Top Asia Classes & Workshops

Learn how to cook a traditional Korean meal with help from a local during this 3-hour, small-group cooking class in Seoul. Take a short walking tour through the city as you make your way to a nearby market to pick up some ingredients to use in your recipes. Then, head over to a traditional Korean house, and learn to cook Korean dishes. Once you’ve finished in the kitchen, enjoy eating your meal with the company of your group.

Ninja culture is not something visitors to Japan can just easily immerse themselves in, but this 2-hour, hands-on lesson offers an exclusive experience. In a small group of no more than six people, learn ninja techniques including ninja breathing, ninja meditation, and how to wield a ninja sword. Dress in ninja clothing too, for great photos of the experience.

It is a completely private soba-noodle-making experience at a real handmade soba restaurant. ① Experience at a real handmade soba restaurant instead of a tourist cooking class The venue is a soba restaurant that has been open in Sapporo for more than 10 years and where local customers actually come to eat. ② Direct support from current soba artisans The soba-making craftsmen who serve the customers each morning provide meticulous support using the actual tools used in the shop. ③ Experience the whole process of making buckwheat noodles Using buckwheat flour and wheat from Hokkaido, you will experience the process from mixing flour and water to kneading, stretching and cutting. ④ Tasting freshly made soba noodles on the spot After the experience, you can enjoy your own soba noodles with cold and warm sauce and condiments. ⑤ Completely private experience for one group only It's fun for family and friends alone because it doesn't involve other groups.Beginners and children are welcome. Walking distance from Shiroi Koibito Park. It is also recommended for those who want to experience authentic Japanese food culture in Sapporo in combination with sightseeing at Shiroi Koibito Park.

Create your own one-of-a-kind ring from vintage coins in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. This unique experience allows you to transform real coins into a wearable piece of jewelry, combining craftsmanship with history. You can choose from a selection of Japanese vintage coins as well as coins from around the world. Each coin carries its own story, design, and origin, allowing you to create a ring that is both meaningful and personal. In this beginner-friendly workshop, you will shape and finish your ring step by step with guidance, making it easy for anyone to join without prior experience. This experience is especially popular for couples, friends, and solo travelers who want to create something memorable together. Your handmade ring becomes not only a stylish accessory, but also a lasting memory from your time in Japan. At the end of the workshop, you will take home your custom-made ring as a unique and personal souvenir.

Enjoy an authentic Thai culinary experience with a Thai cuisine cooking class in Ko Samui. First, explore a local market to collect fresh ingredients, then learn how to put them to use during your hands-on class in a lovely, quiet garden—the perfect setting to learn about traditional Thai cuisine. Round-trip hotel transport is included for convenience.

Go beyond simply admiring Japanese calligraphy with this hands-on workshop that lets you learn the craft from an expert. Instead of just watching demonstrations, enjoy step-by-step guidance on brush techniques and ink preparation using an inkstone. During the class, write your own name or a chosen phrase on decorative paper, creating a meaningful souvenir to take home.

If you are visiting Hoi An old town, and you want to see how is the local working here with our lantern masters. You can buy the lanterns very easy here but if you make one by yourself and you will remember the whole trip. this class is unique because you will make a foldable lantern the one you can fold down to put in your bag. The feeling on the bamboo and silk will make you find your inner artisrt....

Experience an authentic slice of life in Hoi An in this cooking class that takes place in a family home. Pick up fresh ingredients at a farm and market, where you can observe local life, before you enjoy a coffee and start cooking. If you're pressed for time, you can also choose a package that only includes the cooking class.

The courses shall be instructed by professional cooking instructor from the third generation in Culinary Arts and food preparation family with a large amount of relevant and several years of experience and the instructor has participated in several well-known global culinary experiences such as with Michelin starred restaurant as well as having the opportunity to develop recipes with the person who was granted the title of Master Chef Thailand Moreover, our instructors are kept to educate food and culinary arts skills under the direction of Thai-style cuisines that brings to the table combination of traditional knowledge and culture as well as contemporary methods applicable to everybody. Our educational institution is eager to impart the extensive knowledge and skills that we possess so that you may apply them at home

Immerse yourself in Thai cuisine on this half-day cooking class with a small group. Visit a local market to select ingredients and learn about Thai culinary traditions, then tour an organic farm. Learn to make a variety of authentic Thai dishes in an open kitchen to enjoy afterwards. Includes hotel pickup and transfers from central Chiang Mai.

A tea ceremony is an essential Kyoto cultural experience, and this small-group session lets you take part in one in an intimate setting. Watch an expert prepare matcha using traditional rituals, utensils, and techniques that incorporate mindfulness. Along the way, learn practical skills you can recreate at home, and enjoy the opportunity to prepare a cup of tea yourself too.

Cooking classes are a great way to learn about Thai cooking techniques while surrounded by the sounds of the jungle. Join this private class and learn everything you need to know to prepare a delicious Thai dinner. Your experience is a traditional one; in this class the three dishes you prepare are cooked without electricity, using tried-and-true tools and techniques.

Learn how to make maki, temari, and nigiri on this hands-on sushi experience in Tokyo. Hear about the art (and the etiquette) behind each bite from expert chefs, and work with fresh ingredients such as tuna, salmon, and flying fish roe. Get personalized instruction in a small-group setting and savor your creations alongside 15 like-minded travelers.

Tokyo has no shortage of great ramen spots, but this class lets you go a step further by learning how to make ramen from scratch. Create three different styles—”miso”, “shoyu”, and “tonkotsu”—and use a professional noodle machine to prepare fresh noodles yourself. With a small group size, you can benefit from plenty of hands-on time and personal guidance from your instructor throughout the experience.

Skip the tourist traps and immerse yourself in an authentic samurai experience at a dojo just outside Tokyo. Learn proper technique while dressed in traditional training clothes, and gain a comprehensive understanding of the blade by learning about samurai history. Then, you practice your skills by slashing, sparring, and using the bow and arrow in a 3-hour class.

Whether you’re a keen home cook or just like to eat sushi, enjoy a fun, hands-on sushi-making experience in your pick of several Tokyo neighborhoods. A Japanese sushi chef will demonstrate how to make sushi with salmon, tuna, and other ingredients. You can also watch a video instruction beside your seat. Wear a sushi chef’s costume to really get into the experience, and learn more about Japanese culture and cuisine.

Skip the usual food and restaurant scenes for this small-group cooking class in a local hostel. Learn everything needed to prepare miso soup and *okonomiyaki*, savory pancake dishes also known as Osaka’s “comfort food.” Meet in the hostel near Nagahoribashi subway station and cook with your group and city locals invited by your host.

Learn to cook Malaysian food with this small group tour, where you can learn traditional Malaysian techniques with an enthusiastic group of both locals and tourists. You’ll have an authentic cooking experience, not geared solely to tourists. All of your cooking equipment and ingredients are provided, too, so you can just show up and cook.

**What Makes This Experience Special?** - **In the Osaka Castle Area:** Enjoy a unique Japanese craft experience in one of Osaka's popular sightseeing areas. - **Two Handmade Souvenirs:** Make your own Japanese chopsticks and turn the fragrant wood shavings into a scented sachet. - **Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship:** Shape your chopsticks using a traditional Japanese kanna hand plane. - **A Creative Eco-Friendly Experience:** Discover the Japanese concept of *mottainai* by reusing wood shavings instead of throwing them away. - **Free Name Engraving:** Personalize your chopsticks with your name or a message at no extra cost. - **Perfect for Travelers:** Create meaningful Japanese souvenirs in just one hour. - **Beginner-Friendly:** No woodworking experience is needed. English-speaking staff will guide you through every step. - **Combine Crafts with Food:** Add a ramen-making experience for an even more memorable taste of Japanese culture.

Create your own Japanese chopsticks in the heart of Asakusa! This relaxing, hands-on experience lets you discover Japanese craftsmanship while creating a unique souvenir to take home. Your booking includes our Standard Wood option, and you can customize your chopsticks on-site for an additional fee. Choose your favorite wood, add a wooden gift box, or add laser engraving to make your chopsticks truly your own. With friendly English-speaking instructors and no experience required, it’s an easy and memorable way to experience Japanese culture just steps from Sensoji Temple.

Why Choose Our Experience: ★ Train in an authentic dojo with a master who has over 20 years of experience ★ Enjoy a more personal experience with small groups—only 6 participants per class (Disclaimer: There may be more than 6 participants if there are only a small number of parties) ★ Witness a powerful two-katana performance by the master—something you won’t see anywhere else

Experience a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the heart of bustling Osaka. Tea ceremonies have been an art form in Japan since the 16th century, and this class will teach you about the cultural significance and history behind the practice. Afterward, enjoy two cups of matcha tea and traditional Japanese sweets.

Exceptionally Rare Craft: Lotus silk is one of Earth's rarest textiles. We're among the last guardians of this 1,000-year-old Khmer technique nearly lost to history. UNESCO Award-Winning: Excellence recipient (2012) for preserving textile heritage on the verge of extinction and reviving traditional methods. Luxury Fashion Source: Exclusive supplier to international luxury houses. The same lotus fibers you'll touch are exported to create textiles valued at $400-$7,500. Complete Circular Economy: 100% lotus utilization. One plant becomes textiles, jewelry, paper, tea, and cosmetics—absolute zero waste innovation. Hands-On Creation: Actually CREATE three heirloom pieces (paper, yarn, bracelet) using ancient techniques. Take home what you make. Sacred Symbolism: The lotus is Buddhism's most revered flower representing purity and transformation. Authentic Social Enterprise: Supporting 150 women artisans through genuine cultural preservation, not performative tourism.

It can be hard to find a place to practise the Japanese art of *kintsugi* when you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time. However, this hands-on, group workshop is ready for beginners to give this ancient restoration technique a go. Learn how to repair a plate with lacquer made from pure gold, under the guidance of a master artist who can explain the craft's origins.