Cooking Class Tokyo

Make your own wagashi for your tea ceremony! Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are best paired with matcha tea during a tea ceremony. Join our sweets-making workshop so you can learn how to make the treats for your kimono tea ceremony after class! You will first be introduced to the basics for making the seasonal wagashi by our friendly instructor. After the session, you will be participating in an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony where you will learn how to prepare a matcha green tea! Location KIMONO TEA CEREMONY TOKYO MAIKOYA 1-chōme-12-2, Asakusa, Taito-ku, Tokyo 東京都台東区浅草1丁目12-2 TOKYO MAIKOYA is found in a tranquil tea house, just a walking distance from Asakusa, Sensoji Temple, Tokyo Sky Tree. It is easily accessible from Tokyo Station. >> MAP *Children under 7 can not enter […]

Make your own wagashi for your tea ceremony in a private room! Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are best paired with matcha tea during a tea ceremony. Join our sweets-making workshop so you can learn how to make the treats for your kimono tea ceremony after class! You will first be introduced to the basics for making the seasonal wagashi by our friendly instructor. After the session, you will be participating in an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony where you will learn how to prepare a matcha green tea! *Children under 7 can not enter this venue. If you have a child under 7 in your party, you can not make the reservation for this experience. Book with us online to reserve your class! Private Sweets Making & Kimono Tea Ceremony […]

Make your own wagashi for your tea ceremony! *This experience is available for groups of 10 or more. If booking for fewer than 10 people, the same fee as for 10 people is required. *Children under 7 can not enter this venue. If you have a child under 7 in your party, you can not make the reservation for this experience. Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that are best paired with matcha tea during a tea ceremony. Join our sweets-making workshop so you can learn how to make the treats for your tea ceremony after class! You will first be introduced to the basics for making the seasonal wagashi by our friendly instructor. After the session, you will be participating in an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony where you will learn how […]

Savoury Meal Workshops Menu: Sushi (vinegared rice with combined with varied ingredients) Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country. Maiko Kitchen offers you opportunities to understand this culture through local instructors and guides. There is no better way to learn about a new place from the viewpoints of those who grew up and live in this amazing country. What better way to spend a day than learning a traditional, beautiful new activity with a knowledgeable tutor in a picturesque setting? You wouldn’t find friendlier people to help you […]

Bento is the Japanese word for a multiple compartment box used to carry home cooked meals or take-out food. The meal is single portion and usually contains meat with cooked or pickled vegetables. The compartments are divided for different courses. In Tokyo and across Japan you can find bento boxes almost everywhere you travel including markets and convenience stores, rail stations and there are also bento shops. Special care is taken when filling bento boxes both the homemade and commercially prepared meals. Some meals are quite elaborate with vegetables and other foods carved into cute characters or flowers or other designs. Bento boxes are often decorated as anime or video game characters. In another style known as oekakiben boxes are made to look like flowers, plants, animals, people, and even […]

This is a private cooking experience exclusively for your group. Savoury Meal Workshops Menu: Sushi (vinegared rice with combined with varied ingredients) Learning about a country through cultural workshops and activities will give you a better understanding of our intricate history, valued social principals and holistic way of life. By learning about Japan and its people, you will be immersed in different perspectives and approaches that are unique to this country. Maiko Kitchen offers you opportunities to understand this culture through local instructors and guides. There is no better way to learn about a new place from the viewpoints of those who grew up and live in this amazing country. What better way to spend a day than learning a traditional, beautiful new activity with a knowledgeable tutor in a […]

One of the best ways for families to get to know the host country is considered as traditional cooking. However, kids usually have a short attention span and they may be picky when it comes to food. So, we prepared the ultimate cooking experience that is fun and enjoyable for EVERYONE: The Ninja sweets making experience in the heart of Tokyo. IF THE DATE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS UNAVAILABLE TRY THE SAME COOKING CLASS IN OSAKA.   This experience includes Dressing as a ninja family and take many fun photos Learning how to make Japanese wagashi sweets  Picking any characters you’d like: pikachu, doraemon, etc. Combining this activity with other cultural activities such as kimono photo, tea ceremony, ninja experience , for a small fee Staff will help you to take many memorable photos and enjoy […]

  You will make Okonomiyaki, miso soup & rice. You can experience cooking wearing Kimono. Kimonos are prepared for both males and females. We will make a) Tokyo-style Okonomiyaki – Japanese savory meat pancake b) Miso soup c) Rice with a “Kamado” rice steamer and have lots of fun! ***This is a private cooking session, there will be only you and the chef. IF THE DATE YOU ARE LOOKING FOR IS UNAVAILABLE TRY THE SAME COOKING CLASS IN OSAKA. HIGHLIGHTS *Create fantastic memories of your trip to Japan *Opportunities for taking photographs will be highlighted throughout *Special experience of Japanese culture *Enjoyable experience with children *Learning about the history of Japanese culture Okonomiyaki is a kind of savory meat pancake that is made out of various ingredients including but not limited […]

Savoury Meal Workshops Takoyaki (octopus balls) is more fun when you make your own takoyaki in a way you like it. You will enjoy learning how to make takoyaki from scratch in a traditional Japanese kitchen by wearing Happi. When you’re in Tokyo for a visit, one thing that you absolutely must experience is the traditional treat called takoyaki. This is a popular snack enjoyed by people of all ages. It’s made with little chunks of octopus tentacles that are mixed in with thin batter and cooked in a special griddle to give them their identifiable ball shape. They’re served with a variety of toppings that people can choose from, and everyone has their personal favorite. Not only is takoyaki a delicious treat, it is nearly as fun to create […]