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Let’s experience the traditional Japanese home-cooked cuisine, which is one of the secrets of Japanese longevity!
“Ichiju-sansai” consists of one soup and three simple and healthy dishes made from vegetables, tofu, meat, or fish. In Aichi Prefecture these dishes are seasoned with locally produced seasonings such as soy sauce, mirin, sake, miso, and vinegar.
You will also experience “ryureishiki” (table and chair style) tea ceremony.
Get cooking with Grandma Junko!
15,000 yen + taxes/person
Private Experience
10:30 (2.5 hours)
English, Japanese
Yes! Children aged 7 and up are welcome to join. This is a hands-on experience, so children can participate in preparing the dishes while learning about traditional Japanese home cooking and ingredients. The walking level is very low, making it an easy and enjoyable experience for families.
We can accommodate some dietary restrictions with advance notice. Please let us know about any allergies or dietary requirements when booking so Grandma Junko can take them into consideration when preparing the menu and ingredients.
You’ll learn how to prepare traditional Japanese home cooking based around “ichiju-sansai,” a meal consisting of one soup and three simple dishes. Depending on the menu, you may learn techniques for making dishes such as red miso-flavored chicken, Japanese rolled omelets, rice balls, and dashi stock. You’ll also make matcha shiratama, a sweet rice cake dessert served with matcha sauce, and enjoy the food you’ve prepared together.
The regular experience is a private class for up to 4 people. If you’re traveling with a larger group, we also offer a special version of Grandma Junko’s cooking experience for groups of up to 20 people. You can find more information and book the large-group version here.
Not at all! The class is designed for beginners, and Grandma Junko will guide you through each step. She is a licensed chef and experienced cooking instructor, and she’ll teach you practical techniques and recipes that you can recreate at home. Recipes from the class are also provided afterward so you can continue making the dishes when you return home.
Hello, I’m Grandma Junko! I was born and raised in Nagoya, and cooking has always been a passion of mine. Over the years, I’ve learned many traditional Japanese recipes from my mother and mother-in-law, and I’ve also studied at cooking school to deepen my knowledge.
I hold a cooking license, am a Confectionery Hygiene Master, and a certified Vegetable Sommelier. About 50 years ago, I opened a natural food shop, and in 2002, I began teaching healthy dessert and natural yeast bread cooking classes.
Now, I’m excited to share my love for Japanese food and cooking with you, guiding you through the preparation of authentic dishes while sharing the health benefits of washoku (japanese cuisine) and traditional ingredients.
Had a wonderful time learning traditional Japanese cooking. Junko and her team were organized and very kind instructors. I learned some new skills and am excited to try the new recipes when I go home. Such a positive experience!
Thank you again for a wonderful cooking lesson.
I thoroughly enjoyed the time I spent learning with you. It really is the highlight of my trip. I am thankful my friend found the class and suggested I take it.
I bought a square omelet pan last week and will be taking it home with me! I am looking forward to recreating the dishes for my friends and family.
I had a wonderful time cooking with you two, and I would have loved to have taken a baking class with you too.
I look forward to recreating these meals at home.
