Casual Cooking Classes(232)

Casual Cooking Classes

Experiences

Ramen and Gyoza Home Cooking Class in Tokyo

Ramen is best paired with a plate of juicy gyoza dumplings. During this class in your cooking instructor’s Tokyo home, you’ll learn to prepare the noodles, broth, and toppings for ramen; as well as make gyoza from scratch.

from ¥12,500

(2)

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Kyaraben Cartoon Character Bento Making Class

These kawaii cartoon character bentos are as cute as they are delicious! Learn classic Japanese cooking techniques and recipes like tamagoyaki, and put together a tasty and balanced packed bento box that’ll be the envy of the lunch crowd.

from ¥12,000

(2)

Free drinks

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TOKYO

Tour of Tsukiji Market & Sushi-Making Experience

Delve into the history of Tsukiji Market by visiting Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple and the Tsukiji Outer Market and learn how to make three different types of sushi (nigiri, gunkan, and hosomaki sushi) with the help of an instructor.

from ¥28,600

(2)

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OSAKA

Wagashi Making Class in Osaka

Made with simple ingredients (sweetened bean paste and rice flour), these delicate Japanese sweets are vegan. Join this class to learn how to make nerikiri wagashi sweets, which are often accompanied by a cup of matcha tea.

from ¥8,000

(2)

With green tea

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OSAKA

Sushi Cooking Class in Osaka

From delicate nigiri sushi to hefty gunkan maki, learn how to make several types of sushi during this cooking class in Tokyo. With a side of yakitori, miso soup, pickles, this is the perfect balanced Japanese meal to impress family and friends.

from ¥13,000

(2)

Near station

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YAMANASHI

Yamanashi Cooking Class: Make Hoto Noodles by Lake Kawaguchi

An iconic dish of Yamanashi, learn how to make hoto—a type of flat, wide noodles—from scratch during this cooking class. Swimming in an umami broth, hoto is a classic Japanese comfort food that you’ll want to make again and again.

from ¥3,300

(1)

Near station

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KYOTO

Make Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri) & Matcha with Nariko (Kyoto)

Unleash your inner confectionary artist with a nerikiri-making class in Kyoto! Join Nariko to learn how to make 5 different nerikiri (Japanese wagashi sweets) then enjoy a matcha-making & tasting experience.

from ¥12,000

(2)

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KANAGAWA

Ninomiya Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class

Try your hand at making delicious ramen and gyoza in the coastal town of Ninomiya in Kanagawa Prefecture during this 3-hour cooking class.

from ¥5,000

(2)

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Customizable Vegetarian Washoku Home Cooking Class (Tokyo)

Learn the secrets of washoku home cooking in this customizable class in Setagaya, Tokyo! Stroll through lush gardens with your host, and prepare a healthy and delicious meal designed taking into consideration your dietary needs and preferences.

from ¥15,000

(2)

Private Experience

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo

With the careful guidance of a certified wagashi expert, you can learn how to make nerikiri wagashi, or, as we like to call it, edible art. Shape the dough into a seasonal motif and enjoy with a cup of freshly brewed matcha.

from ¥8,000

(2)

Private Experience

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HOKKAIDO

Hokkaido Cooking Class: Learn to Make Sushi Rolls in Sapporo

Sushi rolls are one of the most versatile types of sushi. Learn how to make this comfort food from Yuki, an experienced instructor, as she welcomes you into her Sapporo kitchen. After making your own sushi roll, have a bite with green tea.

from ¥7,200

(1)

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TOKYO

Make Tempura With a World Famous Chef in Tokyo

Make tempura with a world renowned chef in Tokyo! Join Chef Koichiro Shimura at his high-end tempura restaurant to learn valuable culinary skills, hear industry stories, make fresh tempura, then a tempura omakase lunch course.

from ¥175,000

(1)

Private Experience

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Tokyo Mixology Workshop: Colorful Tea Mocktails with Emi

Become a master mixologist at Emi’s colorful mocktail workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make original non-alcoholic tea cocktail designs, enjoy Japanese sweets, & take home the recipes under the guidance of a certified expert.

from ¥13,000

(1)

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FUKUOKA

Japanese Fake Food Samples: Plastic Parfait Class in Fukuoka

Learn how to make your own shockingly realistic Japanese plastic food samples during this “shokuhin sanpuru” workshop in Fukuoka. Choose from different parfait “flavors” and decorate your food sample as you like, unleashing your creativity.

from ¥1,980

(1)

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TOKYO

Sustainable Vegetable Temari Sushi Cooking Class in Asakusa

Try your hand at making vegan sushi in Tokyo! Using all-local ingredients, you’ll be supporting nearby farmers and environmental sustainability initiatives as you tuck into these fresh, colorful dishes while overlooking Tokyo Skytree.

from ¥12,000

Near station

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Learn How to Make Mochi & Dango With a Certified Instructor

Want to learn how to make traditional Japanese sweets like mochi and dango? Expand your culinary skills in this private cooking class with the help of a friendly, certified instructor. Enjoy your sweet creation with a view of Tokyo’s Kanda River.

from ¥8,000

(1)

Private Experience

Cooking Classes

FUKUOKA

Fukuoka Cooking Class: Authentic Japanese Food with Mari

Join Mari–a certified cooking instructor (& registered pharmacist)–for a healthy home cooking class in Fukuoka! Learn how to make authentic Japanese dishes like sunomono (vinegared cucumber salad), kinpira (burdock root salad), dashi (stock), & more.

from ¥10,000

(1)

With lunch

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NARA

Classic Chicken Meatballs and Omelet Bento Making in Nara

Join this traditional Japanese cooking class to create a healthy bento and regional dessert in the Nara countryside. Your local host will teach you about Japanese table settings while you sip on seasonal fruit drinks and more!

from ¥20,000

(1)

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TOKYO

Mayuko’s Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo

Join Mayuko for an award-winning Japanese cooking class in her home kitchen in central Tokyo! Learn about the fundamentals of Japanese cuisine, from ingredients to techniques, and get a local’s perspective on travel while whipping up a tasty meal.

from ¥15,500

With lunch

Cooking Classes

OSAKA

Miso Masterclass, Tasting & Soup Making in Osaka

Love miso and want to learn how it’s made? In this cooking class only a short train ride from Osaka Station, you’ll learn all about miso, taste different kinds, and make soup packs customized to your taste!

from ¥5,500

(1)

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Japanese Halal Food! Okonomiyaki and Soup Cooking Class

Enrich your Japanese food experience by not only eating, but learning how to cook! Make okonomiyaki and golden soup using halal-certified ingredients and equipment, ensuring safety and comfort, in this cooking class in Tokyo.

from ¥10,000

(1)

With recipe

Cooking Classes

KANAGAWA

Vegan Sushi Making Class in Ninomiya, Kanagawa

Vegans, this is the plant-based sushi cooking class for you!

from ¥6,000

(1)

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Cute Character Bento Cooking Class in Shinjuku

Bring pop culture to the kitchen and make your own character bento, known as kyaraben, with a warm and welcoming instructor in Shinjuku. Turn everyday ingredients like rice, vegetables, ham, and eggs into a packed meal that’s almost too cute to eat.

from ¥11,000

Rain or shine

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YAMAGATA

Hinagashi Traditional Japanese Sweet Making in Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka, recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, has a rich and diverse food culture. Come and learn how to make hinagashi, a Tsuruoka specialty that’s made of sweet bean paste and shaped to look like the area’s local specialties.

from ¥8,000

Regional food

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KOCHI

Local Inaka Sushi (Countryside Sushi) Cooking Class in Kochi

Try your hand at making the local dish of Kochi prefecture, inaka sushi (literally “countryside sushi”). With the highest percentage of forested land in Japan, Kochi has a diverse range of plants and veggies, making for colorful sushi toppings!

from ¥8,000

With lunch

Cooking Classes

AICHI

Nagoya Sushi Making Class at a 100-Year Old Storehouse

Learn how to make four different types of sushi with guidance from an experienced cooking instructor in a century-old renovated Japanese storehouse in Nagoya.

from ¥10,000

With green tea

Cooking Classes

AICHI

Healthy Japanese Dishes Cooking Class in Nagoya

During this cooking class in Nagoya, learn how to make teriyaki chicken, savory egg custard, tempura, and karaage (Japanese fried chicken). Join your kind host in her traditional tatami-floored home, a 100-year-old renovated storehouse!

from ¥10,000

With recipe

Cooking Classes

TOKYO

Private Nerikiri Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)

Only two stops from Shibuya is Sangenjaya, a retro area bustling with shops and cafes in Tokyo’s Setagaya district. Learn to make nerikiri sweets with Sakura, a certified wagashi instructor, and enjoy your treats with matcha tea in her tatami room!

from ¥8,000

With matcha

Private Experience

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