Top Tokyo Cooking Classes

Discover a unique Japanese dining experience in the heart of Asakusa, just steps from Kaminarimon Gate. Enjoy 75 minutes of unlimited Japanese sake tasting paired with a special sushi omakase course focused on premium tuna and salmon. Taste different styles of sake while discovering how each one complements the rich flavors of sushi. This experience combines two of Japan’s most iconic culinary traditions in a relaxed and intimate setting, making it perfect for both first-time sake drinkers and sushi lovers.

Learn how to make traditional and cute decorative sushi rolls under the guidance of a professional chef. You can choose one of two flower patterns to make. It's a private lesson. Vegetarian menus are also available. Miso soup is also included, so please enjoy it.

What You Will Learn in the Ramen Class: You will learn how to make two types of ramen How to make the tare (seasoning base) How to prepare the dashi (broth) How to make the flavored oil How to prepare toppings (e.g., chashu pork) The standard ramen types we offer are seafood and chicken ramen, but we are happy to accommodate requests when possible. Instructor Introduction: Saburo Ishigooka opened the first Shibasaki-tei in 2011. His ramen is often referred to as the most beautiful and delicious ramen in Japan. His ramen has been selected as one of Japan's Top 100 Ramen and has been awarded Michelin Bib Gourmand for three consecutive years. Saburo insists on using only additive-free ingredients and is well-loved by the local community for his ramen. It’s so popular that customers often wait about an hour to be served.

Master the art of making sushi from scratch and explore the world of sake in this two-in-one Japanese food and drink experience in Tokyo. Prepare nigiri, a sushi roll, miso soup, and side dishes while learning about traditional ingredients and techniques. Then, enjoy tasting three types of sake with fascinating tips and insights from a sake sommelier.

Join a small-group cooking class in Tokyo designed for travelers looking for a fun, beginner-friendly cultural activity. Learn how to make a "Pokemon"-inspired kyaraben (character bento) using rice and simple ingredients, with step-by-step guidance that removes the guesswork for first-timers. Shape and decorate your own themed bento from scratch, then sit down to enjoy your creation with the rest of the group.

Delve into the essence of Japanese culture with an unforgettable sushi-making adventure in Tokyo. Learn to make sushi under the guidance of a Professional shef. Create lasting memories while savoring the fruits of your labor in the heart of Japan. Watch Expert Skills: See a professional sushi master in action. Free Tasting: Enjoy fresh sushi prepared right in front of you. Exclusive Experience: A unique cultural activity in Tokyo.

Delve into Tokyo's vibrant sushi culture with an exclusive hands-on experience at a working sushi bar in Ebisu. Guided by a licensed tuna broker from Toyosu Market, you'll learn about the art of sushi-making while crafting seven distinct types of sushi, each showcasing the fresh, premium-grade fish handpicked that morning. Master the techniques of rolling and shaping sushi rice (shari) just like the locals, and savor the flavors of Ikura, Ebi, Tamago, and more. For an enhanced experience, consider the optional sake tasting, where you’ll explore four premium sakes that perfectly complement your sushi creations, deepening your appreciation for Japan's culinary traditions.

Explore Toyosu Market, the heart of Japan’s food culture, guided by a sushi chef who has served sushi to the Prime Minister of Japan. This master chef has also prepared sushi at the House of Representatives Members’ Office Building, a special venue used by Japanese politicians. Visit areas normally closed to the public and experience the real world behind Japanese cuisine up close. Guests who wish can also join an optional sushi-making experience. Enjoy this special experience in Japan with a limited number of participants.

In traditional Asakusa with its old town atmosphere and friendly instructors and interpreters, you will learn a lot about Japanese culture and the new Japanese food ''Vegetable Temari Sushi'', how to make ''Koji Miso Soup'', and how to live healthily. Only plant-based ingredients will be used, and organic vegetables from local farmers and organic seasonings.

In this immersive cultural experience, you will create an Art Character Bento (Art Charaben) inspired by Bijinga, a traditional style of Japanese art that expresses the beauty and elegance of women. Using rice as your canvas, you will design a female portrait with expressive facial features and a traditional hairstyle, bringing the world of Japanese art to life through food. The combination of vividly colored blue rice (made with butterfly pea) and thoughtfully arranged ingredients results in a colorful and eye-catching bento. During this experience, you will: Explore Japanese artistic expression through food Enjoy creating a colorful and creative bento Learn unique charaben-making techniques Experience a hands-on activity suitable for all skill levels Please note that side dishes may vary depending on the season and ingredient availability.

This is a quiet residential area around Toshimaen Station where the Harry Potter interactive facility “Warner Boozers Studio Tour Tokyo” is located. Using rice flour cake as a base, you can decorate the cake with lively flowers (made with anko (bean paste) squeezing). You can enjoy the experience of making a cake that will bring joy to the recipient. In the trial lesson, we will explain the process in an easy-to-understand way for those who are new to flower squeezing. The rice flour cake (sorgi) for the base will be prepared in advance by the instructor. After coloring the red bean paste with the color of your choice, you will squeeze ranunculus, ranunculus buds, and kodemari flowers. You will learn the basic posture, tools, materials, and colors of flower pressing. You will be able to take home a cake box. This popular class has been attended by a total of 750 people.

What makes this class special is the chef's live performances: a sea bream filleting demonstration performed right in front of you, and a wagyu beef nigiri show where the beef is seared tableside with a torch. You'll also make the restaurant founder's original California roll recipe, something you won't find anywhere else. The venue features a live fish tank, so you can see the fish before it becomes your sushi — a genuine, hands-on experience led by a skilled itamae in the heart of Kabukicho.

Make your own miso and discover the secrets of Japanese fermentation—simple, healthy, and easy to recreate at home. Beginners are welcome, no experience needed! After making miso, relax with a refreshing amazake yogurt dessert—a fun and healthy cultural experience. Includes up to six months of support for any questions during the fermentation process about your miso you made in the class! Enjoy a 1.5-hour class at a convenient Tokyo location — perfect for busy travelers! Special Promotion : We have other classes, Fermented Food Lunch Class. If you join 2 classes on a same day, you will receive a gift — rice koji amazake, the one we use in the class.

In this activity guided by a professional wagashi decoration instructor, you will craft your own sakura flowers made of sweet bean paste using several different traditional techniques. You will start by shaping a beautiful pink sakura blossom through the method of nerikiri (hand kneading sweet bean paste). After that you will shape elegant sakura flowers from sweet bean paste using a piping bag. You will also master the art of icing decoration by drawing an image of Mt Fuji. The entire process of confectionary making will stimulate your creativity and artistic skills as you will arrange the decorations yourself onto a plate to form an impressive picture. At the end of the activity enjoy the sweets you made paired with a bowl of matcha tea.

You can wear authentic costumes worn by active Japanese traditional dance performers. This kimono is on a completely different level from other rental kimonos. You will become the most dazzling model in Asakusa. The staff consists of Japanese traditional dancers. You can deepen your understanding of Japanese culture.

Welcome! Our cooking classes are completely private lessons. We will carefully answer all your questions. Enjoy a two-hour bento-making experience. First, choose your favorite two-tiered bento box from several options. Learn how to make an authentic Japanese bento and pack it into your lunchbox. You'll create a nutritious and colorful lunch with rice balls, fried chicken, fried shrimp, vegetables, and more. Enjoy miso soup with your lunch. You can take your lunchbox home as a souvenir of your trip. We hope it becomes a memorable part of your journey. The vegetables used may vary depending on the season. We want to spread Japan's healthy bento culture to the world. Please tell your family and friends in your country. We also share our original recipes.