Cooking Classes(350)

Join your host, Sakura, as she shares her passion for wagashi with you and instructs you on how to make matcha kakigori, mochi ice cream and warabi mochi. This cooking class is perfect for those who want to try traditional Japanese sweets.

Join Sakura at her home in Sangenjaya near Shibuya for a cooking class and lunch. Deep-fry vegetables and mushrooms for light and crispy tempura, and enjoy the fruits of your labor with a refreshing dish of nagashi somen noodles.

Learn the basics of sushi-making from a certified instructor with 10 years of overseas teaching experience! Afterwards, uncover the best places to eat, drink and shop in Tokyo’s trendy neighborhood of Kichijoji.

Make seasonal wagashi sweets in Yokohama! Enjoy a sweet and cute wagashi treat with a cup of matcha tea expertly prepared by the host, a tea ceremony master. This wagashi making class can also be complemented with a tea ceremony (see options)!

Love sake? Make it official! Earn a sake navigator certificate in this beginners’ course in Tokyo taught by a sake sommelier. Try different types of sake, learn to pair sake with a variety of dishes, and dine on Wagyu sushi!

In this homely cooking class in Kamata, Tokyo, an English-speaking guide and a pro chef specialized in healthy and fermented foods will teach you how to make a tasty and balanced washoku Japanese meal with several dishes.

In this tasty cooking class and lunch experience in Nara, learn how to make Japan’s signature teriyaki chicken, and enjoy it in a scrumptious lunch with 6 additional side dishes prepared by a certified cooking instructor.

Learn how to make two different types of mochi sweets: fruit daifuku and three-color dango skewers, and mold delicate nerikiri wagashi confectioneries. Then, enjoy your sweet creations in this class with a professional instructor in Mitaka, Tokyo!

Make adorable wagashi confectionery sweets shaped like your favorite characters, and enjoy them with a fresh cup of matcha green tea and other soft drinks at a friendly cooking instructor’s home in central Tokyo.

Love seafood? Take a tour of a fishing port, learn the ins and outs of Yoichi and Hokkaido’s fishing industry from an expert, then head over to a local sushi restaurant and learn how to make your own!

Join a hands-on workshop in a local kitchen and make nerikiri wagashi. Cap off the experience by savoring the wagashi you've created with matcha green tea. Take home knowledge about wagashi and a cultural gift from your friendly host.

Make sushi with a professional chef in Hyogo! Join Keitaro Yamaguchi as he teaches you the fundamentals of making nigiri sushi using high-quality ingredients (seafood, meats, cooked foods, vegetables). After the class, enjoy your handmade sushi.

Explore Tokyo’s Tsukiji Outer Market, visit Namiyoke Shrine, & take a Japanese cooking class. You’ll learn essential Japanese cooking techniques, make a range of dishes (like soup, sashimi, Japanese omelet), & then enjoy your handmade meal.

Join Marimo, a professional Japanese cooking instructor, for a lesson on Japanese sweets! Learn how to make seasonal wagashi & nerikiri, learn about Japanese confectionary & culinary customs, then enjoy your treats with matcha tea.

Learn how to make Japanese cuisine (Washoku) during this hands-on cooking class in Tokyo! Make an Ichiju Sansai meal (soup, rice, main, sides), & enjoy your meal. Take home lifelong cooking skills, cultural insights, & memories.

Join Shoran, a certified Master Shodo Instructor, for a matcha calligraphy demonstration (the only one of its kind in Japan) & workshop in Shizuoka. You’ll also learn about the history, culture, & practices. Includes matcha ice cream & drinks.

Join Noriko-san, a passionate cook & world traveler, for an authentic Japanese cooking class in Osaki (Tokyo). Make maki (rolled) sushi, chawanmushi (savory egg custard), miso soup, dashi stock, & white sesame pudding.

Join a cooking & culture class in Chiba; a charming coastal town just outside Tokyo. Make takoyaki (battered octopus balls) & side dishes, then enjoy your handmade meal. Includes a calligraphy lesson & pick up from Chiba Station.

Join a hands-on cooking class in Tokyo to make vegetarian temari sushi; colorful, bite-sized sushi bites! Your instructor, Aoki-san, will guide you through the process–from making & shaping the rice to decorating the finished product.

Join Aoki-san for a Japanese cooking class in Setagaya (Tokyo). Make chirashi (scattered) sushi & various side dishes, from preparing the ingredients to assembling the final dish. End by enjoying your handmade meal.

Ready to become a Japanese curry master? Learn how to conjure curry from scratch at this cooking class in Setagaya, Tokyo. Uncover the rich history of curry as you simmer up its deep flavors. Elevate your culinary skills with a dash of spice!

Learn how to make it for yourself at Chieko’s home cooking class in Chiba. Choose between chirashi (scattered) or maki (rolled) sushi, plus various side dishes. Experience includes pick-up from Chiba Station, recipes, & calligraphy lessons.

Learn how to make a beloved Japanese fusion dish at Chieko’s home cooking class in Chiba! Make omurice (fried rice topped with a creamy omelet & sauce) & various side dishes, then enjoy a calligraphy lesson! Includes pick-up from Chiba Station.

Join Chieko for a home cooking class in Chiba! Acquire valuable cooking skills and knowledge about Japanese ingredients, make okonomiyaki (savory pancake) & side dishes from scratch, then enjoy your handmade meal. Includes a calligraphy lesson.

Experience the best of Matsumoto (Nagano) with a sushi-making experience with a master chef! Make fresh sushi, witness a fish-cutting demo, learn about “Shinshu” salmon, try fresh wasabi, then savor a handmade sushi feast!

Learn how to make authentic Japanese soba noodles with a master, enjoy a handmade soba meal, try fresh wasabi, & explore Asama Onsen Town in Matsumoto.

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a creampuff-making workshop in Tokyo! Make Japanese creampuffs, cultivate lifelong skills, discover Japanese culture and hospitality, and get a lesson in dessert photography from your professional instructor.

Learn how to make a delicious, authentic Japanese meal and arrange it in your very own bento box! Enjoy this unique and historic cooking experience in the oldest cooking school in Japan, with guidance from cooks with generations of experience.