Top Kanto Cooking Classes

Authentic mochi pounding using a traditional wooden mallet (kine) and mortar (usu) with freshly steamed glutinous rice. Conveniently located within walking distance of Shibuya Station, perfect for combining with visits to Harajuku and Omotesando. Enjoy freshly made mochi with a variety of sweet and savory toppings, including kinako, red bean paste, soy sauce with nori, and grated daikon. Small-group experience (up to 8 guests), ensuring everyone gets a chance to pound the mochi. Learn the history and cultural significance of mochi from an English-speaking guide, with photo assistance included.

Cook sukiyaki in a private Tokyo home with a host trained under a Hilton “Dynasty” chef. The half-day class centers on A5 Iga Wagyu and Koshihikari rice slow-cooked in a traditional donabe clay pot, with a take-home recipe to recreate the meal. Before reaching the home, take a short walk through Gakugei-Daikanyama, a local neighborhood near Shibuya. Meals, coffee, tea, soda, and bottled water are provided, and BYO alcohol is welcome without corkage.

• Learn the art of Japanese wagashi-making • Make three nerikiri sweets from scratch • Craft beautiful seasonal nerikiri, formed with traditional tools that bring each design to life • Enjoy traditional matcha tea and learn the etiquette of tea ceremony in Japan • Gluten-free and vegan friendly

• Learn directly from a soba chef • Make authentic soba completely from scratch • Use high-quality soba flour from an on-site milling facility • Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance • Enjoy freshly made soba with traditional dipping sauce

Join me in a warm, private kitchen and experience Japanese home cooking like visiting a local family. This is a fully hands-on class where you will cook together, not just watch. Enjoy preparing a traditional Japanese meal from scratch in a relaxed, friendly atmosphere. Take a break from busy sightseeing and spend a special moment cooking, eating, and connecting in a cozy home setting.

Embark on the ultimate Japanese culinary journey by learning to make sushi in Tokyo. This small-group sushi class offers a relaxed atmosphere that is suitable for children aged eight and above. Learn how to perfect sushi rice, craft four sushi varieties, and test your knowledge with an entertaining quiz on sushi etiquette and trivia.

Enjoy an authentic cooking class with Miyuki, an English teacher and a home chef, who enjoys cooking for her friends and family. She will introduce you to Japanese everyday meals, simple, easy recipes cooked using fresh, seasonal and local produce. This is the kind of food you will find in a home and not necessarily in a restaurant. Join Miyuki in her home kitchen for your 45 min cooking class, learn to cook teishoku (Japanese style set menu) or chirashizushi (Japanese style sushi bowl) or Japanese curry. After cooking, sit down to share the meal you helped prepare.

Chotto Matcha is one of Tokyo’s top-rated matcha cafés, loved for its premium-grade Fuji matcha and welcoming, modern atmosphere. Unlike rigid traditional tea ceremonies, we offer a relaxed, self-guided experience. You can whisk and enjoy your own bowl of authentic matcha at your own pace—perfect for travelers who want a taste of culture without the pressure of a formal lesson. Conveniently located in the heart of Asakusa, we are just a 3-minute walk from the iconic Senso-ji Temple and Kaminarimon Gate. It’s the ideal spot to take a refreshing "matcha break" while exploring Tokyo’s most historic district.

— A Homestyle Cultural Workshop in Historic Yanaka — Create delicate wagashi (Japanese sweets), learn to brew artisan teas, and feel the warm heart of Tokyo’s Yanaka neighborhood. You will make Wagashi for 45 mins(one wagashi, two for 60 minutes), set the table, and enjoy them with tea tasting, home-style! It is considered a high-class Japanese sweet called Jo-Nama-Gashi(Jo means Upper or high class, and Name means freshly made) and served at tea ceremonies and ceremonial occasions. Nerikiri is most well-known for its beautiful presentation, which might include scenery, flowers, and lucky motifs with a delicate taste. We teach you the basics, and try making your Nerikiri with your imagination! We will serve three essential and popular everyday teas(Sencha, Genmaicha, and Hojicha) for you based on how we serve them at home! Knowing how we enjoy teas at home is a casual but insightful experience. We will show you how to serve the tea, the difference, and the suitable TPO for each tea.

Discover the art of making matcha tea with this hands-on tea ceremony experience. As well as watching the step-by-step process from an instructor, you can go a step further and make your own tea from scratch. Learn about centuries-old traditions with a small group, and best of all, try different types of tea with a snack.

• Learn directly from a soba chef • Make authentic matcha soba completely from scratch • Use high-quality soba flour and Japanese matcha • Beginner-friendly with step-by-step guidance • Enjoy handmade matcha soba with dipping sauce and matcha salt

Make the most of 50 to 60 different kinds of sake available to sample in 1.5 hrs. Discover the charm of sake at a private salon in Tsukiji with a sommelier. Enjoy pairing sake with cheese and other snacks during tasting. Try drinking sake at different temperatures to taste the difference in flavor. Learn about the brewing process and history of sake in Japan from your host.

Create an edible masterpiece inspired by Hokusai’s Red Fuji, using naturally colored rice and seasonal ingredients to experience Japanese art, culture, and cuisine in one hands-on bento-making activity.

A sushi-making workshop in the heart of Tokyo offers a unique opportunity to create delicious nigiri under the guidance of an experienced sushi chef. In a clean kitchen, you’ll learn to balance rice and vinegar, shape rice, and apply just the right amount of wasabi while donning sanitary gloves for safety. Along with mastering the art of sushi, you'll dive into sushi etiquette and fascinating cultural insights. After crafting your sushi, indulge in your creations alongside a crispy tempura dish, all while receiving personalized feedback to elevate your skills. Options for vegetarians, halal, and gluten-free diets make this workshop perfect for everyone.

If you want to experience authentic Japanese culture in an intimate and interactive way, this matcha tea ceremony is ideal. Learn directly from an expert—a master tea instructor—on how to make the perfect cup, as well as insights into the history of matcha tea. Then, enjoy your freshly-prepared matcha with seasonal sweet, before rounding off the experience by preparing your own tea.

You'll learn how to make authentic Japanese Mochi sweets by easy recipe which can be downloadable. You don't need to bring anything! Everything is provided at the lesson. Solo and family friendly too. This is a private lesson (if your group is more than 3 people), therefore you can learn step by step at your pace. Classes take place in a private residence where you can relaxed in a cozy atmosphere. You can get all the portrait photos and videos taken during the class for your special experience! My class is held in a quiet residential neighborhood, just 15 minutes by train or car from central Tokyo. Before and after the lesson, you can explore local shops, supermarkets, cafes, shrine, and a famous public bath. It’s a great chance to experience the peaceful charm of daily life in Japan—just a short escape from the busy city! The menu is made from plant-based products that are easily available in your own country. Appropriate for vegetarians with vegan options available.

Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes) Your expert guide will introduce the history of nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and its significance in tea ceremonies. Preparation and Ingredients (15 minutes) Learn about the ingredients used in nerikiri, including shiro-an (white bean paste), sweet potatoes, and lotus root. Discover how they create the sweet’s smooth texture. Hands-on Nerikiri Making (40 minutes) Get hands-on! Knead and shape your own nerikiri sweets with guidance from the expert, crafting traditional designs like flowers and animals. Tea Pairing and Tasting (15 minutes) Enjoy your freshly made nerikiri with traditional matcha tea, learning about the tea ceremony and its connection to nerikiri. Wrap-Up and Souvenir (10 minutes) Take home your handmade nerikiri in a souvenir box. Ask any remaining questions before leaving.

Take a break from sightseeing or the everyday and learn how to make nerikiri wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, in a small-group class in a private studio in Tokyo. After a tea ceremony demonstration with matcha, learn how to make, color, and shape your own wagashi into different seasonal motifs to enjoy afterwards with tea.

• Experience authentic Edomae sushi using premium Akazu (red vinegar), a traditional ingredient used by professional sushi chefs. • Discover the history, techniques, and culture of Edomae sushi through interactive explanations and hands-on activities. • Learn directly from Satoshi, a professionally trained sushi instructor in Tokyo, with English, Japanese, and Chinese guidance available. • Enjoy fresh seasonal seafood and ingredients carefully selected from Tokyo’s markets. • Small-group experience with personalized, step-by-step instruction in a local Tokyo home. • Take home a unique sushi-shaped souvenir as a memory of your Edomae sushi experience.

You can learn Japanese family recipes such as dashimaki tamago (rolled egg) and saikyo yaki in our class with our English speaking cooking instructor!

Make Your Own Uchiwa (Japanese Fan)： Design and decorate your own round paper fan using pressed flowers and origami. Uchiwa have long been used in Japan as a summer accessory to create a refreshing breeze. You can bring your handmade fan home as a unique souvenir. Matcha Latte (Green Tea with Milk)： Matcha is powdered Japanese green tea. When mixed with milk, it becomes matcha latte — smooth, creamy, and less bitter than plain matcha. It’s easy to enjoy even if it’s your first time trying matcha. Japanese Sweets (2 Types)： Modern Monaka – a crispy wafer filled with custard cream, mochi, and topped with dried fruit. A new twist on a Japanese classic. Kokedama Sweet – a cute dessert shaped like a Japanese moss ball plant. This program combines crafting and tasting. Take photos, share with friends and family, and enjoy Japanese culture in a friendly and approachable way.

Join a hands-on Japanese sweets and tea experience in Tokyo! In this fun workshop, you will make cute Japanese mochi (rice cakes) and learn how to create beautiful matcha latte art or hojicha drinks. Unlike traditional tea ceremonies, this class focuses on playful and stylish creations that are perfect for photos and easy to recreate at home. Guided by a certified Japanese tea expert, you’ll explore seasonal flavors and artistic designs while enjoying matcha, hojicha, and kawaii mochi. The sweets menu is designed so everyone—even those who don’t eat red bean paste—can fully enjoy. You’ll leave with not only delicious treats, but also recipes and inspiration to bring Japanese culture into your own kitchen.

With this walking tour, you can discover the highlights of Ueno Park with ease—including great photo opportunities, such as the "torii" gates. After taking a peaceful stroll with a guide to navigate, you can then enjoy a special food experience—the chance to learn to make “okonomiyaki” (a Japanese savory pancake). Then, feast on your delicious creations with one alcoholic drink or soft drinks included.

This workshop is special combination class for you at Japanese private home! Making Wagashi (Japanese sweets) & trying Japanese tea ceremony with Wagashi which you made. You can learn both of Japanese traditinal cultures at one time. At first, you can learn how to make Wagashi (Japanese sweets) from dough. There are some kinds of Wagashi, for example Nerikiri, Gyuhi (mochi), Manjyu and so on. The tea master will choose what kind of Wagashi you will make depends on the season. Next, you can learn how to be a guest for Japanese tea ceremony in Japanese traditional Tatami room while you are eating Wagashi which you made. You can try mixing the Matcha (green tea) by yourself and eat the Wagashi which I made. You can learn the history of Japanese tea ceremony from tea master and also you can ask any questions about tea ceremony.