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Sushi-Making Experience in Tokyo (Cooking Class in Asakusa) 2
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TOKYO

Sushi-Making Experience in Tokyo (Cooking Class in Asakusa)

Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch at a cooking class in Asakusa, a historic district in Tokyo! Your expert hosts will guide you from rice to roll, teaching you about the history and culture surrounding sushi and the famed Asakusa district.

from$92.48
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Sushi Making Class & Japanese Sake Set in Asakusa, Tokyo  1
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TOKYO

Sushi Making Class & Sake Tasting 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$113.82
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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$140.86
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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$71.14
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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$49.79
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Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home 1
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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$62.60
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Washoku: Authentic Japanese Cooking Class (Fushimi, Kyoto) 9
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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$128.05
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TOKYO

Yakitori & Tsukune Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two chicken staples — yakitori skewers and tsukune meatballs — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with 20 years of experience teaching English in high school.

from$71.14
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Cook& Enjoy Authentic Izakaya Cuisine|Supervised by RD|Kyoto 1
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KYOTO

Izakaya Foods Cooking Class in Kyoto (5 Dishes)

Don’t just visit an izakaya, learn to make your very own izakaya-style food in this cooking class in Kyoto. Learn classic recipes to cook and enjoy five different staple dishes like yakitori and oden guided by friendly local hosts.

from$156.51
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Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki) 2
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TOKYO

Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)

Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).

from$49.79
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Ikebukuro Home Cooking Class (Tamagoyaki and Sushi Rolls) 1
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TOKYO

Home Cooking (Tamagoyaki and Sushi Rolls) & Supermarket Tour

Great for families, this cooking class is near Ikebukuro, Tokyo’s pop culture and anime mecca! Learn how to make sushi rolls and tamagoyaki rolled omelet with a professional chef, and tour a local supermarket.

from$117.38
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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$7.11
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Kyoto Sushi Making Class in a Traditional Sushi Restaurant 1
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KYOTO

Kyoto-Style Sushi Making Class in a Traditional Restaurant

Step into a sushi restaurant near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden for a class on traditional sushi. You’ll craft a chirashizushi bowl and make oshizushi (pressed sushi) under expert guidance and enjoy a delicious meal.

from$78.25
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Osaka Street Food Cooking: Takoyaki Making Class 1
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OSAKA

Takoyaki Making Class & Local Shop Tour in Osaka

Ever wanted to try Osaka’s famous takoyaki (octopus dumplings)? Led by an experienced chef, tour local shops and learn about ingredients before getting hands-on in making takoyaki dumplings and discovering the magic behind this iconic street food.

from$78.25
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Make Okonomiyaki & Yakisoba Near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine 1
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OSAKA

Make Okonomiyaki Near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine

Make the street food that have earned Osaka culinary fame in this okonomiyaki-making class near Osaka Tenmangu Shrine. Enjoy a shopping tour with a chef and get hands-on experience learning how to cook these delicious dishes.

from$78.25
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Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher 1
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TOKYO

Sushi Roll & Gyoza Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn how to make two of Japan’s most iconic foods — sushi rolls and gyoza — at this cooking class in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town neighborhood, guided by an instructor with more than 20 years of experience teaching English.

from$99.59
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Osaka Home Cooking: Make Crispy Katsu (Pork Cutlet) Curry 1
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OSAKA

Osaka Home Cooking: Make Crispy Katsu (Pork Cutlet) Curry

Few dishes are more comforting than a warm and crispy home-cooked katsu curry! In this cooking class near the Osaka Tenmangu Shrine, you’ll learn how to make this classic Japanese dish with friendly local hosts.

from$78.25
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Osaka Bento Bliss: Make a Traditional Japanese Box Meal 1
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OSAKA

Osaka Bento Bliss: Make a Traditional Japanese Box Meal

Assembling a traditional Japanese bento box is an art form. In this Osaka experience, a local host will teach you what a bento box is and how to craft one packed with delicious staples like tamagoyaki omelet, karaage (fried chicken) and miso soup.

from$78.25
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Sushi Making Osaka!Cooking Class in Japan! 6
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OSAKA

Sushi-Making Class in Osaka (Near Shinsaibashi Station)

Roll, press and arrange both nigiri and maki sushi during this sushi-making class in near Osaka’s bustling Dotonbori that is led by English-speaking sushi masters.

from$92.48
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Takoyaki & Okonomiyaki|Supervised by RD|Kyoto 6
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KYOTO

Kyoto Takoyaki & Okonomiyaki Cooking Class

Looking for the best okonomiyaki and takoyaki in Kyoto? Learn to make it yourself in this cooking class! Master the art of cooking on a hot griddle by flipping and grilling these two regional classic dishes to crispy, savory perfection.

from$62.60
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Delicious sushi rolls with green tea and soup on a wooden table
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AICHI

Nagoya Home Cooking Class: Make a Sushi Roll Meal

While in Nagoya, take part in this hands-on sushi-making workshop to learn Japanese home cooking techniques. Guided by a certified instructor, make sushi rolls, shrimp tempura, rolled omelet and more with ingredients from Aichi Prefecture.

from$71.14
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Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo) 3
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TOKYO

Temari Sushi & Tempura Cooking Class in Shibuya (Tokyo)

Make sushi creatively in this innovative cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll learn to make artful temari sushi pieces and fry seasonal vegetable and seafood tempura to a perfect crisp guided by experienced instructors.

from$64.02
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Tempura&Udon Cooking Class in a Traditional Osaka Townhouse 9
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OSAKA

Osaka Cooking Class: Tempura & Udon in a 90-Year-Old House

Step into a renovated 90-year-old townhouse in Osaka for a charming cooking class. Learn to make a rich udon dish (warm or cold) with a soy sauce base and deep fry tempura fritters to use as toppings. Enjoy lunch and take home a cute souvenir!

from$93.90
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Shibuya Cooking Class: Make Gyoza From Scratch 1
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TOKYO

Shibuya Cooking Class: Make Gyoza From Scratch

Make Japan’s most famous dumplings (gyoza) from scratch in this cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu district. Guided by experienced hosts with a decade of culinary experience, knead the dough, fill each dumpling and fry them until juicy and golden.

from$56.91
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TOKYO

Shibuya Cooking Class: Make Futomaki Sushi & Tempura

Get hands-on making futomaki (thick sushi rolls) with fresh fillings and learn to prepare tempura fritters until golden brown in this cooking workshop in Ebisu, Shibuya led by professional chefs. Take home the recipes and a small souvenir.

from$64.02
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Traditional Japanese Home Cooking (Ichiju Sansai) in Osaka 1
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OSAKA

Traditional Japanese Home Cooking (Ichiju Sansai) in Osaka

In this beginner-friendly cooking class in a charming kitchen in Osaka, master the art of preparing a balanced ichiju sansai meal consisting of a soup and three dishes. A gluten-free option is available.

from$106.71
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Hokkaido Cooking Masterclass with a Hunter Chef (Sapporo) 1
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HOKKAIDO

Hokkaido Cooking Masterclass with a Hunter Chef (Sapporo)

Let Chef Aoyama, a seasoned hunter from Hokkaido, guide you through some of the region’s iconic dishes in this Sapporo cooking class. Watch as he expertly prepares Yezo sika deer and rolled omelet, and make onigiri rice balls with local ingredients.

from$106.71
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Yanaka Bento-Making Class & Calligraphy Workshop (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Yanaka Bento-Making Class & Calligraphy Workshop (Tokyo)

Escape the crowds in Tokyo and relax with a local calligraphy workshop and bento lunch-making class in Yanaka, a district near Ueno that retains its retro charm.

from$88.92
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Discover the Art of Washoku

Immerse yourself in the traditional culinary world of Japan by exploring Washoku cooking classes. Washoku, which means "harmony of food," is a precise art that combines seasonal ingredients with meticulous preparation methods to create dishes that are both nutritious and aesthetically pleasing. These cooking classes unlock the secrets of Japanese culinary techniques, offering you a hands-on opportunity to master the skills necessary to recreate authentic Japanese dishes at home. Perfect for food enthusiasts and home cooks alike, these experiences provide insights into the rich, cultural history behind each dish.

Hands-On Experience with Expert Guidance

In our Washoku cooking classes, you will learn directly from skilled instructors who are passionate about sharing their culture's culinary traditions. These experts guide you through every step of the preparation process, from selecting the right ingredients to mastering knife skills and presentation techniques. Whether you are a beginner or a seasoned cook, these classes are tailored to meet your level of expertise, ensuring you gain valuable knowledge and skills. Prepare iconic dishes such as sushi, tempura, miso soup, and intricate kaiseki courses, each crafted with the delicate flavors that define Japanese cuisine.

Explore Seasonal and Local Ingredients

One of the hallmarks of Washoku is the emphasis on seasonal and local produce, which plays a crucial role in bringing out the natural flavors of each ingredient. In these cooking classes, you will delve into the importance of seasonality in Japanese cuisine and learn how to identify and select the best ingredients from markets. This ensures that each dish you create is not only delicious but also respects the natural rhythm and bounty of Japan's agricultural heritage. Additionally, learning to balance flavors and textures will be a key focus, enhancing your ability to cook authentic Japanese meals that please both the palate and the eye.

Join these enriching Washoku cooking classes and embark on a culinary journey to deepen your understanding and appreciation of Japanese food culture. These experiences provide an unforgettable opportunity to develop your culinary skills while enjoying the warm hospitality Japan is renowned for.