Top Tokyo Classes & Workshops - page 8

Don’t just eat at ramen shops while you’re in Tokyo–why not learn how to make an authentic bowl of ramen at home? Make the noodles from scratch, prepare a rich broth, and learn how to cook the chashu pork for Jiro-style ramen. In Akihabara, discover Japanese seasonings and foods at a grocery store to enhance your culinary experience.

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.

Create your own chopsticks at a workshop in the heart of Ginza Choose from 20 and above types of wood and two lengths Optional name engraving on the chopsticks

Learn how to make traditional Japanese sweet treats during a one-on-one workshop in Tokyo’s iconic Shibuya neighborhood. Matcha green tea mochi is easy to make and delicious, making this class suitable for all ages. Learn about the origins of mochi as you get your hands stuck into new textures and come away with new skills you can take home.

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.

Learn more about traditional Japanese culture during a fun small-group workshop in Shinjuku. Get changed into a comfortable, stylish, easy-to-wear kimono and sit down for a presentation on tea. Learn about the different varieties and their cultural importance in Japan. After, try making a bowl of matcha tea the traditional way with the right tools, and enjoy drinking a refreshing cup.

Whether you’re a keen home cook or just like to eat sushi, enjoy a fun, hands-on sushi-making experience in your pick of several Tokyo neighborhoods. A Japanese sushi chef will demonstrate how to make sushi with salmon, tuna, and other ingredients. You can also watch a video instruction beside your seat. Wear a sushi chef’s costume to really get into the experience, and learn more about Japanese culture and cuisine.

- 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

Take a break from the bustle of Tokyo and unleash your creative side during a flower arranging (*ikebana*) workshop. Draw inspiration from Japanese gardens as you enjoy a mindful activity that’s sure to benefit your mental health. Plus, you’ll receive photos of you and your group during the activity to maintain the memory.

Learn the basics of martial arts with this hands-on karate class in Tokyo, led by a former All-Japan champion with 20 years of experience. Begin with a series of stretches, then learn key techniques including punches, kicks, and blocks. Perfect for beginners, it’s a fun and active way to add something unique to your Tokyo trip.

Suitable for beginners and children, as well as those who already know the basics, this origami experience has something for everyone. With a variety of vibrant colors of origami paper to choose from, let your tablet software guide you through folding a variety of animals, flowers, and vehicles, ranging from easy to intermediate difficulty. Capture photos, browse a collection of rare origami books, and marvel at origami displays throughout your session.

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.

Instead of just watching samurai films, enjoy the opportunity to take part in a hands-on workshop that lets you experience samurai techniques firsthand. Learn basic sword movements using wooden training swords in a safe setting, led by a former action actor. It’s the perfect way to master the basics, and upgraded options offer the flexibility of a private experience just for your personal group.

Exercise your creative side with this relaxed sumi-e ink wash painting experience in a Tokyo teahouse. Led by an award-winning calligrapher and artist, they share their extensive expertise with you as you learn the best ways to use the water and ink to make a piece of art that’s totally unique and yours.

Immerse yourself in a unique part of Japanese culture, and learn how to make Japan's signature food samples in this hands-on small-group class at Tokyo's Yamato Sample Factory. Food samples are a fun element of Japanese dining culture—many restaurants line their storefronts with detailed replicas of their dishes. Make your own fake food to take home as a fun souvenir, guided by instructors from a company with a long experience.

Experience calligraphy in Asakusa, brimming with tradition and old-town charm. Our studio is conveniently located near Sensoji Temple and Kappabashi Kitchen Street. We welcome you with tea. Our experienced instructors provide careful guidance. Learn about tools and kanji characters, then practice brush techniques and foundational exercises. Choose your preferred ink color for your work—gold, silver, and other colors available. Take your completed work home as a hanging scroll. Families with children are most welcome. Enjoy the experience together.

Discover the timeless art of bonsai with the guidance of a professional master. You’ll learn the philosophy behind bonsai and create your very own living piece of Japanese culture to take home.

A 120-minute soba-making workshop at Meijitei, a 136-year-old soba house in Ginza. Learn every step from a master craftsman — from mixing flour to cutting noodles — and enjoy your freshly made soba with house-made dashi broth.

A tea ceremony is an essential Japanese cultural experience, and this one offers a more authentic setting by taking place at the beautiful Koboji Temple rather than a tourist venue. To make the moment more memorable and photogenic, wear a traditional Oshima tsumugi haori (light jacket). Watch a tea master’s demonstration and enjoy high-quality matcha served with traditional seasonal wagashi (sweets) in a private setting.

A joy of traveling in Japan is sampling the food. If you want to learn how to recreate Japanese flavors at home, join a fun small-group cooking class. Receive expert instruction and learn how to make an appetizer, main, and dessert. Choose your main in advance to ensure the ingredients are available. You can select from okonomiyaki, ramen, sushi rolls, and other delicacies. Enjoy eating your meal together after.

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.

Step inside the Tokyo home of a chef–and learn far more than you would visiting a restaurant–for this small-group cooking class to discover all about the iconic delicacy of sushi. Try new cooking techniques and discover ingredients and flavors you might otherwise have missed. Learn about the dish’s history, discover the terminology used around it, and hear insights on traditional Japanese eating etiquette before enjoying your own creations.

Hosted by the historic Kahoku Sake Brewery, offering an authentic brewery-led sake experience Learn to taste sake using a dedicated tasting sheet—a delicious and educational journey Explore terroir-focused pairings with regional specialties from Daigo Town A hands-on sake kasu (sake lees) experience features a naturally sweet amazake liqueur, highlighting the Japanese spirit of using every part of the rice with gratitude and no waste More than just a pairing: participants receive a Sake Terroir Certificate and a premium souvenir

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.