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Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)

Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!

from$55
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Mochi Making Class in Tokyo 2
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TOKYO

Mochi Making Class in Tokyo

Love chewy mochi? Join this cooking class in Tokyo and learn how to make 4 versions of the beloved Japanese sweet, including ice cream mochi, strawberry daifuku, dango and isobe mochi. Then, savor your sweets with a rejuvenating cup of matcha.

from$82.5
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Sushi Making Class & Japanese Sake Set in Asakusa, Tokyo  1
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TOKYO

Sushi Making Class & Sake Tasting in Asakusa, Tokyo

Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.

from$110
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Make Hand-Rolled Sushi and Japanese Side Dishes 6
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TOKYO

Make Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and Japanese Side Dishes

Learn how to make perfect sushi and side dishes with the help of professional teachers who will teach you about different ingredients and seasonings used in sushi. They will also teach you how to make the best sushi rice and broth for miso soup!

from$82.5
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Sushi-Making Experience in Tokyo (Cooking Class in Asakusa) 2
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TOKYO

Sushi-Making Experience in Tokyo (Cooking Class in Asakusa)

Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch at a cooking class in Asakusa, a historic district in Tokyo! Your expert hosts will guide you from rice to roll, teaching you about the history and culture surrounding sushi and the famed Asakusa district.

from$89.38
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Izakaya experience With Souvenir at Izakaya Factory Kyoto 2
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KYOTO

Kyoto Home Cooking Class at a Local Izakaya

Immerse yourself in Japanese izakaya culture by making three classic dishes at a local izakaya in Kyoto before sitting down to enjoy your meal with a complimentary drink as you kanpai (cheers) with your group!

from$90.75
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Handmade Udon Cooking Class in Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Handmade Udon Cooking Class w/ Tempura & Tamagoyaki (Tokyo)

Thick, chewy, and satisfying, udon noodles are endlessly slurpable. During this cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll learn to make these noodles from scratch alongside tempura, everyone’s favorite Japanese side dish, with your friendly host.

from$68.75
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Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony 1
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TOKYO

Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony

Spend a delightful afternoon crafting tiny edible works of art! During this wagashi class in Tokyo, you’ll make three Japanese confections with designs that are inspired by the current season. Then, whip up a bowl of matcha to pair with the sweets.

from$82.5
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Ramen Cooking Class with Pro Chef in Osaka 1
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OSAKA

Ramen Cooking Class with Pro Chef in Osaka (4 Options)

Learn to make ramen! Join Chef Shu in his kitchen and become a ramen chef yourself. With prepped ingredients and expert guidance, create and savor your own ramen. Uncover ramen's art, innovation, and pure deliciousness in this cooking lesson.

from$37.81
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Tokyo Ramen-Making Masterclass with Chef Yoshi Shishido 1
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TOKYO

Tokyo Ramen-Making Masterclass with Chef Yoshi Shishido

Become a ramen-making expert at this masterclass in Tokyo! Learn the history of ramen, how to make tonkotsu ramen, toppings, & gyoza from Yoshi Shishido–a seasoned ramen chef. This class takes place at a professional cooking studio.

from$99.69
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Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class 1
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TOKYO

Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class

Vegan food is delicious, satisfying, and fun in this vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class!

from$76.32
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Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar  10
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TOKYO

Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar

Learn the traditional art of sushi-making at a 100-year old restaurant in Tokyo! Enjoy a hands-on class with a sushi industry professional, learning two methods of shaping sushi: kotegaeshi and tategaeshi.

from$58.44
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Ramen Bowl Painting & Ramen Cooking Class in Gion, Kyoto 1
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KYOTO

Ramen Bowl Painting & Ramen Cooking Class in Gion, Kyoto

Love ramen and crafts? Creativity and cooking combine in this hands-on ceramic bowl painting and ramen cooking class in Gion, Kyoto’s premier entertainment district where art and tradition flourish.

from$61.88
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Make the Perfect Bowl of Ramen in Kabukicho, Shinjuku 1
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TOKYO

Fun Ramen Cooking Class in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

From broth to toppings, put together your ideal ramen bowl. This Kabukicho experience is a casual cooking class suited for solo travelers or if you’re traveling with friends.

from$27.5
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Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto 1
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KYOTO

Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto

Japan’s cultural capital is the perfect place to learn to make “wagashi,” the traditional Japanese confections made of sweet bean paste and mochi. Join this workshop with an experienced wagashi teacher and make your own artistic and delicious sweets!

from$50.19
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Ramen Shop Kitchen Experience 5
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TOKYO

Ramen Shop Kitchen Experience

Visit a ramen shop for a mini tour that introduces the tricks and tools of the trade. After learning about the inner workings of a ramen kitchen, you’ll make your very own bowl of ramen from scatch!

from$82.5
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Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup  1
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OSAKA

Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup

Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and more options are available.

from$48.13
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Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto 1
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KYOTO

Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto

If ramen noodles aren’t accessible in your home country, how about learning how to make it from scratch? At a ramen shop in Kyoto’s historic Gion district, you’ll mix, roll and cut your dough.

from$41.25
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Foodie Essentials: Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo 6
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TOKYO

Foodie Essentials: Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo

Become a Japanese ramen chef for the day! Join this intensive ramen-making class at a restaurant in Meguro to learn from a seasoned ramen chef, discover the history of ramen, make original-recipe ramen & gyoza, then feast on your mouthwatering meal.

from$134.07
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Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi-Making Class with Pro Chef 9
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TOKYO

Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi-Making Class with Chef Saisho

Tour Tsukiji Market with a professional chef and learn how to make fresh sushi with ingredients from Tokyo's most famous fish market. Enjoy freshly sliced sashimi at Sushi Saisho and enjoy the restaurant's famous 'uniku' wagyu and uni dish.

from$144.38
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Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home 1
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KANAGAWA

Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home

A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!

from$60.5
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Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony 1
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TOKYO

Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony

A delicate craft, learn the art of wagashi and transform a mixture of sweet bean paste and mochi into delightfully artistic sweets! These sweet creations are complemented by the cup of matcha tea that you’ll also learn to whip up.

from$96.25
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Taiyaki Making Experience in Asakusa, Tokyo 3
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TOKYO

Taiyaki Making Experience in Asakusa, Tokyo

During a hands-on class in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district, learn how to make a classic Japanese street food: taiyaki. This fish-shaped cake is usually made with sweet bean paste, but you can also select unique savory options like cheese and curry!

from$30.25
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Nature Walk & Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: Ramen & Gyoza 1
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TOKYO

Nature Walk & Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo: Ramen & Gyoza

Join a nature walk through serene gardens in Tokyo, then embark on a ramen & gyoza cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade ramen & gyoza along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.

from$103.13
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Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto) 9
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KYOTO

Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)

Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

from$123.75
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Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More 1
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KYOTO

Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More

Make traditional Japanese desserts at a wagashi-making class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, make then enjoy 3 wagashi sweets & matcha tea.

from$82.5
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Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Class in Osaka 1
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OSAKA

Takoyaki Cooking Class & Sake Tasting in Osaka

Join Momoko, a sake sommelier, for a sake-tasting experience & takoyaki cooking class in Osaka! Learn about & taste a variety of sake, learn how to make takoyaki, & then enjoy freshly made takoyaki with drinks & a unique sake dessert.

from$68.75
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Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower 1
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TOKYO

Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

from$68.75
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Such a Great experience and Great people! Highly recommend.
Leslie Gills
April 01, 2025
Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto 1
Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto
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This is a must do workshop for any home cook who wants to be able to produce Kyoto Sushi for their family and friends. It is easier to make than the Tokyo sushi which is more widely known. I attended this Kyoto Sushi Making workshop lead by Mitsuru, the third generation chef running the restaurant. He explained a little of the history of sushi and in particular the differences between Kyoto and Tokyo in terms of sushi style. He also showed the technique for sharpening the sushi knife as it cannot be sharpened by a knife sharpener like western knives. An important difference is also the vinegar used and he explained about the two types and how they are made. Then he took me step by step through making Kyoto Sushi getting me to follow his example and do it for myself. Some elements like the rice and the diced shitake mushrooms he had already prepared. He guided me to an end result that looked surprisingly okay for a first attempt. The proof was in the eating and it tasted very good. It was a very enjoyable and worthwhile two hours. Mitsuru is clear in his explanations and uses visuals to help understanding. He also gives many pointers from his experience of running a very successful sushi restaurant.
Gerard Buckley
March 31, 2025
Kyoto Sushi Making Class in a Traditional Sushi Restaurant 1
Kyoto-Style Sushi Making Class in a Traditional Restaurant
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A great class cooking - ramen and gyoza. It was like being with friends, talking, chopping, preparing, cooking, and most importantly, eating the afternoon away. We prepared 2 ramen - one traditional with the lightest broth and the second with chicken and soy milk, a delicious surprise. Can’t wait to make it at home for my friends. And our gyoza weren’t too bad either. We highly recommend any one of the classes offered, you won’t be disappointed.
Sanjin Fabris
March 29, 2025
Osaka Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class (Vegan & Halal Options) 1
Osaka Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class (Vegan & Halal Options)
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We loved this cooking experience with Kaori! Kaori is lovely and welcomed us into her home to teach us how to make Ramen and Gyoza. Kaori was happy to answer all of our questions and give us tips on how to cook traditional Japanese food. This was a highlight of our trip to Japan and would highly recommend!
Isabel Gelb
March 29, 2025
Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class 1
Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class
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My daughters and I loved making onigiri! Chiaki is a great teacher. We can't wait to try out what we learned at home!
Alexandra Kotanko
March 29, 2025
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking: Onigiri, Pickles & More 1
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking: Onigiri, Pickles & More
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Best Cooking Classes and Workshops in Japan

Have a passion for cooking? With a variety of cooking classes in Japan, you can learn how to cook Japanese food and impress your friends and family back home. Japanese cuisine, known as “washoku” in Japanese, is one of the healthiest in the world—which explains why Japan is known for having the highest rate of centenarians in the world. Find out the secrets to longevity during a cooking class in Japan while you learn to cook Japanese food with a local cooking instructor. Indulge yourself and learn how to make homemade Japanese ramen and sweets. You’re on vacation in Japan, so treat yourself!

You can find cooking classes in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and areas all across Japan. With gluten-free, halal, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan cooking classes in Japan, there are options for everyone. From family-friendly cooking lessons to intensive culinary workshops, all skill levels can find a Japanese cooking class on byFood. Learn how to make soba or udon noodles from scratch, try your hand at sushi cooking classes, or join a wagashi cooking class to make traditional Japanese sweets. Experience Japan in a new way, by making fun memories during a cooking workshop while learning skills that you can take home with you.