Japanese Cooking Class with Local Chef Sakura in Central Sapporo
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About the Activity
Join your local host Sakura in her kitchen for a wonderful hands-on cooking experience. The friendly local lives in a beautiful apartment, located in a peaceful residential area within a ten minute walk from the Higashi-Sapporo station. Relax over a welcome drink before joining Sakura in the kitchen where she will teach you how to prepare 2-3 authentic, home-style Japanese dishes that are easy to replicate at home. You can expect to cook together for about 1- 1.5 hours before sitting down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare. Your menu may include dishes such as chikuzenni (chicken and vegetables stewed in soy and mirin), miso soup, dashimaki tamago (egg roll cooked with dashi stock), and hand shaped onigiri (rice balls). It will conclude with a cup of freshly brewed tea. The menu may vary depending on the season and availability of fresh ingredients in the market! Join this charming local in her cozy home and get a true glimpse into Japanese cuisine and culture!3 hours
Private Tour
Mobile ticket
Availability and Prices
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)
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Travelers
Adult : 1
Inclusions & Exclusions
Private cooking class with your host Sakura
All taxes, fees and handling charges
Food and drink : Alcoholic beverages. Alcoholic Beverages
Non-alcoholic beverages
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Homecooked meal
Food and drink : Lunch. Lunch
Fees : Gratuities. Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop-off
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This is a unique opportunity to visit the home of a local and explore traditional culture and cuisine. Meet your host Sakura at her beautiful apartment, located in a peaceful residential area within a ten-minute walk from the Higashi-Sapporo station. Join Sakura in her kitchen for a hands-on cooking experience. She will teach you how to prepare 2-3 authentic, home-style Japanese dishes that are easy to replicate at home. You can expect to cook together for about 1-1 1/2 hours before sitting down to enjoy the meal you helped prepare together at the dining table.View Location
Sample Menu
Starters
- Miso soup
Main Courses
- Chikuzenni (chicken and vegetables stewed in soy and mirin)
- Dashimaki tamago (egg roll cooked with dashi stock)
- Onigiri (rice balls)
Meeting and Pickup
Starting point
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Please meet your host Sakura at her home in Higashi neighborhood of Sapporo. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. View Location
End point
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Please meet your host Sakura at her home in Higashi neighborhood of Sapporo. Exact address can be found in your ticket upon booking confirmation. View Location
Pickup details
Customers must make their own way to and meet at the start point- Travelers CANNOT choose a custom pickup or meeting location.
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Menu may vary depending on the season
- This is a not a professional cooking class in a cooking studio, rather, a cultural opportunity to visit a local home and learn to cook with a local expert
- Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required - if you have any dietary restrictions, please include them when booking
- Private, personalized experience
- Child friendly experience!
Language And Guide
Tour Guide Available In
- Japanese
- English
Ticket Details
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- One per booking
Ticket Redemption
No redemption point. This is a direct entry ticketLocal contact information: If you need assistance, please contact your host Sakura at +81 (0) 90 9527 3899, or by email at blossom_at_ease@yahoo.co.jp Address: #406 4-2-1 Kikusui 4-jo Meeting Instructions: Meet your host Sakura at her home. It is a 10-minute walk from Higashi Sapporo station on the subway Tozai line. Here is a google maps link to her home: https://goo.gl/maps/Q6XkPYgYwjB2 Notes: If you have any specific dietary requirements and have not provided this information upon checkout, please contact and inform your Traveling Spoon host at least 48 hours in advance via their email or phone listed above in your voucher. -- 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 reservations@travelingspoon.com 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!Cancellation & Refunds
Cancellable up to 24 hours before the travel date (local supplier time) for a full refund. A 100% cancellation penalty applies for cancellations submitted less than 24 hours before the start time.- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Cancel at least 1 day before activity starts in Asia/Tokyo time to receive 100% refund.
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