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Experience Everyday Japanese Home Cooking

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Experience Everyday Japanese Home Cooking

Food & Drink

Joined 2026

Etsuko N.

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Toyama

Chinese (Simplified), English

3 hours

Private tour (only you and Etsuko N.)

Up to 4 people

Discover authentic Japanese cuisine right from a local home. In this hands-on class, you will learn the secrets of crafting comforting, everyday meals. Guided step-by-step by an expert host, you will master essential traditional techniques that you can easily replicate back home. More than just cooking, this tour offers a rare window into daily life and hospitality, concluding with a warm, shared feast.

Itinerary

This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!

09:30 AM

Meeting Point

Shin-Takaoka station

- Right outside the Hokuriku Shinkansen Ticket Gate at JR Shin-Takaoka Station. I will be waiting for you right in front of the single Shinkansen ticket gate, holding a sign with your name on it.

10:20 AM

my home

We will make Japanese food in my kitchen and eat it together.

Ending Point

Shin-Takaoka station

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

* Complimentary Pick-up & Drop-off: Free round-trip transportation by car between JR Shin-Takaoka Station and my home.

* All Cooking Ingredients

* Expert Cooking Guidance: Step-by-step instruction and cultural insights from your local host throughout the class.

* Full Meal & Shared Feast: Enjoying the delicious lunch that you prepared together.

* Complimentary Soft Drinks: Free green tea and water provided during the experience (Please note: Alcohol is not included or permitted).

* Recipe to Take Home: A simple recipe sheet so you can easily replicate the dishes back home.

What‘s not included

* Alcoholic Beverages: As alcohol is strictly prohibited on this tour, no alcoholic drinks are provided or allowed.

* Personal Expenses: Any souvenirs, personal shopping, or extra food/drinks outside of the hosted experience.

Tour Important Information

* All participants must be 15 years of age or older. We cannot accommodate children under 15.

* Alcohol is strictly prohibited. We do not serve alcohol, and bringing your own alcoholic beverages is not allowed.

* The meeting time is flexible. If you would like to adjust the start time to match your travel schedule, please feel free to ask before booking.

* This experience takes place in a standard private home and requires climbing stairs. It is not wheelchair accessible.

* Please let me know in advance if you have any food allergies, dietary restrictions, or vegetarian/vegan requests.

* You will need to remove your shoes before entering my home kitchen.

not available on Saturdays

Important message from the supplier

From August 16 to September 6, I will not be available.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Etsuko N.

Identity Verified

Interview-Based Quality Checks

About Tour Guide Etsuko N.

My name is Etsuko, and I am thrilled to welcome you into my home. I have been a passionate home cook and homemaker for 35 years, comforting Japanese home cooking (Washoku).On my tour, I invite you into a typical Japanese house to experience how a real local family lives and eats. Together, we will cook authentic, everyday Japanese dishes and regional specialties using seasonal ingredients. I will share my time-tested cooking secrets, tips, and the stories behind our food culture in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere.Whether you are a beginner or a food lover, I will guide you step-by-step so you can easily recreate these delicious flavors back in your home country.Let’s cook, chat, and make unforgettable memories together in a real Japanese kitchen! I look forward to hosting you.