Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Nara
Make Your Day in Nara One to Remember
A Private Cooking Experience in Our Japanese Home
Cook seasonal Japanese dishes together and share a meal around our family table
Our Signature Experience
Forest Breeze Bento — A Taste of the Seasons
Cook simple, seasonal recipes from our family kitchen
Discover the art of balancing flavors, colors, and textures as you create your own bento
A moment to relax with matcha before cooking begins
Homemade sweet potato mochi, passed down from Grandma
The simple pleasure of grinding sesame seeds and enjoying their wonderful aroma
One sesame dressing, many ways to make it your own
Learning Japanese-style presentation on small plates
Making soft, silky tamagoyaki with plenty of helpful tips
Making chicken meatballs with plenty of fresh ginger and an easy, glossy teriyaki sauce
Discover the simplicity of Japanese dashi and its rich, delicate flavor and aroma
Step by step, learn how to cook perfect rice and shape your own triangular onigiri
A Memory That Grows in Your Kitchen
Take home your wooden bento box, an azuma bag for carrying it, and easy-to-follow recipes — little reminders of our afternoon together
Back in your own kitchen, try new techniques, arrange your dishes in your own way, and discover new possibilities
Share what you make with family and friends, and let the memories continue to grow
A quiet afternoon cooking seasonal Japanese food together in our home near Horyuji Temple
4 hours · ¥25,000 per adult
Children ages 6–12 · ¥10,000
We usually start at 11:00 AM. If another time works better for your plans, please feel free to ask
For children’s bookings, please contact us before reserving
Booking Information
Simple Booking Process
Select your preferred date and 11:00 AM
Enter your information
Complete your secure payment by credit card or PayPal
Receive your confirmation by email
After Booking
Detailed directions and arrival information will be sent by email before your visit.
Booking Notice
Please book at least 3 days in advance so we can prepare fresh seasonal ingredients.
Last-minute requests may sometimes be possible — please feel free to contact me.
Cancellation Policy
Full refund up to 5 days before the class.
No refunds within 4 days of the class.
Memories Shared by Our Guests
“We’ve done 5 or 6 cooking classes in various countries via Airbnb and what sets this one apart from all of the others is the personal feeling you get with this.”
“It really felt like cooking with family.”
— Mitchel · Connecticut, USA · Airbnb Guest
“We love our bento experience with Yasu! She’s very knowledgeable and helpful. The recipes were easy and delicious - I can’t wait to make them for my family at home!”
— Megan · Utah, USA · Google Review
“We loved the focus on local and seasonal ingredients for cooking.”
“What started as a cooking class ended as a dinner party with new friends, thanks to Yasu and her husband Bill’s outstanding hospitality and genuine warmth.”
— Michel · Switzerland · Airbnb Guest
“Everything about this cooking class from start to finish was perfect!! This is exactly the unique and authentic experience we were looking for. My husband and I will treasure this memory, meal, experience and recipes forever!!”
— Daisy · Texas, USA · Google Review
Your time and memories are special to us
Getting to Hata Home Kitchen
Easy Access from Kyoto, Osaka & Nara
Hata Home Kitchen is in a quiet residential neighborhood near Horyuji Temple.
Easy to reach by JR from Kyoto, Osaka, and Nara.
Detailed directions are provided after booking.
