Service Description

- Exclusive Private Tour: However, if you are participating in a small group, you may be paired with other groups for the class.
- Participants aged 17 and above can join the class. For those aged 12 to 16, parental supervision is required.
- The class size is small (up to 6 people), ensuring personalized instruction.
 
Become a Japanese Food Connoisseur
 
By the end of the class, you’ll not only know how to prepare a traditional Washoku meal but also have mastered the basics of Japanese dining etiquette.
 
Experience the Authentic Washoku (Japanese Food) Class in the Heart of Tokyo at Chawa Masudaya, founded in 1930.
 
Minimum number of participants: 2 people
Maximum number of participants: 6 people
 
Available Time Slots for the Washoku Cooking Class:
10:00-13:00, 15:00-18:00 (Duration: 2.5 to 3 hours)
 
What Makes This Class Special?
Our Washoku Cooking Class takes place in the former kitchen of a Kaiseki restaurant at Chawa Masudaya in Okubo, Shinjuku Ward. Emiko Masuda, a highly qualified instructor, speaks English, which is a major bonus for international participants.
 
This isn’t just a class where you follow a recipe—it’s a comprehensive journey into Japanese food culture, cooking techniques, and dining etiquette.
 
What You’ll Learn and Create
In this class, you’ll be guided through the preparation of a traditional Ichiju Sansai meal, which consists of one soup, a main dish, and two side dishes.
 
Here’s what you can expect to cook:
- Miso Soup
- Rice
- One Main Dish and Two Side Dishes
 
About the Washoku Menu:
- The same menu will be served for the entire group.
- We will inform you of the menu in advance.
- We are unable to accommodate vegetarian, vegan, or allergy-specific requests. Please participate at your own discretion.
- Neither Chaya Masudaya nor EDO KAGURA Corporation will be held liable for any issues that may arise.