Top Tokyo Cooking Classes - page 4

Step back in time to ancient Tokyo during this exploration of the city’s historic Yanaka district. Discover a different side of the sprawling Japanese capital that dates back to its Edo period of the 16th through 19th centuries, admiring the area’s charming mix of temples, springtime cherry blossoms, and timeless ‘reien’ (cemetery). A guide accompanies you on your visit, providing additional details about Japanese history and local culture.

This is the ideal pick for first-time visitors to Tokyo. Avoid the tourist traps and benefit from having a guide to take you to secret places that locals love in Ueno. Visit exciting local haunts that you likely wouldn’t find alone such as a standing bar, and a tavern, where you can try local specialties such as sashimi, skewered meat, and grilled fish, as well as Japanese alcoholic drinks.

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.

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.

Trade the bustle of Tokyo for a tranquil escape 15 minutes from the city—and enjoy a private cooking class in a local’s cozy home. Learn the history of mochi and the many ways it can be prepared and eaten. Then, you’ll make three different types of Japanese mochi and wagashi sweets. You can either eat them with freshly made matcha or take them with you in a special box.

Break up a day of sightseeing with this small-group sake tasting tour in Tokyo. Sip, swirl, and sample over 30 different bottles of sake, as you deepen your understanding of this popular Japanese rice wine with an expert guide. Learn about manufacturing processes, production areas, and flavors as you swap tasting notes with fellow travelers. Plus, each tasting comes with a curated selection of appetizers to refresh your palate.

: Why You’ll Love It ・All in One Cultural Experience Enjoy multiple traditional Japanese activities in one place — perfect for travelers with limited time. · Hands on & Interactive You won't just watch , you'll prepare matcha, wear kimono, and actively experience Japanese culture. ・Beginner Friendly & Accessible No prior knowledge needed. Perfect for families, couples, and first time visitors. : What You'll Experience (1) Tea Ceremony (Matcha & Japanese Sweets) Prepare your own matcha under the guidance of an expert and discover the meaning behind this traditional ritual. (2) Japanese Dance Show Enjoy a live Japanese dance performance while learning the cultural stories behind each movement. (3) Kimono Experience Wear a traditional kimono and step into the atmosphere of old Japan — perfect for unforgettable photos. (4) Shodo (Japanese Calligraphy) & Origami Workshop Create your own calligraphy artwork and enjoy a fun, hands-on origami experience suitable for all ages.

This is the only samurai sword experience in Tokyo where you would feel like a real samurai and have a real hands on sword experience different from some simple costume play. Many people come to Japan to learn about the history of samurai and fulfill their childhood dream of being a samurai and this is it. ！Children under 10 can not enter the samurai venue.！ ！You can reserve maximum 4 people from Viator however we accept any other booking site and there will be more participants in your experience！

Learn the ancient arts of the ninja during this fun-filled introduction to key ninja techniques, culture, and weapons. During this small-group Tokyo workshop and demonstration, learn a range of practical skills—such as how to throw a ninja star and how to draw a samurai sword—and also discover key ninja philosophies, take part in a short meditation, and have time to take photos.

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!!

Learn about Japanese cuisine in an immersive fashion when you combine a walking tour of Tsukiji Outer Fish Market and cooking class. Shop for the freshest ingredients in the labyrinthine aisles of Tsukiji Outer Fish Market. Then head to class, where you’ll learn how to prepare—and get the chance to eat—a range of traditional Japanese items.

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.

In this class, you can have an experience of cooking real ramen from scratch by the host, Hideki who had worked at ramen restaurant for about 10 years. If you want to learn how to cook the “real ramen”, this is the one! The place is also very convenient for a traveler since it’s close to Ginza , Shibuya, Shinjuku , Shinagawa and also Haneda international airport. It can be available for Vegans and Vegetarians menu.

Gyoza are a beloved foodie favorite among locals and visitors alike, and this hands-on class lets you go beyond tasting them as you can learn how to make them from scratch. Boost your Japanese culinary skills and learn new techniques you can recreate at home. The experience uses traditional ingredients and lots of delicious fillings, and, best of all, you can sample your freshly-made gyoza at the end of the class.

Combine the cultural delights and delectable bites of Tokyo on this food-focused evening walking tour. Delve into the culinary scene of the city by visiting several bars and restaurants popular with locals. Sample traditional snacks, from grilled skewers to sake, with your local guide on hand to translate menus and interpret. Deepen your knowledge of Japanese cuisine and enjoy a fun evening out in Tokyo.

Eating out in Tokyo gives little insight into how traditional Japanese dishes are actually prepared—particularly kaiseki, a multi-course style of cuisine that requires specific techniques and ingredients. This cooking class at Tokitarazu restaurant in Hiroo covers kaiseki preparation with an instructor, with all utensils and ingredients provided and a sake tasting included.

Join a Tokyo native for a tour of a local supermarket and fish and vegetable shops to learn about Japanese ingredients that are typically used in daily cooking. Then, head to the host’s home in a neighborhood near Komazawa Olympic Park for a hands-on cooking lesson where you’ll learn how to make traditional Japanese dishes.

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.

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.

Make a delicious bowl of Tokyo ramen in one of the city's best ramen shops. Learn how to prep ramen ingredients before you massage and shake the noodles to perfection. After you add your preferred toppings, it's time to eat your creation. This is a one-of-a-kind of experience thanks to the exclusive access provided by the award-winning ramen shop. Be advised that the ramen served contains chicken, pork, and fish.

Japanese dishes can be tricky to master but bento box isn't one of them! Join our 3-hour cooking class to learn how to make a bento box from scratch. Our expert Japanese chef will guide on choosing the best ingredients and the traditional method for making bento, so you can easily recreate this dish in your home kitchen.

Discover how to create Jiro Style Ramen from scratch! In this class, we’ll make the noodles from flour, prepare the rich garlic-infused soup, and cook the chashu pork. You'll be able to replicate the entire dish at home. Jiro Style Ramen is immensely popular in Japan. The noodles are thick, the soup is rich with garlic, and it’s topped with generous slices of chashu pork and some an abundance of vegetables. Duration: approx. 2 hours Schedule： 12:20 – Meeting time 12:30 - 13:30 Cooking class 13:30 - Tasting time Note: This tour does not include the Akihabara walking tour. If you wish to join the Akihabara walking tour along with this ramen making experience, please book the tour titled "Ramen Making Experience: Entirely From Scratch! + Supermarket." If you let us know more than 48 hours in advance, we can change the chashu from pork to chicken.

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.