Tokyo Vegetarian Casual Cooking Classes(105)

Dive into Tokyo's vegetarian cuisine through casual cooking classes. Experience hands-on learning with expert chefs in a friendly and relaxed atmosphere.
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TOKYO

Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Plum Garden

Capture the allure of cherry blossoms in this traditional sweets making class and tea ceremony. You’ll learn to make traditional wagashi confectioneries against the stunning backdrop of Ikegami Baien, a tranquil plum blossom garden in Tokyo.

from¥15,000
(2)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)

Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!

from¥8,000
(15)
With matcha
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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¥13,000
(7)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
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¥16,000
(9)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Mochi Making Class in Tokyo

Love chewy mochi? Join this cooking class in Tokyo and learn how to make 4 versions of the beloved Japanese sweet, including ice cream mochi, strawberry daifuku, dango and isobe mochi. Then, savor your sweets with a rejuvenating cup of matcha.

from¥12,000
(39)
With green tea
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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.

from¥10,000
(3)
With matcha
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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!

from¥12,000
(6)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Fake Food (Food Sample) Making Workshop in Tokyo

Curious about the colorful world of Japanese fake food samples? Find out how these realistic-looking plastic food samples are made and join a hands-on workshop to create your very own bowl of ramen, tart charm, cupcake charm, or parfait.

from¥3,250
(72)
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Ramen-Making Masterclass with Chef Yoshi Shishido

Become a ramen-making expert at this masterclass in Tokyo! Learn the history of ramen, how to make tonkotsu ramen, toppings, & gyoza from Yoshi Shishido–a seasoned ramen chef. This class takes place at a professional cooking studio.

from¥14,500
(56)
Cooking Classes
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¥10,000
(7)
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Fluffy Pancake Making Class in Setagaya, Tokyo

Sweet lovers, rejoice! Learn to make soft, fluffy pancakes and decorate them with seasonal fruit and whipped cream in this Tokyo home cooking class with a friendly local host in Setagaya.

from¥12,000
(5)
Rain or shine
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Homemade Sushi Making Class in Tokyo

During this sushi making class in Tokyo, you’ll make several kinds of sushi including nigiri, inari, thin sushi rolls, and a California roll. Learn about the history of sushi, local ingredients, and sushi making techniques from your kind local host.

from¥10,800
(5)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo

Try your hand at amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of sugar sculpting, during this special workshop at a studio near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district. Led by an instructor, learn to make an adorable edible rabbit the traditional way.

from¥3,650
(17)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Vegan Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class

Vegan food is delicious, satisfying, and fun in this vegan ramen and gyoza cooking class!

from¥11,100
(30)
Gluten-free option
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Homemade Udon and Traditional Calligraphy Class in Tokyo

During this Japanese culture class in Tokyo, learn how to make the satisfyingly thick and chewy udon noodles from scratch, and use traditional Japanese calligraphy tools to write a kanji character of your choosing.

from¥15,000
(4)
With recipe
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Handmade Udon Cooking Class w/ Tempura & Tamagoyaki (Tokyo)

Thick, chewy, and satisfying, udon noodles are endlessly slurpable. During this cooking class in Tokyo, you’ll learn to make these noodles from scratch alongside tempura, everyone’s favorite Japanese side dish, with your friendly host.

from¥10,000
(2)
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
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¥14,000
(1)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony

A delicate craft, learn the art of wagashi and transform a mixture of sweet bean paste and mochi into delightfully artistic sweets! These sweet creations are complemented by the cup of matcha tea that you’ll also learn to whip up.

from¥14,000
(22)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Nerikiri-Making and Matcha: the Flowers and Flavors of Japan

Use traditional wagashi molds to form delicate sweets in the form of Japan’s seasonal flowers while you sip hand-made matcha tea.

from¥8,700
(3)
With matcha
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Nerikiri Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)

Only two stops from Shibuya is Sangenjaya, a retro area bustling with shops and cafes in Tokyo’s Setagaya district. Learn to make nerikiri sweets with Sakura, a certified wagashi instructor, and enjoy your treats with matcha tea in her tatami room!

from¥8,000
(2)
With matcha
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

1-Hour Sushi-Making Class w/ a Chef in an Asakusa Restaurant

A pro chef will guide you through the art of sushi-making in this private class in a traditional sushi restaurant one minute from Asakusa Station. Make nigiri, taste real wasabi, enjoy a delicious lunch and take home memorable souvenirs.

from¥15,125
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

Discover the refined flavors of Japanese cuisine during this kaiseki cooking class in Tokyo. Learn traditional techniques and recipes to create a multi-course meal that’s colorful, elegant, and balanced.

from¥10,800
(17)
With dessert
Cooking Classes
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
(7)
Free drinks
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Asakusa Sushi-Making Class Near Sensoji & Kaminarimon

Make a whopping 16 pieces of sushi topped with fresh salmon, scallops, shrimp and more ingredients handpicked by seasoned sushi masters in this fun and engaging class in the heart of Asakusa. Vegan and vegetarian options are available upon request.

from¥15,000
(8)
Nomihoudai
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class With a Chef in Ikebukuro

Prepare and enjoy two of Japan’s favorite dishes, gyoza dumplings and ramen noodles, in this family-friendly class only a few minutes’ walk from Ikebukuro Station! Learn the methods and recipes to make these classic dishes with a pro chef.

from¥12,000
(4)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Tokyo Ramen Making Class With a Michelin Chef

In this ramen-making class, discover the secrets for a perfect bowl, from making the broth to kneading the noodles, with personal guidance from a Michelin Bib Gourmand-awarded chef specializing in ramen in a restaurant in Setagaya, Tokyo.

from¥19,800
(3)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
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¥8,000
With recipe
Cooking Classes
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¥8,000
(3)
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Explore Tokyo's Vibrant Vegetarian Cuisine

Tokyo is a city brimming with culinary delights, and even for those seeking vegetarian options, the possibilities are endless. With a thriving vegetarian scene, Tokyo offers a range of casual cooking classes that allow you to dive into the world of Japanese vegetarian cuisine. These classes are perfect for those who want to learn how to create delicious vegetarian dishes using traditional Japanese techniques and ingredients.

The cooking classes in Tokyo provide a relaxed and friendly environment where participants can learn from experienced Japanese chefs. These chefs are passionate about sharing their knowledge of vegetarian cooking and will guide you through each step, ensuring you understand the unique flavors and approaches to Japanese vegetarian cuisine. From learning how to make perfectly seasoned vegetable tempura to mastering the art of crafting delicate sushi rolls, these cooking classes offer an enriching and delightful culinary experience.

Why Choose Vegetarian Japanese Cooking Classes?

Japan has a long history of vegetarian cuisine, influenced by the Buddhist dietary custom known as "shojin ryori." This meatless style of cooking focuses on harmony and balance, emphasizing fresh, seasonal vegetables and simple flavors. Attending vegetarian cooking classes in Tokyo allows you to experience this ancient tradition firsthand, experiencing how these timeless principles have been adapted into modern culinary practices.

These casual cooking classes are perfect for both beginners who are eager to try their hand at Japanese cooking as well as more experienced cooks looking to expand their culinary repertoire. Whether you're a resident of Tokyo or a traveler looking to enhance your Japanese food experience, participating in these classes is a rewarding way to enrich your knowledge and appreciation of vegetarian Japanese dishes. It's also an excellent opportunity to meet like-minded individuals who share a passion for cooking and eating healthy, sustainable foods.

What You Can Expect From a Tokyo Vegetarian Cooking Class

The vegetarian cooking classes in Tokyo are designed to be fun and interactive, making them ideal for those who seek a more casual and enjoyable cooking experience. During the class, you'll have the opportunity to use fresh, locally sourced ingredients, learning about their origins and significance in Japanese cuisine. Most classes begin with a short introduction to the ingredients and end with participants enjoying the dishes they have created.

In these classes, you will typically learn how to prepare a variety of dishes, such as miso soup with seasonal vegetables, hand-rolled sushi ("temaki"), and the more traditional but still beloved soba noodles made from buckwheat. Some classes even delve into preparing bento boxes filled with an assortment of vegetarian delights, showcasing different flavors in a single meal.

By the end of the session, you will have the skills to recreate these flavorful dishes at home, impressing family and friends with your newfound cooking skills. Moreover, these casual classes are an excellent way to take home not just recipes, but also a piece of Tokyo's rich culinary heritage.

Embarking on a journey through Tokyo's vegetarian casual cooking classes is a step into an amazing world of flavors, textures, and aromas, offering a deep dive into one of Japan's most wholesome food traditions.