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140+ Guest Reviews Across Our Cooking Experiences

Over the years, Hata Home Kitchen has welcomed guests from around the world, both in our Nara home and through online cooking and team-building experiences.

A few words from our guests

Like Cooking with Old Friends

“We felt like longtime friends just hanging out & cooking together.”

— Jude Olney · Google Review

JOURNEY

Worth the Journey

“We questioned if it was worth the one-hour ride. It turns out we would have traveled twice as far for this incredible opportunity.”

— Justin Navarro · Google Review

REPEAT

Guests Come Back

“We had the pleasure of visiting Hata Home Kitchen again this year, after our first experience five years ago—and it was just as memorable the second time around.”

— T & A · Canada · Returning Guests

AUTHENTIC

Beyond the Usual Cooking Class

“We were looking for a Japanese cooking class that differed from the commercial offers in the market. No sushi and ramen… We had the most wonderful cooking experience.”

— Hector Fajardo · Google Review

PERSONAL CARE

Personal & Thoughtfully Adapted

“What we loved about the experience was how Yasuyo made it so personal.”

— Daniel Sogin · Google Review

FAMILY

A Warm Welcome for Families

“What impressed us most was Yasuyo’s warm hospitality and thoughtful care. She made sure our 10-year-old daughter could participate comfortably and create happy memories. It felt less like attending a cooking class and more like being warmly invited into a Japanese friend’s home.”

— Family from South Korea · Airbnb Guest

SPECIAL OCCASIONS

A Honeymoon to Remember

“My wife and I booked this experience while on our honeymoon and can easily say it was unlike any other. From the moment you meet Yasuyo and Bill you instantly feel like old friends.”

— Joseph · Airbnb Guest