Top Tokyo Classes & Workshops - page 10

Discover more about Japanese culture through the art of calligraphy with the help of a sensei (teacher) to guide you through an introduction to this historic practice. It’s a private experience, meaning you get your sensei’s full attention throughout and can feel free to ask as many questions as you like.

Learn the art of sushi from a professional chef in this hands-on Tokyo cooking class. Hosted by a former Hyatt chef, you'll prepare nigiri, rolls, and other staples, using fresh local ingredients. A treat for food lovers, this intimate workshop teaches more than just technique—it’s a cultural deep dive into the hospitality for which the nation is world-renowned.

Looking for a unique experience in Tokyo? We recommend our private calligraphy workshops! Our private calligraphy workshops are perfect for families looking for a fun rainy-day activity in Tokyo! Our instructors will come to your hotel, making it easy for even busy travelers to experience calligraphy! The instructor will convert your name into kanji on the spot. Try writing your favorite characters or kanji with a brush! You can even have your writing turned into a temporary tattoo! We can also write on your T-shirt with a brush.

Learn to cook authentic Japanese dishes in a Halal-friendly environment. Our classes are led by home cooks for an intimate experience, and we also offer premium sessions with experienced chefs for those seeking high-end experience. It's a unique chance to dive into Japanese culinary traditions while adhering to Halal standards! join the class now and enjoy the authentic and unique!

Learn something new and discover a traditional Japanese art on this private origami workshop in Tokyo, with all materials to make a lampshade and Mizuhiki knot belt included. Learn about the history of the craft, work with washi paper, and perfect your craft techniques. Afterward, savor Japanese tea and sweet treats.

This small-group experience in Morishita, Tokyo is designed for travelers who want to taste and understand Japanese tea. It is not a formal tea ceremony. Guests compare 12 teas, including sencha, matcha, and gyokuro, with English guidance from a Japanese Tea Adviser. You will explore everyday teas and premium teas side by side, compare aromas, umami, roast, region, and brewing method, and learn how each tea is grown, produced, and enjoyed in Japan. The session includes Japanese tea and simple wagashi sweets.

Get an insider's guide to sumo wrestling in Tokyo on a tour that includes hotel pickup and handles all logistics for you. Enhance your viewing of a genuine sumo training session with cultural insights from a guide. Learn about the sport's traditions, history, and rules from your guide and visit an authentic sumo stable.

Tokyo offers endless souvenir options, but if you want something truly unique, then this glass art experience is the one for you. Learn sandblasting and polishing techniques from a skilled glass master as you design your own piece featuring a Japanese motif—such as Mt. Fuji, a geisha, or a samurai. All materials are included, and at the end of the class, you can take your beautiful souvenir glass away.

Master Authentic Vegetarian Japanese Home Cooking! Choose your favorite hands-on course and create memories in a warm, friendly home kitchen: • Tofu Course: Experience the charm of artisanal tofu! Start by making fresh oboro tofu from soy milk, then craft a rich spread including tofu hamburgers, agedashi tofu, shiraae, miso soup, and onigiri. (Gluten-free available) • Japanese Curry Course: Learn the secrets of making classic Japanese curry roux entirely from scratch using aromatic spices and rich vegetarian dashi, complete with delicious toppings and classic potato salad. Gain practical culinary skills, master 100% plant-based Japanese recipes, and take home authentic recipes to recreate the flavor anytime!

Instead of simply tasting matcha in a café, this immersive private masterclass offers a deeper understanding of this Japanese green tea. A private guide leads the experience, helping you slow down, appreciate the aroma, and distinguish between different types of matcha. The session includes matcha tastings and to keep you entertained, you can watch a Japanese dance performance too.

In Japan, bento boxes are an art form, with food crafted into adorable little characters. If you’d like to learn how to make your own “chara-ben” (character bento), then this hands-on class is a perfect option. Pick up creative skills that are unique to Japan, and discover how to elevate your lunches back home—it’s a perfect fusion of an arts and craft lesson combined with a foodie experience.

Rather than just ordering Japanese tea in a cafe or restaurant, this tea–themed experience allows you to learn about tea cultivation and processing from an expert—a former tea farmer and practicing pharmacist. Learn fascinating insights about different types of Japanese tea and have a chance to try seven different varieties, including multiple matcha types and lattes—with snacks included too.

Learn real manga techniques from an active professional manga artist in a small, beginner-friendly workshop. Create your own character or a short manga story, get personal feedback, and explore authentic manga culture with all tools provided.

See a side of Japan few tourists discover by crafting your own sacred shimenawa, the rope used in shrines to ward off evil spirits, in this unconventional insight into traditional Japanese culture. During the workshop, you'll learn the symbolism behind this tradition and also take home a handmade piece of cultural heritage that couldn't be bought in a store. A calming, creative, and highly local experience, this offering promises travelers something more meaningful than a run-of-the-mill tour.

Don't just savor Japanese cuisine, learn the techniques behind it. This small-group cooking class goes beyond simply tasting ramen and gyoza, teaching you how to prepare dashi, rich miso ramen, and gyoza under the guidance of a chef. You also take part in a traditional matcha experience, paired with seasonal sweets, for an insight into Japanese tea culture.

This experience is perfect for both newcomers to sake and enthusiasts alike! We source highly-rated sakes from across the country, offering a fun and accessible sake tasting experience. Sake can be enjoyed at various temperatures depending on the season and the dish, allowing you to explore its unique aromas, rich depth, and crisp flavors while pairing it with different foods.

Welcome to our TAKOYAKI Cooking Class in Tokyo, Roppongi! You can experience how to make Takoyaki from scratch with us. Takoyaki - in English Japanese snack of savory ball-shaped wheat cakes containing chopped octopus cooked on a specially shaped griddle. Savory, salty, and just generally delicious... It's an incredibly popular Japanese street food. In Japan, it is customary to make Takoyaki at house parties. (it's called 'TAKOPA') It's going to be fun to make Takoyaki with friends, family, couples, of all ages! This cooking experience includes All-you-can-drink. (alcoholic beverages and soft drinks) Come join us!!

Traveling Tokyo with children can be busy. This is your private afternoon to slow down — 3 hours with a Japanese mother and her 11-year-old son in Hiroo. One family per session. You can buy a souvenir anywhere in Tokyo. You cannot buy this. Children learn origami face-to-face with my 11-year-old son. No shared language needed — just paper, hands, and laughter. For younger children, simple Japanese games adjusted to age and mood. Children arrive nervous and leave waving goodbye to a new Japanese friend. While your children play happily with my son, you can fully relax and focus on your own one-of-a-kind kanji name artwork. I research 2–3 kanji candidates a week before you arrive. Together we choose, practice, and finish on shikishi or uchiwa — ready to take home. Children receive discounted rates by age (from ¥4,000). All materials and snacks included. Best for families with children ages 5–12. Teens, couples, and solo adults also welcome.

Veer away from the well-trodden tourist activities in Tokyo and try your hand at something a little different—fan painting. With the help of an instructor, you get tips on how to make your fans pop as well as a fresh insight into the role fans have played in Japanese culture and history.

Experience real budo culture in a modern dojo built in 2023 — a quiet, authentic space where beginners can learn essential karate movements, posture, and breathing with simple and friendly English explanations. Everything you need is provided. In Japanese culture, a “dojo” is not a gym or a studio, but a place where people focus, breathe, and work on themselves through calm, disciplined movement. Karate belongs to budo, a traditional way of training body and mind together. This experience introduces these ideas in a gentle, beginner‑friendly way. You will learn basic etiquette, breathing, and essential movements inside a clean, modern dojo with traditional elements such as a kamidana. Your instructor explains both the techniques and their cultural meaning in easy English. After training, you will enjoy a cozy moment at a traditional standing‑style sake bar next to the dojo — a warm highlight for many guests.

Skip the typical hotel breakfast and experience Japanese culture firsthand with this traditional breakfast and tea ceremony experience. Enjoy freshly prepared rice balls and other local flavors, then take part in a guided tea ceremony led by a tea master—complete with a short meditation to start your day feeling calm and centered.

Immerse yourself in manga culture, and create your own piece of manga artwork, in this small-group workshop in Tokyo. Learn about the history of manga and famous artists and works, then learn how to draw manga with hands-on instruction, and craft your own original story or drawing of your favorite characters.

Take a break from the busy streets of Tokyo and settle into a creative art class. Suitable for everyone from beginners to seasoned artists, this class allows you to decorate a glass with Japanese motifs such as Mt. Fuji, kimonos, and more. A sand-blasting machine will bring your design to life and leave you with a personalized memento of your time in Japan.

Kumiko is a traditional Japanese woodworking art that creates intricate geometric patterns without the use of nails or glue. For centuries, this refined craft has been admired for its precision, elegance, and beauty. In this workshop, you will learn about the history of kumiko, as well as the craftsmanship and cultural significance behind it. You will then create your own traditional kumiko coaster using intricate wooden pieces meticulously crafted by skilled Japanese artisans. Made from high-quality hinoki cypress and cedar, these coasters allow you to fully appreciate the natural beauty of the wood, its texture and scent, and the delicate structure of the kumiko design. No prior woodworking experience is required. Your completed coaster can be taken home as a unique handmade souvenir and a lasting memory of your time in Japan.