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PRIVATE Japanese Udon Making Class in Masako’s Tokyo Home

5.0 · 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor 100% of star-rated reviews are 4★ or 5★ Tokyo Operated by Traveling Spoon Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before
Duration
2h 30m
Group
Private tour, your party only
Guide languages
Japanese, English
Start & pickup
11:00, 17:00 · No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Booking
Confirmation within 48 hours · mobile ticket
Guidekin's take

Knead, roll and cut udon from scratch in a Tokyo home on a private tour for your party.

A calligraphy keepsake and homemade plum or yuzu sake are included; children cannot join. 5 from 36 reviews at €136 per person for 2h 30m.

In our comparison: #13 of 21 in Cooking Classes, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).

How we choose tours →Commissions never affect our verdicts.

Options and prices

2 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English, Japanese.

OptionWhat the operator saysFrom, per adult
Cooking + lunch with Masako UThe page price€136 for 2+ people
Cooking + dinner with Masako U€136 for 2+ people

Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 7 November 2026.

Included and not included

  • Hands-on cooking class: knead, roll & cut handmade udon from scratch
  • Family recipes & Personalized calligraphy keepsake
  • Homemade plum or yuzu sake
  • Hotel pick up and drop off

Reviews

5.0
36 ratings
Viator 32 · Tripadvisor 4

100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 36 of 36

Star breakdown of all 36 ratings

5 stars
36 · 100%
4 stars
0 · 0%
3 stars
0 · 0%
2 stars
0 · 0%
1 star
0 · 0%

What reviewers say

Reviewers praise clear teaching, home hospitality and generous meals; the supplied reviews establish no recurring drawback.

Praised

  • Clear, patient instructions for making udon and other Japanese dishes
  • Welcoming hospitality and conversation in a Japanese home
  • Generous meals featuring udon, tempura and rolled omelette
  • Practical cooking techniques travellers feel able to use at home
  • Personal calligraphy demonstrations and keepsakes

Complaints

  • No recurring complaint is supported by the supplied reviews

Written by Guidekin from the 35 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor & Viator (31 March 2023 to 5 January 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 8 November 2026.

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Meeting point and route

Meeting point

Where
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.
Departure
11:00, 17:00 daily; scheduled year-round (operator schedule, seats confirmed at checkout)
Return
This activity ends back at the meeting point
Pickup
No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point
Operator
Traveling Spoon; booking and payment are completed on Viator

About this tour, from the operator

Step into a local Tokyo kitchen for a private Japanese cooking class that combines authentic home cooking with warm hospitality. Begin with green tea as your host, a certified Japanese calligrapher, writes your name in beautiful Kanji before guiding you through simple, seasonal recipes that are easy to recreate at home. Choose from handmade udon, tempura, okonomiyaki or Japanese sweets, then relax over the meal you've prepared together, ending with homemade plum or yuzu sake.

Walking, children and accessibility

The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.

Children

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Please note that Masako does not accept children for a cooking class for safety reasons.

Accessibility

  • Strollers OK
  • Public transportation options are available nearby

Good to know

  • Min. 2 to book not for solo travellers

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days: Full refund
  • 0-1 days: No refund

Compared with other Cooking Classes

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #13 of 21€1362h 30m5.0 (36)private
Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange€1163h5.0 (131)shared
Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit€1072h 30m4.98 (905)shared
Classic Tsukiji Market Food Tour€2103h4.99 (162)shared

Ranked #13 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. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 21 Cooking Classes

From €136 per adult · Cooking + lunch with Masako U