Top Kanto Cooking Classes

Learn the art of sushi making from experts at a Michelin-listed standing sushi restaurant in Shibuya, Tokyo. Dress as a sushi chef and craft authentic nigiri sushi, making 10 pieces yourself and tasting 10 made by the chef with upgraded ingredients. Enjoy a complimentary Japanese tea or sake as you perfect your new skill.

This is an experience where even beginners can easily make nigiri sushi. This is a sushi making experience using popular sushi ingredients such as tuna and salmon. It will be a once in a life time unique experience where you can learn about Japanese culture through traditional Japanese cuisine. A sushi chef will carefully teach you how to make sushi. Once you know how to make it, try making nigiri sushi yourself. It's a very fun experience where you can experience making sushi and eating delicious sushi. You can also wear Japanese costumes, so you can feel like a Sushi Master. Please come and experience Japanese culture in a Japanese-style space. Children 3 years old and under are welcome to join for free by sharing a dish with an adult. As we need to prepare a seat in advance, please contact us before your visit if you are bringing a child who is 3 years old and under.

Discover the art of sushi with this rare opportunity to interact directly with a professional sushi chef. Watch as the chef demonstrates techniques such as searing, marinating, and wrapping, while sharing practical tips along the way. As well as learning new sushi skills, you can also enjoy the perk of having a 14-piece sushi tasting included.

Mochi is one of Japan’s most popular treats—sticky rice cakes with a variety of sweet or savory fillings. On this tour, learn how mochi is made from a local chef in her own home and get hands-on as you make your own. Create different varieties such as red bean filling, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango (skewered mochi with sweet soy), or wagashi (candy-style mochi), then sit down to sample your creations with traditional matcha tea.

This half-day private tour is ideal for time-tight travelers visiting Tokyo. Avoid navigation hassles with a licensed guide and enjoy a customizable itinerary featuring top sights such as Senso-ji Temple, Shibuya Crossing, and the Imperial Palace. Hotel pickup is included for added convenience, letting you focus on experiencing Tokyo's modern and traditional highlights efficiently. Extend the tour duration to include additional stops.

Make the most of limited time in Tokyo with a chance to learn to make two iconic dishes—ramen and gyoza. Rather than being in an overcrowded room, this is a small-group experience, which ensures you can hear the instructor clearly and enjoy a more intimate atmosphere. After learning to make your delicious bites, you can taste them then have the new knowledge to recreate them at home.

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.

Pottery is an art form deeply embedded in Japanese culture. As a visitor, it can be difficult to find a way to experience it. This group class in central Tokyo teaches you how to make pieces, offering hands-on experience in a structured setting. Leave with a truly one-of-a-kind souvenir.

Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms, and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A guide accompanies you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.

Enjoying some Japanese tea is a popular tourist pastime, but many tours don’t teach you the significance that tea ceremonies play in the country’s cultural history. On this small-group experience, sample a range of rare teas while learning from a Japanese tea master. After you’re done, you’ll receive a certificate of completion to take away as a souvenir.

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.

Go beyond the typical dining establishments frequented by tourists and get a real taste of local life on this guided food tour in Tokyo. In the company of a local host, discover local ingredients and dishes you have never heard of, and visit eateries you'd never find on your own. Eat your way around the city, visiting 2-3 different places that might include side street yakitori, tiny sushi joints, and lively izakaya, while your host shares insights into Tokyo food culture.

You can enjoy the experience of making takoyaki with your family and friends. In the heart of Shinjuku, Kabukicho You can make and eat hot, delicious takoyaki at this restaurant. Combine takoyaki ingredients and cook them in a takoyaki cooker. Be sure to try the finishing sauces, mayonnaise, and bonito flakes! Two people can use one takoyaki cooker. You can make up to 12 takoyaki per person.

Combine the cultural delights and delectable bites of Tokyo on this food-focused evening walking tour. Delve into the culinary scene of the city by visiting several bars and restaurants popular with locals. Sample traditional snacks, from grilled skewers to sake, with your local guide on hand to translate menus and interpret. Deepen your knowledge of Japanese cuisine and enjoy a fun evening out in Tokyo.

Sampling authentic Japanese ramen is top of many travelers' to-do list, and this small-group experience teaches you to make it from scratch. Start in a family-owned noodle factory in Yokohama, where you shape your own ramen noodles from a choice of doughs to suit your taste. From there, head to a local home to cook a full Japanese meal together, finishing with a toast of sparkling plum wine before sitting down together to eat.

Experience Tokyo's nightlife and club scene on this multi-venue pub crawl, and visit locations you'd miss if venturing out alone. With discounted drinks, a welcome shot at each bar, plus free entry, it's a great way to hit the town without breaking the bank. Plus, it's a great way to meet like minded travelers without resorting to the usual tourist haunts.

This walking tour of Shinjuku’s buzzing areas of Golden Gai and Kabukicho is the perfect way to discover great bars, restaurants, and food stalls, without having to do any research. Discover new haunts, and feast on local specialties, such as ramen and “yakitori” (skewers). Learn about local history from your guide, and best of all, enjoy the perk of having tastings included.

Learn more about traditional Japanese culture during a fun small-group workshop in Shinjuku. Get changed into a comfortable, stylish, easy-to-wear kimono and sit down for a presentation on tea. Learn about the different varieties and their cultural importance in Japan. After, try making a bowl of matcha tea the traditional way with the right tools, and enjoy drinking a refreshing cup.

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.

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.

Learn more about traditional Japanese culture during a tea ceremony and sweets-making workshop at a tea house in Tokyo’s historic Asakusa neighborhood. Understand the cultural significance of tea and practice making sweets that you can eat after. You’ll even get to dress up in a beautiful kimono or other traditional clothing and pose for photos. Tickets must be exchanged for entry at the starting point.

Discover the history and traditions of Asakusa on a half-day tour of this older part of Tokyo. Get an in-depth experience as you ride through the district by rickshaw, then stroll along the main shopping street where you sample traditional Japanese snacks. Stop into the famous Sensoji temple, then head to Kappabashi Kitchen street. Finish the tour at a traditional restaurant where you learn to make okonomiyaki (savory pancake).

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.

Swap the typical sightseeing tours for a private and personalized experience of Tokyo. This tour is entirely tailored to your interests and preferences and so you won't waste any time visiting places you're not interested in. As you explore, your like-minded host will offer a local's view of the Japanese capital and a perspective you'd never get an a typical group tour.