Top Sapporo Classes & Workshops

Taste the best of Sapporo regional specialties by going on this combination of a market tour, a cooking class, and lunch. As you explore Nijo Ichiba market with a guide, you’ll discover more about local produce. A private tour means you can learn to cook at your own pace, and you’ll have direct access to your guide for questions. It’ll be the ultimate hassle-free day as all ingredients, lunch, and alcoholic beverages are included.

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.

Learn to make a traditional Japanese meal during this private cooking lesson in Sapporo. Join a professional culinary instructor for a hands-on workshop including starters, main dishes, and side dishes such as sushi, somen noodles, and grilled chicken. Get advice and recipes for recreating the Japanese feast back home.

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.

Don't you love authentic beautiful Japanese cuisine ' Washoku '? Washoku was added to the UNESCO Heritage list. You can learn about Washoku from Yuki who is an experienced decorative sushi roll instructor. She has appeared on TV many times because she is popular. In 2024, Portland, Oregon, USA and Sapporo Hokkaido celebrated the 65th anniversary of their sister city partnership. The welcoming celebration was held at a hotel in Sapporo, where she demonstrated and served Decorative sushi rolls to the mayors of both cities. We welcome international guests to our Sushi Roll Preparation School in Sapporo. At our hands-on workshop you will learn how to cook decorative sushi rolls. When you return to your home country why not impress your friends? We promise that your visit to our workshop will be one of the best memories of your trip to Japan. Please let us know if you have large group such as group travel.

Join us and learn how to make authentic Japanese ramen from scratch! Your instructor will guide you step by step, so no experience is needed. It’s a fun and hands-on way to experience Japanese food culture. After cooking, enjoy your freshly made ramen — it tastes even better when you’ve made it yourself! Come and enjoy making (and eating!) ramen in Sapporo!

Experience the traditional 100% manufacturing process. Easy to explain in English and supported by visual demonstrations, it is ideal for guests who prefer hands-on learning to Guided lectures. This is not a cooking class for tourists, but a true opportunity to experience Japanese craftsmanship that combines practical traditions with Pro skills. This will be a real handmade soba restaurant with a history of over 10 years in Sapporo.You can experience authentic soba making at a hand-made soba restaurant run by an active soba chef. You will experience every step of the process yourself, from mixing buckwheat flour and water, to kneading, stretching and cutting it into small pieces with a kitchen knife. They use real utensils that they usually use in the shops and carefully selected buckwheat flour. Novices and children can participate with confidence, as the craftsmen will guide you carefully. After the experience, you can enjoy your own soba noodles. The "taste of soba made by yourself" is exceptional!Recommendations for travel memories and special moments with family and friends. Hokkaido is Japan's number one soba producer.Hokkaido is rich in nature and clean water, and these environments are ideal for growing soba noodles.It is especially well suited to growing high quality buckwheat noodles in cold weather. Hokkaido's soba is Rating for its excellent flavor and texture.Soba grown in Hokkaido is grown using mineral-rich water produced by the rich soil and cold climate.This results in noodles with rich flavor and a firm crunch. Experience traditional Japanese food from the Edo period, especially Top-rated soba noodles, in a fun and casual way! ・Authentic Japanese experience ・Full-fledged soba restaurant ・Traditional craftsmanship Practical cooking classes ・Popular locals · Small group/private experience Cultural food experience 3 minutes walk from Miyazawa station on the Tozai line on the Sapporo subway 4 parking spaces in front of the store Flow of soba making experience ① Mix buckwheat flour ② Stretching soba noodles ③ Cut the soba noodles ④ Sample your own buckwheat noodles The actual soba making experience time will be around 30 minutes.Then it was a tasting, and it took all the time. It takes around 1 hour and 15 minutes to finish everything. You don't need anything to bring or prepare.Please feel free to come. If you are a group guest or travel agency, please contact us directly.

Enjoy a hands-on cooking experience in Sapporo, using fresh Hokkaido seafood in a warm, home-style kitchen. In this intimate, small-group class, you will learn how to make beautiful seafood sushi rolls and cook light, crispy tempura. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together at the table. You will also experience matcha with traditional Japanese sweets and learn about the spirit of Japanese tea culture. The class is held in a quiet residential area of Sapporo, offering a glimpse into everyday Japanese home life. The studio is about 15 minutes by car from Sapporo Station and within walking distance of popular sightseeing spots such as Hokkaido Shrine and Maruyama Zoo. The neighborhood is also known as a stylish and pleasant area. Let’s enjoy Japanese cooking together. I look forward to welcoming you.

Enjoy a cooking class in a memorable setting—a local’s home in Sapporo. It’s a great way to discover more about local life in Hokkaido, and to learn recipes that you wouldn’t discover otherwise. As it’s a private experience, you’ll be able to share stories and ask questions as you cook. The lesson consists of multiple dishes, that may include fresh seafood, cooked burdock, deep-fried tofu, or miso soup. Reward your hard work by eating the feast you’ve cooked at the end of your lesson.

Experience the traditional Japanese martial art of kendo in Hokkaido. Experienced instructors with 25 years of kendo experience and having competed in national tournaments will guide you carefully so that even beginners can learn with ease. On this tour, you will enjoy the valuable experience of training your body and mind while learning the basic techniques and spirit of kendo. In addition, if you want high-intensity exercises I can arrange the program, such as 100 times continuous striking or use of heavy sword. Don't miss this opportunity to experience kendo and the deep Japanese culture!

Rather than a formal cooking class in a commercial kitchen space, this intimate experience allows you to learn to cook in a local’s home. Take the stress out of searching for ingredients, and benefit from the convenience of having everything you need included. Learn to make 2-3 authentic home-style dishes, that vary according to the season. Potential menu items include miso soup, onigiri (rice balls), and tamago (egg roll cooked with stock).

On this private day tour of Sapporo, Muslim travelers can feel confident knowing that their specific needs are being taken into consideration. Your private guide will take you to family-friendly places, attractions with dedicated prayer rooms, and dining spots that meet Muslim dietary requirements. See the highlights of Sapporo while observing your faith.

① Experience at a "real soba restaurant" that is not for tourism This experience is not held in a dedicated experience facility, but in a real hand-made soba restaurant that is actually open. The soba chefs who make and serve soba noodles on a daily basis give direct instruction, so you can learn about Japanese soba culture "in the real world."It is not simplified for sightseeing, but a major feature of soba is that you can experience the same process and way of thinking as Japanese people usually eat soba. ② Experience the "complete soba making process" from start to finish While many cooking experiences experience only a part of the process, in this plan, Mix buckwheat flour → Put dough together → Stretch → Cut You will experience the whole sequence of:It is a composition that allows you to experience the delicacy of soba making and why craftsmanship is required. ③ The luxury of tasting freshly beaten and boiled The experience is unique in that you can taste your own soba noodles at the most delicious time. Freshly made and boiled, soba has a completely different aroma and texture than the soba eaten in restaurants.In order to bring out the original flavor of soba, we offer a variety of Japanese-style dishes such as warm soba sauce and tenkasu. ④ Hokkaido's seasonal tempura and sake close to soba The tempura served with soba noodles is mainly made from seasonal ingredients from Hokkaido. It is simple cooking that utilizes the taste of the ingredients, and emphasizes compatibility with soba. Sake is three types of local sake from Hokkaido carefully selected by the dominant sake master. By comparing two types of cold sake and one type of warmed sake, you can experience the change in aroma and taste depending on the temperature. By pairing it with soba noodles and tempura, you can realize that sake is “sake to enjoy with meals.” ⑤ Premium Experience with Small Groups Because it is a private experience for a small number of people, you can enjoy learning because you are close to the craftsmen. You can enjoy the experience and the meal in a calm space. It's not mass acceptance, so we focus on politeness and quality experiences. ⑧ "Memorable Experiences" of Travel in Japan This experience is more than just cooking classes and meals. It is the very time to experience authentic soba and sake culture that can only be done in Japan. "Not only photos and videos, but also ""memories made and tasted with my own hands"" will be a special memory of my trip to Japan."

・Day-Use Hot Spring Experience: Enjoy Hoheikyo Onsen’s 100% natural waters without an overnight stay—easy to add to any trip. ・Immersive Seasonal Nature: From spring blossoms and lush summer greens to brilliant autumn colors and quiet winter snow, every season is spectacular. ・Cultural Immersion: Discover authentic Japanese onsen traditions and warm local hospitality in a peaceful setting. ・Private Transport from Sapporo: Travel with ease and comfort, skipping the challenge of mountain roads, and enjoy a schedule that works for you. ・Relaxation and Rejuvenation: Let the hot spring melt away travel fatigue, refresh body and mind, and savor calm moments in nature. ・Stress-Free Return Journey: With return transport included, you can stay relaxed even after your soak, knowing you’ll get back comfortably and safely. ・Flexible and All-Season: Great any time of year, this plan lets you experience hidden hot spring gems without staying overnight—convenient and fun.

You can enjoy the change in taste and aroma of Japanese tea, a traditional Japanese drink, by brewing it using different hot water temperatures and brewing times. Also, hot Japanese tea is drank in a ceramic teacup. On the other hand, drinking cold Japanese tea in a wine glass will bring about a big change in taste and aroma.

See the highlights of Sapporo in a day and save hours of research and planning time by choosing a private guided tour. To ensure the itinerary is designed to suit your interests—you can select your must-see spots from a list of potential locations sent to you before the tour. Then, enjoy a customized itinerary with 3-4 sites—such as Moerenuma Park, Mount Moiwa, Nijo Market, and the Jozankei Onsen.

Soba has been a popular staple food in Japan since the Edo period. This is an experience plan where you can make soba noodles, a classic Japanese dish, from scratch and sample them yourself. The soba experience is a popular experience even among Japanese people. You can even experience the traditional way of eating soba in Japan. Also, this plan is a Hokkaido sika deer meat shabu-shabu (game meat) set plan. It's great for a dinner with memories of Hokkaido. Please experience it as a memory of Japan. Our store is usually a popular handmade soba restaurant in Sapporo City. The soba craftsman will happily support you during the experience.

The highlight of this activity is the chance to explore central Sapporo while capturing natural photos with a local photographer. The photographer is a Sapporo native and is familiar with the city’s unique photo spots and atmosphere. Rather than using fixed poses or a studio setting, the photos are taken while walking through real streets and scenery, allowing you to capture more authentic travel memories. The route includes iconic areas such as Odori Park, Tanukikoji Shopping Street, and the Susukino area, making it ideal for first-time visitors to Sapporo. This experience is completely private, with no other guests joining, so you can enjoy the photo session at your own pace. It is suitable for solo travelers, couples, and friends, and no special preparation or photography experience is required.

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture during a delightful hour in Sapporo, where the elegance of kimono meets the tranquility of matcha tea. Begin your journey by selecting a stunning kimono, expertly dressed by our experienced staff. Once adorned, explore the beautiful setting at your leisure, capturing memorable photos. Transition to a serene tea room where the art of matcha preparation unfolds, allowing you to savor this traditional beverage alongside a light sweet treat. This experience is a perfect blend of culture and relaxation, offering a unique glimpse into Japan's rich heritage.

This class is the only one in Sapporo! You can't experience it anywhere else! Your host, Yuki, is so popular that she has appeared on TV, radio, and newspapers many times. Experience and enjoy Japanese life and traditional Japanese sweets in Yuki's cozy and lovely home. She offers pretty flower Sushi roll class also. If you are a sushi lover, please try to check it !!（ The sushi class is easier than this Japanese sweets class. ） There are three sushi roll instructors including her. Please feel free to choose one. Also, if you have a boring nigtht, why not try the [ SNACK] experience in Susukino? We offer a variety of fun experiences. Make your reservation now!! Please let us know if you have a large group such as group tour.

Your class blends authentic technique with hands-on fun. In just 70 minutes, you’ll master the feel of perfect sushi rice, craft 6 classic nigiri, and create a visually striking decorative roll—all with market-fresh ingredients and pro tips you can replicate at home. It’s equal parts culinary skill-building and memorable, photo-worthy experience, welcoming both first-timers and food lovers from around the world.

Avoid the tourist traps and get to know the real Sapporo with a local host, handpicked to match your interests. Explore must-visit attractions, as well as off-the-beaten-path spots missed by most visitors and leave with a better understanding of local culture.

Craft your very own wooden coaster using the traditional Kumiko technique, a unique Japanese woodworking art form. Under the guidance of a knowledgeable instructor, discover the rich history and intricate geometric patterns that define Kumiko. This 1.5-hour workshop not only allows you to assemble your coaster from a specially prepared kit but also offers a serene moment to relax with Japanese tea and sweets. After creating your piece, browse a selection of authentic Kumiko crafts and traditional Japanese items, gaining insight into the craftsmanship behind each work.