Cooking Classes(350)
Sushi Making Class in a Professional Kitchen Studio (Tokyo)
Learn to cut ingredients for sushi with a Japanese knife pro chef in this unique sushi-making class close to Omotesando Station in Nishi-Azabu. Enjoy the sushi you make in a scrumptious lunch with miso soup, tea and a sake tasting!
Soba Noodles Making Class Near Karuizawa Station (Nagano)
Next to Karuizawa Station, learn all about Nagano’s aromatic soba noodles. Helped by experienced instructors, mix, knead, stretch and cut noodles, and enjoy them served the traditional Shinshu way with tempura and walnut sauce.
Make Mochi and Taste Homemade Mochi Ice Cream in Tokyo
Discover the art of Japanese confectionery in this mochi-making class in Tokyo. Make mochi with a certified instructor and savor your creations with a cup of tea. Try mochi ice cream, warabimochi, and isobeyaki made by the host.
Okonomiyaki Cooking Class & Nature Walk (Tokyo)
Join a nature walk through serene local gardens in Tokyo, then embark on an okonomiyaki cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade okonomiyaki along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.
Classic Chicken Meatballs and Omelet Bento Making in Nara
Join this traditional Japanese cooking class to create a healthy bento and regional dessert in the Nara countryside. Your local host will teach you about Japanese table settings while you sip on seasonal fruit drinks and more!
Mayuko’s Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo
Join Mayuko for an award-winning Japanese cooking class in her home kitchen in central Tokyo! Learn about the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, from ingredients to techniques, and get a local’s perspective on travel while whipping up a tasty meal.
Family-Friendly Night Out in Shibuya: Food, Drinks & Games
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Shibuya at night! This family-friendly experience includes learning to make delicious Japanese foods, two hours of free flowing drinks, dessert, and heading to an arcade to play games.
Sushi-Making Masterclass in Niigata
Become a sushi chef for the day in Niigata–one of Japan’s top seafood & rice-producing regions. Learn from a pro with over 50 years of experience, learn how to slice fish, shape rice, & assemble. Then, sit back & enjoy your handmade sushi lunch!
Sakura Chiffon Cake Workshop in Tokyo
Learn how to make sakura chiffon cake at this one-day dessert-making workshop in Tokyo! Make sakura chiffon cake using high-quality ingredients, then get a lesson in dessert photography from a professional instructor.
Ancient Zen Vegan-Vegetarian Cooking Workshop (Private)
Learn the history and etiquette of shojin ryori, the ancient cuisine of Zen Buddhist monks, and the importance of the ingredients in these dishes. Watch as your instructors prepare shojin ryori meal from scratch and guide you through the process.
Tempura Cooking Class in Osaka
Find out the secret technique that makes the lightest, crispiest tempura! Anyone can join, as this cooking class in Osaka can be customized to accommodate for any dietary restrictions, including vegan, vegetarian, and halal.
Tokyo Private Gyoza Cooking Class & Local Market Tour
Spend a day like a Tokyoite! Tour a local market, cook and spend time with a host in this private home cooking class where you’ll make and enjoy crispy pan-fried gyoza dumplings, rolled omelet (tamagoyaki) and fruit-filled daifuku mochi.
Tokyo Vegan & Gluten-Free Cooking: Onigiri, Pickles & More
Join a pro Japanese chef and restaurateur in Nishi-Nippori, central Tokyo, for this vegan and gluten-free cooking class. Make six kinds of Japanese onigiri rice balls and complete your meal with soup, a side and a pickled dish.
Private Asakusa Sushi-Making Class w/ Pro Chef (90 mins)
Step into the world of sushi with a cooking class in a 100-year-old sushi restaurant in Asakusa. In this premium class, a professional chef will teach you everything from molding rice to cutting seafood to making 4 types of sushi.
Tempura Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)
Fry an assortment of tempura to crisp perfection in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. You’ll complete your meal with Japanse-style rolled omelet, miso soup, and a side dish, and indulge in a Japanese seasonal dessert with tea.
Make Okonomiyaki & Yakisoba Near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine
Make the street foods that have earned Osaka culinary fame in this okonomiyaki and yakisoba making class near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. Enjoy a shopping tour with a chef and get hands-on experience learning how to cook these delicious dishes.
Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.
Private Cooking Class in Kyoto: Make a Tonkatsu Cutlet Meal
Learn to make a crispy tonkatsu cutlet meal with a Kyoto foodie and culinary researcher in this cooking class only 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and vegetarian options available!
Shikoku: Traditional Hirarayaki Cooking Class in Iya Valley
Venture into Iya Valley, a remote area of Shikoku, and learn to cook a traditional dish! In this hands-on cooking class, you will make the popular delicacy hirarayaki and grind locally-grown matcha tea leaves for a fresh cup of tea.
Kyoto Private Takoyaki Cooking Class with a Local Foodie
Only 10 min by train from Kyoto Station, Midori welcomes travelers of all ages for a private cooking class where you can make a traditional Japanese takoyaki meal suited to your dietary needs! Gluten-free, vegan, and vegetarian options available.
Hands-On Tokyo Cooking Class: Shogayaki (Ginger Pork)
Join Aoki-san, a certified cooking instructor, for a hands-on Japanese cooking class in Setagaya (Tokyo). Learn Japanese cooking techniques & make shogayaki (ginger pork) & side dishes (rice, miso soup, shredded cabbage salad, potato salad).
Soba & Soba Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka
Create, craft, and chow down on traditional Japanese soba during this soba-making experience in Osaka. You will be guided in the craft by an experienced professional who learned the art of soba from an established local soba store in Osaka.
Sushi & Wagyu Cooking Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka
This cultural experience in Osaka with a seasoned industry pro includes a relaxing tea ceremony, a cooking class where you’ll learn to make sushi and grill selected cuts of melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and a custom calligraphy art souvenir.
Takoyaki Cooking Class Near Shinjuku Station
No need to travel all the way to Osaka to enjoy takoyaki, the city’s iconic sizzling octopus dumplings! Learn how to make this Japanese comfort food in a class only a few minutes from Shinjuku Station, right in the heart of Tokyo.
Yoshida Udon Making Class at Lake Kawaguchi (Yamanashi)
Learn to make a Yamanashi specialty: Yoshida udon! This is a thicker, firmer variety of udon noodles traditionally topped with horse meat and cabbage. Enjoy the fruits of your labor and other local delicacies as you look out at beautiful Mt Fuji.
Nigiri Sushi Making Class in Tokyo
Learn how perfectly seasoned rice and fresh seafood come together to make the iconic Japanese food, sushi. During this hands-on cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll make a few varieties of nigiri sushi with an experienced cooking instructor.
Osechi Ryori Cooking Class in Ninomiya (Kanagawa)
On New Year's, people eat osechi ryori (Japanese New Year cuisine). Ring in the new year and make symbolic osechi dishes in this cooking class in Ninomiya, a great stop on the way to Mt. Fuji, Odawara, Hakone or Izu!
Tokyo Sushi Making Class With a Pro Chef in Ikebukuro
In this private sushi masterclass in Ikebukuro (central Tokyo), learn about sushi history, etiquette, and traditions while learning to make three different kinds with a pro chef with over 10 years of experience. Families welcome!