Top Japan Classes & Workshops

- Kimono rental, professional hairstyling, and traditional Japanese makeup - Plans available that include an authentic Japanese tea ceremony experience - Professional photographer service available for high-quality photos - Multilingual support available in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese - Couple and family-friendly plans available - Night kimono plans available until 10:00 PM - Convenient location within walking distance of Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa - An all-in-one experience where you can enjoy Japanese culture in a single day

Experience everyday life with a real Japanese family in a private home rather than a tourist attraction or cooking studio. Your family has welcomed more than 30 international guests through cultural exchange and homestay experiences, creating meaningful connections with visitors from around the world. Activities change with the seasons and may include harvesting vegetables from your family garden, preparing home-style dishes, learning about Japanese food culture, and sharing time around the family table. Each experience is personalized according to guests’ interests, offering an authentic opportunity to discover a side of Japan that most travelers never see. Small groups, a welcoming atmosphere, and genuine interaction make this a memorable cultural experience beyond traditional sightseeing.

Immerse yourself in traditional Japanese culture Hosted by a tea farming family, sharing matcha from field to bowl. Use ceremonial organic matcha and learn to prepare it yourself with care. Experience Zen, stillness, and mindfulness through a simple ritual.

Experience everyday life in Tokyo with a local family — something most travelers never get to see. Meet your host at a nearby station and visit a neighborhood supermarket together, exploring Japanese ingredients, snacks and seasonings. Then head to your host's home to cook a home-style Japanese meal side by side. No cooking experience needed. Sit down together for lunch or dinner and chat about Japanese culture, family life and daily customs. Every host has their own family recipes, so each experience is one of a kind. Finish the day like a true local at a neighborhood sento (public bath). Towels and entry are included, and tattoos are welcome. This is a private experience — only your group will join.

Create your own custom Japanese artwork with a professional calligrapher! In this experience, you will paint your own lucky Daruma on premium traditional paper and receive a beautiful calligraphy finish. Beyond just painting, you will discover the deep history of the Daruma doll and learn profound Japanese cultural concepts like "Ichigo Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime encounter) and "En" (fate and spiritual connection). Here is the step-by-step timeline of our session: - Welcome & Deep Cultural Concepts (15 mins) - Daruma Sketch & Brush Warm-up (15 mins) - Paint Your Original Daruma Art (15 mins) - The Sensei's Calligraphy Finish (15 mins) - A Truly Personalized Gift For You (15 mins) - Photo Time & Farewell (15 mins) Take home a truly unique, meaningful souvenir and a memory that connects you deeply to Japan's spiritual heritage!

A miso sommelier with 15 years of experience will tell you. An experiential program to learn about miso, a traditional Japanese food. Misomaru is a hot topic on TV and in the media!

A premium, once-in-a-lifetime experience inside a traditional Shinto shrine pavilion. Train in a sacred atmosphere usually closed to the public.

What makes this experience special is that you don’t simply watch a demonstration—you experience Japanese sword polishing yourself under the guidance of a professional sword polisher. Japanese swords are works of art, and knowing what to look for allows you to appreciate their beauty in a completely different way. Through hands-on polishing, you will discover how the shape, hamon, surface, and other subtle features of a blade are revealed. You will also experience the unique posture, traditional tools, and delicate movements of a sword polisher. Even polishing a small section gives you a sense of the patience, precision, and skill behind this traditional craft. This is a rare opportunity to step into an authentic workshop, learn directly from a craftsman, and experience a side of Japanese culture that most visitors never see. After the experience, you may find yourself looking at Japanese swords with a new perspective. No previous knowledge is required—just bring your curiosity.

Discover a unique Japanese cultural experience in Okinawa through traditional sweets making. Learn step by step from a certified Nerikiri instructor and create beautiful Japanese sweets inspired by Japan’s four seasons, with special designs influenced by Okinawa’s traditional arts, crafts, and textile motifs. Take memorable photos and bring your handmade Nerikiri home as a special memory of your time in Okinawa. No previous experience is required.

Witness the art of sumo like never before, led by real former professional wrestlers who lived the sport. This 90-minute program, designed by a former educator, offers an in-depth understanding of sumo's 1,500-year history, its sacred rituals, and the intricacies of the sumo world. Engage in live demonstrations, step onto the sacred ring in a real mawashi-belt, and challenge a wrestler yourself. With full English narration throughout, this is an authentic experience that respects your time and curiosity, ensuring every moment is enriching and memorable.

Choose by colour, meaning or birthstone. Create a personal lucky charm, one bead at a time. Combine stones from your selected course to create a bracelet with your own colours and personal meaning. Take your finished bracelet home the same day. All tools and materials are provided, so you can arrive empty-handed. The studio is just a three-minute walk from Shinsaibashi Station, and the indoor experience is a great option even on rainy days.

* Make your own chopsticks from premium Kiso Hinoki cypress in historic Magome-juku. * Experience using a traditional Japanese kanna hand plane. * Complete your chopsticks in about 20–30 minutes and take them home the same day. * Take home fragrant Kiso Hinoki wood shavings in a small aroma bag as a special souvenir. * A short, hands-on cultural experience that fits easily into your visit to Magome and the Nakasendo Trail.

Join authentic Japanese seasonal farm work using natural cultivation methods without fertilizers or pesticides Discover how the Japanese diet, seasonal eating, and rural lifestyles are connected to healthy aging and longevity Slow down and reconnect with nature through the peaceful, Zen-like rhythm of rural life Experience the authentic Japanese countryside, around 90 minutes from central Tokyo or Narita Airport Harvest seasonal crops and cook a farm-to-table Japanese lunch over a wood fire Seasonal Farm Activities Carrot harvesting: January to late March, May to early July, and November to late December Sowing taro, peanuts, and other crops: April to June Harvesting and preparing Japanese pickling onions: June Other seasonal farm work: July to August Hand-harvesting and sun-drying rice: September

Experience an authentic sumo retirement ceremony at Ryogoku Kokugikan, held for one day only. Witness former top-division wrestler Hidenoumi’s final match against his younger brother, Tobizaru, and the ceremonial cutting of his topknot. Premium ticket holders can take part in the tradition by personally making a cut.

Train at Miyagino Stable’s former Osaka camp, an authentic sumo facility once used by legendary Yokozuna Hakuho and other professional sumo wrestlers. Unlike simply watching sumo, this hands-on experience lets you practice the traditional exercises used by wrestlers, including shiko, koshiwari, suriashi, and teppo. Learn about sumo’s history, traditions, etiquette, and rules with step-by-step instruction in English. Wear a traditional mawashi, put your new skills into action in a friendly sumo match, and take commemorative photos inside this historic training venue. No previous sumo or sports experience is required, making the activity welcoming and enjoyable for complete beginners.

You can learn how to make tempura—a popular dish in Japan—from a professional chef. The highlight of this experience is that it takes place in an actual restaurant, where each participant has their own dedicated stove and deep fryer, allowing them to make tempura at their own pace without worrying about others around them. With eight types of ingredients, primarily sourced from Kyoto, and the portions are generous enough to leave you feeling satisfied.

Experience authentic Edomae sushi at Sushi Lab FUK, conveniently located near Hakata Station in Fukuoka. Led by a professional sushi chef, this intimate experience allows you to enjoy freshly prepared sushi while learning about traditional Japanese sushi culture and techniques. It is ideal for travelers who want to experience authentic Japanese cuisine in a relaxed and personal setting, whether visiting Fukuoka for the first time or looking for a memorable local culinary experience.

Surf Japan’s Pacific coast at a local beach known for its white sand and cobalt-blue water Learn from an English-speaking instructor certified by the International Surfing Association (ISA) Beginner-friendly instruction covering paddling, board positioning, standing up, and catching your first wave Personalised coaching available for intermediate and experienced surfers Small groups for individual feedback and friendly support Approximately two hours in the water, giving you plenty of time to practise and build confidence Surfboard, wetsuit, insurance, and facility use included Fully equipped surf shop with changing rooms, lockers, showers, and parking Optional BBQ and Japanese-style accommodation just one minute from the beach

Beginner-friendly bodyboarding experience with no need to stand on the board Many first-time participants can start riding waves after just a few attempts White-sand beach and cobalt-blue water on Japan’s Pacific coast Ideal beach activity from spring through autumn Friendly English-speaking instructor certified by the International Surfing Association (ISA) Personalised coaching available for experienced bodyboarders Small groups of up to 10 participants for individual feedback and support Approximately two hours in the water for plenty of practice and fun All necessary gear included, plus access to changing rooms, lockers, and showers Optional BBQ and Japanese-style accommodation just one minute from the beach

Create your own unique personalized Kanji name in a historic Kyoto machiya townhouse over 90 years old. You’ll receive direct instruction from a professional calligrapher with over 30 years of experience, learning not only how to write Kanji but also the meaning behind your chosen characters and their connection to Japanese culture. Enjoy a welcome tea and matcha experience while creating a meaningful and memorable souvenir to take home. This hands-on cultural experience is perfect for travelers who want to go beyond sightseeing and connect with traditional Kyoto culture, including couples, families, solo travelers, and first-time visitors to Japan.

Experience Osaka through sushi at TUGBOAT TAISHO, a waterfront food and cultural destination in the Taisho area. This private experience combines hands-on sushi making with an authentic lunch at a real local sushi restaurant. Meet your guide at JR Taisho Station and walk to TUGBOAT TAISHO. After a brief introduction to the area, head to Sushi-ichi, where a sushi chef will guide you through making four pieces of sushi. You will then enjoy a total of 10 pieces, including six prepared by the chef, with a bowl of soup. More than a typical sushi-making class, this experience takes place in a restaurant open to local customers, allowing you to enjoy sushi in an authentic setting while discovering one of Osaka’s less-touristy waterfront areas. Afterwards, you are welcome to explore TUGBOAT TAISHO, enjoy its other restaurants and drinks, or continue to your next destination. Your guide will explain the best route and nearest station before saying goodbye.

Experience two authentic Japanese traditions in one unforgettable activity: create your very own one-of-a-kind pair of chopsticks and learn how to make authentic soba noodles under the guidance of a professional soba artisan. Afterward, enjoy your freshly made soba using the chopsticks you crafted yourself—making the experience even more special. We are committed to supporting local production and consumption, with a focus on ingredients and materials sourced from Nagano Prefecture, especially Komoro City.

This hands-on experience allows you to create your own “decorated sushi rolls,” a unique form of Japanese sushi art. Your instructor is the president of the Decorated Sushi Association, with numerous appearances on TV and other media. Clear and friendly guidance is available in both English and Japanese, making the workshop accessible for beginners and all ages. The tour begins at Ebisu Bridge near Dotonbori in Namba. From there, you will walk about five minutes to the studio, where you will learn how to make beautifully designed sushi rolls using provided ingredients. After completing your sushi art, you may enjoy it on the spot or wrap it to take home. This activity is ideal for families, couples, small groups, and travelers who want a short, memorable, and uniquely Japanese cultural experience—especially those who prefer instruction in English or Japanese.

Meet your guide at Uehommachi Station Exit 8. From there, walk about 10 minutes to the takoyaki shop Iyaya Bunzaemon, where you will learn how to cook Osaka’s beloved street food. Using professional equipment, you will grill your own takoyaki and enjoy a tasting session afterward. This is a truly local shop frequented by Osaka residents, not a tourist-oriented venue. This tour is perfect for travelers who want to go beyond typical sightseeing, visit places only locals know, and enjoy a fun cultural experience close to their accommodation.