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Tokyo Japanese Cooking Class - Ramen, Gyoza & More

Join YUCa®'s award-winning Japanese cooking class in Tokyo, taught entirely in English. Ramen, Gyoza & more in an intimate, hands-on culinary experience.

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Free cancellation up to 1 week before class
All ingredients included
Original recipes to take home
Tripadvisor Best of the Best
★★★★★
As recommended by 99% of Tripadvisor users since 2013
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YUCa's Japanese Cooking

Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo — Taught in English

Join YUCa®'s award-winning Japanese cooking class in Tokyo, taught entirely in English. Ramen, Gyoza & more in an intimate, hands-on culinary experience.

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✓Free cancellation up to 1 week before class
✓All ingredients included
✓Original recipes to take home
Tripadvisor Best of the Best
Tripadvisor
★★★★★ As recommended by 99%
of Tripadvisor users since 2013
10,000+Guests
Worldwide
5.0★Tripadvisor Rating
(5/5★)
10+Years
Experience
Best of
the BestTripadvisor
Travelers' Choice Award

About YUCa®

Originally from Fukushima Prefecture, she grew up in a farming family and enjoyed locally grown food from northern Japan. She worked as a food writer in Toronto (Canada) and New York (U.S.), then returned to Tokyo, where she worked as a chef at a fermented food and vegetarian/vegan cuisine restaurant as well as at a kindergarten.

In 2013, she launched her Japanese cooking classes and has since been teaching home cooking to guests from all over the world while continuing to develop new recipes. In April 2019, she published YUCa's Japanese Cooking -The first cookbook by YUCa (available in English only). She launched the recipe app Recipe by YJC in February 2020.

Her cooking classes were honored by Tripadvisor as "Best Cooking Class in Japan" in 2018 and 2019, and "Best of the Best" in 2021 and 2023. In 2023, she launched the premium Japanese tea brand YUCa's Tea.

She is a wife and mother to two children and two toy poodles.

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Culinary Expert

What to Expect

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Personalized attention in small group cooking class Tokyo

Personalized Attention

Small group setting ensures YUCa can guide every guest individually

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Hands-on Japanese cooking experience Tokyo

Hands-On

Not a demonstration — you actively prepare every dish from start to finish

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Recipe cards included in Japanese cooking class

Recipes Included

Take home original recipes so you can recreate the dishes

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Communal dining after Japanese cooking class Tokyo

Communal Dining

Enjoy the meal you prepared together with fellow guests

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Supermarket tour with Chef YUCa Tokyo

Supermarket Tour

After class, YUCa takes you to a local supermarket to explore Japanese ingredients

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English instruction Japanese cooking class Tokyo

English Instruction

All classes conducted in English by fluent instructor

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Japanese food culture and history lesson Tokyo

Cultural Context

Learn the history and traditions behind each dish

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YUCa private kitchen studio Tokyo cooking class

Real Tokyo Home

Cook in YUCa's private kitchen studio and experience authentic Tokyo local life

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In-person Class Schedule

Class Calendar

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What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

"Our experience with Yuca was such a joy! From the moment we walked in she made us feel welcome. Our family really enjoyed learning about Japanese cooking and preparing and cooking the food in such a lovely space. We felt like we were cooking with family or an old friend. It was like cooking at home but with much better knives and ingredients. 😋 My kids particularly enjoyed it all and vowed to start cooking as soon as we return home. Our food turned out delicious and there was soooo much. I can still taste it. 🤤 Yuca's teas were also very yummy. I highly recommend taking a class on your visit to Japan. Our future Japan visits will definitely include more cooking with Yuca in our itinerary. 🤩"

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Cooking Class · Aug 2026
★★★★★

"YUCa was an incredible teacher, helping people of all backgrounds connect, learn, and create DELICIOUS miso ramen and chicken gyoza together! Her course was extremely informative on Japanese cuisine and she even took us to a local grocery store. I recommend 10/10 for anyone traveling to Tokyo!"

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Airbnb Review
Ramen & Gyoza Class · Dec 2025
★★★★★

"This is an excellent Japanese Ramen and Gyoza class. Yuka made the experience fun, educational and practical. We can't wait to try her recipe back at home. We would thoroughly recommend this activity to folks who are visiting Tokyo."

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GetYourGuide Review
Ramen & Gyoza Class · Dec 2025
★★★★★

"I had a fantastic experience learning the art of Japanese cuisine with Yuka. We dived deep into the secrets of crafting the perfect ramen and gyoza, and Yuka’s insights into traditional flavors were invaluable. The class is hosted in a charming neighborhood that adds to the overall magic of the day. Highly recommended for anyone looking for an authentic culinary adventure."

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Apr 2026
★★★★★

"This is my first time taking a cooking class and I really enjoyed it. It's fun and you learn so much about Japanese cooking. Highly recommend!"

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Tripadvisor Review
Cooking Class · Jun 2026
★★★★★

"Yuca is so sweet and happy to answer all questions. We made ramen and gyoza - the ramen broth we made from scratch, along with the chicken (chashi), tare, oil, and egg. For the gyoza, we made the filling and wrapped them ourselves. At the end, she took us to a local grocery store which was a great opportunity to ask questions and learn about most used items. I really recommend this experience:)"

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Mar 2026
★★★★★

"The cooking class was lots of fun! YUCa is very personable and shared lots of information during the preparation of the meal, which was very tasty! A small group of six was the perfect size, making it an intimate experience. The class is held in her home and she is very warm and welcoming. I would definitely recommend this cooking class. Thank you YUCa!"

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Sep 2026
★★★★★

"This experience was one of a kind. The teacher was very sweet and took you step by step. With Tokyo being a very busy and crowded place, it was nice to have a small group of people to cook, eat, and talk with. The fee was worth it to me because I learned a lot and ate good food. The class was a couple hours but it didn’t feel like it while cooking. The atmosphere was very clean and cozy. The teacher had all of the most perfect gadgets to cook with and let us test them out. This is one of the best experiences you can try while in Japan."

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Mar 2026
★★★★★

"Yuca was one of the most friendly people we got the opportunity to meet on our trip to Japan. She was great at guiding us through what we were cooking, explaining ingredients and why things were used or cooked in a certain way. Had a fantastic experience and would recommend this to anyone traveling to Japan."

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Your Day at YUCa's Private Kitchen Studio

How the Class Flows

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Welcome with local snacks at YUCa cooking class

Welcome

YUCa greets you with Japanese tea from her own brand YUCa's Tea, paired with local snacks.

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Introduction to Japanese cuisine and culture

Learn

A short introduction to Japanese cuisine and culture.

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Hands-on cooking preparation at YUCa class Tokyo

Cook Together

Hands-on preparation of the day's dishes from scratch.

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Dining together after cooking class Tokyo

Feast Together

Sit down and enjoy the meal you've made.

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Supermarket tour with Chef YUCa after class

Supermarket Tour

Explore a local supermarket with YUCa's guidance.

FAQ

Common Questions

No experience necessary. Our classes are designed for all skill levels.

All ingredients, equipment, recipes to take home, and the meal you prepare.

Our classes are kept small (around 7 guests) for personalized attention from YUCa.

Free cancellation up to 1 week before class. 50% refund for cancellations 3-6 days prior. No refund within 2 days of the class.

Our classes are held at YUCa's private kitchen studio in Tokyo, located near popular tourist areas such as Ueno and Asakusa. View on Google Maps

Yes, all classes are conducted in English.

Yes! Please inform us of any dietary restrictions when booking.

Approximately 2.5 hours. A local supermarket tour follows after class.

Just bring yourself and an appetite! All ingredients, equipment, and aprons are provided. Feel free to bring a camera to capture your creations.

Our classes follow a dynamic pricing model, with different prices during busy and quiet periods.

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