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Private Tsukiji Market Visit and Cooking Class in Junko's Home

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$208.00
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

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

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

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.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours 30 minutes

Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.

When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
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The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Private Tsukiji outer market tour with your host Junko (if you choose market tour option)
  • Lunch
  • Private cooking class with a local expert Junko in her Tokyo home
  • Top local must-do activity recommendations by your host
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting point
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.
Return details
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.

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.

  • 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.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Private Tsukiji Market Visit and Cooking Class in Junko's Home

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $208.00
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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