Top Tokyo Art & Culture Classes - page 3

Artistic travelers and anyone interested in Japanese pop culture will enjoy a small-group manga- and anime-drawing class with a professional artist. Whether you draw regularly or are a complete beginner, your instructor will walk you through the process step-by-step and teach you new skills. Learn to come up with manga/anime ideas, sketch, add color, and more.

Get a taste of Japanese food and culture during this walking tour of Tokyo’s Shibuya district. Escape the tourist hordes as you eat like a Japanese local, sampling traditional bites at off-the-beaten-path eateries and hangouts that you’d likely miss otherwise. You can also toast your adventure, and new friends, with one included drink too.

This is a calligraphy lesson, a cultural experience program offered by the Tourist Information Center in Yanaka. Children, as well as adults, can enjoy this program. Calligraphy is considered to be a complex art, but it can be fun. Experienced, friendly Sensei will teach you how to do it! Practice basic strokes Choose your favorite words to practice Practice many times with fun! Draw your favorite words on the Shikishi paper. Or make your T-shirt with your name on it in kanji! Take lots of pictures. Let's decorate your living room at home. The work of art you draw will be a wonderful souvenir and a memory for yourself. ❤︎It is very conveniently located for exploring the YANESEN area. ❤︎Yanaka Ginza St. 100m / 30 sec. ❤︎The studio is in an old townhouse converted into a studio. You can see the life of downtown Tokyo. ❤︎Tokyo Roasted Coffee Shop ki_hi_ko_jo" is next door to your studio.

We offer a hands-on workshop where you can experience handmade washi, a traditional Japanese craft. Tosa Washi, with over 1,000 years of history, is one of Japan’s top three washi papers. Known for its strength and warmth, it’s easy to try and makes for a memorable Asakusa experience—perfect for fans of crafts or Japanese culture. After a short video on Tosa Washi’s history and process, you’ll wear traditional workwear (samue) and make washi postcards with help from a friendly instructor. In both the Plain Paper Plan and Colored Paper Plan, you’ll handcraft four plain postcards. The Colored Paper Plan includes an extra step: layering beautiful Rakusuishi—lace-like decorative washi—on top. You can choose your favorite four colors. The workshop is full of smiles and surprise at the beauty of the finished paper. Take home your handmade washi as a special souvenir.

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.

It can be hard to find a place to practise the Japanese art of *kintsugi* when you’re visiting Tokyo for the first time. However, this hands-on, group workshop is ready for beginners to give this ancient restoration technique a go. Learn how to repair a plate with lacquer made from pure gold, under the guidance of a master artist who can explain the craft's origins.

・Experience sofubi making at UCHOTEN FACTORY, a soft vinyl figure factory in Tokyo ・Customize the factory's original character with your own design ・Go hands-on through the entire process: molding, painting, and packaging ・No experience needed—our artisans will guide you step by step ・Finish in about 4 hours and take your creation home the same day ・Learn about the history of sofubi and dive into a unique part of Japanese pop culture

About Us: Step into Tokyo’s neon nights with "Tokyo Cyberpunk," a pro photography team led by Koji Kitai (@construction_man721). With over 90,000 followers and works featured in international media and on book covers, we specialize in cinematic night photography. We craft our signature cyberpunk aesthetic using 100% real city lights with zero AI or CG. What We Offer: Iconic Locations: We explore dynamic spots like Shibuya Crossing, Center Gai, Shinjuku Kabukicho, and Omoide Yokocho. Posing Guide: No experience needed! We will completely guide you through the process and help you with posing for natural, cinematic shots.

Our tour is fully organized and operated by local Japanese experts. As one of the pioneers in offering private tours around Mt. Fuji, we combine extensive experience and local insight to deliver a refined, fully customized one-day tour that stands above the rest. Begin at Arakurayama Sengen Shrine, where the five-story pagoda frames Japan’s iconic peak, then take in the serene reflections of Mt. Fuji on the waters of Lake Kawaguchiko. Wander through a charming traditional village, and explore the mysterious Aokigahara Forest, home to hidden lava caves and the stories of the mountain. Experience Japan’s spiritual heritage as you visit ancient shrines and scenic spots, each revealing a different perspective of Mt. Fuji’s timeless beauty. Our qualified guide and driver will provide tailored recommendations, ensuring you see the best seasonal sights. We offer 2 options in this tour: Mt. Fuji and Lake Kawaguchiko (list from 1-19), or Mt. Fuji and Hakone (lists No.20-)

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.

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.

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.

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.

[Highlights] 1.Experience Traditional Japanese Craftsmanship 2.Create a Unique Souvenir to Take Home the Same Day 3.Choose Your Favorite from More Than 10 Types of Wood 4.Personalize Your Creation with Unique, Custom Kanji Name Engravings 5.Enjoy the Experience with Friendly Staff and Amazing Shinjuku Views

Visit Mount Fuji and its surrounding areas with this day tour from Tokyo. You'll start with Mount Fuji, continuing on to the stunning Lake Kawaguchikp before stopping for lunch. You'll then head on to Oshion Hakkai, with its eight natural springs before stopping to go shopping at the Gotemba Premium Outlets.

【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)

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.

Plan A (Duration : 60-90 mins) - Premium option including a full-size "Rakusui paper" You will be making 4 pcs of washi postcards and 1 pc of full-size "Rakusui paper". "Rakusui" literally means "dripping water" in Japanese. Different from the standard washi papers, the unique look of "Rakusui paper" features small holes on the surface as a result of applying water in the making process. It has a distinctive and captivating texture when seen through the light. Plan B (Duration : 45-60 mins) You will be making 4 pcs of washi postcards with colored papers of your choice. In addition to the washi making process, you will also experience an additional process of adhering colored Japanese papers to the white washi papers that you just made. This process will add more color and patterns to your washi postcards and there are over 100 variations of colored papers for you to choose from. Plan C(Duration : 30-40 minutes) Washi postcard-making experience without colored Rakusui paper (4 pcs)

Go beyond simply admiring Japanese calligraphy with this hands-on workshop that lets you learn the craft from an expert. Instead of just watching demonstrations, enjoy step-by-step guidance on brush techniques and ink preparation using an inkstone. During the class, write your own name or a chosen phrase on decorative paper, creating a meaningful souvenir to take home.

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.

Raise your sword like a true samurai warrior during a private training session in Tokyo. Don a samurai outfit and train with the katana, then enjoy a photo shoot to commemorate your experience. This private lesson offers personalized attention and includes outfit rental and photo and video footage.

Deepen your understanding of Japanese crafts with this private calligraphy lesson in Asakusa. Start by watching a short video introducing the history and meaning of Japanese calligraphy, then practice essential brushstrokes with a teacher. Customize a t-shirt and write a letter using traditional techniques to create unique souvenirs to take home.

Design your own personalized Japanese Name Seal (Hanko). Let's make a memorable personalized Japanese seal stamp. In Japan, people use ‘Inkan’ (Name seal stamp) for business and in their daily lives. You can design your own personalized seal with your name written in Japanese characters. Your seal will be professionally engraved by our staff using an engraving machine. Please note that this experience does not include carving or engraving the seal yourself. We will help you translate your name in Japanese characters. (Kanji, Hiragana, or Katakana). The stamp will be your Japanese souvenir that you can cherish for a long time. It is also a great gift item for your friends, loved ones, and families.

Make the most of your time in Tokyo with a customizable private sightseeing tour. You'll get an overview of the bustling city in less than a day, and a chauffeured car will take you between destinations, saving you the hassle of public transportation. Navigate the city efficiently with a licensed private guide and get tips for the rest of your stay.