--- title: PRIVATE Japanese Udon Making Class in Masako’s Tokyo Home lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 136 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 36 duration_minutes: 150 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 13 of 21 (Cooking Classes) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/private-japanese-udon-making-class-in-masako-s-tokyo-home/ --- # PRIVATE Japanese Udon Making Class in Masako’s Tokyo Home **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 (table below). ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Please meet Masako at a shrine which is… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00, 17:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €136 per person - Duration: 2h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 36 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: Traveling Spoon - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Private tour, your party only - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 11:00, 17:00 - Booking: Confirmation within 48 hours, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 5.0 from 36 ratings on Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 36 of 36. - 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 (2023-03-31 to 2026-01-05); 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 | |---|---|---|---| | Cooking + lunch with Masako U | €136 / person (for 2+ people) | Japanese, English | - | | Cooking + dinner with Masako U | €136 / person (for 2+ people) | Japanese, English | - | ## What's included - Hands-on cooking class: knead, roll & cut handmade udon from scratch - Family recipes & Personalized calligraphy keepsake - Homemade plum or yuzu sake ## Not included - Hotel pick up and drop off ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 17:00 - 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 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. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - 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. - Since Masako speaks limited English, her translator will be present during your experience. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €272 | €136 | | 4 | €544 | €136 | | 6 | €762 | €127 | 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 · #13 of 21** | €136 | 2h 30m | 5.0 (36) | 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 #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. 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