes cooking techniques easy to follow - Hands-on preparation leads to dishes reviewers enjoy eating - Warm hosts encourage conversation about Japanese food, culture and daily life - Recipes and techniques that travellers can use again at home - Menu choices adapted to preferences and dietary requests **Complaints:** - Some have difficulty finding the cooking class location Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (2025-03-31 to 2026-07-07); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Lunch | €107 / person (for 2+ people) | English | - | | Dinner | €142 / person (for 2+ people) | English | Course dinner: Let's make an appetizer, main dish, and dessert for your special dinner! | ## What's included - You can eat after cooking. - Fresh Ingredients and Kitchen Tools ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 14:00, 16:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point YANESEN Tourist information & Culture Center. 〒110-0001Yanaka3-10-21,Taitou-Ku,Tokyo, 110-0001 +81 (0)3 5834 7025 Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Allergies, Vegetarian, Vegan and any your request are available, let us know when you make reservation. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €214 | €107 | | 4 | €336 | €84 | | 6 | €504 | €84 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Cooking Classes start at €91 per person. ## Compared with other Cooking Classes | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 21** | €107 | 2h | 4.98 (182) | private | | [Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange](/japan/tokyo/tours/cozy-tokyo-class-ramen-sushi-sake-pairing-cultural-exchange/?format=md) | €116 | 3h | 5.0 (131) | shared | | [Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit](/japan/tokyo/tours/ramen-gyoza-cooking-class-in-tokyo-with-local-supermarket-visit/?format=md) | €107 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (905) | shared | | [Classic Tsukiji Market Food Tour](/japan/tokyo/tours/classic-tsukiji-market-food-tour/?format=md) | €210 | 3h | 4.99 (162) | shared | Ranked #11 of 21 in Cooking Classes by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €2379, median €109; typical length 2h 30m. 3 of 21 are private. 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