About This Tour
This local, immersive food experience offers a warm and personal glimpse into Japanese culture, led by Risa, a passionate local guide who shares her culinary skills and family traditions. From making dashi from scratch to enjoying a homestyle meal in her cozy kitchen, this class feels like being welcomed into a Japanese home in Saitama, a 20-min train ride from Shinjuku station.
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Meeting Point
Meet your host at her home in Saitama, a 20-min train ride from Shinjuku station. Directions can be found in the "Before you go" section of your ticket after confirmation.
Special Instructions
Host Name: Risa Kubota Email: risa.kubota9957@gmail.com Address: 1-chōme-13-15 Shimomae, Toda, Saitama, Tokyo, Japan 335-016 Meeting Instructions: Meet your host at her apartment building (Apartment #401) in Saitama, a town just outside Tokyo. Here is a Google Maps link to her location: https://maps.app.goo.gl/vG61EmqSRv6vniPg9 Risa's home is a 10 min walk from JR Toda-Kōen station. DIRECTIONS: The simplest train route from Shinjuku Station to Toda-Koen Station is as follows: 1. Board the JR Saikyo Line (Green Line )at Shinjuku Station. 2. Travel directly to Toda-Koen Station without any transfers. It takes approximately 20 minutes and costs 320 JPY. NOTE: The Commuter Rapid (Tsukin Kaisoku) trains do not stop at Toda-Koen Station, so please be careful. ___ Traveling Spoon is a supplier of Viator and TripAdvisor. We offer travelers authentic food experiences with personally vetted locals in their homes. Founded by two travelers and food lovers, Traveling Spoon helps others make meaningful cultural connections through food. For specific questions related to your booking please contact your host directly with the contact information provided above. We hope you have a meaningful experience and look forward to hearing about it!
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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