Tokyo · WORKSHOPS
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Out of 122 workshops on this site, these 15 are the ones to book. Prices, durations and standout details are below — pick in five minutes, then get back to planning the fun part.
Hands-on Tokyo sushi making class near Senso-ji. Learn maki rolls and nigiri, eat your lunch, and leave with tips to cook at home.
“This was a great cold and experience. Step by step sushi making which definitely made it less intimidating as a thought to to make at home. The instructor was very kind, patient and knowledgeable. I recommend this to everyone tha come to Tokyo.”
Make your own chopsticks in Shinjuku using a traditional kanna plane, choose Japanese woods, and take home a personalized set in about an hour.
“Was a great experience! Masa was fantastic and patient as I screwed up the first one. Well worth it though. Getting to keep the shavings was really cool.”
Make your own chopsticks in Ginza: choose from 24 woods, plane and sand them, add oil, and optionally engrave your name. 1 hour.
“Quite fun actually. It takes some strength to peak the wood. In the end you get a sense of achievement for making something.”
Learn sushi basics in Tsukiji with a professional chef. You’ll tour market stops, make 5 nigiri plus 1 roll, and eat your sushi.
“It was the best choice we made. The workshop was wonderful. I highly recommend it to everyone interested in sushi making. The chef (Kate) showed us everything with details from knives to rice, fish to wasabi. Huge thanks!”
Make Tokyo-style ramen and gyoza in a small home-kitchen class with a local supermarket visit. Learn, cook, and eat for $122.70.
“I signed my parents and myself up for this class. We had so much fun and it was a highlight of our Japan trip. YUCa was so kind, welcoming and fun. The class was engaging and interactive. The other people in our class were really cool and I enjoyed getting to know them. And most importantly the ramen was amazing. I am so excited to make this regularly at home. Highly recommend adding this experience to your Japan trip, you won’t regret it!”
Learn ceremonial matcha step-by-step in Asakusa, paired with seasonal Japanese sweets, with English hosts in a one-hour class.
“Very educational, relaxed and fun experience, one of the first things I did in Japan and was worth it for sure and the teachers were fun as well.”
Tokyo samurai sword and horseback archery class in a real dojo, with Iai, sparring, target cuts, and a traditional longbow.
“It was absolutely wonderful. Sumida sensei and his team were great instructors. We got more than we were expecting and learned a lot about samurai and got to train like one ourselves. I would absolutely recommend this experience!”
Make sushi in Tsukiji with a pro chef. Watch fish prep, learn nigiri and maki, then eat your sushi with tea and dashi.
“It was amazing! We enjoyed every minute! And finally now we can make our own sushi at home! Loved everything! Thanks to our guide Satoko and chef Kate! Thank you for amazing time and class!”
Make your own wooden chopsticks in a small Tokyo workshop with an artisan, then take the finished set home the same day.
“Great class for a unique Japan souvenir. I really love taking artisan classes when I travel, and this one was really fun and hands-on. You can choose from all kinds of wood to make your chopsticks from (nicer woods are an upcharge Fyi). You Read more”
Walk Tsukiji’s outer market with an English-speaking guide, then make two washoku recipes in a pro kitchen, finishing with lunch.
“Our Tour guide Akiko was very nice and knowledgeable about Japan. She was joyful and friendly person that made the experience great! Our teacher for the class was great also!”
Make your own Tokyo chopsticks in a one-hour workshop. Pick wood, carve with hand tools, sand, oil, and engrave your name.
“Fu was amazing, kind and knowledgeable. I had a great time!!!”
Suit up in samurai armor for a hands-on katana lesson, museum tour, and ninja weapon trial in Asakusa. English guide, photos included.
“The whole experience was very interesting. Learn a lot about samouraï and Japanese history. Special thanks to Ryo sensei who was incredible!”
Hands-on Tokyo ramen and sushi class with sake pairing. Small group up to 8, English instructor, ingredients and all drinks included.
“What a personal sushi/ramen making class. There were only two others with my husband and I. The chef was charming and made everyone feel at ease. We made and ate our own sushi and the pork belly in the ramen was delicious. You will not go away hungry!”
Cook Wagyu sukiyaki and 7 Japanese classics in a small Tokyo class. English instructors, take-home recipes, and a full lunch you make.
“Awesome! Very well explained, demonstrated and tasty. Very clean and beautiful class environment. Great directions to the location as well.”
Shop with a pro in Tokyo, learn washoku knife and cooking skills, then make sushi, miso soup, tamagoyaki, and grilled eggplant with sake pairings.
“Great experience! Our tour guide was nice, fun and informative. We chopped at a nearby grocery store and learned a lot about some Japanese veggies and meat. We then proceeded to a private place where we made some fun dishes. My two teenagers really enjoyed it. We ate, learned and had fun. We will go back to her if we are in Tokyo again.”
