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TOKYO
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
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
KYOTO
Traditional Kyoto Udon Making from Scratch
Experience making Kyoto udon and savoring it in the same prefecture where the dish’s name originates. Fun, family-friendly hands-on cooking class.
from ¥5,900
byFood Original
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KYOTO
Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto
Japan’s cultural capital is the perfect place to learn to make “wagashi,” the traditional Japanese confections made of sweet bean paste and mochi. Join this workshop with an experienced wagashi teacher and make your own artistic and delicious sweets!
from ¥6,300
With green tea
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HIROSHIMA
Online Hiroshima Style Okonomiyaki Cooking Class
Experience Hiroshima food culture from the comfort of your own home during this virtual okonomiyaki cooking class! Learn the traditional recipe and cooking techniques of this iconic Japanese dish, and bring a taste of Hiroshima into your home.
from ¥2,000
Online
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AICHI
Cute Japanese Bento Workshop with Japanese Grandma (Nagoya)
Learn how to make a traditional Japanese bento box in Nagoya! Make one of four seasonally-inspired bento boxes depending on when you join the class. Designs include spring sakura, summer stars, autumn leaves, and winter snowmen.
from ¥8,500
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TOKYO
Okonomiyaki Cooking Class & Nature Walk (Tokyo)
Join a nature walk through serene local gardens in Tokyo, then embark on an okonomiyaki cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade okonomiyaki along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.
from ¥15,000
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OSAKA
Osaka Local Market Tour & Cooking Class
Tour a local market and learn to cook your favorite Japanese food with a friendly bilingual host! This family-friendly class is less than 30 min by train from Osaka Castle & Osaka Station. Vegan, gluten-free, vegetarian, and other options available!
from ¥16,000
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OKINAWA
Ryukyu Cuisine Cooking Class in Okinawa
Why is Okinawa home to the most centenarians in the world? It might just have to do with the cuisine! Learn to cook Ryukyu cuisine with an English-speaking cooking instructor during this cooking class in Okinawa.
from ¥10,000
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KYOTO
Artisanal Washi Paper and Mochi Making in Kyoto
Make washi (traditional Japanese paper) and learn about the process in Kyoto’s Kurotani village, which has an 800-year history of washi making. Enjoy lunch prepared by the villagers, and tour the facilities before making mochi!
from ¥12,000
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OSAKA
Kushikatsu & Sushi-Making Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka
Make sushi & kushikatsu at a home cooking class in Osaka! Guided by Katsuji (an industry pro with 37 years of experience), you’ll experience a tea ceremony, make sushi & kushikatsu from scratch, enjoy your meal, then take home a custom souvenir.
from ¥9,000
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TOKYO
Private Japanese Cooking Class in Nerima, Tokyo (3 Dishes)
Learn about Japanese home cooking in this private cooking class in Nerima, in the home of a Tokyo local, Emi. You’ll choose 3 popular Japanese dishes to cook and enjoy your hard work over a lively conversation on food and culture.
from ¥10,000
Rain or shine
Private Experience
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TOKYO
Yakitori-Making Class with a Professional Chef in Shinjuku
An izakaya staple, Japanese yakitori chicken skewers are enjoyed by many but mastered only by few. Learn how to make them from start to finish and enjoy your skewers for lunch with an instructor in a culinary school in Shinjuku (central Tokyo)!
from ¥13,200
Learn etiquette
Private Experience
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TOKYO
Japanese Strawberry Shortcake Baking Class in Tokyo
Especially popular in the winter, Japanese strawberry shortcake is a delightful dessert. Make your very own cake to take home in this baking master class. All ingredients are provided, and no prior baking experience is required!
from ¥19,440
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OSAKA
Make Ramen and 2 Types of Gyoza in Osaka
Ramen or gyoza? Why not both? In this fun class in Osaka, you'll learn to make these two cherished Japanese dishes from scratch and cook them to perfection! Once you have a taste, you'll understand why locals enjoy eating these two dishes together!
from ¥10,000
Near station
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KYOTO
Kyoto Cooking Class: Vegan Sushi With a Professional Chef
Learn how to make vegan sushi with a professional English-speaking sushi chef in Kyoto! Make eight types of sushi using two types of rice (germinated & white), cultivate lifelong cooking skills, & then enjoy your handmade sushi lunch.
from ¥10,000
Rain or shine
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
NARA
Vegan Wabi Sabi Bento Box Making with Dessert in Nara
Join this vegan Japanese cooking class to create a colorful sushi bento box, a regional dessert! Your host is a Nara local with a passion for creating healthy, nourishing meals that have been passed down through the generations.
from ¥20,000
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OSAKA
Osaka Festival Foods: Try Yakisoba & Karaage, Make Takoyaki
In this fun class less than 30 min by train from Osaka Castle & Osaka Station, you’ll enjoy Japanese-style fried chicken (karaage), stir-fried noodles (yakisoba) and learn to make an Osaka signature dish: octopus dumplings (takoyaki)!
from ¥9,000
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TOKYO
Family-Friendly Night Out in Shibuya: Food, Drinks & Games
Experience the vibrant atmosphere of Shibuya at night! This family-friendly experience includes learning to make delicious Japanese foods, two hours of free flowing drinks, dessert, and heading to an arcade to play games.
from ¥10,000
Nomihoudai
Cooking Classes
AICHI
Washoku: Seasonal Japanese Home Cooking Class in Nagoya
Experience Japanese home cooking with hosts Yuka and Hitomi in central Nagoya! Cook popular washoku dishes in a state-of-the-art cooking studio, taste dashi and seasonings made in Aichi Prefecture, and enjoy your homemade meal with green tea.
from ¥13,000
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TOKYO
Vegan Shojin Ryori Buddhist Cuisine Cooking Class in Tokyo
Have you heard of shojin ryori, vegan Buddhist Japanese food? Take this casual cooking class hosted by Yuka in Setagaya, Tokyo, where you’ll transform seasonal, vegan & gluten-free ingredients into a fresh and delicious meal.
from ¥10,000
Private Experience
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TOKYO
Sushi-Making Class in a Sushi School in Shinjuku
Roll your own sushi under the expert guidance of instructors and chefs. Eat some delicious sushi and learn about sushi etiquette in this family-friendly class at a sushi school!
from ¥13,200
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TOKYO
UNESCO Recognized Washoku Cooking Class
Learn how to make the UNESCO-recognized “washoku” (traditional Japanese cuisine) during a cooking class in central Tokyo! Learn the fundamentals of Japanese cooking while making 4 different dishes with an English-speaking culinary instructor.
from ¥13,500
Free drinks
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TOKYO
Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo
Make wagashi sweets with a certified instructor at her home in Tokyo. Learn the cultural significance of mochi, make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.
from ¥12,000
With matcha
Private Experience
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OSAKA
Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Class in Osaka
Join Momoko, a sake sommelier, for a sake-tasting experience & takoyaki cooking class in Osaka! Learn about & taste a variety of sake, learn how to make takoyaki, & then enjoy freshly made takoyaki with drinks & a unique sake dessert.
from ¥10,500
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TOKYO
Nature Walk & Maki Sushi Cooking Class in Tokyo
Join a nature walk through serene local gardens in Setagaya, Tokyo, then embark on a maki sushi cooking adventure guided by a certified Japanese cooking instructor! Lunch includes your handmade maki sushi along with side dishes, dessert, & drinks.
from ¥15,000
Cooking Classes
AICHI
Grandma Junko’s Kitchen: Nagoya Specialties
Discover Japanese culture via food with this unique cooking class in Nagoya! Develop lifelong skills and learn how to make regional specialties–tebasaki chicken wings, kishimen udon noodles, and tenmusu onigiri–alongside a friendly Japanese Grandma.
from ¥8,500
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AICHI
Sushi Making Class with Japanese Grandma in Nagoya
Learn how to make three lesser-known types of sushi at this cooking class in Nagoya! Grandma Junko will teach you about Japanese culinary traditions and how to make rose-shaped maki sushi, chakin sushi, and oshizushi.
from ¥8,500
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KYOTO
Kyoto Decorative Sushi Cooking Class
Learn how to make creative decorative sushi rolls called “kazarimaki” at your cooking teacher’s traditional Japanese-style home in Kyoto. Using plant-based ingredients, these colorful sushi rolls are vegetarian and vegan-friendly.
from ¥6,600
With recipe
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Recent Reviews from Guests1 / 3
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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