Menu
Welcome
* Matcha
* Seasonal Japanese Sweet
Seasonal Japanese Salad
Experience the freshness of seasonal Japanese vegetables, including premium Japanese tomatoes famous for their sweetness and rich taste.
Main Experience
* Takoyaki (Osaka-style savory octopus balls)
* Akashiyaki (served with traditional dashi broth)
Choose Your Favorite Takoyaki Fillings
* Traditional Octopus
* Cheese
* Kimchi
* Seasonal Ingredients (subject to availability)
Toppings & Condiments
* Special Takoyaki Sauce
* Japanese Mayonnaise
* Bonito Flakes
* Seaweed Powder
Drink
Choose one complimentary beverage:
* Japanese Tea
* Coffee
* Soft Drink
Optional Seasonal Japanese Dessert (Advance Request)
Enhance your experience with a seasonal Japanese dessert featuring Japan's famous fruits or matcha.
Depending on the season, you may enjoy Japanese strawberries, peaches, Shine Muscat grapes, or other carefully selected fruits.
During July and August, premium Japanese pears delivered directly from a local farm may also be available.
Available upon advance request.
Takoyaki is very cute, small battered balls containing octopus. When you visit Osaka, you can see Takoyaki shops and people wandering the streets while eating it.
Takoyaki & Akashiyaki Experience in a Local Tokyo Home
Hosted in English by a local bilingual Japanese host.
Step into a real Tokyo home and discover the joy of making two beloved Japanese specialties: Takoyaki and Akashiyaki.
Before cooking, relax with matcha, a seasonal Japanese sweet, and a fresh seasonal salad featuring Japanese vegetables, including sweet Japanese tomatoes known for their rich flavor.
In this hands-on cooking experience, you'll learn how to prepare the batter, pour it into a traditional takoyaki pan, and master the art of flipping perfectly round takoyaki.
Customize your takoyaki with a variety of fillings, including traditional octopus, cheese, and kimchi, and enjoy them with our special sauce selection.
You'll also experience Akashiyaki, a softer and more delicate cousin of takoyaki, traditionally enjoyed with warm dashi broth.
Along the way, you'll learn simple Japanese dining etiquette, chopstick culture, and make your own origami chopstick holder.
After cooking, we'll enjoy our freshly made dishes together in a warm and friendly atmosphere.
Take home the recipe, a small Japanese souvenir, and wonderful memories of Japanese hospitality.
What's Included & Special Bonuses
1. Welcome Matcha and a Seasonal Japanese Sweet
2. Enjoy Both Takoyaki and Akashiyaki
3. Customize Your Takoyaki with Your Favorite Fillings and Toppings
4. Complimentary Drink Included
5. Learn Japanese Dining Etiquette and Chopstick Culture
6. Make Your Own Origami Chopstick Holder
7. Take Home the Recipe
8. Small Japanese Souvenir Included
9. Digital Photos Shared via Google Photos
10. Seasonal Pick-Up Service (Limited Availability)
Optional Seasonal Japanese Dessert (Advance Request)
Enhance your experience with a seasonal Japanese dessert featuring Japan's famous fruits or matcha.
Depending on the season, you may enjoy Japanese strawberries, peaches, Shine Muscat grapes, or other carefully selected fruits.
During July and August, premium Japanese pears delivered directly from a local farm may also be available.
Available upon advance request.
My name is Toshi, and I am based in Tokyo. I host warm and authentic
home cooking experiences, sharing everyday Japanese food and culture
with guests from around the world.
I spent over 40 years working at a global company, including time in
the United States, supporting cross-cultural communication. These
experiences shaped my interest in connecting with people from
different backgrounds.
My partner, Demi, supports the experience with her background in
language education and international support. She also trained under a
professional chef from Hilton Tokyo Dynasty, bringing professional
knowledge into our home-style cooking.
Together, we create a welcoming space where guests can relax, enjoy
home-style dishes, and discover real Japan through conversation.
The closest station
Gakugeidaigaku Station
How to get to the station?
From Shibuya Station: 15mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 6 people can join Otaguro's cooking class.
Yes, Takoyaki & Akashiyaki Experience in a Local Tokyo Home. Make, flip, and enjoy two beloved Japanese specialties with a local host. has a vegetarian option.
Please go to Gakugeidaigaku Station which takes 15 mins from Shibuya Station. Then Otaguro (host) will pick you up there!
It costs 7500 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
Yes, Takoyaki & Akashiyaki Experience in a Local Tokyo Home. Make, flip, and enjoy two beloved Japanese specialties with a local host. has a vegan option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
