Miso Soup Casual Cooking Classes(72)
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.
Private Japanese Miso Making Workshop Near Tokyo Tower
Learn to make miso near Tokyo Tower! Discover Japan's star ingredient for umami in this comprehensive workshop, where you'll taste several kinds of miso, explore Japan's fermentation culture, enjoy miso soup, and make miso paste to ferment at home.
Make Nigiri, Sushi Rolls, and Japanese Side Dishes
Learn how to make perfect sushi and side dishes with the help of professional teachers who will teach you about different ingredients and seasonings used in sushi. They will also teach you how to make the best sushi rice and broth for miso soup!
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.
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.
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.
Tokyo Home Kitchen: Sushi-Making Class
Enjoy making sushi at a cozy home in Tokyo! Immerse yourself in daily Japanese life as you learn sushi-making techniques alongside a professional. Develop newfound skills, feast on a tasty lunch, and take home a recipe book at the end.
Sushi & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ Pro Chef in Osaka
Chef Yuki draws from her experience at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya to teach this cooking class where you’ll make 3 kinds of sushi (nigiri, hosomaki, and futomaki), and prepare a classic Japanese miso soup under her expert guidance.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Five Meal Options)
Cook your own teishoku meal set at Chieko’s kitchen in central Tokyo. Choose your favorite menu and venture into Japanese home cooking: sushi, tamagoyaki, onigiri, and more!
Family-Friendly Cooking Class in Osaka: Make a Tempura Meal
In this Osaka cooking class, everyone is welcome to have fun making delicious, crispy tempura, a classic Japanese dish. Enjoy making and eating a tempura meal with Max, your bilingual host and local restaurant owner.
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.
Crispy Tempura & Miso Soup Cooking Class w/ a Chef in Osaka
Cook a crispy tempura-topped rice bowl, traditional home-style miso soup, and a classic side dish at Chef Yuki’s kitchen in Osaka. Your host is a bilingual cooking specialist who used to work at a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded izakaya restaurant.
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.
Local Inaka Sushi (Countryside Sushi) Cooking Class in Kochi
Try your hand at making the local dish of Kochi prefecture, inaka sushi (literally “countryside sushiâ€). With the highest percentage of forested land in Japan, Kochi has a diverse range of plants and veggies, making for colorful sushi toppings!
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.
Vegetarian Sushi-Making Class in Osaka (3 Types of Sushi)
Discover the art of vegetarian sushi with Chef Yuki during this plant-based cooking class in Osaka. Learn to make three different types of sushi and miso soup using traditional cooking techniques with a modern twist.
Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka
Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!
Osaka Cooking: Vegan Sushi-Making Class with Saeko
Learn how to make vegan sushi, prepare tofu, and a healthy miso soup with Saeko’s hands-on authentic home cooking class in Osaka! You’ll learn to cut, prepare, assemble the ingredients, and take home a recipe booklet to recreate the dishes at home.
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.
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.
Nagoya Vegan Sushi Class
During this colorful, plant-based sushi class in Nagoya, you’ll learn how to make several styles of sushi and vegan miso soup. Learn tips and tricks about eating vegan in Japan!

Discover the Art of Miso Soup in Casual Cooking Classes
If you're a lover of Japanese cuisine and eager to master one of its fundamental dishes, our miso soup casual cooking classes will provide you with an enriching experience. Miso soup, an integral part of Japanese meals, is both comforting and full of flavors — a simple yet sophisticated dish that epitomizes the beauty of Japanese cooking. Whether you're a complete novice or someone looking to refine your skills, these classes offer a hands-on and fun way to learn how to make traditional, delicious miso soup from scratch.
What to Expect in Our Miso Soup Cooking Classes
Our miso soup casual cooking classes are designed to be engaging and educational. You will start with an introduction to the core ingredients: miso paste, dashi (a traditional Japanese stock), tofu, wakame (seaweed), and various seasonal vegetables. You'll learn about the different types of miso paste — from white to red — and how each affects the flavor of the soup. You'll also discover the nuances of crafting the perfect dashi, which is essential for authentic Japanese soup-making. As you cook, experienced instructors will guide you through each step, ensuring you understand the processes and techniques, like how to balance flavors and properly incorporate ingredients.
Moreover, these classes do not end at just cooking. You will delve into the cultural significance of miso soup in Japan and how it complements various Japanese dishes. This broader context makes the culinary experience more meaningful and might inspire you to explore other aspects of Japanese cuisine.
Why Choose These Casual Cooking Classes?
Casual cooking classes offer a relaxed environment for enthusiasts of all skill levels, prioritizing enjoyment as much as learning. They provide an excellent opportunity to socialize with like-minded food lovers while honing your culinary skills. Small class sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing you to learn at your own pace and ask questions freely. Whether you’re looking to integrate Japanese dishes into your home cooking routine or hoping to impress guests at your next dinner party, mastering miso soup is a rewarding addition to your culinary repertoire.
By the end of the class, you’ll not only have your own delicious miso soup to savor but also the confidence to recreate it at home. With the techniques and insights you gain, miso soup can become more than just a dish — it can be a delightful and nourishing part of your everyday life. Join us to immerse yourself in the flavors of Japan through the comforting and robust tastes of homemade miso soup!