Top Kanto Cooking Classes

Learn more about Japanese culture and cuisine during a small-group sweet-making class in the fashionable Harajuku neighborhood. Meet your instructor and accompany them to their home, where you can see how inner-city Tokyoites live. Your instructor will show you how to make nerikiri sweets from bean paste, sugar, and other ingredients. Then it’s your turn. Enjoy eating the sweeets with a cup of freshly prepared matcha tea.

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.

You can enjoy the ramen making experience by yourself or with friends and family. Have fun while learning about Japanese ramen in the heart of Shinjuku. You can skip the process of making noodles and soup from scratch and enjoy delicious meals easily. (Ramen soup contains pork, chicken, and beef soup.)

Seeking out the well-concealed back-alley bars of Tokyo's Shinjuku district is notoriously tricky for outsiders. Take the guesswork out of your trip on this guided tour that takes you barhopping to Izakaya bars in two different alleyways in Shinjuku with a small group. Experience the backstreets of Tokyo and authentic street food and drinks (included) while your guide shares insights into local culture in this atmospheric part of the city.

Learn the art of traditional Japanese sweets in a private, hands-on mochi-making class in a local Tokyo home near Shibuya. With your instructor's guidance, you’ll shape and cook fruit daifuku and dango—vegan, gluten-free sweets—taste your creations with coffee, tea, or matcha, and hear stories about their cultural history. The intimate setting offers a joyful way to experience real Japanese hospitality and try unique treats.

Master the art of gyozo making, so you can still enjoy the taste of Japanese cuisine when you return home, during a cooking class that teaches you to make the delicious dumplings from scratch. Not only will you be able to enjoy the fruits of your labor after you’ve made them, but recipe cards mean you can recreate the dish at home.

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.

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.

Lovers of good food and drink won't want to miss this sake-tasting session with a sake expert from the international sake sommelier team in Tokyo. Learn about different varieties of this traditional Japanese drink and the kinds of foods that pair well with it. Sample at least six different kinds of sake along with specially chosen snacks to complement them. Enjoy the experience with old friends and new, and leave with newfound knowledge to use and share.

Take a deep dive into the world of Japanese seafood during this tour of the outer Tsukiji Fish Market. See where Michelin-starred chefs shop for ingredients at this iconic market for all things aquatic. Investigate stalls selling fish, shellfish, and everything in between, and feast on top-quality food including high-grade Wagyu beef skewers, fish cakes, sushi or seafood bowl, and seasonal fruit. Plus, enjoy other samples along the way.

Break up a day of sightseeing with this small-group sake tasting tour in Tokyo. Sip, swirl, and sample over 30 different bottles of sake, as you deepen your understanding of this popular Japanese rice wine with an expert guide. Learn about manufacturing processes, production areas, and flavors as you swap tasting notes with fellow travelers. Plus, each tasting comes with a curated selection of appetizers to refresh your palate.

Don’t just eat at ramen shops while you’re in Tokyo–why not learn how to make an authentic bowl of ramen at home? Make the noodles from scratch, prepare a rich broth, and learn how to cook the chashu pork for Jiro-style ramen. In Akihabara, discover Japanese seasonings and foods at a grocery store to enhance your culinary experience.

Japan might be most famous for its sake, but the country’s varied terrain creates excellent conditions for growing grapes. This small-group wine-tasting experience showcases Japan’s native grape varieties and lets you try lesser-known Japanese wines that are rarely exported, for a unique culinary experience. Upgrade to the standard experience to include a Japanese food pairing, or the premium experience, which also includes a handcrafted Japanese wine glass as a souvenir.

Make your time in Tokyo go further with this small-group dining experience. Dress in authentic samurai armor in a setting filled with traditional armor and swords—an ideal backdrop for photos. Then enjoy an interactive sushi experience led by a skilled sushi chef, who demonstrates techniques you can recreate at home. Choose between the shogun or lighter samurai options, plus upgrade to include an evening walking tour in Asakusa.

The strict etiquette and traditional setting of most Japanese tea ceremonies can feel intimidating to visitors, but this casual experience is perfect for novices. Learn to whisk your own bowl of matcha, taste authentic Japanese sweets, and understand the meaning of each step of "the way of tea" in a comfortable and relaxed lounge setting.

Step into the Matcha Discovery Workshop, a hands-on experience in a quiet, hidden corner of Shibuya, featuring Pure Matcha from a heritage tea merchant with 10 generations of history. ・Taste Pure Matcha from a heritage tea merchant with 10 generations of history ・Discover the difference between blended and authentic matcha, by taste ・Learn to prepare your own bowl of matcha using traditional tea tools ・Uncover the history and culture behind Japan's matcha tradition ・Enjoy the proper way to pair matcha with Traditional Japanese Sweets ・Enjoy close, personal guidance from your host throughout the workshop

Discover Tokyo's must-see landmarks on the deluxe coach tour including a Matcha experience, admission to Skytree, and a Tokyo Bay ferry(sometimes no cruise). Stroll the natural scenery at Meiji Shrine and drive past Akihabara, Ueno and other major attractions en route to the Imperial Palace. Then explore Asakusa with historical temples, shopping, matcha tea and Japanese Izakaya Lunch! In the afternoon, enjoy a 360° panoramic view from Tokyo Sky Tree and relaxing at Tokyo Bay Cruise. Return to Shinjuku while enjoy the view of the Tokyo city. ・Discover Tokyo's the most iconic landmarks on the coach tour efficiently ・Try Authentic Matcha experience & IZAKAYA Lunch at Historical place, Asakusa ・Benefit from skip-the-line admission to skytree which is the tallest broadcasting tower in the world ・Get a light breeze of Tokyo Bay Ferry (sometimes no cruise) ・A Professional English-speaking guide attend this tour ・Also, multilingual audio guidance is available in EN, FR, IT, ES, DE, PT, UK

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.

Step inside the Tokyo home of a chef–and learn far more than you would visiting a restaurant–for this small-group cooking class to discover all about the iconic delicacy of sushi. Try new cooking techniques and discover ingredients and flavors you might otherwise have missed. Learn about the dish’s history, discover the terminology used around it, and hear insights on traditional Japanese eating etiquette before enjoying your own creations.

Turn something old into something new during this lesson in the Japanese art of "Kintsugi," the practice of repairing broken pottery, and there's a chance to see Master Taku on the day of your visit. Stemming from a Japanese belief that breakage and repair are part of the history of an object, rather than a reason to throw it away, your class involves repairing damaged items (plates are provided; personal items are not allowed) with lacquer mixed with gold. Don a "samue" as you refinish one traditional pottery item, leaving you with a newfound appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and a unique souvenir.

Kappabashi is known as Tokyo’s kitchen town—where chefs come to source professional cooking equipment. With this class, you get to visit Kappabashi for an authentic foodie experience—a soba–making class. Learn the secrets to making delicious buckwheat noodles; from mixing ingredients to kneading, stretching, and noodle–cutting. Best of all, at the end, you can taste your noodle creations.

Foodies and seafood lovers won’t want to miss this tour to one of the most famous markets in the world: Tokyo’s Tsukiji Fish Market. See where tons of fish and seafood are traded every day, and get the chance to try some seriously fresh seafood at the stalls around the market. This tour also includes an added cultural element: as well as a trading area, Tsukiji is home to some important Japanese shrines. Learn more about various aspects of Japanese culture on this multifaceted trip.

Create a beautiful sushi bento during a hands-on sushi making class at Tsukiji Fish Market. In just one hour, make 10 pieces of sushi with quality ingredients, then arrange them in your handcrafted wooden bento box. Make tuna and salmon nigiri, vegetable sushi, traditional inari sushi, and a tuna roll with clear English guidance. Experience real fresh wasabi and Japanese food culture. What makes this experience different is our connection to Tsukiji. Our team has family ties to the area spanning more than 100 years and relationships with trusted specialty shops and local businesses. These connections help us bring quality ingredients and the food culture of Tsukiji into the class. The experience is designed for beginners, couples, friends, solo travelers, and families. No previous cooking experience is needed, and the one-hour format makes it easy to combine with sightseeing in Tokyo. Finish by photographing your beautiful sushi bento and enjoying the sushi you made yourself.

Get an overview of Tokyo through its food scene on this guided food tour. A unique option for dinner one night of your vacation, follow your guide to a selection of local eateries. Sample yakitori, dessert, drinks, and more at a mix of popular and traditional venues, picking up recommendations for the rest of your trip.