Top Asia Classes & Workshops

This hands-on experience allows you to create your own “decorated sushi rolls,” a unique form of Japanese sushi art. Your instructor is the president of the Decorated Sushi Association, with numerous appearances on TV and other media. Clear and friendly guidance is available in both English and Japanese, making the workshop accessible for beginners and all ages. The tour begins at Ebisu Bridge near Dotonbori in Namba. From there, you will walk about five minutes to the studio, where you will learn how to make beautifully designed sushi rolls using provided ingredients. After completing your sushi art, you may enjoy it on the spot or wrap it to take home. This activity is ideal for families, couples, small groups, and travelers who want a short, memorable, and uniquely Japanese cultural experience—especially those who prefer instruction in English or Japanese.

Hosted by a local Chiang Mai family since 2007, this experience combines the convenience of an Old Town location with a real kitchen garden and a nearby local market tour. Instead of following a fixed menu, each traveler chooses six dishes and prepares them individually with personal guidance. English- and Mandarin-speaking instructors, flexible dietary options, and a warm home-style setting make the class welcoming for first-time cooks, families, and experienced food lovers.

Begin in Chiang Mai Old City with a local market tour, then travel together to our 1.6-acre organic farm surrounded by gardens and rice fields. Explore Thai herbs and ingredients before cooking six dishes at your own station, including curry paste made from scratch. Vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options are available.

In the heart of Kyoto, immerse yourself in the art of Japanese calligraphy and stone seal carving at Malligraphy. Under the guidance of experienced calligrapher with over 20 years of practice, you’ll learn to create beautiful characters and design your own unique stone seal. Whether it's your name, a favorite word, or a meaningful phrase, take home a personal keepsake that embodies the elegance of Japanese culture. This engaging workshop is perfect for beginners and offers a memorable way to connect with Japan's artistic heritage.

Experience Tra Que from garden to table in one relaxed, hands-on activity. Walk through the vegetable village with a local host, try seasonal farming tasks, enjoy a refreshing foot massage, and learn to prepare three Vietnamese dishes. Finish with a generous meal featuring your own creations and accompanying dishes prepared by the restaurant, then take home the recipes.

The class takes place in a private home studio, conveniently located just a 1-minute walk from the station and close to Tokyo Skytree. You will be greeted by the instructor, Michiko, who will start with a short introduction about the traditions behind wagashi and its importance in Japanese culture. You will then learn how to make daifuku, mitarashi dango (mochi on skewers), and warabi mochi. The class concludes with a tasting session served with traditional green tea. Michiko is a certified Wagashi Instructor and fluent in English, so she'll be happy to share insights into local life as well as advice on where to shop or sightsee in Tokyo.

Explore a distinctive printmaking technique in a private, beginner-friendly studio session. Using a low-voltage saltwater electro-etching process, you will create your own aluminium plate, ink and wipe it by hand, and print 2–3 artworks to take home. Personal guidance is provided throughout.

A tranquil journey into the art of Japanese calligraphy awaits you on Ikuchijima Island, surrounded by the picturesque Seto Inland Sea. In a relaxed 90-minute session, explore the fundamentals of brushwork, grind your own ink, and select a character or word that resonates with you. This hands-on experience encourages a deeper connection to the meaning behind your chosen word, allowing for a moment of reflection amidst the island's serene beauty. All materials are provided, and you’ll leave with a unique piece of art to cherish as a souvenir of your Japanese adventure.

Add your own touch of style and color to custom ceramics! In this class, you’ll craft a one-of-a-kind ceramic object by hand-painting with a variety of colorful glazes. The firing process—where glaze melts, flows, and fuses inside the intense heat of the kiln—is a captivating charm unique to pottery. You’ll experience the magic of unpredictable colors and naturally emerging patterns created by serendipitous chance. Even absolute beginners with zero pottery experience can easily craft a beautifully finished piece. Create a personal, aesthetic keepsake to commemorate your trip to Korea and hold onto your memories for years to come! Note: Completed pieces will be fired at the studio after the workshop and will be ready for pickup 3 days after your experience date.

The city of Chengdu is known for its mouthwatering hot and spicy cuisine. In the “City of Gastronomy”, food is something you can not miss. Rather than going to a restaurant and get lost from the Chinese menu, you can also have a private dining experience with Chilli Cool. This private dining experience offers you an opportunity to enjoy authentic Sichuanese cuisine at Chilli Cool House. Instead of going to a restaurant, you can enjoy a more interesting and immersive experience -Optional participatory cooking and dining activities. It will be a great way to socialize with a group of friends or families, learn new cooking techniques, and try a variety of dishes, you can set up your own lunch/dinner based on more than 50+ dishes. This is a completely personal experience, private dining room, private kitchen, unlimited beers, and drinks are all provided. We can also help prepare surprises in advance, like Birthday surprise or Anniversary surprise.

Your leader will meet you at your hotel lobby(City Center hotel), we will go to a great local tea house to have some coffee or tea, and learn the commonly used Tourism Chinese. It doesn't matter that you can't speak Chinese at all. After this class, everyone will have the confidence to speak Chinese. First of all, we practice introducing ourselves in Chinese. Then we will learn some Chinese greetings. Then we practice more about how to order food or how to take a taxi and more. After about 1 hour to 1.5 hours of class, we will go out and have a small walk! You’ll be taken into an authentic local spice market to explore it with fun Chinese challenges to complete and learn different Sichuan spices and ingredients that will be used in the locals cooking. At last, we will go to a great local dinner restaurant, you will have a real test here to order the food with all the Chinese you learned (You don't need to pay, it is included) Promise this will be a unique and fun experience for you!

My cooking style focuses on minimal use of utensils, making this session unique and accessible. You can replicate these dishes at home without needing any special Indian cookware. This class is perfect for beginners and anyone interested in trying their hand at Indian vegetarian cooking. A highlight of the experience is learning easy-to-make vegan and vegetarian dishes while also visiting local vegetable markets, where you'll have the chance to interact with local vendors. By the end of the session, you'll feel confident in preparing even the most complex-looking Indian dishes with ease in your kitchen.

Sample Menu ◇ Shojin Cuisine (Japanese Buddhist Vegetarian Dishes) ・Sesame Tofu (Goma Dofu) ・Spinach with Sesame Sauce (Spinach Goma-ae) ・Simmered Daikon Radish with Seasonal Vegetables ・Kinpira Vegetables (Sweet Soy–Glazed Vegetables) ・Tofu Shiratama Dumplings – Japanese Dessert ◇ Temari Sushi ・Colorful bite-sized sushi balls Menu items may change depending on seasonal ingredients.

Don’t Just Eat Osaka—Remake It! 30-Min "Night Parfait" Workshop Why this is a must-do: Most tourists leave Osaka with just a full stomach. You? You’ll leave with a masterpiece! Located in Sennichimae Doguyasuji (Kitchenware Street), we offer the ultimate creative pit-stop for travelers. The "Only-at-Desapoke" Experience: Art You Can Use: Your "Night Parfait" features a built-in memo clip a delicious way to hold photos or to-dos! 30-Minute Magic: Master "speed-crafting" in just 30 minutes. Go from a blank glass to a pro-grade replica faster than waiting for Takoyaki. Bonus: Lucky Capsule Toy: Every participant gets a spin! No losing tickets—each capsule contains a food sample gift valued at 1,000 to 5,000 JPY. Will you win the premium prize? Studio Vibes & Pro Secrets: Under ambient lights, layer jellies and swirl "eternal" whipped cream using professional artisan techniques. Skip generic souvenirs—make your own history and try your luck. Book now in the heart of Osaka.

Start your culinary journey at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market, where you will explore a lively traditional market filled with fresh vegetables and other ingredients essential to Thai cuisine. After the market visit, the experience continues with a hands-on cooking class. One of the highlights is making curry paste from scratch using fresh herbs and spices with a traditional mortar and pestle. You will also learn about the preparation of coconut milk and how it is used in many Thai recipes. The activity provide free pick-up and drop-off from hotels in Kata, Kata Noi, and Karon. Transfers from Patong, Kamala, Surin, Rawai, Nai Harn, and other areas are also available – please contact us. This activity ends back at the meeting point. For guests traveling independently, please meet at Mae Somchit Kata Fresh Market. Meeting times: Morning Class: 08:30 – 08:40 Afternoon Class: 13:00 – 13:10 Evening Class: 17:30 – 17:40

Explore the culinary and cultural richness of rural Japan on this engaging 4.5-hour tour in Shibu Onsen. Learn to make traditional Nagano-style oyaki and onigiri from local ingredients under the guidance of skilled instructors. Enjoy a homemade lunch featuring the dishes you've prepared and take a guided stroll through the historic streets of Shibu Onsen, famous for its hot springs. Optionally, relax in a traditional onsen bath or soak your feet in a public foot bath as you immerse yourself in this charming community. - Duration: 4 hours and 30 minutes, easy walking experience - Small-group tour with hands-on cooking and local instructors - Includes a homemade lunch and guided walk through Shibu Onsen - Onsen bath access is optional; suitable for all ages with adult supervision

- Experience a deep sense of serenity in the world of Zen at an accessible temple within Sapporo, tucked away from the city's hustle and bustle. - Reflect on your true self under the guidance of a monk. Through the practice of Zen meditation, you will focus on your breathing and posture to clear your mind and find inner peace. - Savor Shojin Ryori, a traditional meal prepared by monks. Express gratitude for the blessings of nature as you enjoy a temple meal crafted to nurture both body and spirit. - Accessible Zen with chair-seated options available. If you are uncomfortable sitting on the floor, chairs are provided so everyone can experience meditation in a relaxed and focused manner.

Hands-on cooking experience with a wide variety of dishes to choose including Jukut/Sayur urab, Sate ayam, Peanut sauce, Kueh dadar, Pisang goreng, and many more! Visit the organic farm, choose your own ingredients, and recreate your own signature dish now!

Discover the distinctive stitches, motifs and visual language of traditional embroidery traditions from across India. Explore the history and characteristics of two regional embroidery traditions of your choice. Learn how to use foundational embroidery stitches to recreate traditional-inspired designs. Understand how thread colour, stitch direction and embellishment can transform a design. Develop your own interpretation while staying connected to the character of the chosen tradition. Create a set of six embroidered cocktail napkins to take home.

Beyond just tasting Vietnamese food, learn to master local specialties in a single, unforgettable class. Opt for this immersive, hands-on cooking experience, held in a charming local villa—perfect for food lovers and families. Your session includes an exploration of a local market and the chance to learn authentic recipes you can take home. Enjoy the hassle-free convenience of complimentary hotel pickup and drop-off, a benefit rarely offered with cooking classes. Tailor the experience to your needs by choosing a morning or afternoon class, and consider upgrading to a private session for maximum personalization. Vegetarian and vegan options are also available upon request.

Our cooking classes are designed to give you a taste of traditional Balinese cuisine, using local ingredients from our farm, during the cooking class, you will have the opportunity to visit our organic vegetable garden and learn about the various herbs and spices that are important in Balinese cuisine.

Plenty of visitors get to enjoy South Indian cooking, but few travelers learn how to master local delicacies. Get insider access to South India’s celebrated culinary culture, with recipes passed down over generations. Learn to cook traditional Tamil dishes with a local host in a private hands-on class, from paper-thin dosas to homemade mango pickles. You’ll also get to munch on the savory meal that you helped prepare, served on a banana leaf.

Rajasthan is known for its cuisine. But, while you can eat to your heart’s content while in Jaipur, how can you get your fix once your vacation ends? During this private cooking workshop, learn how to prepare up to five vegetarian Rajasthani dishes from scratch, with hands-on instruction from a local home cook and her mother-in-law. Then, sit down with the family to enjoy a multi-course meal together.

Join your host in her apartment for a private, 1.5-hour Japanese cooking demonstration. Learn to make dashi, the essential base for dishes like nikujaga and miso soup, using traditional ingredients such as shoyu, sake, and mirin. Enjoy a delicious meal with sake or beer while connecting with Toshiko and her family over laughter and conversation. A unique, truly local experience perfect for couples and families alike!