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
* Rare A5 Iga Wagyu Sukiyaki
* Seasonal Vegetables
* Tofu
* Shirataki Noodles
Donabe-Cooked Koshihikari Rice
Premium Japanese rice slowly cooked in a traditional clay pot for exceptional flavor and texture.
Dessert
Choose one of the following:
* Seasonal Japanese Fruit Dessert
* Seasonal Fruit Cake
* Matcha Cake
Please let us know your preference before your visit. If you'd rather be surprised, we'll be happy to prepare one of our seasonal favorites for you.
Drink
Choose one complimentary beverage:
* Japanese Tea
* Coffee
* Soft Drink
Sukiyaki is completely different; the food is cooked in a sweet and salty soy sauce based broth and full of bold flavors straight from the pot. Besides the broth, the pot used to cook sukiyaki is also quite different from shabu shabu. Traditionally it is cooked in a cast iron pot while Shabu Shabu is cooked in a Japanese clay pot called donabe (土鍋), and the thinly sliced beef (but slightly thicker than shabu shabu meat) are seared first in the pot before adding the ingredients and broth. Despite having different flavor and cooking utensils, most Sukiyaki ingredients are similar to Shabu Shabu, such as leafy vegetables, tofu, shiitake mushrooms, and so on.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
What's Included & Special Bonuses
1. Welcome Matcha and a Seasonal Japanese Sweet
Start your experience with matcha and a seasonal Japanese treat.
2. Learn Japanese Dining Etiquette and the Meaning of "Itadakimasu"
Discover the customs and traditions that make Japanese dining unique.
3. Explore Japanese Food Culture and Traditions
Learn about Sukiyaki, Wagyu, seasonal ingredients, and everyday Japanese life.
4. Take Home the Sukiyaki Recipe
Recreate the experience for family and friends after your trip.
5. Small Japanese Souvenir Included
A special keepsake to remember your time in Japan.
6. Digital Photos Shared via Google Photos
Receive memorable photos from your experience via Google Photos.
7. Hidden Gem Neighborhood Walk or Complimentary Pick-Up Service
Depending on the weather, guests may enjoy a short stroll through charming Gakugei-Daigaku, one of Tokyo's favorite local neighborhoods.
On rainy days, or during periods of extreme summer heat, we'll be happy to pick you up by car to ensure a comfortable and enjoyable experience.
8. Meet Hosts with International Experience
Your host, Toshi, spent several years in Ohio working for Honda of America, collaborating closely with local teams and supporting cross-cultural communication. After returning to Japan, he dedicated much of his career to developing and mentoring people.
Co-host Demi was raised in a restaurant family and received culinary training under a Hilton "Dynasty" chef. She has also spent more than 30 years working in English education, translation, and cross-cultural communication, including living in both the United States and Australia.
Enjoy conversations about Japanese culture, daily life, work culture, and cross-cultural experiences in Japan, the United States, and Australia.
9. Seasonal Dessert of Your Choice
Choose from a seasonal Japanese fruit dessert, fruit cake, or matcha cake.
Please let us know your preference before your visit. If you'd rather be surprised, we'll be happy to prepare one of our seasonal favorites for you.
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: 10mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Please go to Gakugeidaigaku Station which takes 10 mins from Shibuya Station. Then Otaguro (host) will pick you up there!
Yes, A5 Iga Wagyu Sukiyaki Experience with a Pro-Trained. Enjoy rare A5 Iga Wagyu, donabe-cooked rice, and genuine Japanese hospitality in a welcoming Tokyo home. has a vegetarian option.
It costs 14800 per person.
Yes, A5 Iga Wagyu Sukiyaki Experience with a Pro-Trained. Enjoy rare A5 Iga Wagyu, donabe-cooked rice, and genuine Japanese hospitality in a welcoming Tokyo home. has a vegan option.
Up to 1 people can join Otaguro's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 3 hours.
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.
