Top Tokyo Classes & Workshops - page 8

- Just a short walk from Asakusa Station! Excellent access to Kaminarimon, Senso-ji Temple, and Tokyo Skytree - Choose freely from over 700 types of kimonos! A wide range of designs including traditional, retro, modern, and seasonal styles - Includes professional makeup and hairstyling! Experienced stylists will create your perfect look - Professional photography service available! Capture your most beautiful memories at Asakusa’s popular spots - Open until late — the latest in Asakusa (until 10:00 p.m.) - Free luggage storage service, so you can enjoy the experience hands-free

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.

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.

Skip the tourist traps and experience Japanese traditions for yourself on this 2-in-1 dining experience in Tokyo. In addition to seeing an authentic matcha ceremony with a tea master, you’ll also enjoy a 5-course lunch and sake. Ask the tea master any questions you have about the ceremony and preparing authentic matcha.

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)

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

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.

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.

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.

Make your own Silver 950 ring in the heart of Asakusa, Tokyo. This hands-on workshop is a memorable indoor activity for couples, friends, families, and solo travelers. With free inner engraving and same-day take-home, your ring becomes a lasting souvenir from your Japan trip. The studio is located near Senso-ji Temple, making it easy to add to your Asakusa sightseeing plan.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.)

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.

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.

If you’ve ever been curious about distinguishing between different types of sake, then this lesson and tasting session is the perfect way to learn. As well as trying a selection of sakes, the experience also includes delicious food pairings, with a chance to try food specialties, such as “yakitori” chicken skewers.

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.

・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

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.

1. Small Group Experience Enjoy a personalized session in an intimate group, allowing for individual attention at your own pace. 2. High-Quality Souvenirs Create and take home a professional-grade folding fan or a traditional hanging scroll, Japanese postcard etc. 3. Creative Artistic Flair Go beyond black ink—personalize your work with vibrant colors and traditional Japanese stencils. 4. Perfect Location in Toyosu 5min walk from Toyosu station. Conveniently located near teamLab Planets and Toyosu Fish Market—ideal for a full day of sightseeing.