Top Hokkaido Classes & Workshops

Learn to make a traditional Japanese meal during this private cooking lesson in Sapporo. Join a professional culinary instructor for a hands-on workshop including starters, main dishes, and side dishes such as sushi, somen noodles, and grilled chicken. Get advice and recipes for recreating the Japanese feast back home.

Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in Sapporo, using fresh Hokkaido seafood in a warm, home-style kitchen. In this intimate, small-group class, you will learn how to make beautiful seafood sushi rolls and cook light, crispy tempura. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together at the table. You will also experience matcha with traditional Japanese sweets and learn about the spirit of Japanese tea culture. The class is held in a quiet residential area of Sapporo, offering a glimpse into everyday Japanese home life. The studio is about 15 minutes by car from Sapporo Station and within walking distance of popular sightseeing spots such as Hokkaido Shrine and Maruyama Zoo. The neighborhood is also known as a stylish and pleasant area. Let’s enjoy Japanese cooking together. I look forward to welcoming you.

Discover the Ancient Strategy Game of Go in the Heart of Hakodate! Step into the fascinating world of Go — Japan’s legendary board game that’s easy to learn but takes a lifetime to master. In this hands-on experience, you’ll be guided by a certified 6-dan Go instructor (one of the highest amateur levels in Japan) with decades of teaching and competition experience. What makes this activity special? ✅ Learn the basics of Go in a traditional setting ✅ Enjoy a friendly match with the instructor or fellow participants ✅ Experience authentic Japanese culture through strategy and mindfulness ✅ Includes a seasonal wagashi (traditional sweet) and tea ✅ Perfect for beginners, families, or curious minds of all ages Whether you’ve never touched a Go board or you’ve seen it in movies or anime, this experience offers a rare chance to dive into a true Japanese cultural tradition — and bring home more than just memories. Reserve now and unlock the secrets of Go!

Taste the best of Sapporo regional specialties by going on this combination of a market tour, a cooking class, and lunch. As you explore Nijo Ichiba market with a guide, you’ll discover more about local produce. A private tour means you can learn to cook at your own pace, and you’ll have direct access to your guide for questions. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all ingredients, lunch, and alcoholic beverages are included.

Soba noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and a treat for visitors in Japan—but learning how to craft these hand-cut buckwheat noodles is usually left to professional chefs, and especially tricky if you don't speak Japanese. During this private cooking workshop in Sapporo, mix flour and stretch and cut the dough to master the art of making soba yourself. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

Rather than a formal cooking class in a commercial kitchen space, this intimate experience allows you to learn to cook in a local’s home. Take the stress out of searching for ingredients, and benefit from the convenience of having everything you need included. Learn to make 2-3 authentic home-style dishes, that vary according to the season. Potential menu items include miso soup, onigiri (rice balls), and tamago (egg roll cooked with stock).

This class is the only one in Sapporo! You can't experience it anywhere else! Your host, Yuki, is so popular that she has appeared on TV, radio, and newspapers many times. Experience and enjoy Japanese life and traditional Japanese sweets in Yuki's cozy and lovely home. She offers pretty flower Sushi roll class also. If you are a sushi lover, please try to check it !!（ The sushi class is easier than this Japanese sweets class. ） There are three sushi roll instructors including her. Please feel free to choose one. Also, if you have a boring nigtht, why not try the [ SNACK] experience in Susukino? We offer a variety of fun experiences. Make your reservation now!! Please let us know if you have a large group such as group tour.

Immerse yourself in the world of sumo at Sapporo's first sumo show restaurant, where history and culinary delight meet. Learn the ancient rules of sumo and witness expert demonstrations from retired wrestlers. Feel the thrill as you step into the ring for your own match, limited to a select few. Savor a hearty Chanko-nabe prepared by former sumo athletes, and enjoy an intimate view of the Dohyo from your seat. Each guest leaves with a souvenir photo alongside the wrestlers, making this a unique celebration of Japanese culture that you won’t forget.

You can experience sushi-making using freshly caught seafood in the seaside town Hakodate. After making your own sushi, taste three kinds of dashi (Japanese soup stock) and create your own miso soup using the one you like best! As a souvenir, you will receive a special sushi chef's hat to wear during the experience! When you go home, you can be the sushi chef and throw a Sushi party for your guests! ・Learn how to make sushi from a professional chef using fresh ingredients from the seaside town Hakodate ・With the careful and professional lecture, even beginners can try with confidence ・You can enjoy making miso soup using your favorite dashi (Japanese soup stock) ・Take home the sushi chef's cap you wear during the experience as a souvenir ・The experience takes place in a popular area of Hakodate

Enjoy a cooking class in a memorable setting—a local’s home in Sapporo. It’s a great way to discover more about local life in Hokkaido, and to learn recipes that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. As it’s a private experience, you’ll be able to share stories and ask questions as you cook. The lesson consists of multiple dishes, that may include fresh seafood, cooked burdock, deep-fried tofu, or miso soup. Reward your hard work by eating the feast you’ve cooked at the end of your lesson.

Experience the traditional Japanese martial art of kendo in Hokkaido. Experienced instructors with 25 years of kendo experience and having competed in national tournaments will guide you carefully so that even beginners can learn with ease. On this tour, you will enjoy the valuable experience of training your body and mind while learning the basic techniques and spirit of kendo. In addition, if you want high-intensity exercises I can arrange the program, such as 100 times continuous striking or use of heavy sword. Don't miss this opportunity to experience kendo and the deep Japanese culture!

Join us and learn how to make authentic Japanese ramen from scratch! Your instructor will guide you step by step, so no experience is needed. It’s a fun and hands-on way to experience Japanese food culture. After cooking, enjoy your freshly made ramen — it tastes even better when you’ve made it yourself! Come and enjoy making (and eating!) ramen in Sapporo!

Spend a day of nature and gourmet enjoyment on a 5 acre scenic hilltop property near Lake Toya, Hokkaido. In this immersive Hokkaido lifestyle experience, you will be guided on a journey of hands-on culinary fun in the setting of breathtaking panoramic Hokkaido scenery. After enjoying welcome food and drinks, you will be guided through our beautiful farm and forest setting to experience seasonal outdoor activities. Then we move into our cozy indoor kitchen and dining area, where you will learn the stories behind the amazing Hokkaido ingredient and enjoy a feast of seasonal seafood, meat, fruits and vegetables.

Exclusive to this activity This experience was originally started for Japanese guests.Today, travelers from all over the world come to the park, and Japanese customers participate. The venue is a real hand-made soba restaurant loved by locals that has been operating in Sapporo for over 10 years.This is a special program that is completely private and can only be experienced at a soba restaurant that is open. The current soba chefs who make the soba noodles they serve to customers every morning use the tools they actually use in the shop and give each and every one of them careful instruction.You can experience Japanese food culture and the work of craftsmen in the workshop of a real soba restaurant that is not normally accessible, rather than a cooking class made for sightseeing. During the experience, you will experience every step of the buckwheat making process, from mixing buckwheat flour and water to kneading, stretching and cutting the dough into small pieces with a knife.You can enjoy the finished soba on the spot.Freshly made soba noodles are a special cup of soba that you can remember from your travels. The experience begins with an English information sheet, followed by a live demonstration.Because the course is easy to understand and does not rely solely on words, people who do not understand Japanese, beginners, and children can enjoy it with peace of mind. Hokkaido is known as one of the largest soba producing regions in Japan.Experience the unique atmosphere and authentic craftsmanship of a soba restaurant loved by locals for many years in Hokkaido. Key points of this experience ・Soba making experience that originally started for Japanese people · Completely private experience · A real handmade soba restaurant loved by locals for over 10 years ・Direct instruction by an active soba chef ・Experience using tools that are actually used in the store ・Experience the whole process from powder and water to kneading, stretching and cutting · Taste the soba noodles you made yourself on the spot · English information sheets and demonstrations ensure peace of mind for international customers

In this sushi experience, you will learn how to prepare sushi rice, grate fresh wasabi, and make both sushi and hosomaki. you can taste and enjoy your work while learning about Japanese food culture.

Don't you love authentic beautiful Japanese cuisine ' Washoku '? Washoku was added to the UNESCO Heritage list. You can learn about Washoku from Yuki who is an experienced decorative sushi roll instructor. She has appeared on TV many times because she is popular. In 2024, Portland, Oregon, USA and Sapporo Hokkaido celebrated the 65th anniversary of their sister city partnership. The welcoming celebration was held at a hotel in Sapporo, where she demonstrated and served Decorative sushi rolls to the mayors of both cities. We welcome international guests to our Sushi Roll Preparation School in Sapporo. At our hands-on workshop you will learn how to cook decorative sushi rolls. When you return to your home country why not impress your friends? We promise that your visit to our workshop will be one of the best memories of your trip to Japan. Please let us know if you have large group such as group travel.

It will be a private experience. Soba has been popular as a staple food in Japan since the Edo period.This is an experience plan where you can make your own soba noodles, a Japanese staple, from scratch and taste them all.Soba is a popular experience among Japanese.You can even experience how to eat traditional Japanese soba noodles gently.Also, this plan will be a set of Hokkaido's Yezo deer meat shabu-shabu (game meat).You can have a dinner of memories of Hokkaido.Please experience it in your memories of Japan. Our restaurant is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo. The soba chefs will be happy to assist you with the experience.

Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in Sapporo, using fresh Hokkaido seafood in a warm, home-style kitchen. In this intimate, small-group class, you will learn how to make beautiful seafood chirashi sushi and cook light, crispy kakiage. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together at the table. You will also experience matcha with traditional Japanese sweets and learn about the spirit of Japanese tea culture. The class is held in a quiet residential area of Sapporo, offering a glimpse into everyday Japanese home life. The studio is about 15 minutes by car from Sapporo Station and within walking distance of popular sightseeing spots such as Hokkaido Shrine and Maruyama Zoo. The neighborhood is also known as a stylish and pleasant area. Let’s enjoy Japanese cooking together. I look forward to welcoming you.

It will be a completely private experience. ①No flour (soba making experience made entirely from buckwheat flour) ・No flour or binding. This Juwari Soba making experience & rice flour tempura plan is gluten free. But in all its taste, aroma and texture, there is no compromise. It is a traditional Japanese food with an authentic and powerful taste that overturns the image that gluten-free equals a meal to endure. In fact, soba is originally a staple food culture in Japan that does not use wheat. That is the “best gluten-free food” that is needed around the world right now. ② Gluten-free soba making is very difficult [few soba artisans can make 10% soba] · Easy to dry and cut because no binding (flour) is used.It can also crack easily, so speed is more important than a normal buckwheat noodle making experience!Please help us when you join us! · It is also susceptible to temperature and humidity.Even with soba made from wheat flour, the details of soba making itself are important, such as temperature, humidity, and the process of making soba flour. ・Originally, buckwheat making can be stabilized by using flour.The soba noodles from this experience can be made with the finest soba flour from Hokkaido, so even the soba can be made deliciously and without cutting. ③ Experience traditional Japanese soba culture ・Soba culture since the Edo period (around 1600) ・There are different ways to strike depending on the region and era ➃Soba making is not the only experience [How to eat soba] ・ Our special soba sauce made from soup stock (only kelp is used for soup stock) ・The tempura is made by Japanese food craftsmen.By using rice flour, gluten-free tempura is made.Rice flour can be harder to coat than regular tempura flour, but the craftsmen make sure it is finished in the same way as regular tempura. ・ Wasabi is also made with natural Hokkaido mountain wasabi. Learn how to add dipping sauce and eat soba ・ Because it is a real soba restaurant, you can understand the real taste Learn about the culture of sobayu ⑤ Peace of mind learning at a real soba restaurant ・Because soba making is the domain of the craftsmen, there is no experience of soba that can be done at real soba restaurants even in Japan. Because it’s not as easy as letting other people into the realm of craftsmen or learning to make soba! You can rest assured that our shop is supported by craftsmen who have been making soba for a long time. ・Since it is not a tourist facility, you can learn how to make real soba and eat soba

・You can carve the surface of soft stone yourself to create your own seal. ・There is an instructor to guide you, so even children can participate safely. ・The finished seal can be used for various purposes. ・There is a market nearby where you can enjoy shopping and dining after the experience. ・You can take home the stamp box, ink pad, and stamp mat.

See the highlights of Sapporo in a day and save hours of research and planning time by choosing a private guided tour. To ensure the itinerary is designed to suit your interests—you can select your must-see spots from a list of potential locations sent to you before the tour. Then, enjoy a customized itinerary with 3-4 sites—such as Moerenuma Park, Mount Moiwa, Nijo Market, and the Jozankei Onsen.

Discover your Inner Fighter with us in A Martial Arts Experience Like No Other! (No worries with injuries, This doesn't include sparing) Step into the ring and unleash your potential! In this activity, you’ll get hands-on training in boxing and martial arts from experienced coaches in a supportive, high-energy environment. Whether you're a total beginner or already have experience, this package is designed to challenge and inspire you. This includes a one-on-one instruction with a professional trainer, introduction to boxing techniques and footwork, pad work sessions, many access to gym equipment where we will conduct the activity, and a welcoming atmosphere for all skill levels Feel the adrenaline, sweat with purpose, and walk out stronger, more confident, and ready to face any challenge. Book this experience today and turn your vacation into a story of strength and determination!

On this private day tour of Sapporo, Muslim travelers can feel confident knowing that their specific needs are being taken into consideration. Your private guide will take you to family-friendly places, attractions with dedicated prayer rooms, and dining spots that meet Muslim dietary requirements. See the highlights of Sapporo while observing your faith.