Top Asia Classes & Workshops - page 4

Learn to make traditional Chinese dumplings using fresh organic ingredients in a small-group hands-on cooking class. Begin with a market walk guided by a local host to explore authentic ingredients, then prepare and boil your own dumplings. Vegan options are available upon request, making this class suitable for all food lovers.

Get a taste of the authentic Bali in a sustainable way when you join a cooking class at this community-run organic farm and cooking school. Pick veggies from the green garden, tour a traditional market (morning experience only), and prepare a delicious meal of six Indonesian dishes. Once you and your small group have prepared and shared your feast, take home a recipe book to recreate the flavors.

Kids and adults alike will love this Ninja experience in Tokyo. It’s informative, it’s fun, and it’ll give you some cool ninja skills to show friends at home. Avoid annoying hidden costs as ninja costume rental is included. You’ll learn how to throw ninja weapons, have a photo shoot, and go on a treasure hunt.

Learn about Chado, an ancient zen tea ceremony, with this guided experience in Tokyo. Immerse yourself in an authentic tearoom equipped with tatami mats and learn to prepare a bowl of matcha tea. Sample multiple types of tea and learn your preferences. Enjoy three kinds of local Japanese confectionary, too.

Discover the techniques to prepare four types of kimchi during a small-group cooking class in Seoul. Begin with a tour of Mangwon Market to learn about Korean food culture and how to find the freshest ingredients. Set in the home and guided by a professional chef, you’ll enjoy ample one-on-one attention from your instructor. Afterward, you’re ready to make this iconic side dish back home.

Prepare your own Thai dishes during a cooking class at Chiang Mai, where you’ll start the experience at a local market for an introduction to ingredients and how to select them. Then pick fresh vegetables and collect eggs at an organic farm before taking your place at your cooking station in an open-air kitchen. Cook four authentic dishes, which may include hot and sour soup, green curry, or pad Thai, with hands-on guidance.

Dive into the fascinating world of sumo wrestling with this interactive experience led by retired sumo wrestlers. Learn about sumo history, techniques, and daily life, watch live sparring matches, and even step into the ring yourself for a friendly skirmish. Complete your experience with a delicious meal of Tonkatsu and Chanko Nabe, prepared by the wrestlers, with vegetarian and dietary accommodations available upon request.

Learn more about Japanese culture and cuisine during a small-group sweet-making class in the fashionable Harajuku neighborhood. Meet your instructor and accompany them to their home, where you can see how inner-city Tokyoites live. Your instructor will show you how to make nerikiri sweets from bean paste, sugar, and other ingredients. Then it’s your turn. Enjoy eating the sweeets with a cup of freshly prepared matcha tea.

Step back in time to the old days and experience Japan like a ninja. This small-group class (maximum six people) introduces you to such ninja techniques as ninja meditation (Kuji-In) as well as the use of samurai weapons, including the sword. Get insights into Japanese fuedal times as you practise.

Raise your sword like a true samurai warrior during a private training session in Tokyo. Don a samurai outfit and train with the katana, then enjoy a photo shoot to commemorate your experience. This private lesson offers personalized attention and includes outfit rental and photo and video footage.

Try making silver jewelry from scratch under the guidance of a local Bali silversmith in this small-group workshop near Ubud’s Monkey Forest. Create your very own piece to take home with you as a souvenir that you can treasure forever. Choose from sample designs or come up with your own to make jewelry that’s totally unique.

Learn how to prepare authentic Korean food in a laidback environment during a small-group cooking class in Seoul. Join your instructor at Mangon Market to pick up the freshest ingredients, then return to their home. Get set up at your personal cooking station, then enjoy easy-to-follow instructions and personal assistance from your host. The 3-course menu may include soft tofu stew, bibimbap, bulgogi, kimchi stew, japchae, or stir-fried pork.

It is a completely private soba-noodle-making experience at a real handmade soba restaurant. ① Experience at a real handmade soba restaurant instead of a tourist cooking class The venue is a soba restaurant that has been open in Sapporo for more than 10 years and where local customers actually come to eat. ② Direct support from current soba artisans The soba-making craftsmen who serve the customers each morning provide meticulous support using the actual tools used in the shop. ③ Experience the whole process of making buckwheat noodles Using buckwheat flour and wheat from Hokkaido, you will experience the process from mixing flour and water to kneading, stretching and cutting. ④ Tasting freshly made soba noodles on the spot After the experience, you can enjoy your own soba noodles with cold and warm sauce and condiments. ⑤ Completely private experience for one group only It's fun for family and friends alone because it doesn't involve other groups.Beginners and children are welcome. Walking distance from Shiroi Koibito Park. It is also recommended for those who want to experience authentic Japanese food culture in Sapporo in combination with sightseeing at Shiroi Koibito Park.

Immerse yourself in the world of sumo at Sapporo's first sumo show restaurant, where history and culinary delight meet. Learn the ancient rules of sumo and witness expert demonstrations from retired wrestlers. Feel the thrill as you step into the ring for your own match, limited to a select few. Savor a hearty Chanko-nabe prepared by former sumo athletes, and enjoy an intimate view of the Dohyo from your seat. Each guest leaves with a souvenir photo alongside the wrestlers, making this a unique celebration of Japanese culture that you won’t forget.

Go beyond sightseeing and connect with Japanese culture at a tea ceremony in Tokyo while wearing a kimono. Learn how to make matcha green tea the traditional way in a formal room during this hands-on experience that includes kimono dressing assistance and offers an authentic and respectful way to dress up in a group or as a solo traveler. Tickets must be exchanged for direct entry at the starting point.

Create your own original pair of jeans using premium Okayama denim in the heart of Tokyo’s iconic Harajuku district. This hands-on workshop at Daruma Jeans lets you customize key details such as patches, buttons, and rivets while learning about Japanese denim craftsmanship and culture. Guided by experienced staff in a beginner-friendly environment, you’ll gain insight into how authentic Japanese jeans are crafted while exploring the connection between Harajuku’s street fashion culture and Japanese denim craftsmanship. Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, and friends, this unique Tokyo experience combines fashion, creativity, and Japanese craftsmanship in one memorable activity. Take home a one-of-a-kind pair of jeans made by you — not just a souvenir, but a wearable memory from Japan. “Made in Japan. Crafted by You.”

Practice the time-honored arts of samurai swordsmanship during this hands-on Kendo workshop. Work one-on-one with an experienced Kendo instructor, with all equipment and armor included. Learn practical skills and put your new moves to the test during a tournament-style combat game. All experience levels are welcome, and participants receive bottled water and a souvenir Kendo towel.

Just a 7-minute walk from Shibuya Scramble Crossing, this hands-on workshop in the heart of Shibuya invites you to craft your own handmade Japanese chopsticks in under an hour. Guided by skilled instructors, you will shape, sand, and finish high-grade timber into a unique pair to take home. No experience is needed. Ideal for travelers, couples, and families. Select from several types of timber, with the option to upgrade to premium woods for an elevated finish and feel. Personalize your chopsticks further with custom engravings for ¥1,000; add a name, date, or message to make your creation truly your own or a perfect gift. Designed to be tailored and traveler-friendly, the experience combines expert guidance with a warm, welcoming studio atmosphere. Rather than purchasing a mass-produced souvenir, you will leave with a meaningful, handcrafted everyday object shaped by your own hands.

Lovers of good food and drink won't want to miss this sake-tasting session with a sake expert from the international sake sommelier team in Tokyo. Learn about different varieties of this traditional Japanese drink and the kinds of foods that pair well with it. Sample at least six different kinds of sake along with specially chosen snacks to complement them. Enjoy the experience with old friends and new, and leave with newfound knowledge to use and share.

You don’t just experience a tea ceremony in Tokyo on this small-group tour—you can also look the part with an optional free kimono rental, with staff assistance to ensure comfort and authenticity. The tea ceremony is hands-on, giving you the opportunity to practice these traditions as you learn about them. It isn’t just a culinary experience, as you also learn the meaning of “ichigo ichie,” a Japanese concept that emphasizes treasuring each moment.

Get the most out of your time in Tokyo by learning an essential Japanese culinary skill—how to prepare sushi from scratch. To ensure you get the perfect package to suit your preferences, you can choose between a standard class or one that includes sake tastings. With expert guidance from an instructor, you can pick up authentic techniques for making different sushi styles that go far beyond what you’d learn from a recipe alone.

Soba noodles are a staple of Japanese cuisine, and a treat for visitors in Japan—but learning how to craft these hand-cut buckwheat noodles is usually left to professional chefs, and especially tricky if you don't speak Japanese. During this private cooking workshop in Sapporo, mix flour and stretch and cut the dough to master the art of making soba yourself. Then, sit down to enjoy your freshly prepared meal.

If you’ve always wanted to learn to surf, Kuta is a great place to do it. During a private two-hour lesson you’ll learn some surfing theory and safety tips, practice on dry land, and then move into the ocean. Spend about 45 minutes paddling, catching waves, and standing on your board. At the end of the lesson you’ll be ready to practice on your own.

Visit a sumo training center in Tokyo to observe the morning practice. Spend approximately two hours watching the sumo wrestlers train and observe the rules and regulations of sumo. It’s a rare chance for visitors to glimpse this exclusive world, and a fascinating window into a Japanese tradition.