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The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Tokyo

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Sushi you rolled, ramen from a stock somebody started at dawn, wagyu you were trusted not to overcook. The 15 classes below are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which ones end as a full lunch.

Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa - Starting near Sensoji Temple and Asakusa Station
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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

1.Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

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

In a 100-minute English-language class near Sensoji Temple, instructors such as Hitomi, Jun, Moe, and Ken guide you through sushi history, maki rolls, and nigiri. You make and eat your own sushi in a friendly, hands-on class suited to solo visitors, couples, and families.

“The activity was super fun. All the staffs were friendly and easy to communicate. I will highly recommend this activity and would like to do something similar next time when I go to Japan. Thanks”

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Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class - How the shaping process feels
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Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

2.Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class

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

At this Shinjuku workshop, you turn raw wooden sticks into usable chopsticks with a traditional kanna hand plane. Staff such as Masa, Tom, Yuki, Nana, and Sayaka guide beginners through shaping, sanding, and oiling. Choose from free or premium woods, then add optional engraving for 2,000 yen.

“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!”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot - First lesson: shaping nigiri with tuna and salmon
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

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

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

At SUSHI GARYU, an English-speaking chef guides you through nigiri and, depending on the session, maki or onigiri rolls. You will wear a happi coat, prepare fresh sushi, take photos, and eat what you make. Small groups may include about five people per host.

“We made very tasty sushi by ourself! They explained it very well and helped us if we had questions. It was very nice and they were super kind and funny. We enjoyed it a lot, definitely recommend! 👍🏼👍🏼”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef - The fish-cutting demonstration and sushi basics
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

4.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

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

In a traditional third-floor classroom near Tsukiji Outer Market, an English-speaking host and sushi master show you how fish is cut, rice is handled, and nigiri and maki are formed. You prepare five nigiri and one roll, then eat your sushi for lunch.

“Our first ever sushi making class! Kate (the chef) and Kanon (the guide) were both wonderful, very well prepared and organized. Loved the history of sushi that they touched upon making the experience more memorable and meaningful. We learned the basics well and will try making sushi at home :)”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit - 10:00 to 10:30, Japanese food and daily life
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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

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

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

Join YUCa in her home kitchen in Nishiogu for a 2.5-hour ramen and gyoza class. You’ll learn simple Japanese cooking techniques, shape dumplings, assemble ramen, and eat what you make. A local supermarket visit may follow, but confirm it when booking.

“We made a simple ramen and gyoza meal. The recipe was easy to follow and approachable for all cooking levels. I’ll be making these at home in the future!”

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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - The whisking lesson is the heart of the experience
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Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

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

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

In Asakusa, hosts such as Shuri, Rino, Hiya, and Nama guide you through matcha’s history, quality, preparation, and traditional whisking. The one-hour class includes matcha, seasonal Japanese sweets, photos, and a relaxed setting suited to beginners, families, and anyone seeking a less formal tea experience.

“Great experience! Interesting and modern approach while explaining matcha. If you don’t want the formality of a tea ceremony, then this is the place. We went with kids (6 and 9) and they loved it. The team was very fun and trying to get everyone engaged (kids included) into the activity.”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef - From fish preparation to your first nigiri
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

7.Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

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

In Tsukiji’s outer market, an English-speaking host and professional sushi chef guide you through fish preparation, nigiri, and maki. You make four nigiri and one roll, then eat them with extra chef-made sushi, dashi soup, and green tea. Some options also include a market walk.

“Was such a great and in depth sushi making class! Very friendly host, Satoko and chef Tanaka. Highly recommended doing whilst visiting the fish market. Lots of sushi made and ate.”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class - Make tamagoyaki before handling the sushi
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class

8.Sushi Making Class

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

Spend three hours in a small Shinjuku cooking studio learning sushi from English-speaking instructors. Make nigiri, inari, hosomaki, California rolls, tamagoyaki, miso soup, and proper sushi rice, then eat your full homemade meal and take the recipes home.

“Our guides did an excellent job weaving cultural, historical, and language information into the sushi cooking experience. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!”

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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku - Making your bowl at Shinjuku Ale
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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

9.Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

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

At Shinjuku Ale in Kabukicho, you’ll learn how ramen developed, then follow a guide such as Tak, Hinata, or Mikhail through a shortened cooking process. Choose your soup, boil noodles, add toppings, and eat your bowl upstairs near the Godzilla statue. The class lasts about an hour.

“Super easy, everything was prepared and well explained. Our cook was very knowledgeable and spoke great English and was able to also give us lots of recommendations for places to see in the city”

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo - Sushi is the most hands-on part
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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

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

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

Meet your English-speaking instructors at HAUS Tsukishima for a three-hour class covering sushi, ramen broth, and sake. Sato, Ryushi, Alex, Taka, and Kaori are among the teaching team named by past participants. You cook, eat, and return to the meeting point.

“This was such an amazing experience! I loved every minute of it & Kaori was such a great host! Thank to her and the rest of the team for a memorable experience.”

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Tokyo: Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class - Starting with Japanese ingredients and basic techniques
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Tokyo: Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

11.Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

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

Join Cooking Sun Tokyo in a small, friendly class near Shinanomachi. Over about three hours, you will prepare eight Japanese dishes, including dashi miso soup, sukiyaki-style Wagyu, salads, omelette, and dorayaki, then eat the full meal you made.

“The team at Cooking Sun do a great job. It’s a great cooking class for people who are interested in getting to understand how to cook everyday food (not sushi) and learn how to make it ooishi (delicious). We try to do a cooking class to everyplace we visit and this one is in our top 3. Great activity no matter how much you enjoy cooking and for teens - highly recommend”

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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table - Four Japanese dishes, four different skills
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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

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

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

Start near Iriya Station with a local guide such as April, Yuri, or Alice, shopping for Japanese ingredients before cooking makisushi, miso soup, dashimaki tamago, and nasu dengaku. The four-hour class includes hands-on instruction, recipes, and optional beer or sake pairings.

“Had the greatest time making delicious foods with Yuri! She is full of knowledge about Japanese cuisine and showes alot of passion for what she does! She was super kind and showed me in detail how to make the different types of food, and also gave me the recipes so I can recreate it at home! Thank you for an awesome and fun experience Yuri!”

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Popular Sushi Making Class near Tokyo Tower - The English instruction and video support
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Popular Sushi Making Class near Tokyo Tower

13.Popular Sushi Making Class near Tokyo Tower

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 229 reviews · from $87

At Sushi Garyu in Higashiazabu, an English-speaking chef guides you through making sushi with salmon, tuna, rice, and other ingredients. You can wear a kimono-style costume, pose with props, and eat roughly 8 to 12 pieces of your own work. The class lasts about 90 minutes and ends where it starts.

“It was once in a life time experience. Our instructor was very patience with us and literally walked us through the techniques of putting them together. We had several kinds of fish and they all tasted very fresh. I will probably start getting into making them at home. Well worth it and we also met very nice people and the atmosphere was very pleasant. Thank you!”

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Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class - Starting with dashi and Japanese seasonings
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Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class

14.Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 190 reviews · from $72

At Cooking Sun Tokyo, you’ll prepare dashi, Wagyu beef, and up to seven other Japanese dishes in a three-hour class for no more than eight people. English-speaking instructors such as Aya and Hidemi explain ingredients, knife work, and presentation, then you sit down to enjoy the meal with sake and green tea.

“Outstanding cooking class. Great mix of traditional dishes. Well taught, nicely paced and very hands on.”

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Private Home Cooking in Yanaka – Local Flavors in a Warm Setting - What the Two Hours Feel Like
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Private Home Cooking in Yanaka – Local Flavors in a Warm Setting

15.Private Home Cooking in Yanaka – Local Flavors in a Warm Setting

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 173 reviews · from $122

Cook a personalized Japanese meal with Yuki in a small, homey studio near Yanaka Ginza. Choose dishes such as miso soup, gyoza, tempura, sushi, udon, or bento, with allergy, vegetarian, and vegan requests arranged in advance. Expect English instruction, hands-on practice, and a generous meal.

“Super fun and delicious! We really enjoyed our time and highly recommend! The area around the location also has lots of cute shopping and restaurants. A highlight of Tokyo for us.”

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