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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
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Travelers' Choice Award
Chef YUCa

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.

YUCa's signature

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

Choose Your Class

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In-person Class Schedule

Class Calendar

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What Our Guests Say

★★★★★

"Learning to cook ramen and gyoza with YUCa was simply sublime. Her beautifully decorated and quintessentially Japanese home was the perfect setting for cooking and sharing a passion for cuisine. Her prep and attention to detail made the actual cooking really easy — no real experience needed."

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Aug 2018
★★★★★

"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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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Dec 2025
★★★★★

"This was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. My husband, twin boys and I did the gyoza and ramen class with YUCa. YUCa is such a kind and patient teacher and guided us through the class. Our boys really enjoyed asking questions about Japan and food — we had a great time and finished with a delicious meal!"

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Aug 2018
★★★★★

"Our family of four had an absolutely fantastic time with YUCa! The class was very well organized, made excellent use of our time, and I learned many practical techniques that I'm excited to use at home. YUCa is incredibly warm and friendly — we couldn't have asked for a better experience."

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Dec 2025
★★★★★

"YUCa is a very nice person and an excellent chef! Her English is very good and easy to understand, explanations are numerous and clear enough so that we can cook the meals back home. Ramen and gyoza were sooooo good! I'd highly recommend YUCa's class for discovering Japanese food."

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Sep 2018
★★★★★

"Excellent class from a knowledgeable chef host. She speaks English very well and teaches many facts, sharing insights into the recipes and tips on how to repeat at home. Group size of 6 let everyone get involved. Would recommend to any tourist who loves Japanese food."

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Jan 2026
★★★★★

"A highlight not just of this trip, but all our visits to Japan. YUCa is kind, enthusiastic and personable, and the food we made with her help was delicious! We appreciated all the information she shared about Japanese food and nutrition before we got to cooking. We highly recommend YUCa's class!"

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Sep 2018
★★★★★

"We had a terrific experience with YUCa for the Gyoza and ramen cooking class. It was so special to be welcomed into her home and to learn about cooking with a small group. I would highly recommend this experience for those looking for a unique and hands-on experience while visiting Tokyo!"

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Ramen & Gyoza Class · Dec 2025
★★★★★

"We really loved the class. Went there as a part of our Tokyo trip. It was a lovely way to start our day in Tokyo!"

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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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