Top Japan Cooking Classes

Nagoya Gluten-Free Rice Flour Bread and Japanese Fermentation

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

With 10 years of experience working at a famous okonomiyaki restaurant in Osaka, I am excited to teach you how to cook okonomiyaki, gyoza, and other Japanese home-cooked dishes. My goal is to share easy-to-follow cooking methods. While I may not be very fluent in English, a translator will be present during the workshop to assist. I hope this workshop becomes a platform for engaging conversations and cultural exchange.

Private Osaka Cooking Workshop

1 day 2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

You can experience matcha (powdered green tea). You can make your own powdered green tea and drink it with Wagashi(Japanese sweets). The matcha experience takes place at a temple that houses the Big Buddha, which is rare in Tokyo. Visitors can experience matcha while looking at the Big Buddha right in front of them. The opportunity to experience matcha at a temple is a rare and special one. Wagashi can be changed to “Jo namagashi” (high-grade Japanese fresh confections) as an option. (Upgrade to beautiful fresh confections)

Matcha Experience at a Japanese temple with audio guide

1 hourFree Cancellation

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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$71$67

Immerse yourself in the culinary tradition of Japan with a hands-on sushi-making class just one stop from Shinjuku, in a traditional Japanese shopping street area. Guided by a sushi chef with over 10 years of experience, this 1.5-hour lesson offers detailed instruction in both rolled sushi (makizushi) and nigiri sushi techniques. The experience also includes a fun sushi quiz featuring surprising facts and trivia about sushi history — even most Japanese people don’t know them! Perfect for all skill levels, you’ll create and enjoy your own sushi while capturing memorable photos along the way. With small group sizes, you’ll receive plenty of personal attention and leave with not only delicious sushi, but also a deeper connection to Japanese cuisine and culture.

Hands On Sushi Making Class in Shinjuku

Experience authentic Japanese wellness through Washoku with a registered dietitian who has over 46 years of professional experience and more than 20 years of university teaching. Discover the philosophy of Ichiju-Sansai, enjoy hands-on onigiri making, freshly prepared miso soup, and traditional matcha with seasonal wagashi. More than a cooking class, this small-group experience offers a deeper understanding of Japanese food culture, hospitality, and healthy living through English-speaking guidance.

Osaka Onigiri, Miso Soup and Matcha Wellness Experience

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Price varies by group size

Japanese Sweets Making with Seasonal Motifs

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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$52$50

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There's no better way to explore Japanese food then by making it yourself. With this private cooking class in Kyoto, you’ll learn about typical Japanese ingredients and how to assemble them into a healthy, artful meal. Skip the search for a restaurant and let a local chef guide you through the recipes step-by-step. Menus change monthly but can be customized on request, whether you want to learn how to make a bento box lunch, tonkatsu cutlet, or other favorites.

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Japanese Cooking Class

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Delve into the art of sushi-making at an upscale sushi restaurant in Ochanomizu, Tokyo. Under the expert guidance of a professional sushi chef, master the techniques of crafting Edomae sushi, Tokyo's iconic style of nigiri. This two-hour, hands-on experience not only teaches you how to make six pieces of nigiri but also offers a taste of four additional expertly crafted pieces. With a friendly English-speaking guide sharing the rich history and culture of sushi, you'll gain insights that enhance your appreciation for this culinary tradition. Capture the moment behind the sushi counter with a photo to remember your unique journey in Japanese cuisine.

Sushi Making Experience at a High End Tokyo Restaurant

Sushi Making Experience at a High End Tokyo Restaurant

2 hoursFree Cancellation

Kyoto Half Day Local Kids Cultural Experience

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

Veronica_L, Nov 2026

Great class, I’m the Gyoza Queen, almost!

Making your own Ramen noodles and gyoza wrappers was incredibly fun. Wonderful host and teacher made this experience easy, delicious, and an enjoyable way to spend your lunchtime in Osaka. We were able to make everything from Scratch and cook it ourselves. It was a totally hands-on experience. I love the way he demonstrated with pieces of felt how to roll the gyoza.

Kyoto Kiyomizu Tea Ceremony with Scenic Garden Views

jdludwig33, Oct 2026

100% recommend

What a great experience. Visually pleasing and authentic. It doesn’t feel like a touristy thing to do - it feels like respect for a the culture and educational about an incredible art form. Beautiful location! Very informative and just all around lovely with friendly knowledgeable guides.. Also- this unrushed 50 min long experience is great for a packed scheduled. The surrounding area can be very crowded so give yourself enough time to find the tea house so you can relax! I would recommend this to anyone. A+++

Tea Ceremony Experience in Osaka Doutonbori

Herve_D, Oct 2026

Truly an experience...

Truly a perfect experience. I recommend it, everything was very good. Perhaps the location could be more typical, but that doesn't matter too much. Our hostess was incredible, very pleasant, respectful, and immediately immersed us in the world of tea preparation.

Tokyo Hidden Backstreets: Private Sangenjaya Food & Drink Tour

Alastair_P, Oct 2026

Simon was a great guide.

Simon was a great guide. Very knowledgeable about the area and easy conversation all night. He took us to some great local bar and food spots. We had a fun night. Strong recommend! Plus he gave us lots of good tips for other off-beat things to do around Tokyo for the rest of our trip.

Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki and Japanese Cuisines Experience

Wafina_R, Oct 2026

Osaka cooking class

We had a lovely time with Yayo learning how to make Okonomiyaki, Japanese omelet, Taiyaki and Matcha. We were so full after our class. Yayo was excellent at teaching us all about the food, the ingredients, and we had a good chat about anything Japan and Osaka. Thank you very much Yayo for your hospitality, we really had the best time and we will tell everyone we know about your class!

Award-Winning Authentic Ramen Making Experience in Kyoto

DayTrip33542493037, Jul 2026

Unique and unforgettable experience, ramen making workshop

It was a super cool experience and highly recommended! I went with my friend because a Japanese friend of ours who works there (Haruka) had recommended it to us, and the truth is that it surprised us a lot, and in a good way. We had the opportunity to make our own ramen from scratch; two other girls, Tossy and Sakura, helped and accompanied us during the experience, and they were very kind and friendly. It is a unique opportunity to see how ramen is made from scratch; during the workshop, they explain well where everything comes from and about the traditions behind this process. The ramen was without a doubt the best I ate here in Japan, and we have been here for two months. Probably because we were able to make it exactly to our liking, and because of the good quality ingredients. 🤗🤗🤗🤗🤗

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

MariaHelenaF241, Jul 2026

Very interesting experience

Even though I was not an admirer of the type of food, I took part in the activity to learn and understand the concept. I was pleasantly surprised. The trainer was excellent. Through his sympathy, simplicity and knowledge provided us with an excellent and pleasant experience. Congratulations!

Best of Shibuya Food Tour

995heddav, May 2026

Tasting various types of food

Mae was our guide. Very friendly enthusiastic. Explanation of environment, food, culture, habits. Although she was not Japanese, she knew a lot and spoke the language. Make sure you're hungry because you're going to eat a lot. Nice to do at the beginning of your holiday. Various types of food in places where you might not walk directly in made it very nice. You always need good shoes and water with walking. We thought the distance was doable.

Tokyo Pub Crawl Nightlife Party with Club Entry

E533MMpablog, May 2026

Amazing Brazil!

The pub crawl in Tokyo was an amazing experience! From the first moment everything was very well organized and the atmosphere was great. I met people from different parts of the world and each bar had its own style, which made the night even more fun. Helena was an exceptional host: very friendly, funny and always watching that we all had a good time. Thanks to it, the experience was much more special and dynamic. I definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to enjoy Tokyo nightlife and meet new people. I would repeat without thinking!

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson

Christeena_S, Nov 2025

A Delicious and Educational Morning!

Walking through Tsukiji Market with Miho was such a wonderful experience. She shared so much information about the market, the different vendors, and what foods are worth trying — it really brought the whole place to life. Hiroko was our amazing instructor for the sushi-making class. She was patient, encouraging, and gave us great tips on preparing miso soup and seasoning the rice properly. I especially loved learning how to make the Japanese egg omelette, but the highlight was definitely mastering a sushi roll! I highly recommend this experience — it’s a fantastic way to learn from locals and get hands-on with authentic Japanese cooking.