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Ramen Shop Kitchen Experience

Visit a ramen shop for a mini tour that introduces the tricks and tools of the trade. After learning about the inner workings of a ramen kitchen, you’ll make your very own bowl of ramen from scatch!

from ¥12,000

(4)

Rain or shine

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OSAKA

Ramen Cooking Class with Pro Chef in Osaka (4 Options)

Learn to make ramen! Join Chef Shu in his kitchen and become a ramen chef yourself. With prepped ingredients and expert guidance, create and savor your own ramen. Uncover ramen's art, innovation, and pure deliciousness in this cooking lesson.

from ¥5,000

(8)

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KAGAWA

Udon Master Class and Udon Tour in Kagawa with 1 Night Stay

Join a hands-on workshop in Kagawa and make a local style of udon from scratch. Stay overnight at a renovated guesthouse, and in the morning you’ll go for an udon-hopping tour, featuring restaurants that can’t be found in any guidebooks!

from ¥33,000

(6)

With dinner

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KYOTO

Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto)

Learn how to make traditional Japanese food at a washoku cooking class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, learn how to make a range of washoku dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, & explore a Japanese supermarket.

from ¥18,000

(1)

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Nerikiri-Making and Matcha: the Flowers and Flavors of Japan

Use traditional wagashi molds to form delicate sweets in the form of Japan’s seasonal flowers while you sip hand-made matcha tea.

from ¥8,700

(2)

With matcha

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Grain Quest: Onigiri-Making and Amazake Tasting in Tokyo

In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

from ¥10,000

(5)

Near station

Cooking Classes

OSAKA

Ramen Class with Handmade Noodles and 3 Ramen Types

Learn how to make ramen noodles from scratch at home, then add your finished noodles to three different ramen broths. From the classic soy sauce ramen to the delicate-tasting salt ramen and the punchier miso ramen–you’ll get to taste all three!

from ¥10,000

(20)

Near station

Cooking Classes

KYOTO

Seasonal Home Cooking Class in Kyoto

Delve into Japanese home cooking at a family house located only 10 minutes from the Kyoto Botanical Gardens. Guided by a local cooking instructor, you’ll prepare an appetizing lunch using seasonal and organic ingredients.

from ¥8,000

(4)

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Handmade Soba Noodles Cooking Class

These healthy buckwheat noodles are as fun to make as they are to slurp! During this soba making class with a warm and friendly host, you’ll mix, roll, cut, and prepare the soba from scratch, starting from buckwheat flour.

from ¥12,000

(3)

With recipe

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Temari & Maki Sushi Making Class in Asakusa (Tokyo)

Make sushi in Tokyo’s Asakusa district! Learn how to make temari (bite-sized sushi balls) and maki (hand-rolled sushi) with professional English-speaking hosts while learning about Japanese cooking traditions and the history of Asakusa along the way.

from ¥9,000

(8)

Regional food

Cooking Classes

OSAKA

Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka

Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!

from ¥11,000

(3)

Near station

Cooking Classes

KYOTO

Making Cha Soba with Sencha in Kyoto

Experience the process of making cha soba in the Kyoto countryside and savor the traditional Japanese dish. This area is known for its world-class sencha and noodles.

from ¥5,900

(3)

byFood Original

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)

Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!

from ¥8,000

(7)

With matcha

Private Experience

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Sushi-Making Class with Professional Chef in Tokyo

Make your own sushi with a professional chef! Learn firsthand all that goes into making nigiri sushi, including cutting sashimi and learning how to use a roller. Enjoy your creations with a delicious, homemade set meal that accompanies sushi.

from ¥19,000

(9)

Cooking Classes

KYOTO

Kyoto Sushi class: Nigiri, Gunkan, & Maki

Become a sushi-making expert in Kyoto! Learn the art of crafting sushi in a 90-min class led by masters with over 10 years of experience. Once you’ve rolled, savor your mouthwatering creations alongside your hosts and classmates.

from ¥6,600

(6)

Rain or shine

Cooking Classes

OSAKA

Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class in Osaka

Osaka’s iconic savory pancake, okonomiyaki is calling your name! With Yoko-sensei, a certified food coordinator and licensed guide, you’ll learn how to make Osaka-style okonomiyaki along with two side dishes and the Japanese omelet, tamagoyaki.

from ¥16,000

(1)

With recipe

Cooking Classes

KYOTO

Cooking in Kyoto: Original Recipe Ramen & Gyoza with Nariko

Join Nariko (a professional cooking instructor) for a hands-on home cooking class in Kyoto! Make shoyu (soy sauce) ramen, gyoza, & a side dish from scratch, & then enjoy your handmade meal.

from ¥14,000

(7)

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Osaka-Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo

Central to food parties and family gatherings, the Japanese savory pancake known as “okonomiyaki” is a crowdpleaser that’s also fun to make! Make okonomiyaki alongside two side dishes, with instructions from an English-speaking cooking teacher.

from ¥13,200

(3)

With recipe

Cooking Classes

OSAKA

Colorful Maki Sushi Making Class in Osaka

Need a break from typical tourist activities in Osaka? Come join Yoko-sensei in her Osaka kitchen and learn how to make colorful, delicious, and fresh rolled sushi—as well as other tasty Japanese side dishes!

from ¥14,000

(1)

With recipe

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Learn How To Cut Sashimi From a Master of Japanese Knives

Learn the history of Japanese knives from Yusuke, a renowned knife instructor & industry expert, in Aoyama (Tokyo). Watch a demonstration, learn sharpening techniques, cutting skills, & participate in a cooking class to make a zuke don for lunch.

from ¥18,700

With sake

Cooking Classes

FUKUOKA

Maki Zushi Rolled Sushi Cooking Class in a Japanese Home

In a modern Japanese home, learn how to make classic Japanese home cooked dishes including tempura, sushi, miso soup, and a spinach-sesame dish. Learn Japanese cooking techniques, like how to make and use dashi, and experience home life in Japan.

from ¥7,500

(1)

With lunch

Cooking Classes

FUKUOKA

Onigiri Bento Making Class in a Fukuoka Home

Delicious and adorably presented bento are a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds. During this bento making class in Fukuoka, join your cooking instructor in their home kitchen, for an onigiri (rice ball) party!

from ¥7,500

(1)

With recipe

Cooking Classes

KANAGAWA

Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home

A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!

from ¥8,000

(1)

Regional food

Cooking Classes

OSAKA

Vegan Cooking Class: Saeko’s Creamy Ramen & Crispy Gyoza

A vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class in Osaka? Look no further! Join Saeko–a pro chef, food stylist, and recipe developer–for a vegan cooking class. Develop cooking skills, make ingredients from scratch, then enjoy your handmade meal.

from ¥9,000

(1)

With dessert

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Tokyo Home Kitchen: Sushi-Making Class

Enjoy making sushi at a cozy home in Tokyo! Immerse yourself in daily Japanese life as you learn sushi-making techniques alongside a professional. Develop newfound skills, feast on a tasty lunch, and take home a recipe book at the end.

from ¥8,500

(4)

With dinner

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Roux and Rice: Japanese Curry Cooking Class in Tokyo

Make Japanese curry at a home cooking class in Tokyo! Soak up the curry-making experience and develop lifelong cooking skills along the way. End on a tasty note by enjoying your handmade meal.

from ¥8,500

(3)

With lunch

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Make the Perfect Bowl of Ramen in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

From broth to toppings, put together your ideal ramen bowl. This Kabukicho experience is a casual cooking class suited for solo travelers or if you’re traveling with friends.

from ¥4,000

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Four Meal Options)

Cook your own teishoku meal set at Chieko’s kitchen in central Tokyo. Choose your favorite menu and venture into Japanese home cooking: sushi, tamagoyaki, onigiri, and more!

from ¥11,000

(3)

Rain or shine

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Recent Reviews from Guests

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Amazing! Loved to learn about the cusine and culture. Everything was so well explained and prepared. To do if you have time and love to eat sushi. Merci beaucoup!!

Fournier JR

May 17, 2024

Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto

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I hesitated at first because of the price but I can say that it is totally worth it! I was alone so I got a private workshop. Yuko has excellent English and her explanations were simple and interesting. she was patient, professional and kind. and I learned a lot about Japanese sweets and through them about Japanese culture. In addition, I experienced making delicious matcha. Highly recommend!

Rachel Moldavsky

May 16, 2024

Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo

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We had a Great cooking experience with Aki in her home. The meals were easy to cook for your Every day cooking. Some of the taste components were new and surprising. Especially the pork dish was exceptional. 10/10 recommend

Ines Molz

May 15, 2024

Seasonal Home Cooking Class in Kyoto

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We had a private sushi making course. Our cook was very helpfull and at the end we managed to produce sushi. It taste well.

van Bakel

May 15, 2024

Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar

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It was a lot of fun. The chef was excellent. He made us feel very good and competent with his very clear instructions. Thank you for such a marvellous experience

cecilia brungs

May 15, 2024

Private Tokyo Sushi-Making Class at 100-Year-Old Sushi Bar

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Best Cooking Classes and Workshops in Japan

Have a passion for cooking? With a variety of cooking classes in Japan, you can learn how to cook Japanese food and impress your friends and family back home. Japanese cuisine, known as “washoku” in Japanese, is one of the healthiest in the world—which explains why Japan is known for having the highest rate of centenarians in the world. Find out the secrets to longevity during a cooking class in Japan while you learn to cook Japanese food with a local cooking instructor. Indulge yourself and learn how to make homemade Japanese ramen and sweets. You’re on vacation in Japan, so treat yourself!

You can find cooking classes in Tokyo, Osaka, Kyoto, and areas all across Japan. With gluten-free, halal, kosher, vegetarian, and vegan cooking classes in Japan, there are options for everyone. From family-friendly cooking lessons to intensive culinary workshops, all skill levels can find a Japanese cooking class on byFood. Learn how to make soba or udon noodles from scratch, try your hand at sushi cooking classes, or join a wagashi cooking class to make traditional Japanese sweets. Experience Japan in a new way, by making fun memories during a cooking workshop while learning skills that you can take home with you.

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