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Discover the intricacies of Japanese tea culture with immersive classes that cover everything from tea types to ceremonial practices.
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Sushi Making Class & Omakase Lunch at Sushi Hajime (Shibuya) 1
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TOKYO

Sushi Making Class & Omakase Lunch at Sushi Hajime (Shibuya)

Discover the art of sushi making in this masterclass led by Chef Takahoshi Hiroshi at Sushi Hajime, a cozy underground sushi restaurant near Shibuya Station. After the class, enjoy a sushi lunch with sake, dessert and tea.

from$86.09
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Japanese Knives: Skills Experience & Cooking Class in Tokyo 6
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TOKYO

Learn How To Cut Sashimi From a Master of Japanese Knives

Learn the history of Japanese knives from 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$142.06
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30% off
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KANAGAWA

Yokohama Ramen Noodle Factory Tour & Home Cooking Class

Take a day trip from Tokyo to Yokohama! Make ramen guided by a third-generation ramen-maker at a local, family-run ramen noodle factory. Then, prepare ramen and other Japanese dishes at a family home.

from$90.40$129.14
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Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower 1
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TOKYO

Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

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$71.74
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Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup  1
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OSAKA

Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup

Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and more options are available.

from$50.22
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Maki Zushi Rolled Sushi Cooking Class in a Japanese Home 10
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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$71.74
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Home Cooking, Music & Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney 1
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CHIBA

Home Cooking, Music & Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney

Experience Japanese culture and arts in a local’s home near Tokyo Disney. Dressed in a cotton kimono, you’ll participate in a tea ceremony, enjoy a music performance, learn to play a traditional instrument and cook a delicious Japanese meal.

from$142.06
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Savor Japanese Umami: Dashi Tasting & Cooking Class (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Savor Japanese Umami: Dashi Tasting & Cooking Class (Tokyo)

Unlock the powerful flavor of umami! A seasoned chef leads this hands-on cooking class in a professional cooking studio in Omotesando, where you’ll learn about dashi, make traditional oyakodon and enjoy your meal with tea and sake.

from$142.06
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Asakusa Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets 2
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TOKYO

Asakusa Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets

Level up your love of matcha with this matcha-making class in Asakusa that pairs the rich flavor of green tea with elegant Japanese confectioneries in an unique experience led by friendly English-speaking staff.

from$7.17
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Tokyo: 90min Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji Fish Market  4
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TOKYO

Sushi-Making Class in Tsukiji: Make Nigiri & Maki

Learn how to make sushi in Tokyo’s Tsukiji area, home to the city’s historical fish market. Under the guidance of a sushi master, you’ll make nigiri, roll maki and enjoy a delectable sushi meal with miso soup and tea.

from$77.48
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Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto 4
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KYOTO

Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto

In historic Kyoto, renowned for its picturesque temples and shrines, learn how to make two types of sushi (sushi rolls and round temari-zushi) and the soup stock dashi, which forms the foundation of many Japanese dishes.

from$78.92
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Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Cooking Class Near Kanazawa Station 2
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ISHIKAWA

Japanese Cuisine & Sushi Cooking Class Near Kanazawa Station

Learn to make a restaurant-worthy meal in this traditional cooking class in Kanazawa! From dashimaki tamago and nigiri sushi to Kanazawa-style duck stew, you'll be making both famous and lesser-known regional Japanese cuisine dishes.

from$86.09
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Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo 4
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TOKYO

Solo & Family-friendly! Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in a Tokyo Neighborhood

Make wagashi sweets with a certified instructor at her home in Tokyo. Learn the cultural significance of mochi, make fruit daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.

from$86.09
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Osaka Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets 4
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OSAKA

Matcha-Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets Class in Osaka

The world of matcha awaits in this fun, informative workshop near Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Station. Learn the history of matcha and use traditional tools and methods to make a bowl of genuine matcha to enjoy with traditional Japanese sweets.

from$14.34
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Sushi Making Class in a Professional Kitchen Studio (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Sushi Making Class in a Professional Kitchen Studio (Tokyo)

Learn to cut ingredients for sushi with a Japanese knife pro chef in this sushi-making class close to Omotesando Station in Nishi-Azabu. Until June 30th 2025, get 32% off the price of this experience by using the coupon code SUSHI63 at checkout!

from$142.06
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Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Solo & Family-friendly! 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$57.39
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★Decorative Sushi Rolls Experience in Kyoto Ninenzaka 2
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KYOTO

Decorative Sushi-Making Class Near Kiyomizudera (Kyoto)

Make beautiful works of sushi art in this sushi roll-making class in Kyoto’s Ninenzaka street, a short walk from Kiyomizudera Temple. Guided by local hosts, you’ll craft sushi to capture the beauty of the seasons.

from$71.03
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Make Daifuku & Dango, Enjoy 5 Kinds of Mochi Sweets (Tokyo) 4
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TOKYO

Solo & Family-friendly! Make Different Kinds of Mochi Sweets in a Lesser-Known Tokyo Neighborhood

Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionery class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal fruit daifuku and sanshoku dango.

from$57.39
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Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options) 2
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TOKYO

Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)

Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.

from$57.39
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Nagoya Sweets Making Class with Tea Ceremony 5
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AICHI

Nagoya Sweets Making Class with Tea Ceremony

During this wagashi making class in your instructor’s traditional Japanese home, you’ll stroll through a veggie patch and charming Japanese garden, make Nagoya-style sweets, and enjoy a traditional tea ceremony.

from$71.74
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Onigiri Bento Making Class in a Fukuoka Home 8
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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$71.74
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Onigiri Bento-Making Class in Yanaka (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Onigiri Bento-Making Class in Yanaka (Tokyo)

In this onigiri-making class in Tokyo’s Yanaka area, craft an adorable selection of unique onigiri before arranging a delicious bento box with your onigiri alongside an array of local staples like fried chicken and Japanese-style omelets.

from$63.13
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Vegan Buddhist Shojin Ryori Cooking Class in Setagaya, Tokyo 3
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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$86.09
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Tempura Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Tempura Making Class in Shinagawa (Tokyo)

Fry an assortment of tempura to crisp perfection in this home cooking class in Shinagawa. You’ll complete your meal with Japanse-style rolled omelet, miso soup, and a side dish, and indulge in a Japanese seasonal dessert with tea.

from$93.27
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English Guided Traditional Sweets Making Workshop 3
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TOKYO

Traditional Sweets Making Workshop

Delve into the history of Japanese sweets and learn how to make nerikiri (traditional Japanese sweets) that look like edible art pieces with the help of an English-speaking nationally licensed instructor.

from$118.38
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Excellent grilled rice ball experience with ancient rice  4
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NARA

Soy Sauce Pressing & Onigiri-Making in Asuka, Nara

Dive deep into the ancient food practices of Japan. Learn to cook a variety of red rice used in the Asuka period, then experience hand pressing and bottling fresh soy sauce from the local brewery and cook onigiri rice balls in Asuka, Nara.

from$129.14
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Matcha Calligraphy Lesson With a Master (Shizuoka) 9
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SHIZUOKA

Matcha Calligraphy Lesson With a Master (Shizuoka)

Join Shoran, a certified Master Shodo Instructor, for a matcha calligraphy demonstration (the only one of its kind in Japan) & workshop in Shizuoka. You’ll also learn about the history, culture, & practices. Includes matcha ice cream & drinks.

from$193.72
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Vegan Maki Sushi Home Cooking Class in Setagaya, Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Vegan Maki Sushi Home Cooking Class in Setagaya, Tokyo

Make and enjoy a healthy lunch in Yuka's kitchen in Setagaya (Tokyo)! In this fun home cooking class, roll vegan and low-gluten maki sushi and prepare side dishes with seasonal vegetables.

from$71.74
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Very fun and informative!
Victoria Keller
May 23, 2025
Asakusa Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets 2
Asakusa Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets
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Fabulous class! We learned a lot about Japanese cooking and enjoyed terrific food. The teacher clearly went to great lengths to make it a memorable experience. The fish was of the highest quality. Thank you for making this a highlight of an already wonderful trip!
Judi Katz
May 10, 2025
Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto 4
Authentic Japanese Sushi Cooking Class in Kyoto
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It was a very enjoyable experience! Although it’s in my neighborhood, I got to tour a noodle factory that I normally wouldn’t have a chance to see, and I made my own noodles by choosing the dough and the cutting blade I liked. It was a very interesting and valuable experience. After that, we moved to Akiko-san’s home, where we started by preparing the filling for the gyoza, wrapping them, and then cooking them with crispy wings, just like in a restaurant! The salad with fried baby sardines and mizuna was also exceptional. We then boiled our own ramen noodles, added various toppings, and enjoyed a luxurious bowl of rich, tonkotsu-style ramen! To finish, we made matcha shiratama cream anmitsu, which was a perfect course. There were no foreign participants this time, but this has inspired me to study English, and I hope to interact with international guests next time. Thank you for the wonderful time!
Izumi Moriya
April 23, 2025
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Yokohama Ramen Noodle Factory Tour & Home Cooking Class
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The chef, the hosts and our presenter were all amazing and super friendly. We learned a lot and felt really welcome from the first minute. Our sushi-making class experience was way above our expectations.
Athanasios Leontaris
April 22, 2025
Tokyo: 90min Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji Fish Market  4
Sushi-Making Class in Tsukiji: Make Nigiri & Maki
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Absolutely incredible experience. Our host was so patient and very accommodating. The mochi was delicious and we even got to take it home after! Thank you so much for a wonderful class.
Amy Tyley
April 16, 2025
Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options) 2
Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)
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Experience the Art of Japanese Tea

Japanese tea is more than just a beverage; it's an intricate art form steeped in tradition and discipline that has been perfected over centuries. When you attend a Japanese tea class, you're not merely learning how to brew a cup of tea. You are embarking on a cultural journey that delves into the philosophy, history, and meticulous rituals that accompany every sip. These classes are designed to provide you with a comprehensive understanding of the tea culture in Japan, from the different types of tea to the ceremonial practices that have been passed down through generations.

Understanding the Basics of Japanese Tea

Japanese tea classes often begin by introducing you to the main varieties of tea consumed in Japan, such as Sencha, Matcha, and Genmaicha. Each type of tea has its distinct flavor profile, preparation methods, and ceremonial significance that make it unique. In these classes, you will learn how to select the best quality leaves and the proper techniques to prepare each type of tea. Understanding the nuances of water temperature, steeping time, and even the types of utensils used can greatly affect the tea's flavor and overall experience. This foundational knowledge is key to appreciating the deeper elements of the tea culture you will explore.

Immerse Yourself in the Tea Ceremony

One of the highlights of a Japanese tea class is the opportunity to participate in a traditional tea ceremony, known as "chanoyu" or "sado." This ceremony is a choreographed art, where harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility are emphasized in every movement. You will learn how to handle the tea utensils correctly, focus on the aesthetics of the presentation, and understand the etiquette involved in serving and receiving the tea. This ceremonial aspect teaches the spiritual and cultural values that are at the heart of Japanese tea culture, enriching your appreciation and leaving you with a lasting impression of mindfulness and calm.