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15 Tokyo Ramen Tours Worth the Yen

25 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Good tokyo ramen tours sell out in cherry-blossom season and the autumn-leaf weeks. Below: the 15 to book first, what each includes and how they differ.

Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen - Four dishes to open the appetite
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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

1.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · from $95Our pick

Spend about three hours walking around Ueno and Okachimachi with a guide such as Aki, Akira or Shota. Try Japanese dishes and drinks at local bars and eateries, pass through Ameya Yokocho, and finish with ramen. Tastings and drinks are included, and the group is capped at 10.

“Aki was an incredible host- funny, observant and ordered us amazing food! We would definitely book with him again on future trips and recommend to fellow travelers.”

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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

2.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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Tokyo: Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen - Three shops, three distinct styles
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Tokyo: Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

3.Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

In three hours, an English-speaking guide takes you to three Tokyo ramen shops for six mini bowls, chosen from 11 to 12 styles, plus one drink. Routes feature Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ueno ramen traditions. Expect a short presentation on ramen’s history and preparation, a small group of up to eight, and about 3 kilometers of walking.

“Everything was Perfect Thank you so much for that tour”

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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

4.Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

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

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

5.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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Professional Ramen & Gyoza with Ramen Chef in a restaurant! - Prepare gyoza alongside the ramen
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Professional Ramen & Gyoza with Ramen Chef in a restaurant!

6.Professional Ramen & Gyoza with Ramen Chef in a restaurant!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $159

At Baba Ramen in Meguro, bilingual English- and Japanese-speaking chefs guide you through making ramen noodles from scratch and preparing gyoza in a restaurant kitchen. You’ll work with professional equipment, choose between two broth options, and eat what you make. The group is capped at six, and recipes are provided afterward.

“If you’re looking for an unforgettable Tokyo experience, stop scrolling and book this class. My mom, brother, sister, and I spent a morning learning the ins and outs of ramen, and it was genuinely one of the highlights of our trip. For three hoursRead more”

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Shibuya: Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso) - Preparing chicken chashu and building your bowls
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Shibuya: Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso)

7.Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $86

About a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station, this 90-minute English-language class teaches you to knead and cut fresh noodles, prepare chicken chashu, and assemble three mini bowls of ramen. You’ll use a professional noodle machine, get close guidance in a group of no more than eight, and receive a digital recipe afterward.

“Fun time . Ramen was good. The guide was great & patient. I learned to make the noodles but not the broth which I was most interested.”

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Shibuya: Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso) - Preparing chicken chashu and building your bowls
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Shibuya: Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso)

8.Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso)

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

At Ramen Dojo Tokyo, an English-speaking instructor guides you through making noodles with a professional cutter, preparing chicken chashu, and assembling mini tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen. You’ll taste the three styles side by side, then take home a digital recipe. Groups are limited to eight, and the studio is about a 10-minute walk from Shibuya Station.

“Amazing ramen class! Loved the atmosphere and the passion behind the cooking. A great experience from start to finish !”

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Ramen Tasting - Mini Bowl Ramen Tour - Three shops, three different ramen ideas
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Ramen Tasting – Mini Bowl Ramen Tour

9.Ramen Tasting – Mini Bowl Ramen Tour

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 127 reviews · from $118

Spend about three hours visiting three ramen shops in Tokyo, with six mini bowls and one beverage included. Your guide explains ramen styles, eating customs, and the dish’s past and future. Guides on this tour have included Sahori, Bunga, Brian, and Makayla. Expect a walk between tastings and a small group capped at 10.

“This review is delayed but definitely can’t deny that this was the most memorable tour we had in Tokyo. Bunga was so fun and informative. A bit pricey but worth it since we got to sample so many different ramen bowls. Delicious!”

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Mt. Fuji & Hakone: Fuji Sengen Shrine, Cruise, and Ramen-Making - Make lunch your own at the ramen factory
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Mt. Fuji & Hakone: Fuji Sengen Shrine, Cruise, and Ramen-Making

10.Mt. Fuji & Hakone: Fuji Sengen Shrine, Cruise, and Ramen-Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 124 reviews · from $128

Leave Shinjuku at 7:40 am for a full day around Hakone and Mt. Fuji. Ride the Lake Ashi pirate ship when conditions allow, make ramen to your taste, and visit Oshino Hakkai and a Fuji-view shrine. An English-speaking guide and air-conditioned bus handle the long transfers. Guides such as Yoko, Mami and Hiro have been praised for their helpful, friendly approach.

“Fabulous tour and we were blessed to see Mt Fuji all day even though it was overcast. Lake Hakone offered many photo opportunities. The lunch was a bit cold but ready when we arrived and set out on traditional low to the floor seating. This was difficult for some elderly aRead more”

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Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible - Getting comfortable in a home kitchen
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Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible

11.Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $102

Meet chef Yoshi and host Amo near Ekoda Station for a two-hour ramen and gyoza class in Tokyo. You’ll learn about ingredients and broth, fold dumplings, prepare toppings and build your own ramen bowl. Classes run in the morning or at noon, with vegetarian and other dietary accommodations possible by arrangement.

“Delightful experience, food for the soul as well as the palate. A day you can’t stop smiling about. Thank you Ano and Yoshi!”

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Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class - A supermarket stop with practical value
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Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class

12.Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 107 reviews · from $123

Meet in Akihabara at 11:00 am for a short neighborhood walk and supermarket visit, then ride a train to a kitchen studio to make Jiro-style ramen, including fresh noodles, broth, and chashu pork. The class lasts about 3.5 hours, serves lunch, and is limited to 12 people. Guides and instructors have included Saori, Bunga, Kyoko, and Hioroko.

“This by far the was best cooking class we have taken. The whole adventure from beginning to end was excellent. The kitchen and staff were great and spoke good English. Our guide was full of so much information. She allowed us to feel liRead more”

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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Mt.Fuji - Choose a broth, then make the soup your own
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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Mt.Fuji

13.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Mt.Fuji

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 101 reviews · from $141

At Ramen Factory’s Mt. Fuji location, you’ll make ramen from scratch in a 90-minute, instructor-led class: knead and cut noodles, choose a soup and sauce, and prepare chicken or request tofu. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and Muslim-friendly needs can be noted when booking. Your booking includes one souvenir: a T-shirt, ramen bowl, or Japanese apron.

“We learned about the art of making ramen. We started with making the meat and tailoring the broth to our individual tastes. Then we make the noodles. Would recommend.”

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Asakusa Classic Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class - Folding gyoza, one dumpling at a time
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Asakusa Classic Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class

14.Asakusa Classic Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 83 reviews · from $167

At Chagohan Tokyo in Asakusa, Masa and Junko lead a three-hour class on ramen broth, toppings, and hand-folded gyoza. You’ll chop vegetables, prepare dumpling filling, learn how a flavorful ramen base comes together, and assemble a bowl to eat with your gyoza. Aprons, utensils, ingredients, and recipes are provided. Vegetarian and vegan options are available with advance notice.

“We were given some backstory the good that we were going to cook which was very interesting and informative. Instructions were clear and any questions were answered clearly and with humour. End result was amazingly edible. A very enjoyable way to learn about how to cook some Japanese dishes. Highly recommend.”

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Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set - Ramen broth and chashu in the same kitchen
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Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

15.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

In Tsukishima, an English-speaking instructor guides you through nigiri sushi, ramen broth, and chashu pork in a three-hour small-group class. Expect practical cooking tips, stories about Japanese food culture, a recipe booklet, and a tasting of three sakes selected by a certified sommelier. Classes are limited to eight, with instructors including Sato, Haruko, and Risa.

“This Tokyo ramen and sushi class was a truly wonderful experience! The instructor made learning to prepare excellent sushi and cook ramen broth very accessible. We really enjoyed the hands-on experience, and the delicious meal we created was the perfect finish. I absolutely recommend this class for a great mix of culture and amazing food!”

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