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Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home
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Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home

By Traveling Spoon
Recommended by 100% of travelers
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from
$70.00
per adult (price varies by group size)
from
$70.00
per adult (price varies by group size)

Lowest price guaranteeFree cancellation

Ages 0-99
Duration: 3h
Start time: Check availability
Mobile ticket
Japanese, English


  • Private Japanese cooking lesson with your host Kanae
  • Homecooked meal
  • 1-2 glasses of local alcohol
  • Non-alcoholic beverages
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Gratuities
What's not included
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off


Departure details
  • Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan Meet your host Kanae in front of a convenience store called LAWSON close to the Maruyama-koen station on the Tozai subway line.
Return details
  • Returns to original departure point

  • Not wheelchair accessible
If you have questions about accessibility, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7626P377

  • 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
  • Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
  • Private, personalized experience
  • Kanae is happy to introduce Hokkaido dishes instead of typical homestyle menus, if you are interested in any of those.
  • Please note that Kanae's car can fit up to 5 people including the driver (max 4 guests), so if you are a group of 5 or more you will need to use a taxi and have it follow Kanae's car to her home, after meeting her at the station.
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

  • If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee.
  • If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee.

What you can expect during your visit
  • Regular temperature checks for staff
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Temperature checks for tour participants upon arrival
  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Face masks required for travelers in public areas
  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
  • Contactless payment for gratuities and add-ons
  • Face masks required for guides in public areas
  • Safety precautions are provided by the property and are not checked by Tripadvisor for accuracy.

How much is Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home?
Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home price starts from $70.00. Discover and book Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home on Tripadvisor
What is the Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home cancellation policy?
Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home cancellation policy: If you cancel at least 3 days in advance of the scheduled departure, there is no cancellation fee. If you cancel within 2 days of the scheduled departure, there is a 100 percent cancellation fee. Discover and book Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home on Tripadvisor
Which company provides Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home?
Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home is hosted by Traveling Spoon. Read reviews, discover additonal experiences or contact Traveling Spoon on Tripadvisor. Discover and book Enjoy a Cooking Lesson and Meal with a Local in Her Residential Sapporo Home on Tripadvisor
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If you have questions about this tour or need help making your booking, we’d be happy to help. Just call the number below and reference the product code: 7626P377

About the operator

Don’t take it from us – here’s what people have to say about this operator.

C8564DFmonicat
C8564DFmonicat
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Wonderful cooking class with Michiyo!
This was such a enjoyable experience! Michiyo was so sweet and patient with us even though we got lost and were lat
AmyL4865
AmyL4865
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An authentic Japanese experience you won't forget
Emika is a wonderful host and teacher who patiently and expertly taught us how to make several delicious Japanese d
HanaAndNeko
HanaAndNeko
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Good Eats, Lovely Host
What an amazing experience! Michiyo-san and her husband are delightful, some of the nicest people you could ever me
Karen W
Karen W
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Recommend!
Emika was a wonderful host. She was shy and reserved at first, but warmed up quickly and taught us some wonderful
olivehair
olivehair
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Unique and amazing experience
Purchased this experience as a Valentine’s Day gift for my fiancé. We both had such a wonderful time learning to co
COAdventureTraveler
COAdventureTraveler
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Fantastic
A really fun morning of touring local markets followed by a relaxed experience cooking traditional Japanese cuisine
Supremefuture
Supremefuture
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Awesome cooking experience with great people
Really great traditional Japanese cooking class with some of the nicest people you will ever meet, thank you again
NJDaniel
NJDaniel
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Wonderful and easy intro to Japanese Food
Had a few hiccups on meeting point at the start, Kanae accomodated this and was a very generous and lovely host.
Schayben
Schayben
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Nice experience
Nice experience, Emika was a nice host; the sushi were good and thanks to her we now know how to make them. The loc
ivandhernandez
ivandhernandez
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Excellent Experience
This was a great cooking class. The class is in a very private setting, so you get to ask a lot of questions and ga
seandds
seandds
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Great Company and Amazing Food!
Kanae was a terrific host and we felt instantly welcomed into her home. The day started with a fun and informative
crossroadstraveller
crossroadstraveller
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Cooking a full Japanese meal in a traditional house in Kyoto with the very nice family of Mrs. Michiyo Kobori
First, Mrs. Michiyo Kobori answered our emails in no time. Then, very kindly, she offered to pick us up at the trai
Laurie C
Laurie C
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Wonderful Cooking Lesson and Lunch
My girlfriend and I were lucky enough to book a cooking lesson and lunch through Travelling Spoon with Michiyo Kobo
dimitris_a01
dimitris_a01
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A memorable experience
We booked this experience as part of our holiday to Japan. We wanted to experience local cuisine and culture. We ha
canadianvisitor2015
canadianvisitor2015
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Michiyo generously shares home cooking secrets at wonderful lunch
My friend and I had the privilege of learning from Michiyo in her own kitchen in Kyoto. We learned to make Miso So
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Rosanna H
Chatan-cho, Japan1 contribution
Feb 2023 • Family
My son and I had a wonderful time with Maeda-san! She picked us up at the train station and drove us to her home to learn how to make home-style hokkaido corn butter Ramen. She is a lovely person and we enjoyed the whole experience of spending time with her and learning to cook. Highly recommend!
Written February 25, 2023
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Thuna
141267105 contributions
Kanae was a fantastic host. We learned a lot about local Japanese cuisine and had a lot of fun cooking with her. Would definitely recommend it!
Kanae, thank you for inviting us into your home and a perfect evening!
Written December 20, 2019
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Leonard K
Santa Rosa, CA5 contributions
Oct 2019
Kanea was a excellent hostess. She took us on a tour of the Nijo Market and then back to home. There she shared recipes and cooked a wonderful lunch of Japanese favorites. While this transpired, we had great conversation about Japanese cultural, her family, and time while a student in the U.S. Awesome experience
Written November 17, 2019
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Traveling Spoon R
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so glad you had a memorable Traveling Spoon experience and look forward to serving you again on your future travels!
Written November 18, 2019
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Sandy K
1 contribution
Nov 2019 • Family
Fun and informative. Japanese family home style dinner. She showed us how to make it in a simple way.
Written November 17, 2019
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Traveling Spoon R
Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderful review. We are so glad you had a memorable Traveling Spoon experience and look forward to serving you again on your future travels!
Written November 18, 2019
This response is the subjective opinion of the management representative and not of Tripadvisor LLC.

Paul V
North Sydney, Australia210 contributions
Oct 2019 • Friends
Four of us enjoyed this experience. Our host was very attentive and we worked through a whole range of dishes - combined with a beer!
Written November 13, 2019
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Ppt
2 contributions
Not a traditional cooking class where everyone is cooking. She explained the foods and what she was doing. We helped make a couple of sauces. It was more like hanging out in a kitchen talking about culture, family, and experiences.
Written September 22, 2019
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nuriacostaroldan
Garching bei Munchen, Germany5 contributions
Jul 2019 • Family
We spent a lovely evening with Kanae cooking close to Mount Moiwa various Japanese dishes: kinpira lotus roots, miso soup, spinach gomaae, wonderful sukiyaki and delicious shiratama dango. We felt very welcome and would love to repeat the experience! 👍
Written July 25, 2019
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Lim
Singapore, Singapore30 contributions
Jun 2019 • Solo
Kanae spoke very good English and customised the cooking class for a newbie like me. Prior to the lesson she emailed me to ask if I have any favourite Japanese dishes that I would like to learn. I helped in cutting, washing, adding the condiments and had a hand at sushi making. We had a good lunch together with two types of sushi, chawan mushi, salad and miso soup. It was an eye opening and unique experience as I experienced the process of Japanese cooking even though I have very minimal culinary skills. There was good conversation as we chatted about life at Hokkaido. Also, meeting Kanae was easy as she met me at a subway station and drove me to her home. Highly recommended for visitors to Hokkaido.
Written July 13, 2019
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Sandra B
3 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
Kanae was a wonderful tour guide, host, cook, and resource for my two teens and me. She was so welcoming and helpful, and my teens loved cooking with her (so much that I was largely relegated to taking photos). She contacted us in advance to ask about food preferences and allergies, and she took our feedback (about what to avoid) and came up with a fabulous meal plan that we can make again at home - and she even managed to select some of my kids' favorite ingredients without our having remembered to mention them. She then drove us to visit the nearby temple before dropping us at the nearby subway station to return to the center of town.
Written June 27, 2019
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pammoyer
Long Valley, NJ2 contributions
Jul 2018
I loved meeting Kanae, getting to see her home and learning how to make genuine Japanese dishes from a "master!" I am so happy that I had this marvelous experience! I also have a new friend in Kanae! She was delightful and is very talented! Top notch cooking lesson! More than five stars! I made her ideal choice dishes at home for my (American) family and they loved them!
Written August 5, 2018
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