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15 Tokyo Cooking Classes for Every Appetite

50 tours  ·  from $20 a head

Ramen from the broth up, gyoza folded by hand, wagashi shaped for the season. These 15 classes are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and whether you eat the results.

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - From sushi background to your first roll
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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

1.Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · from $59Our pick

Near Senso-ji in Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor guides you through sushi history, step-by-step roll and nigiri making, and a meal of your own work. The relaxed, beginner-friendly class lasts about 1 hour 40 minutes and costs $59.69 per person. Instructors named by past participants include Moe, Ken, Arisa, and Kazu, though your teacher may differ.

“Super fun interactive experience my son is 13 and he loved it. Sushi making was amazing and we also learned about the history of sushi making.”

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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa - Make maki, then shape nigiri
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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

2.Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 40m · from $58

At Sushi Making Tokyo in Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor guides you through a lighthearted sushi history quiz, then shows you how to make maki rolls and nigiri. You prepare the sushi yourself and eat it at the end. The class lasts about 100 minutes and costs $58 per person. It is close to Sensoji Temple and a short walk from Asakusa Station.

“I really enjoyed this sushi making class. It was a fun experience and definitely a bit harder than it looks. The teachers in class did a great job describing the history of sushi as well as the processes for making maki and nigiri. The ingredients were very fresh and the sushi tasted delicious. I’d go again in the future.”

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Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class - How the one-hour workshop unfolds
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Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

3.Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,763 reviews · from $20Best value

At this Shinjuku workshop, you’ll shape, sand, and oil wooden chopsticks with a traditional kanna, guided by English-speaking instructors. Choose from two included wood types or pay extra for premium wood; engraving is optional. No woodworking experience is needed, and the session takes about an hour.

“This was a great first experience in Tokyo for me. Mimi was very helpful and knowledgeable. I would recommend this for anyone who wants to take a personalized souvenoir from Japan”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot - Meeting your chef and getting set up
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

4.Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,377 reviews · 1h 30m · from $42

Learn to shape nigiri with tuna and salmon in a Japanese-style setting, with a chef guiding each step. You’ll wear a happi coat and eat the sushi you make. English and Japanese instruction is available. Chefs have included Hide and Mikoto, though your instructor may vary. Vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options are available by advance request.

“Was fun making sushi in a good company. Great. I know how to make sushi now. Very happy about it. Thanks to both chefs .”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef - Make Nigiri, Then Roll Sushi
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

5.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $49

In Tsukiji, an English-speaking host and professional sushi chef guide you through a fish-preparation demonstration, then teach you to make five nigiri and one rolled sushi. Fresh market-sourced ingredients and utensils are provided, and you eat what you make. The class lasts about 90 minutes and meets in a traditional building near the market.

“Was a really good introduction to sushi making and it wan fun. The chefs and helpers were very accomodating. Also very good worth the children.”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit - Folding gyoza while the ramen cooks
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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

6.Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · from $122

At YUCa’s Japanese Cooking in Tokyo’s Arakawa City, you’ll learn to prepare ramen and pork gyoza in a small home kitchen, with YUCa guiding the class and sharing Japanese cooking customs. Expect a mix of demonstration and hands-on tasks, then a meal made from your work. A local supermarket visit is optional after class.

“Fantastic class, YUCa is a great teacher and very sweet! You get to visit a unique part of Tokyo that isn’t in a touristy area and learn how to make really delicious food!”

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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef - A guided walk, not a tasting crawl
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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

7.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $104

Spend about four hours exploring Tsukiji’s outer market and nearby cultural stops with a local guide, then make five types of nigiri and a sushi roll with a professional chef. You’ll eat your creations with the chef’s sushi, dashi soup, fresh wasabi, and green tea. The market visit is a walking tour, not a visit to the former inner market.

“The guides were fantastic! Very informative and interesting … and the sushi was delicious. Visiting the fish market before making the sushi brought it alive!”

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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - Finding the class in Asakusa
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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

8.Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $21

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructors guide you through preparing matcha with traditional tools, explain its cultural background, and serve it with Japanese sweets. The class lasts about an hour and welcomes beginners. Instructors named by past participants include Rino, Shuri, Hiya, and Nama, though your teacher may differ.

“Rino made me a master matcha maker, had so much fun during the class, and learned a lot ! Dessert were yummy as well”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef - Watching the chef prepare fish
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

9.Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 506 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $63

In Tsukiji, an English-speaking host and professional sushi master guide you through fish preparation, nigiri and maki making, then serve tea, dashi soup, and extra sushi made by the chef. You make four nigiri and one maki roll with ingredients and utensils sourced locally. Some options may include a market walk, so check the booked option and its duration.

“Amazing!! We loved the workshop with chef Koro and Miky. They are both very sweet and fun people so we not only learned how to make sushi but we also had an amazing morning with them and the group. I definitely recommend this activity if visiting Japan”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class - Making tamagoyaki, the rolled Japanese egg
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class

10.Sushi Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

At Cooking Sun in Shinjuku, English-speaking instructors guide you through sushi rice, tamagoyaki, miso soup, nigiri, inari, and rolls. You work hands-on in a group of up to nine, with ingredients and recipes provided, then eat what you make. No sushi experience is needed, but fish is pre-sliced.

“The Sushi cooking class is amazing! A Must do when Visiting Tokyo and if you love sushi. There Are instructions step by step- Everything is very thought through and the both guides Are very informative. Would recommend!”

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson - Leave the market for a modern cooking studio
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson

11.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · from $99

Start at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for a guided walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, where your English-speaking guide helps you navigate the stalls and spot local foods to try. Then travel to an ABC Cooking Studio for a hands-on lesson in sushi and usually tamagoyaki, with recipes and ingredients that can change by season.

“This tour was awesome! Great sights in the outer market and surrounding areas. Was nice to stop and enjoy the local fare too. Our tour leader was knowledgeable and fun. The cooking lesson at the end was also delightful and informative, plus delicious once all was done!”

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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku - The broth is a delicious meal, but not a dietary workaround
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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

12.Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 321 reviews · 1 hour · from $29

At Shinjuku Ale in Kabukicho, you’ll get a short lesson on ramen’s history and methods, then choose soup, boil noodles, and add toppings before eating your bowl. The broth and noodles are prepared in advance, since traditional ramen takes much longer to make. Instructors such as Tak, Hinata, and Mikhail have led sessions.

“A fun class with very attentive teachers. The ramen we made was delicious 😋”

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo - Sake that belongs with the food
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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

13.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79

At a Tsukuda cooking studio in Tokyo, an English-speaking instructor guides a group of up to eight through sushi making, ramen broth preparation, and a sake pairing. The three-hour class includes ingredients, drinks, and the meal you make. Instructors named by past participants include Sato and Ryushi.

“This was fantastic! Highlight of our whole trip and done in a comfortable environment with easy to follow steps and even a fun quiz about the history and facts of sushi and ramen. Loved the whole thing, and the food was DELISH!!”

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Tokyo: Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class - From welcome tea to the first cuts
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Tokyo: Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

14.Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 273 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

At Cooking Sun Tokyo in Shinjuku, an English-speaking instructor guides a small group of up to eight through a hands-on Japanese meal, with Wagyu sukiyaki, dashi-based soup, side dishes, and a sweet. You cook for about two and a half hours, then eat together. Recipes, ingredients, utensils, an apron, and welcome tea are included.

“The instructors were very professional locals who spoke clear English and had a great deal of knowledge of the source of ingredients and the backgrounds of the dishes; the facility was spotless and including utensils, aprons, tables and good quality knives and pans; the dishes were crazy good taste and dishes that can be replicated at home; everyone visiting should do this”

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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table - Four dishes, with your hands on the knife
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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

15.Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 253 reviews · from $79

Meet near Iriya Station at 10:00 am for a four-hour class with a local cooking guide. Shop for ingredients at a nearby supermarket, then prepare maki sushi, miso soup, dashimaki tamago, and nasu dengaku in a cooking studio. Groups are capped at seven, and recipes go home with you.

“Our guide Taka was great and we had a great time making and eating our meal! We had a nice tour through the market to start and a great experience making several dishes.”

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