Excursion Japanese cooking lesson with lunch tour at Tokyo

Discover the secrets to preparing traditional Japanese cuisine during this fun-filled and interactive, half-day cooking excursion with lunch.

Tokyo, Cooking Studio, Interactive Japanese Cooking Lesson

Depart the pier for the scenic, approximately 30-minute drive to a cooking studio in Tokyo. Upon arrival, meet your chef and begin your Japanese cooking lesson. The focus of today's lesson is tempura, the renowned Japanese food. Introduced to Japan during the 16th century by the Portuguese in Nagasaki, tempura has developed over the centuries into a popular Japanese dish both inside-and-outside of Japan. Tempura can be found in many types of restaurants across the country, where it is commonly served as a main dish, side dish, or as a topping for tendon rice bowls (udon) and soba noodle dishes.

Preparation of Tempura and Side Dishes, Lunch

In addition to tempura, learn about and participate in the preparation of two Japanese seasonal side dishes (rolled omelette, green beans with sesame seeds, or similar). Following your cooking lesson, proceed for a lunch consisting of the meal you have helped to prepare, which is served with miso soup, white rice, Japanese tea and mineral water. At the conclusion of your visit, re-board your coach and commence the approximately 30-minute drive back to the pier.

Points of interests

Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Tokyo, Cooking Studio, Japanese/Tempura Cooking Class, Lunch

Note

Please note: This tour involves a minimal amount of walking for approximately 352 yards (about 322 metres). This tour is suitable for guests with limited mobility and guests who utilise a wheelchair but there are a few steps to negotiate to get on/off the coach and at the cooking studio. Lightweight, comfortable clothing, flat, closed-toe walking shoes are recommended. Guests must be at least 12 years old to participate on this tour. The lunch served during this tour includes a Japanese style set menu. For dietary restrictions please contact the on board Shore Concierge Team upon embarkation. Menu substitutions may be not be possible to accommodate. Japanese Yen is required for any purchases. Smoking is not permitted at the cooking studio. The tour sequence may vary. Space on this tour is very limited; we suggest you book in advance to avoid disappointment. Local Tour Guides tend to have a strong accent therefore we urge flexibility.