Top Tokyo Classes & Workshops

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.

Daruma, traditional Japanese dolls known as symbol of good luck, are ubiquitous around Japan, but there are few opportunities to design and decorate your own, In this small-group Tokyo experience, learn about the doll's cultural meaning and the role it has played in Japanese tradition. At the end of the workshop, take home your hand-painted Daruma as a one-of-a-kind souvenir.

- 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

Experience calligraphy in Asakusa, brimming with tradition and old-town charm. Our studio is conveniently located near Sensoji Temple and Kappabashi Kitchen Street. 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.

Create your own one-of-a-kind Japanese chopsticks using traditional woodworking techniques. Choose from a variety of wood types, shape and finish them by hand, and take your handmade chopsticks home the same day. Optional premium wood upgrades are available. The workshop is conveniently located just a few minutes from Ueno Station and is suitable for beginners. For reservations of 7 or more guests, we kindly ask that you contact us via Instagram DM at ”@craftjapan_ueno” or by phone at 080-7112-1534. （We apologize for the inconvenience, but our online booking system currently only allows reservations for up to 6 guests.）

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.

Looking for a truly local experience? “Radio Taiso” is something travelers rarely get to join by your own — but with a guide by your side, you can take part with ease and confidence. Start your day with the locals, move to the rhythm, and experience a side of Japan most tourists miss! ※the location is about a 20-minute walk to both Ueno Park and Sensoji Temple. These spots are great for a peaceful morning stroll before the crowds arrive. (Please note: no guide will accompany you after “Radio Taiso”).

Hi, I’m Aki—your Tokyo mom for the day. Join a warm, home-style cooking experience where you’ll make ramen and gyoza from scratch in a small, friendly group. This is more than a cooking class. It’s a chance to slow down, cook together, and share a genuine moment in Tokyo. I’ll guide you step by step—from kneading noodles to preparing a rich, comforting broth and handmade dumplings. Many guests say it feels like visiting a local home rather than joining a typical class. As a former backpacker and mother of three, I love connecting with people from around the world and sharing everyday Japanese food culture in a personal way. Whether you’re visiting as a couple, with family, or with friends, you’ll feel relaxed and welcome here. Vegan and other dietary options are available upon request. Please let me know when booking.

Capture the neon lights and vibrant energy of Tokyo’s Shibuya neighborhood on film, with the guidance of a professional photographer. Learn how to take Blade Runner-inspired shots, nighttime action shots, and panning shots from award-winning street photographer Laurence Bouchard. Discover hidden side streets and unique locations only your guide knows about that are ideal for interesting photographs after dark. Create unique memories that will last forever.

Cook Iconic Japanese Staples—onigiri, miso soup, tonkatsu, fish teriyaki, dashimaki-tamago—and make them part of your life at YUZU WASHOKU STUDIO! We’ll cover the essentials of Japanese home cooking, including how to cook rice, prepare flavorful dashi broth, and shape perfect onigiri. This class offers a taste of what Japanese families enjoy at home every day. You’ll make tuna mayo onigiri, miso soup, tonkatsu, salmon teriyaki, dashimaki tamago, and two seasonal vegetable side dishes. All ingredients are easy to find outside Japan, so you can recreate these dishes when you return home—perfect for sharing with family and friends. This hands-on, small-group class also gives you plenty of time to ask questions and enjoy friendly conversation throughout the session. Vegetarian, pescatarian, and gluten-free options are available—please let us know your preferences when booking. We truly look forward to welcoming you. Let’s enjoy cooking together in a warm, home-style Japanese kitchen!

This is the perfect experience for visitors who are looking for gluten-free or vegan food. Join an instructor for a hands-on cooking class, where you can learn to make gluten-free and vegan udon noodles from scratch. Learn special techniques—such as how to roll and cut dough—and best of all, enjoy your meal at the end of the class, with seasonal vegetable tempura

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.

No more taking awkward selfies from unflattering angles, thanks to this private photography session and kimono-wearing experience in Tokyo. Choose the kimono pattern, hair accessories, and bag that you like best, and let the female staff dress you up. Since this is a private experience, you have their full attention.

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.

In this small-group manga drawing workshop, you can pick different levels of courses designed for different ability levels. Whether you’re a beginner, you know the drawing basics, or you’re an aspiring professional artist, you’ll come away with a custom creation that’ll serve as a great souvenir of your visit to the city.

Rather than just being a standard culinary experience, this bento-making cooking class combines food with artistic expression. In the vibrant neighborhood of Shinjuku in central Tokyo, you’ll create your own *kawaii* (cute) character using traditional Japanese ingredients in a small group that ensures personalized attention from your instructor. Not only will you make something delicious, but also photogenic.

This is a special course in the comparison and tasting of different Japanese whiskies, available by reservation only at BAR ODIN and recommended for alcohol connoisseurs! In this Japanese whiskey course, you will have the chance to drink a limited edition bottle from Yamazaki, Japan's oldest distillery, and Japan's original craft whiskey, Chichibu Distillery Ichiro's Malt Series. Whiskey distilleries have been established all over Japan, including Yamazaki Distillery. Among them, Chichibu Distillery's Ichiro's Malt, which is said to be the original craft whisky, is world-famous. You'll appreciate this almost private lesson, where you'll learn the specifics of Japanese whisky and other spirits that the owner will present to you. The owner is a great connoisseur of alcohol, and you'll enjoy talking to him. The owner is particular about organic products, and we also recommend handmade chocolates. You won't regret this unique experience!

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.

Create two traditional Japanese crafts—a "washi" notebook and "mizuhihi" knots—at a private, hands-on workshop in Tokyo. While group activities can leave little time for one-on-one instruction, the private format ensures plenty of time to connect with an instructor as you savor an included snack of Japanese sweets and tea. Plus, you can meet the workshop's resident cat.

Design and Create a Leather Key chain & Card holder or phone Straps! You can choose from wide range of materials and colors which includes Japan-made leather, Italian leather, furs, PVC’s, tweed, ribbon lace etc.

For travelers who have tired of racing around Tokyo ticking off blockbuster sights, this small-group calligraphy workshop offers a more intimate way to connect to Japanese culture and history. Master the basics in just one lesson, from the correct way to hold a brush to drawing lines and even writing your name in Japanese characters. Plus, you’ll get to take home your own handiwork—the ultimate Tokyo souvenir.

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.

“Kintsugi” is the traditional Japanese art of repairing broken ceramics with gold lacquer, turning damaged items into beauty. In this hands-on workshop, enjoy being able to learn each step of the process from skilled instructors, so you can then fix your own items at home. Bring your own broken item—or use one provided—and later collect your restored piece or have it shipped to you overseas.

This hands-on workshop turns one of Japan’s best-known lucky charms into a souvenir designed entirely by you. With a maximum of four travelers, you can create at your own pace in a relaxed setting and receive help from an English-speaking host. Paint pens make the activity approachable even for complete beginners. Your finished maneki-neko is ready to take home as soon as the workshop ends.