Japanese Culture Immersion: Origami, Udon Making, Sushi, and Calligraphy Classes in 4 Hours

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture with our 4-hour experience! Learn origami, make udon and sushi, try calligraphy, and enjoy traditional Japanese food and drinks. Become a part of our home and make friends from all over the world.

Duration: 4 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 2-chme-34-20 Sann** - 1. Meet at the central exit of JR Omori Station at 10:30 am. Look for someone with a bag with the “homecoming TAKA” logo on it. 8 minutes walk to my house. On the way, you will pass by a shrine and walk through a quiet residential area.
  1. When we arrive at my house, I will explain today’s program. Origami ightarrow making…
What's Included
  • Complimentary drinks including sake, shochu, beer, and soft drinks
  • Lunch included
  • Origami experience
  • Apron provided
  • Personalized calligraphy souvenir
What's Not Included
  • Transfer
Additional Information

In a span of 4 hours, immerse yourself in Japanese traditions and cordiality at our home. Activities involve origami, crafting homemade udon, savoring Japanese cuisine, sushi and tempura. Delight in the taste of matcha and Japanese desserts post meals. We create this experience together. Complimentary drinks (sake, beer, shochu and non-alcoholic…

Location
1 Chome-6 Omorikita
At 10:30 AM, please find a person with a back with the logo of "homecoming TAKA" at JR Omori Station central exit.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Mia_f
Dec 22, 2024
Team Taka - Secily's review: This was such an amazing experience. We learned so much from our “new family”. They gave an authentic cooking lesson with so much information about the area and about Japan. I came as a curious customer, I left with a great connection and a family!
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Ennya
Nov 12, 2024
Best workshop ever! - This is one of the best experiences I have ever had on a trip. Taka-san and Keiko-san are very welcoming and speak good English. It's really like coming home. I recommend it to everyone to do this special activity!
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Anjuli_s
Nov 10, 2024
Wonderful food and fun - This was a real highlight of our holiday, we had such a wonderful time with Taka-San and Keiko-San learning about Japanese food and culture. Aside from the delicious food, the warm welcome and hospitality was fantastic and we left feeling like we'd been at a friend's house for the afternoon. Thoroughly recommend this session, especially with children, my 9 year old son enjoyed this far more than he would have enjoyed a large group session elsewhere.
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Anjulih2020
Nov 10, 2024
Wonderful food and company - This was a real highlight of our holiday, we had such a wonderful time with Taka-San and Keiko-San learning about Japanese food and culture. Aside from the delicious food, the warm welcome and hospitality was fantastic and we left feeling like we'd been at a friend's house for the afternoon. Thoroughly recommend this session, especially with children, my 9 year old son enjoyed this far more than he would have enjoyed a large group session elsewhere.
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Dorota
Sep 27, 2024
Great experience!!! Must try!!!!! - Great atmosphere...feels like a visit to a family not a stranger's house. Taka san and Kiko san are very welcoming and very dedicated to share the Japanese culture and hospitality. Making soba, origami,sushi,tempura and doing japanese calligraphy was a great fun but eating together after all the activities was a great reward....
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Iris
Sep 1, 2024
Cook the best quality food and enjoy lunch with your new Japanese friends. Meaningful, memorable experience not to miss! - Taking a cooking class and getting to spend time with a Japanese family in their home were two items on our bucket list for Japan, and we experienced both with this class. The cooking lesson, accompanied by some background on Japanese culture and Taka-san’s family history, was joyful and engaging. The food we made was delicious, in large part because we were provided with the finest quality ingredients and clear, patient instruction. We took this lesson on our last day in Japan. It was one of the most memorable experiences of our trip Had we planned a little differently we could have gone to Haneda airport after the trip rather than back into downtown since the home would have been a direct train ride to the airport. We arrived as tourists and left feeling like we had been invited to lunch with friends. Our teenage son is ready to move to Japan to visit with Taka-san and Keiko-san again. Upon arriving home he convinced us to buy a better rice cooker and make several trips to our local Japanese markets for ingredients. You should take this class, no question!
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Sannes745
Aug 10, 2024
Highly recommended! - Taka and Keiko are very nice people. We learned a lot about Japanese culture and customs and above all had a pleasant and entertaining day.
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Luciabk5645js
Jul 18, 2024
An amazing experience of real Japanesse culture - What an amazing day with Taka and Keiko. If you like to experience real culture, real wonderful people, real food and culture than this one is for you! I had the most wonderful welcome by this beautiful couple. Not that I have learned to cook some delicious and tasty food but learn about Japan, history and not to forget Origami! Thank you once again Taka and Keiko Lucia
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Frances
Jul 10, 2024
Authentic human connection and learning - Such a beautiful and wholesome experience. Our family was warmly welcomed and this is the experience that our kids have said was their favourite. Respectful and not gimmicky <3
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Michelle_m
Jun 20, 2024
Excellent Experience - Taka and Keiko were amazing from start to finish. They communicated from the time we booked until we arrived. They are really so warm. informative, gracious, knowledgeable, caring, and professional. We learned so much about the food and culture and we can’t thank them enough. They know how to engage people of all age groups. From making origami, cooking udon, cooking tempura, learning calligraphy, and so much more, we had an outstanding and memorable time. Truly one of the best Viator excursions, and we have done a lot of them. Please check out this excursion while in Tokyo, you will not regret it. We plan to keep in touch and are proud to be part of team Taka!
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