Private Tsukiji Market Visit and Cooking Class in Junko's Home
Get an insider’s perspective on the outer market at Tsukiji, Japan’s iconic seafood market—the largest and oldest in the world. During this hands-on shopping and cooking tour, you’ll learn how to prepare up to four savory classic Japanese dishes. Join a local guide to pick out tasty ingredients, from fresh fish to unique produce. Then, head to her home for a one-of-a-kind cooking class before settling in to enjoy the meal. A hands-on shopping and cooking tour, with Tsukiji visit and authentic Japanese meal Learn how to shop, cook, and eat like a real Tokyo local, topped off by a tasty, fresh lunch Watch live demonstrations and master up to four different recipes for Japanese classics Escape the tourists at Tsukiji and discover under-the-radar stalls in the outer market
Options
Cooking class and lunch
Cooking class only (no market): Meet your host Junko outside the ticket gate of Tsukishima station on the Toei Oedo line.
What's included in Private Tsukiji Market Visit and Cooking Class in Junko's Home
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Junko is a delightful, fun-loving local who offers a delightful market tour and private Japanese cooking class in her home. After a pandemic hiatus, Junko is delighted to host guests at her home again! With Junko as your local guide discover in Tsukiji's outer market a variety of Japanese goods, from vegetables and fruits to knives and ceramics. You will also get a glimpse into the incredible local seafood trade. Junko's goal is to help you understand the spirit behind Japanese cuisine which is all about enjoying the present moment and season. After your market tour, take the subway or bus with Junko to her home to begin your private Japanese cooking class. In Junko's small and simple apartment, learn to cook 3-4 of Junko's favorite, savory Japanese dishes made from seasonal ingredients from scratch. Some of the dishes you might learn to cook are teriyaki chicken, eggplant with dengaku miso, tamagoyaki and miso soup made with homemade miso. You can expect your cooking class to take about 1.5 hours. After cooking, sit down together to share the meal you helped prepare with Junko. Junko's home is close to many tourist attractions such as Ginza and the Imperial Palace.
Food Menu
STARTER - Miso soup from homemade miso
MAIN - Teriyaki chicken, fish stew, ginger pork meatballs or other seasonal main
STARTER - Tamagoyaki, Japanese rolled egg omelet
STARTER - Braised eggplant
STARTER - Rice and vegetable sides
DESSERT - Mochi dumplings
Inclusions
- Top local must-do activity recommendations by your host
- Private cooking class with a local expert Junko in her Tokyo home
- Lunch
- Private Tsukiji outer market tour with your host Junko (if you choose market tour option)
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- If any travelers in your party have any allergies, dietary restrictions or cooking preferences please advise at time of booking
- Please note that this is a tour of the outer Tsukiji market, not the inner fish market that closed and moved to Toyosu. Your host will give you a tour of the outer market including a facility that imitates the Tsukiji Market which has a seafood section. You will also visit Namiyoke Shrine, the guardian deity of Tsukiji Market.
- If you choose the Cooking Class option (no market tour), please meet Junko outside the ticket gate of Tsukishima station on the Toei Oedo line.
- Please note the Tsukiji Market experience is not suitable for children under 10 years of age.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Meet your host in front of the Lawson store on Tsukiji 4-chome. From here, you will walk together a few minutes to Tsukiji outer market to begin your tour. If you choose only the cooking class (no market tour) meet outside the ticket gate of Tsukishima station on the Toei Oedo line.
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Ticket Redemption
Host Name: Junko Nakata Phone +81 (0)90 9678 6860 Email: [email protected] Meeting Instructions (market + cooking + meal experience): For your market tour, meet your host Junko in front of the Lawson store on Tsukiji 4-chome. The address is: 4-chōme-8-1 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan. Here is a Google Maps link to the location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/UxzMCmrajqkqy2FP9 Meeting Instructions (cooking + meal experience): Meet your host Junko outside the ticket gate of Tsukishima station on the Toei Oedo line. Here is a Bing link to the meeting location: https://www.bing.com/maps?osid=522a2bb7-134f-4726-97b9-c30fb669cd32&cp=35.663921~139.778645&lvl=16π=0&v=2&sV=2&form=S00027 You will then walk together five minutes to her apartment. -- Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with locals, in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. Contact us at [email protected] if you have general questions about our services. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
