Tokyo · WORKSHOPS
Chopsticks planed to your own hand, a ring hammered in an afternoon, calligraphy taught one stroke at a time. The 15 below are priced by session, with a note on what you take home.
Learn to make maki and nigiri near Senso-ji with English-speaking instructors, fresh ingredients, cultural tips, and a sushi lunch for $59.69.
“Jun Kyoto and Kaori were all great. Fish quality was great, really helpful and personable. Recommend for any sushi lover”
Make maki and nigiri sushi in Asakusa with friendly English-speaking instructors, fresh ingredients, a sushi quiz, and a meal you prepare yourself.
“It was quite refreshing to see such a dynamic group of young people lead and teach the class so well. My son and I had a wonderful time learning the art of sushi making. Will tell everyone we know about these wonderful class. Thank you very much.”
Shape Japanese wood with a kanna, sand and oil your own chopsticks in Shinjuku, then add engraving for a personal Tokyo souvenir.
“They all speak English very well and are available to answer all questions you might have. The experience is charming, I recommend to do it if you pass by Shinjuku! Thank you to Shae and all the staff for the experience!”
Make tuna and salmon nigiri in Tokyo with a sushi chef, wear a happi coat, and enjoy a hands-on cultural meal for $42.
“It was so much fun and we had a private lesson as we booked the class at 11:00. We could ask many things and our lovely chef gave us very food recommendations. The food quality was great! Would recommend it to everyone.”
Make Japanese chopsticks by hand in Ginza, choosing your wood, planing, sanding, oiling, and adding optional engraving.
“Really fun! We did it as a family with an age range from 4-72 and everyone loved it!”
Make five nigiri and one rolled sushi with a professional chef in Tsukiji, then eat your fresh creations in this hands-on Tokyo class.
“My family had a great time learning how to make sushi! In fact, my kids tried "real" sushi and sashimi for the first time and they loved it. I think having my kids make their own rolls and sushi was the impetus for experimentation. Aside from that, the staff was excellent and the location was perfect. Likewise, we had a delicious sushi lunch!”
Learn ramen and gyoza in a Tokyo home kitchen with YUCa, then browse a local supermarket in this intimate food class.
“Amazing experience for singles, couples, and families alike! All ages will have a blast at YUCa’s cooking class!”
Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa, pair it with seasonal Japanese sweets, and take home simple tea-making skills in a one-hour class.
“This matcha tea workshop was such a lovely and memorable experience. The host was absolutely wonderful—so welcoming and kind. We arrived much earlier than expected, and she graciously let us sit in her cozy café while we waited, which was such a kind gesture. The workshop itself took place in a charming upstairs nook of the café, where we sat on the floor in traditional style. It added to the authenticity and intimacy of the experience. The space was peaceful and perfect for learning the art of matcha. Our host wasn’t just a great teacher—she’s also incredibly cultured and insightful, with some amazing life experiences that she shared with us.…”
Train in swordsmanship and Japanese horseback archery with samurai descendant Yoshioki Sumida at a real dojo near Tokyo.
“Sumida Sensei and Harry were amazing hosts for the introductory training class. it was a very good balance between a small bit of history at the start and then hands-on activities for the rest of the class. Both Sumida Sensei and Harry were extremely good teachers, delivering instructions clearly but also very patient. They were very pleasant, and approachable, and respectful of other cultures and religions. The course was 100% worth the value you pay and definitely something everyone should try. Just be respectful. Also, it is worth heading to the course 30 minutes early for the demonstration and watching their practice”
Learn nigiri and maki with a sushi master in Tsukiji, using fresh market ingredients, traditional tools, tea, soup, and your own handmade sushi.
“Mr Tanaka was an amazing teacher, and Ms. Soteko was always super nice and patient”
Shape, smooth, and personalize wooden chopsticks with a Tokyo artisan in a one-hour workshop, then take home a useful handmade souvenir.
“This was a fun experience. The guides who lead you through making the chopsticks are very helpful and the finished product is beautiful. I only wish that we got to learn a little bit more about the history of chopstick-making.”
Shape traditional wooden chopsticks in a calm Shinjuku workshop, guided in English, then take home a useful handmade souvenir for $12.
“Koji was great! Helped me make some beautiful chopsticks!”
Learn nigiri, rolls, tamagoyaki, miso soup, and sushi rice in a friendly three-hour Tokyo class limited to nine people.
“Very informative and fun family activity. The crew was so helpful and very courteous.”
Tour Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide, sample Japanese foods, then make sushi, tamagoyaki, and miso soup.
“What a wonderful day we had! The walk through the market was amazing despite the drizzle, we got to see all the incredible ingredients, people, food! Then we rode the bus to the cooking school which was incredible, so professional looking! We made stock and sushi and had the best time while doing them. Highly recommend this experience”
Make your own wooden chopsticks in Tokyo for $6, with hand carving, sanding, natural oil, and optional Japanese engraving.
“It was such a fun class, Koji was my instructor and thanks to his instructions my chopsticks turned out beautifully. I’m very happy I took this class and I want you to make more now:)”
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