JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular workshops in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Asakusa sushi class near Senso-ji: learn nigiri and maki with clear English tips, then eat the lunch you make. Small groups.
“Class was so much fun. Great teachers for a group setting. Very easy to follow. Would do again! And bring others!”
Calm Kyoto matcha lesson with a licensed Urasenke tea master. Make tea, taste two matcha styles, then optional kimono photos.
“the activity was too good. our host is very knowledgeable, showed us all aspects of the art and tradition in details. would highly recommend to anyone visiting Kyoto.”
Learn sushi in historic Asakusa: make maki rolls and nigiri, hear real sushi history, then eat what you made with English help near Skytree.
“I really enjoyed this sushi course and would definitely recommend it. The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, making the course easy to follow and enjoyable. The balance between explanation and hands-on practice was very good, and the ingredients were fresh and high quality.”
Make ramen noodles from scratch at Ramen Factory Kyoto, customize flavors and toppings, then eat your handmade lunch. Halal, veg, vegan.
“China was fun and helpful guiding us through making ramen. It was a fun experience and a filling lunch.”
Tokyo sushi making in a happi coat. Learn nigiri with tuna and salmon in 90 minutes and eat what you make.
“Everything was excellent. Food, teacher, experience were unforgettable for us.”
Make real chopsticks in Ginza: choose wood, plane and sand, oil finish, optional name engraving. 1-hour workshop.
“It was a unique experience but would recommend to anyone. we got beautiful hand planed/sanded chopstick keepsakes engraved with our names.”
Learn sushi in Osaka near Dotonbori. Make nigiri and maki with an English instructor, then eat what you made. Beginner-friendly.
“We had an amazing experience with Fujiko san. The class is woth an amazing friendly atmosphere. A lot of ingredients very generous. Recommended to people who wish to have fun and culture”
Learn sushi in Tsukiji with a pro chef: fish prep demo, knives 101, hands-on nigiri and maki, and a lunch you make yourself.
“Absolutely authentic, well paced, with quality ingredients. Beginners welcome! There was a lovely English translator for the entire presentation who spoke fluently and ensured the Master Chef was understood correctly at every step. The MaRead more”
Make Kyoto chopsticks in Gion: hand-plane shaping from raw wood, sanding and oil finish, plus optional name engraving.
“We loved learning the process of making chopsticks. Our teacher was very patient. The engraving process was very neat! This will be our souvenir from Japan!”
Make ramen and gyoza in YUCa’s Tokyo kitchen, with a short home-cooking lecture and optional local supermarket walk, then eat what you made.
“Yuca is so knowledgeable and helpful. Cooking was interactive and fun food was delirious. . I highly recommend”
Learn matcha step by step in Asakusa with an English-speaking host, then sip your whisked cup with seasonal Japanese sweets.
“Was a great and educational experience. We enjoyed the lessons and the matcha was delicious. Would recommend.”
Train in Kyoto Kenbu with a samurai sword class, including bowing and sword-draw basics, plus costume photos and a completion certificate.
“Given the time of day I choose, I got a 1:1 lesson which was great because it allowed the instructor to refine my technique at each stage.”
Train with samurai masters in Machida: iai sword forms, gekken sparring and target cutting, plus traditional horseback archery.
“I love how Sumida-Sensei shared about his story as a descendant of a Samurai and his training really did show his rigour nature. A really patient and fun teacher i must say. I'm definitely recommending this to anyone looking for a really immersive cultural experience here!”
Kyoto Ramen Factory class: handmade noodles from flour, customize miso/salt/soy sauces, build your bowl, then take home a souvenir and recipe.
“It was a solo trip visit for me but the staff was very accommodating. All instructions were very clear and they were extremely pleasant to talk to. They helped me ensure I have plenty of photos and videos of the process as well! My ramen bowl turned out very tasty despite it being my first…”
Learn matcha in Osaka with a small-group class, English hosts, and Japanese sweets. Hand-whisk a real cup in about an hour.
“I had an amazing time at the Matcha-making class! I loved learning about the history of Matcha and how it’s made — the information was presented in such a fun and engaging way. The host did an excellent job using visuals and little quizzes Read more”
