Individuals

Japanese Home Cooking Experiences for Individual Travelers

Enjoy Japanese Home Cooking in Tokyo

Looking for a warm, hands-on food experience during your trip to Japan?

At Kitchen Bee, we welcome individual travelers, couples, families, and small groups to experience Japanese home cooking in a friendly kitchen studio in Tokyo.

Our classes are not restaurant-style demonstrations.
You will cook together with our hosts, learn about Japanese ingredients and everyday food culture, and enjoy the meal together in a relaxed and welcoming atmosphere.

Now Open to Individual Travelers

Previously, our cooking experiences were offered mainly for groups and travel agencies.
Now, individual travelers, couples, families, and small groups are welcome to join us.

More Than Just a Cooking Class

At Kitchen Bee, cooking is not only about following recipes.
You will learn through aroma, texture, taste, conversation, and the experience of sharing a meal together.

Our Signature Experience

Japanese Home Cooking Experience in Tokyo

• Dashi — Japanese soup stock
• Japanese rice — how to wash and cook rice properly
• Tamagoyaki — Japanese rolled omelet
• Onigiri — rice ball　or　Onigirazu — rice sandwich
• Miso soup

• Udon
• Takoyaki
• Okonomiyaki and Monjayaki

• Sukiyaki

We also offer many other menu options.
If there is a dish you would like to make, please feel free to let us know.

Seasonal Experiences May Also Be Available

• Fermented foods
• Seasonal Japanese cooking
• Miso
• Kimchi
• Pickles
• Tea ceremony or cultural add-ons

Perfect For

• Solo travelers who want a local experience
• Couples looking for a memorable activity in Tokyo
• Families who want to cook together
• Friends traveling in Japan
• Food lovers interested in Japanese home cooking
• Visitors who want a warm, personal experience beyond sightseeing

Program Overview

– Duration: Approximately 2 hours (negotiable)

How the Experience Works

1. Meet at Kitchen Bee in Asakusabashi
2. Introduction to Japanese home cooking and ingredients
3. Hands-on cooking together
4. Enjoy the meal together
5. Q&A and local food culture stories

No Cooking Experience Needed

You do not need any special cooking skills.
Our friendly hosts will guide you step by step in English.

Meet Your Hosts

Kitchen Bee is operated by Sayuri Umemura and the Kitchen Bee team.
We love sharing Japanese home cooking, fermentation, and everyday food culture with guests from around the world.

Location

Kitchen Bee is located in Asakusabashi, Tokyo.

Asakusabashi is easy to access from many popular areas in Tokyo, including Asakusa, Akihabara, Ueno, and Tokyo Station.

Our studio is a small and welcoming kitchen space where guests can experience Japanese home cooking in a relaxed atmosphere.

FOURDEER BLD. 202
1-8-6 Asakusabashi, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0053
Japan

Booking Information

Our cooking experiences are open to individual travelers, couples, families, and small groups.

Private and small-group classes may also be available depending on the schedule.

If your preferred date is not listed, please feel free to contact us.
We may be able to arrange a class for you.

Cancellation Policy

To secure your booking, advance payment is required.

Notice Period	Cancellation Fee
7 or more days before the class	Free of charge
6–3 days before the class	50% of the total fee
2 days before to the day of the class	100% of the total fee
No-show	100% of the total fee

If you need to change your booking, please contact us as early as possible.
Date or time changes may be possible depending on availability.

For special menu requests, private classes, or custom arrangements, a different cancellation policy may apply. We will inform you in advance.

We look forward to welcoming you to Kitchen Bee in Tokyo.