Top Tokyo Classes & Workshops

Japan is known for its stunning calligraphy, and if you’ve ever been curious about this ancient art, this hands-on lesson is a fantastic way to explore it. Led by an expert calligraphy artist, you learn to write your name in Japanese kanji, then create your own personalized calligraphy t-shirt to take home. The workshop includes traditional workwear, ink grinding, and brush techniques for a complete experience.

Experience an elegant Ikebana lesson led by a master instructor with 35 years of expertise, held inside the quiet grounds of a historic Tokyo shrine. This refined session introduces the aesthetics and philosophy of Ikebana while guiding you through foundational techniques using seasonal Japanese flowers. The serene atmosphere encourages deep focus and a calming connection to nature as your arrangement takes shape. You may take your finished piece with you to enjoy at your hotel, and you will receive a commemorative photo and a beginner’s certificate. After the lesson, you are welcome to stroll through the peaceful shrine grounds, gaining an authentic glimpse into everyday Japanese life.

Experience Traditional Japanese Calligraphy! This workshop is open to everyone, from complete beginners to those with prior calligraphy experience. Under the guidance of a professional calligraphy instructor, you’ll unlock your creativity and enjoy a unique cultural experience rooted in Japanese tradition. In this workshop, you will: ・Calm your mind by grinding solid ink with an inkstick ・Learn basic brush techniques using practice kanji to prepare for your main piece ・Transform your name into kanji ・Complete your favorite kanji artwork and take it home as a special souvenir ・Optionally write your kanji directly onto a T-shirt to create a one-of-a-kind original design

Create a unique piece of jewelry by crafting a ring from vintage Japanese coins that tell a story of the nation's history. Choose from coins dating back to the Meiji, Taishō, or Shōwa eras, and transform them into a stunning ring through a hands-on process of shaping, hammering, and polishing. With expert artisans guiding you, even beginners can confidently navigate the crafting journey and leave with a one-of-a-kind treasure that embodies Japan's rich heritage.

【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, Including Premium Woods 4.Personalize Your Chopsticks with Exclusive Kanji Engraving Included 5.Enjoy the Experience with Friendly Staff and Amazing Shinjuku Views

With this hands-on class, you can gain a very special memento from your Japan trip—a piece of pearl jewelry that you’ve made yourself. Enjoy the rare opportunity to see real pearls in their shells—sourced in southern Japan—and then choose to make a jewelry item of your preference, such as a ring or necklace.

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)

Step into the serene world of Kintsugi, the ancient Japanese art of "golden repair." In this hands-on workshop, you will explore the poetic philosophy that an object’s history—including its breaks and repairs—makes it more precious, rather than something to be discarded. Under the guidance of a skilled instructor, you’ll learn the meticulous techniques of bonding ceramic fragments and finishing them with shimmering gold powders, transforming shattered pieces into resilient works of art. Throughout the session, you will shift your focus from traditional pottery to the creation of delicate, wearable art and home accents. You will have the opportunity to design and assemble custom accessories, such as pendants or earrings, as well as unique decorative ornaments. We provide all the necessary materials, including high-quality ceramics and specialised resins, ensuring that even complete beginners can achieve a professional finish.

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.

Take your exploration of Tokyo to the next level with this private cooking class taught be an expert home cook in the heart of the city. Experience Japanese culture and way of life as you learn to cook traditional dishes and share a meal with the Tokyo local. Get a hands-on lesson crafting dishes such as Japanese meat and potato stew, silken tofu, and onigiri. Or, advise your host beforehand if there are specific dishes you would like to try.

Create your own Japanese incense in a relaxed 60-minute workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo. Choose between traditional incense made with natural aromatic ingredients or modern incense created with carefully selected fragrances. Measure, blend, knead, and shape the incense yourself with step-by-step guidance from the staff. Make stick incense, cone incense, or your own shapes depending on your selected style. No previous experience is needed, making this an easy and memorable Japanese cultural experience.

With their colorful street life, unique landmarks, and creative fashionistas, Shibuya is a photographer’s dream in Tokyo—but it takes skill and training to craft the best images. On this private tour, get hands-on instruction from a professional photographer as you roam through areas like Takeshita Street and Hachiko Crossing in search of the perfect snap.

Kappabashi is known as Tokyo’s kitchen town—where chefs come to source professional cooking equipment. With this class, you get to visit Kappabashi for an authentic foodie experience—a soba–making class. Learn the secrets to making delicious buckwheat noodles; from mixing ingredients to kneading, stretching, and noodle–cutting. Best of all, at the end, you can taste your noodle creations.

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.

【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)

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.

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.

We are a traditional braiding company established in 1652 in Tokyo, Japan. We specialises in a Japanese craft technique called Kumihimo which was traditionally used extensively in Japanese garments and accessories such as imperial court costumes, sword knots and sash bands for kimono. 　　　　　　　　　　　　 For many years, we have been privileged to serve imperial family and been responsible for re-production of national treasure pieces in museums. As a company with a history and a desire to preserve the craftsmanship for future generations, we handmake all, from spinning silk threads to dying and braiding, and maintain the very highest standards of quality. We will allow visitors to experience the essence of Japan's traditional crafts by viewing historical kumihimo archives and watching demonstrations by artisans to observe the kumihimo production process.

Master the way of the Samurai in Tokyo with a group sword experience available at 10:30 A.M. or 3:00 P.M. Suit up in a traditional kimono, then follow expert instruction as you learn the basic moves of samurai sword fighting from the professionals and try drawing a sword yourself. Gain deeper insight into traditional swordsmanship and ask plenty of questions. Wrap up your session with a photoshoot.

Acquire new culinary skills and have fun at the same time by opting for this private Japanese cooking and udon noodle-making class. Learn special Japanese cooking techniques in a home setting that you wouldn’t find out about otherwise, such as the best way to knead dough. Eat all the dishes you prepare, with the possibility of making other Japanese classics like tempura and okonomiyaki, too.

Dive into Japan’s kawaii food culture with an interactive bento‑making Japanese cooking class in Tokyo. Under expert guidance, shape rice into a themed “character” lunchbox—panda, dog, or a seasonal character—using fresh, local ingredients. It’s a creative, hands‑on, family-friendly Tokyo activity for kids and first-timers that blends cooking with cultural insight. Enjoy a delicious (and adorable) meal and go home with a fun new skill.

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.

Food can ignite powerful memories from our travels, so learning how to make some of the local cuisine back home is the souvenir that keeps on giving. During this intimate cooking class in Shinjuku, Tokyo, you will prepare 3-4 simple yet tasty dishes typically cooked in Japanese homes. Enjoy the fruits of your labor afterwards as you connect with your host and fellow travelers.

The activity is located in a quiet residential district just 4 minutes away by train from Shibuya Station in Tokyo. The house you'll enter has a dry garden and traditional interior, exuding the perfect ambience for tea ceremony and calligraphy experiences. At the start of the workshop you will put a jinbei (traditional light clothing) on and will first practice grinding solid ink and basic brush strokes. When you're confident enough to write the Japanese kanji character of your choice, you will choose between applying calligraphy art on a kakejiku hanging scroll or a wooden plate in the shape of a votive tablet or a mini paddle for Japanese hanetsuki (a type of badminton game). Take the piece of art with you as a memory from the calligraphy workshop. The activity will continue with a tea ceremony in which the instructor will prepare matcha green tea in front of you using traditional tea utensils. You will learn the etiquette of drinking tea and will enjoy seasonal wagashi sweets.