Private Japanese Home Cooking Class in Nara
Welcome to Our Home
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
Discover how delicious simple, seasonal recipes from our family kitchen can be
A moment to relax with matcha before cooking begins
Homemade sweet potato mochi, passed down from Grandma
Traditional Japanese steaming in a clay pot
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
Step by step, learn how to cook perfect rice and shape your own triangular onigiri
Discover the simplicity of Japanese dashi and its rich, delicate flavor and aroma
Making tender chicken meatballs with plenty of fresh ginger
Local sencha from Nara
Make a delicious teriyaki sauce with a few simple tips
Your Bento.
Your Way
Some recipes are traditional, others are our own creations
Bring them together with your own touch
Then, let’s sit down and enjoy what we’ve made together
From Our Kitchen in Nara to Yours
Take home your new Akita cedar bento box, a Japanese-print azuma bag, and recipes to recreate the dishes in your own kitchen
Fill your bento your way, and enjoy it with family and friends — at home, in the garden, or on a picnic
The Experience Continues in Your Own Kitchen
Your Private Cooking Experience
Forest Breeze Bento — 4 Hours
A private afternoon of cooking, conversation, and sharing a meal in our Japanese home
Learn traditional techniques, explore seasonal flavors, and create a bento with your own personal touch
¥25,000 per adult
Children ages 6–12: ¥10,000
Your experience includes a new Akita cedar bento box, an azuma bag, and recipes to take home
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.
