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OKINAWA
Farm to Table in Okinawa: Brown Sugar and Banana Dessert
Join a local organic farmer in the sugarcane fields of Okinawa, try freshly squeezed sugarcane juice, tour the banana farm, and make a delicious dessert of caramelized bananas. Fun and interactive, this tour is perfect for anyone with a sweet tooth.
from ¥4,500
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TOKYO
Japanese Wagashi (Nerikiri) & Matcha-Making Class in Tokyo
Become a master confectioner with a wagashi-making workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make nerikiri (a traditional Japanese confectionery), master the art of matcha tea-making, then enjoy your handmade treats with your classmates and instructor.
from ¥14,000
With matcha
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KANAGAWA
Cooking Japanese Tofu Vegetarian & Vegan Home Recipes
Learn how to cook and present various Japanese homestyle vegetarian & vegan dishes using seasonal vegetables with the help of a seasoned chef! The experience also includes how to make different sauces and dressings for the dishes.
from ¥5,000
Near station
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KANAGAWA
Vegan and Shojin Style Cooking Workshop
Learn about the basics of traditional Buddhist Shojin cuisine and cook various vegetarian dishes! Experience includes a specialist-guided Shojin cuisine cooking session, mini-lectures and a goma dofu demonstration - all in English!
from ¥10,000
Near station
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HOKKAIDO
Hokkaido Cooking & Nature Walk in a Farm Near Lake Toya
Take a break from the slopes in Niseko or the healing waters of Toyako Onsen and rejoice in Hokkaido’s mouth-watering meat, seafood, and fresh produce in this experience combining nature and gourmet in a farm near lake Toya.
from ¥5,000
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TOKYO
Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.
from ¥10,000
With recipe
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TOKYO
Make Daifuku & Dango, Enjoy 5 Kinds of Mochi Sweets (Tokyo)
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal fruti daifuku and sanshoku dango, and try three types of mochi.
from ¥10,000
Rain or shine
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GIFU
Creative Hanazushi Making Class on Historic Nakasendo Trail
Make artistic sushi rolls with nature-inspired designs in Mitake, Gifu. Mitake was one of the post towns along the famous Nakasendo trail that connected Kyoto and Edo (modern-day Tokyo). Learn about this historic town while crafting colorful sushi.
from ¥3,500
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FUKUOKA
Ginger Pork Japanese Home Cooking Class in Fukuoka
This cooking class will teach you all about “ichijiu-sansai,” the Japanese balanced approach to home cooking. A favorite dish among Japanese home cooks, make ginger pork alongside other dishes like vegetable tempura and miso soup.
from ¥7,500
With recipe
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TOKYO
Ramen and Gyoza Class + Local Supermarket Visit in Tokyo
Savor the flavors of Japan with this hands-on cooking experience in Tokyo. As two of Japan’s most recognizable dishes, ramen and gyoza are a must-try for anyone visiting Japan. Why not try making them?
from ¥16,500
Regional food
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TOKYO
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
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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
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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
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
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
Near station
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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
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KYOTO
Cooking Class in Kyoto (Katsu Curry, Tamagoyaki & Miso Soup)
Learn to make Japan’s crispy cutlet curry, katsu curry, in this fun cooking class close to Heian-jingu Shrine in Kyoto! Complete the meal with tamagoyaki rolled omelet, miso soup, and lotus root chips, and enjoy it over drinks with your instructor.
from ¥12,000
Private Experience
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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
Private Experience
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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
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
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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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
Private Experience
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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
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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
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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
Private Experience
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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
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
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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
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This was such an amazing experience! Our hosts were so kind and helpful, and gave us so many helpful instructions. The structure of the class is wonderful as well, you’re never bored or static!! Highly highly recommend!
Peta Morton
May 01, 2024
Tokyo Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class
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A charming experience! Enjoyed learning as we made the noodles which were the basis for a delicious ramen lunch. A Great way to see behind the scenes and learn secrets of Japanese food preparation. Thank you!
Julia Oh
May 01, 2024
Ramen Noodle Making Experience in Kyoto
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Absolutely amazing, chef nobu is a rare gem , market tour so informative and fun and then the sushi making experience will be hard to beat ...must do when in Tokyo
MEGAN HOSKEN
May 01, 2024
Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi-Making Class with Chef Saisho
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We really had a good time. The shop owner does this since several decades. It was so much fun. We know now everything about japanese food Sample making, the right temperature and all the tricks. Thank you so much! ❤️
Janina Pape
April 30, 2024
Japanese Fake Food: Food Sample Making Workshop in Tokyo
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I couldn't recommend the experience more! It was a very pleasurable time and delicous meal.
Michelle Rabia
April 28, 2024
Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Asakusa
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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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