Top Kanto Classes & Workshops

Practice the time-honored arts of samurai swordsmanship during this hands-on Kendo workshop. Work one-on-one with an experienced Kendo instructor, with all equipment and armor included. Learn practical skills and put your new moves to the test during a tournament-style combat game. All experience levels are welcome, and participants receive bottled water and a souvenir Kendo towel.

Step back in time to the old days and experience Japan like a ninja. This small-group class (maximum six people) introduces you to such ninja techniques as ninja meditation (Kuji-In) as well as the use of samurai weapons, including the sword. Get insights into Japanese fuedal times as you practise.

Refine your cooking skills and enrich your knowledge of Japanese cuisine during an immersive half-day kaiseki ryouri (haute cuisine) cooking class in Tokyo. In a small group, prepare several different dishes featuring Wagyu beef, Japanese vegetables, and traditional seasonings. Then, sit down to feast on the fruits of your labors, accompanied by sake and green tea.

Get the most out of your time in Tokyo by learning an essential Japanese culinary skill—how to prepare sushi from scratch. To ensure you get the perfect package to suit your preferences, you can choose between a standard class or one that includes sake tastings. With expert guidance from an instructor, you can pick up authentic techniques for making different sushi styles that go far beyond what you’d learn from a recipe alone.

Japanese calligraphy is admired for its beauty, and this hands-on class lets you experience it firsthand. Led by a skilled instructor, learn essential techniques you wouldn’t get from books or online videos, including proper brush grip, control, and stroke order. During the session, practice using traditional brushes as well as a modern pen, choose from different characters to write, and take your finished calligraphy home as a keepsake.

I will teach you carefully and gently in English. You can also see Japanese-style rooms in Japanese houses. In addition, if you have time after the lesson, we will prepare Japanese sweets and Matcha. Please feel free to ask what you do not know or want to know about Tokyo or Japan. It would be nice if you could get in touch with Japanese culture and become even more fond of Japan.

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.

Master the basic techniques of one of Japan’s most famous dishes during this hands-on sushi-making class in Tokyo. In a small group, learn how to prepare different types of sushi, such as California rolls, nigiri sushi, and tekka rolls using a variety of different ingredients. Then, best of all, reward your efforts by feasting on your sushi creations at the end.

Learn about Chado, an ancient zen tea ceremony, with this guided experience in Tokyo. Immerse yourself in an authentic tearoom equipped with tatami mats and learn to prepare a bowl of matcha tea. Sample multiple types of tea and learn your preferences. Enjoy three kinds of local Japanese confectionary, too.

Explore the best that Tokyo has to offer on a full-day private sightseeing tour. Choose from a set itinerary or customize your own with your English-speaking driver to see the locations of the most interest to you. Visit key landmarks like Sensoji Temple, the Skytree building, the Shibuya crossing and more as you listen to commentary about the history and culture of the city.

Learn a new skill as you discover the traditional Japanese art of Ikebana flower arranging, also known as the way of flowers, in this private workshop. Choose your own flowers from a flower shop in the nearby Yanaka district before designing your arrangement under the guidance of a professional ikebana master.

The perfect choice for ramen and gyoza lovers: instead of just feasting on these delicious Japanese specialties, this experience teaches you how to make them from scratch. Discover the secrets behind making a perfect ramen broth, and find out how to get gyozas crispy and crunchy. Best of all, at the end of your class, you can sit down and enjoy the dishes you’ve prepared.

Discover Tokyo at your own pace on this half- or full-day customizable private tour. Design a tour that suits your interests, whether that includes the Tsukiji Fish Market, temples, shrines, shopping, or food and sake experiences. Your private tour includes hotel transfers, lunch (full-day only), and travel by private vehicle or public transport to suit your needs, with convenient hotel drop-off after the tour.

Visit Mt. Fuji and other area highlights in one day, without the hassle of arranging multiple stops and activities, on this day tour from Tokyo. Enjoy the ease of comfortable transportation and a guide who accompanies you to Mt. Fuji's 5th Station. Ride the Hakone Ropeway for aerial views of the area, then take a short boat cruise on Lake Ashi before returning to Tokyo by bullet train. Upgrade to include a traditional lunch.

Visit a sumo training center in Tokyo to observe the morning practice. Spend approximately two hours watching the sumo wrestlers train and observe the rules and regulations of sumo. It’s a rare chance for visitors to glimpse this exclusive world, and a fascinating window into a Japanese tradition.

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.

Explore the electric nighttime atmosphere of Tokyo during this 3-hour, small-group evening photography tour. Learn from a professional photographer guide how to capture street photography and candid moments of Tokyo's nightlife. Wander the neon-tinged streets of Tokyo’s Shinjuku and Shibuya, learning tips for composition and technique along the way. Keep your eyes peeled for great shots and you’re sure to capture some great images of both the city’s iconic and lesser-known sights.

Take a break from sightseeing and enjoy a relaxing experience at the award-winning Spa Damai Daikanyama in Tokyo. Select a time that fits your schedule and choose from a variety of spa treatments such as a shiatsu massage, a detoxifying oil massage, a couples massage, or a facial and head massage.

Explore the steel and glass jungle of Tokyo in a new light during this photography workshop. Improve your composition techniques with the help of a local photographer who joins you on an adventure in two Tokyo neighborhoods: Shimbashi and Ginza. Capture skyscraper-strewn landscapes and dramatic views of the city’s architecture. This small-group photography experience, perfect for novices and experts alike, is limited to six participants.

Whether you’re an anime and gaming fan, or you just want to learn more about this exciting part of Japanese popular culture, this is the tour for you. Get explanations about Japanese culture that you wouldn’t get if exploring the area alone, and experience all the “must do” activities in Akihabara, such as visiting a retro video game store, a maid cafe, a photo booth, and much more.

The capital of Japan can be overwhelming on your first visit but this customized tour takes the guesswork out of sightseeing. Choose how long you want your tour to last and the sights that interest you most, then let your private tour guide create the perfect itinerary. Using Tokyo's public transport system, your guide takes you to each location for guided tours.

Avoid the challenges of navigating Tokyo’s maze-like metro system and save time on a private sightseeing tour by car with hotel pickup. Get a solid overview of Tokyo even if you’re short on time and visit only the spots that interest you the most in this customizable car tour. Focus on food, shopping, history, or a combination.

Enjoy sightseeing near Japan’s iconic Mt. Fuji, including a Lake Ashi cruise and a visit to Mt. Komagatake, during this full-day trip by coach from Tokyo. See the celebrated Mt. Fuji during a stop at its famous 5th Station, then take a laid-back boat cruise on beautiful Lake Ashi before touring Mt. Komagatake’s ropeway and summit, offering amazing views of nearby Hakone National Park. Opt to include a Japanese lunch.

Learn about Japanese cuisine in an immersive fashion when you combine a walking tour of Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and a Japanese cooking class on this small-group half-day tour. Shop for the freshest ingredients in the labyrinthine aisles of Tsukiji Outer Fish Market. Then head to a cooking class, where you’ll learn how to prepare—and get the chance to eat—a range of traditional Japanese dishes.