Top Japan Cooking Classes - page 7

Learn the foundations of a Japanese tea ceremony with a 'tea master' who teaches its connection to Zen practice. Enjoy wagashi sweets paired specifically for matcha’s flavor profile, then participate in each step of the ceremony. This hands-on session gives travelers a calm pause from city exploration while offering insight into the aesthetics, architecture, and mindfulness that shape Japan’s approach to hospitality and dining.

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from $56

Practicing Zen through Japanese Tea Ceremony

Practicing Zen through Japanese Tea Ceremony

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

4.7

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from $63

Hello, thank you for looking. I'm a massage therapist for 20 years. I'm also a Japanese tea instructor and cooking instructor. I'm interested in body and mind, so I wanna provide not only massage service but also the way of wellness. This time, I want to enjoy making miso class together. ◎You can enjoy making handmade miso and bring it home(about 500g). ◎Our dishes are gluten-free , MSG-free, and vegan available. We use koji seasoning, Japanese traditional natural seasoning. ◎Thorough our experience, you can learn how to lead wellness lifestyle both physically and mentally. ◎You can enjoy the experience in the Japanese old residence. Miso is Japanese traditional fermented seasoning. Miso is rich in nutrients and very useful ingredient in the kitchen. Traditionally, miso is made from whole soybeans but we make it using tofu refuse so you can make it easier and quicker!! Though soy pulp is healthy food and rich in nutrients , it is disposed of as industrial waste!! This is an effective use. Very friendly seasoning both people and environment, soy pulp miso. Why don't you make it together?

The Wisdom of Healthy Eating : Homemade Miso Making in Kyoto

The Wisdom of Healthy Eating : Homemade Miso Making in Kyoto

1 hour

Avoid superficial travel experiences and gain a deeper, more meaningful introduction to Japanese tradition in Kyoto with a private tea ceremony inside a traditional home. Instead of simply observing, you’re guided by a tea master who explains the purpose behind each gesture as you learn to prepare matcha the traditional way. It’s a calm, immersive experience that replaces uncertainty with clear understanding of etiquette and ritual.

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from $64

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Guests are gently guided on how to drink matcha properly, including etiquette and seasonal customs.

Kyoto Private Tea Ceremony with Tea Master at Home

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from $115

Making Soba noodles at Temple

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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.

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from $67

Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~

Takoyaki making experience ~Japan's popular street food~

Gyoza Making from Scratch- Tokyo Ultimate Cooking Class

4.9

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from $26

1 hour 50 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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from $89

Calligraphy and Matcha Tea Ceremony

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ramen Gyoza Onigiri Japanese Cooking Class in Kyoto

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from $81

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

We extend a warm welcome to you! To begin, let us enjoy a cup of welcome tea and engage in conversation. We understand that the journey from your hotel to the studio may have been long, so please take this opportunity to relax. After then, we have a little understanding of the tea in Japan and other areas through our explanation about the specific parts of the idea and manners of the Japanese tea ceremony, we should start to see the tea master's tea ceremony demonstration. Then, you also model her and experience the most essential part of the tea ceremony procedure, which involves internalizing the key concepts of the tea ceremony and preparing Matcha. Once prepared, your tea will be tasted by others, creating a harmonious and pure tea space. We hope you will enjoy this unique and cultural experience.

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from $89

Kyoto Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience in Ankoan

Kyoto Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience in Ankoan

Tokyo Traditional Tea Ceremony with a Japanese Tea Master

4.9

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from $32

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.

4.8

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from $38

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The Ultimate 30-Minute Gluten-Free "Juwari Soba" Experience

50 minutesFree Cancellation

A tea ceremony is a key part of Japanese culture, and Kyoto—long regarded as the country’s cultural capital—is one of the best places to experience it. During the ceremony, a tea master demonstrates the precise steps involved in preparing premium matcha, offering invaluable insights that you’d miss if drinking tea in a restaurant. You can then enjoy traditional Japanese sweets to accompany your tea.

Kyoto: Quiet and Graceful Tea Ceremony

45 minutesFree Cancellation

4.6

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from $55

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 three types of onigiri, miso soup, tonkatsu, salmon teriyaki, dashimaki tamago, and a seasonal vegetable side dish. 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!

[New]Japanese Home Meal Cooking Class : Warm Six Dish Experience

3 hoursFree Cancellation

Embark on a culinary adventure in Kyoto's historic Gion district by visiting a charming specialty restaurant where the art of ramen takes center stage. Step into the kitchen and immerse yourself in the ancient tradition of noodle-making, using a unique ramen machine to craft noodles from scratch. As the fragrant broth simmers, anticipation builds for the ultimate reward: savoring a steaming bowl of ramen meticulously prepared by the skilled hands of the restaurant’s chef. Indulge in this delicious masterpiece, a testament to both craftsmanship and the rich culinary heritage of Japan.

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from $109

Kyoto Ramen Noodle Making Class

Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a long-established culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. This is not a demonstration—each guest cooks every dish with clear, personal guidance. You’ll learn practical skills you can recreate at home, including sushi shaping, making dashi, fluffy rolled omelets, and Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty with samurai-era roots. We also share the cultural background of each dish. We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium seafood from Omicho Market, trusted by top local restaurants. Real-time AI translation on a large screen ensures smooth communication in English. Please note: Vegan diets and guests avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated. Please inform us of other dietary restrictions at booking, as same-day changes are not possible.

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from $54

Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School

Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking at a 56-Year Cooking School

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

This Session is personally hosted by the owner — a former sake brewer who trained for a year at a sake brewery in Osaka. It is a masterclass-style experience where you can learn about the history, brewing process, and cultural depth of Japanese sake while savoring its diverse flavors. The session takes place at "Sake Pairing Bar Potan", a refined space designed with traditional Japanese architecture where sake truly takes center stage. Located in the Fukushima area, just minutes from central Osaka, it offers a serene yet accessible setting to learn directly from a sake professional. As for me, the owner — I Traveled around 35 countries at the age of 20, immersing myself in different cultures. That journey made me rediscover the beauty and richness of Japan, inspiring me to share its culture with people around the world through sake. Beyond sake itself, I also love cross-cultural exchange, and I look forward to enjoying meaningful conversations with all of you during the experience.

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from $100

Sample a variety of sakes in small servings.

Sake "Omakase" in Osaka : Guided Tasting by a Active Sake brewer

1 hour 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $86

From ¥9,900 p.p. (min. 2) | Same-day OK — book up to 2 hours before. Fully private, no strangers, just your group. A 19-year tea master guides you through authentic Enshu-ryū ceremony in a 100-year-old machiya in Kanazawa’s Nishi Chaya geisha district. Step inside a 100-year-old machiya in Kanazawa’s Nishi Chaya geisha district for a completely private tea ceremony. Your host Yuta has practiced tea for 19 years in the Enshu-ryū tradition, rooted in samurai culture. This is not a group workshop — it is an intimate ceremony performed exclusively for you, in a tea room with tatami and tokonoma alcove. During the 70-minute session, you will: · Watch a full tea ceremony demonstration · Whisk your own bowl of matcha. · Enjoy traditional dry sweets (higashi) · Ask anything — about tea, aesthetics, or Kanazawa · Take a commemorative photo Completely private. No other guests. No rush. English-guided throughout. Please note: · Socks recommended · Additional guests: ¥9,900/person (max 5)

Yuta performing tea ceremony (action shot, side angle)

Kanazawa Machiya: Private Tea Ceremony with a Local Tea Master

1 hour 10 minutesFree Cancellation

Learn how to cook a traditional Japanese meal through a cooking demonstration in a local's cooking studio in Kyoto. Instead of being in a crowded kitchen, this is a private lesson just for you, which means you can enjoy conversations with your tutor and one-on-one guidance. There are several set menus to choose from, which include teriyaki chicken, sushi, tonkatsu or Kansai street snacks - such as “gyoza” (dumplings), takoyaki (octopus balls) or “okonomiyaki” (savory pancakes).

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from $63

Likely to Sell Out

Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori

Private Ramen or Gyoza Cooking Class in Kyoto with Chef Midori

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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.

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from $169

Wagashi traditional japanese sweets class

Wagashi traditional japanese sweets class

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from $60

Asakusa Geisha Performance and Tea House Experience

Capture a special moment with the Geisha to remember your journey.

1 hour 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Sushi and Japanese Foods Cooking Class in Osaka

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from $119

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

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from $160

Easy Ramen making experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

The taste of the ramen you cook yourself is exceptional. Enjoy it while it’s piping hot!

Kyoto Zen Meditation & Garden Tour at a Zen Temple with Lunch

4.9

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from $29

4 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

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from $106

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Dawn_M, Jun 2026

Amazing cooking class with Keigo!

Our ramen and gyoza cooking class with Keigo was one of our favorite excursions in Japan! Not only did we learn how to make two of our favorite foods, but we finally learned the secrets behind dough texture - why some doughs (like my empanada and pasta doughs) end up too stretchy or not stretchy enough. Keigo shared so many helpful techniques and tricks throughout the class, including one that involved using your feet! The class was hands-on, engaging, and full of practical tips we can actually use at home. Best of all, the meal we created was absolutely delicious. Keigo was delightful, patient, and incredibly knowledgeable. He did a fantastic job explaining the techniques. This was a memorable and delicious.

Tea Ceremony Experience in Osaka Doutonbori

Faye_M, Jun 2026

Matcha and mochi

Cool tea ceremony close to Dotonburi. You are served sweet mochi and learn/ experience Japanese tea ceremony. Then you do the matcha whisking yourself after. A con would just be that the activity next door was pretty loud, so it kinda disrupted the tranquility of the ceremony, but I'll still give it 5 stars.

Sangenjaya Back Alleys Private Food and Drink Tour

Ken_G, May 2026

Can’t Miss!

This excursion, without a doubt, was absolutely a blast! We visited places that we would have never found on our own. Simon is a great host, and you soon see him as a part of your group rather than a guide. Lots of laughs, interesting drinks, and even more interesting foods. This is one experience that, if you like to toss back a drink or two, you should not miss if you’re visiting Tokyo! I’d do it again in a heartbeat…in fact, we did, once wasn’t enough! This is a can’t miss if you want something very unique.

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

Melissa_G, Apr 2026

Hoi hoi hoi! Fun learning about making sushi

Awesome experience! This was a fun, interactive class. The instructors were funny and friendly, easy to understand with step by step instructions. We got the sake flight with our experience and even that had information on the different sakes. Fun for all ages. Highly recommend this experience.

Kimono Tea Ceremony at Kyoto Maikoya, NISHIKI

Seanna_S, Feb 2026

Learning about the...

Learning about the history of tea ceremonies was very interesting and I have a whole new appreciation for matcha leaving this experience. Dressing up and being able to take pics was also incredibly fun! The ladies who helped with the dressing and hair were also incredible. Highly suggest!

Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

Nahum_C, Feb 2026

Yuca is amazing! First of...

Yuca is amazing! First of all, she is super knowledgeable to not only how to cook ramen and gyoza but to places you need to check and recommendations on foods of all sorts. She was really kind and made the class entertaining while she was a lovely host. She provided tea, all the ingredients, the recipes, and shared the history behind ramen and all the ingredients. 100% recommend!

Authentic Kyoto Tea Ceremony: Camellia Flower Teahouse

Kiriana_W, Jan 2026

From our first step into...

From our first step into the door, all the ladies were very inviting and kind. The process of the tea ceremony was educational but heart felt. The tea master made the experience even more of a special experience. We very much enjoyed this experience and will treasure it forever.

Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class

Lydia_M, Dec 2025

Perfect way to spend a morning in Tokyo!

This was such a fun way to better understand Japanese food and culture. Our instructor spoke perfect English and explained everything clearly. The dishes were simple but delicious and we were able to prepare a beautiful meal in two hours. Highly recommend!

Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson

Christeena_S, Nov 2025

A Delicious and Educational Morning!

Walking through Tsukiji Market with Miho was such a wonderful experience. She shared so much information about the market, the different vendors, and what foods are worth trying — it really brought the whole place to life. Hiroko was our amazing instructor for the sushi-making class. She was patient, encouraging, and gave us great tips on preparing miso soup and seasoning the rice properly. I especially loved learning how to make the Japanese egg omelette, but the highlight was definitely mastering a sushi roll! I highly recommend this experience — it’s a fantastic way to learn from locals and get hands-on with authentic Japanese cooking.

Tokyo Pub Crawl

Allison_S, Aug 2025

Fantastic

I had the most amazing night ever! I have not danced that much or met that many cool people in probably 20 years. We had so much fun and they told us to keep going and we certainly did. Wonderful hosts and great venues. Definitely do it especially if you’re so good traveler, but I met a lot of couples and groups and we all had a blast together.

Shibuya All You Can Eat Best Food Tour The Original One in Tokyo

Jessica_R, Jul 2025

Delicious, Fun, and High Quality – A Must-Do Tokyo Food Tour!

This was one of the best food tours I have ever done. Kato was our fabulous guide. He was warm, knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about Japanese food and culture. His communication before and after the tour was exceptional. We knew exactly where to meet and when, and he answered questions ahead of time. Afterward, he sent us photos and even shared extra recommendations. The food was excellent and truly all-you-can-eat, which is rare for a food tour, especially one with this level of quality. We had takoyaki, dorayaki, and obanyaki, followed by a generous yakiniku dinner and an incredible sushi feast at a local izakaya. Everything was fresh, delicious, and well-paced. The tour also included fun stops at Daiso, Don Quijote, and Miyashita Park, which gave it a nice local feel beyond just the food. We also appreciated seeing some sights and learning about the culture along the way, including spots like Hachiko Square, Shibuya Crossing, and Nonbei Yokocho. This is definitely a pricier food tour, but it is worth every penny. The amount and quality of the food, thoughtful itinerary, and outstanding service made it one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a high quality, memorable evening in Shibuya.