Top Kanto Food & Drink Classes - page 4

Learn the foundations of a Japanese tea ceremony with a 'tea master' who teaches its connection to Zen practice. Enjoy wagashi sweets paired specifically for matcha’s flavor profile, then participate in each step of the ceremony. This hands-on session gives travelers a calm pause from city exploration while offering insight into the aesthetics, architecture, and mindfulness that shape Japan’s approach to hospitality and dining.

Discover the highlights of Hakone, without the hassle of researching or logistics, on this private day tour from Tokyo. Wnjoy a customized itinerary of this small town in Fuji-Hakone-Izu National Park, known for its hot springs and excellent views of Mount Fuji. Stroll through the national park, see the red Hakone Shrine, and soak up the rejuvenating waters of a traditional onsen (hot spring bath, own expense).

Japanese dishes can be tricky to master but bento box isn't one of them! Join our 3-hour cooking class to learn how to make a bento box from scratch. Our expert Japanese chef will guide on choosing the best ingredients and the traditional method for making bento, so you can easily recreate this dish in your home kitchen.

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.

Simplify your tour to Nikko and keep costs low with a fun private tour by public transport. You can choose the form of public transport to suit your budget. Visit the cultural and natural highlights of this beautiful mountain town and learn more about its history from your guide. Check out the UNESCO-listed Toshogu Shrine, the striking red Shinkyo Bridge, and head up to the higher-altitude Lake Chuzenji and Kegon Falls.

Discover Shibuya’s nightlife food scene without the stress of finding authentic spots or navigating crowded, tourist-heavy restaurants. On a small-group guided evening, you’re led to hidden local venues to sample generous portions of classic Japanese dishes with unlimited tastings at each stop. It’s an easy way to experience authentic cuisine, local culture, and iconic surroundings while staying fully satisfied and avoiding surprise costs.

Tokyo is an enormous city that would take a really long time to see any other way, but on a this private helicopter tour you can see it all from above. If the weather is clear this tour will focus on iconic views of Mt. Fuji and Lake Hakone. If it’s cloudy, an alternate route above western Tokyo will be followed. Either way, you’re assured spectacular views of this megacity and the surrounding landscape.

Enjoy a beginner-friendly matcha experience in a relaxed local space in Shibuya. Learn how to prepare your own matcha using traditional tea tools, enjoy it with Japanese sweets, and create a memorable moment during your Tokyo trip. • Hands-on matcha making with friendly English-speaking hosts • Japanese sweets served with your matcha • Relaxed atmosphere in the heart of Shibuya • Easy for beginners and first-time visitors • Great for solo travelers, couples, friends, and families

For visitors to Japan, it can be difficult to access local culture. This private Tokyo cooking class offers the rare experience of visiting a local's home for conversation and cooking. Your guide teaches you how to make two or three homestyle Japanese dishes from scratch, before you sit down together to enjoy the meal.

Immerse yourself in Japan's rich culinary heritage in a cooking class led by experts in Japanese cuisine and culture. In an intimate setting in the heart of Tokyo, learn how to prepare sushi, brew savory ramen broth from scratch, and sip sake that has been carefully selected to complement your dishes.

Welcome to a relaxing Japanese tea experience in the heart of Shibuya, led by a friendly and knowledgeable local instructor. In this welcoming workshop, you will be introduced to one of Japan’s most iconic cultural traditions in an easy and enjoyable way. Along with preparing your own matcha, you will also brew and taste three other popular Japanese teas while learning the basic etiquette, techniques, and cultural meaning behind each one. Traditional wagashi sweets are also included, making the experience even more authentic and memorable. Perfect for beginners, this hands-on experience is a calm and enjoyable way to discover Japanese culture and explore new flavors you will not forget. ・Prepare your own matcha and brew three other traditional Japanese teas ・Enjoy wagashi sweets as part of the experience ・Learn tea etiquette and techniques through hands-on practice ・Experience Japanese culture with a friendly and knowledgeable instructor

Learn how to make the traditional Japanese sweets, and discover more about them than you would in a restaurant, on this private class led by a *wagashi* (sweets)-making instructor. Uncover the ingredients used, experiment with new cooking techniques, and sample flavors you might otherwise have missed before taking part in a simple tea ceremony.

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.)

Whether you consider yourself a matcha connoisseur or a total beginner, this lesson in Tokyo offers you the chance to learn about matcha from a former tea farmer. Taste and compare different types of matcha from different production areas in Japan, and discover the difference between fake matcha and the real thing. The small class size offers you a more intimate experience where you can ask lots of questions.

I will explain the essence of my workshop. You can learn how to make wagashi (Japanese sweets) from dough at my private Japanese home. It might be a very rare activity for you to visit a Japanese private home. There are different kinds of wagashi. "Nerikiri,” "Gyuhi," "Manju," an so on. You can learn Japanese sweets depending on the season. That means you can feel the beautiful Japanese season each time. Most of the wagashi are vegan & gluten-free. It is good for your health. Many visitors and my daily class students always have lots of fun making sweets, and they are always looking forward to eating the sweets. You can enjoy double Japanese traditional culture (Wagashi and Matcha) at a private Japanese home. I will introduce myself briefly. I'm Ikuyo, the host of this workshop. I have been learning Japanese tea ceremony for more than 40 years and teaching making Wagashi for 15 years.

【Experience Flow】 1. Put on a happi coat and get ready 2. Knead freshly steamed glutinous rice 3. Pound mochi using a real mallet and mortar while shouting your wishes 4. Cut the freshly pounded mochi yourself 5. Enjoy 10 luxurious flavors (kinako, matcha, black sugar syrup, grated radish, and more) 6. Relax in our reserved 2nd-floor seating area 7. Finish with Japanese green tea (sencha with matcha)

Discover one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets — mochi, soft rice cakes filled with delicious sweet or savory flavors. Join a friendly local chef and learn the authentic art of mochi-making, from pounding the rice to shaping and filling it yourself. Get hands-on experience creating several types, such as red bean mochi, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango (grilled skewered mochi with sweet soy glaze), and wagashi (beautiful candy-style mochi). After the class, relax and enjoy your handmade creations with a cup of traditional matcha tea.

Japan is known for its delicious matcha green tea—but without local knowledge, it can be tricky to decode the rituals of how to prepare it. Save yourself the effort of watching online videos and enjoy a much more immersive experience with this hands-on matcha-making lesson. As well as learning how to prepare the tea using a bamboo whisk, you can also learn about its history—and best of all, taste it.

This is an activity where you can experience Japanese traditional culture at the same time. Customers arrive at the store and choose their favorite kimono or yukata to dress up. After styling your hair, enter the tea room and begin your tea ceremony experience. After completing the experience, you can go to Sensoji Temple and take a walk. And returned to the store before 5pm to change your clothes and finished.

Cook Iconic Japanese Staples—onigiri, miso soup, tonkatsu, Fish teriyaki, dashimaki-tamago—and make them part of your life at YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO! We’ll cover the essentials of Japanese home cooking, including how to cook rice, prepare flavorful dashi broth, and shape perfect onigiri. This class offers a taste of what Japanese families enjoy at home every day. You’ll make three types of onigiri, miso soup, tonkatsu, salmon teriyaki, dashimaki tamago, and a seasonal vegetable side dish. All ingredients are easy to find outside Japan, so you can recreate these dishes when you return home—perfect for sharing with family and friends. This hands-on, small-group class also gives you plenty of time to ask questions and enjoy friendly conversation throughout the session. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free options are available—please let us know your preferences when booking. We truly look forward to welcoming you. Let’s enjoy cooking together in a warm, home-style Japanese kitchen!

- Immerse yourself in the elegance of traditional Japan at a tea house - Enjoy a graceful dance performance accompanied by live shamisen music - Play an authentic ozashiki-asobi game and enjoy a lighthearted tradition - Savor seasonal Japanese sweets and freshly whisked matcha tea - Capture a commemorative photo with the geisha as a keepsake

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.

Shop like a local, then cook like a local! Visit a real Japanese supermarket with us to pick fresh ingredients, then cook an authentic home-style meal near Tokyo Tower with Mari, a culinary expert featured on Japanese TV and magazines, and her daughter Ayumi. Choose from two courses: 1. Temaki Sushi Course Make sushi rice, tamagoyaki, and teriyaki chicken, then roll your own sushi with fresh fish, vegetables, or tofu. Vegetarian options available. 2. Japanese Hamburger Steak Course Cook juicy hambagu, creamy potato salad, and miso soup made with real dashi. Optional pairings: Japanese sake or craft beer. Lessons are in English, no experience needed — we guide every step. Take home the recipes to recreate the dishes after your trip. After cooking, we enjoy the meal together like family and share local tips for your Tokyo trip. More than a cooking class — a warm cultural exchange. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and small groups.

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.