The 15 Best Ramen Tours & Classes in Tokyo

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

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

Join Aki, Akira, or possibly Shota for a small-group evening through Ueno and Okachimachi. You’ll visit a standing bar, izakaya, and ramen shop, trying sashimi, skewers, grilled dishes, Japanese drinks, and local specialties while your guide handles translation and explains how to order.

“Varied, delicious food stops with plenty of drinks and interesting places in between. Warm, welcoming and fun!”

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2.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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3.Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

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

Spend three hours with an English-speaking guide such as Sahori, Bunga, or Makayla, visiting three Tokyo ramen shops and choosing six quarter-size bowls from 11 to 12 styles. Walk through Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ueno while learning ramen history, regional traditions, and preparation.

“Sahori was fantastic, her English was perfect having lived in the US for many years. We got lucky with only two of us on the tour and got a chance to sample all 12 bowls of ramen. Would highly recommend for those that love Ramen!”

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4.Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

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

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

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

At Baba Ramen in Meguro, you’ll spend about four hours making restaurant-style ramen and gyoza with bilingual chefs, using commercial kitchen equipment. The small group, capped at six, lets you work through the noodles, broth, toppings, and dumplings with plenty of guidance. Recipes are sent home in an e-book.

“Very well organised. Great bunch of guys. Very knowledgeable on all things Ramen. Had a great day and lunch, enjoying our mornings work.”

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

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

At a small studio about 10 minutes from Shibuya Station, an English-speaking instructor guides you through fresh noodles, chicken chashu, and three ramen styles: tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso. You finish with three mini bowls, photos, and a digital recipe.

“Today’s experience was really cool! It was my first time making ramen by myself, so as a beginner at cooking it seemed difficult at first. But the guides were very patient and made the whole process fun, so even I was able to make my own ramen! The finished ramen was delicious, and I’d love to keep using this recipe to make it again in the future 😊”

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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 handmade noodles, chicken chashu, and three mini bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen. You use a professional noodle machine, adjust soup strength, take photos, and receive a digital recipe afterward. Small groups max out at eight.

“This was a great introduction to making ramen at home. Our Sansei Kazuki was very detailed and precise with his method. He encouraged for us to use hand technique over electronic equipment. Hand made noodles was the highlight. The aroma of the different broths surrounded us throughout. Recipe was available in electronic form after enjoying our meal. As an aside, I had an unexpected coughing fit (due to my asthma). They were very kind and accommodating to me.”

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9.Ramen Tasting – Mini Bowl Ramen Tour

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

Spend about three hours with a local guide such as Sahori, Brian, Makayla, or Bunga, visiting three Tokyo ramen shops. Taste up to six mini-bowls, compare regional styles, learn ramen customs, and see parts of Shibuya, Shinjuku, or nearby neighborhoods on foot.

“Sahori was great! She gave me and my mom a very nice and intimate tour. It was just us too and Sahori so we were able to ask all the questions we wanted. Thank you so much for the tour Sahori, you're the best!”

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

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

Leave Tokyo by air-conditioned bus for Lake Ashi, a hands-on ramen lunch, Oshino Hakkai, and Arakura Fuji Sengen Shrine. Guides such as Yoko, Mami, and Hiro lead this busy 11 to 12-hour day, with Mt. Fuji views depending on weather.

“It was a very nice tour. My friend and I are very satisfied. The tour guide Mami was very helpful and gave out information about mt Fuji during the ride. We were very lucky to be able to see mt Fuji from different locations during the tour. Highly recommended.”

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

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

Meet Yoshi and Amo near Ekoda Station for a hands-on Tokyo cooking class in their welcoming home. You’ll make fresh ramen noodles, gyoza, seasoned eggs, and colorful toppings, then build your own bowl. Morning and noon sessions are available, with vegetarian options and a maximum of 12 people.

“Total highlight experience!! For a foodie experience, this was just amazing. Ramen was so so good and the setting for the class allowed us to get out of central Tokyo and get a great perspective of a more local experience. If you want to get out of the touristy and commercial and have a more authentic experience with some of the best ramen you can have, this is your experience!”

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

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

Meet Saori or another English-speaking guide at Akihabara Station for a 20-minute walk through electric town and a Japanese supermarket visit. Then ride to a kitchen studio to make noodles, broth, chashu pork, and toppings. The class lasts about 3.5 hours, includes lunch and downloadable photos, and allows up to 12 people.

“It was a fun and great learning experience for my daughter and I. Our tour guide, Saori was very nice and toured us around Akihabara. That was helpful as each places in Tokyo can be overwhelming. She asked us what we were interesteRead more”

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13.Asakusa Classic Ramen & Crispy Gyoza Cooking Class

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

At Chagohan Tokyo in Asakusa, Masa and Junko guide you through shoyu ramen and handmade gyoza in a small class of up to eight. You will prepare fillings, fold dumplings, learn broth techniques, assemble ramen, and eat the results. Aprons, tools, ingredients, recipes, and photo help are included.

“This was a fun educational class lead by a very talented couple. Everything was hands on and we can’t wait to try to make the ramen at home.”

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14.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

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

Join an English-speaking team for a small-group Tokyo class covering ramen broth, chashu pork, nigiri sushi, and three Japanese sakes. Sato, Haruko, Risa, and other instructors offer hands-on help, cultural context, recipe tips, take-home chopsticks, and a recipe booklet.

“Absolutely amazing experience!! The cooking venue was cozy, but very welcoming. Some aspects of cooking were completed ahead of time to accommodate the timeframe. However, we never felt rushed and the facilities are immaculate. It was a great way to spend a Saturday afternoon in Japan with my family. We all raved about the experience after the class and everyone agreed that they would do it again.”

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15.Cozy Tokyo Class: Ramen, Sushi, Sake Pairing & Cultural Exchange

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 74 reviews · from $79

Meet English-friendly hosts including Umi, Kou, Komi, Alissa, Risa, or Namiko for a three-hour Tokyo cooking class. You’ll prepare ramen and sushi, with gyoza sometimes offered as an option, hear food stories, receive recipes, and enjoy sake, beer, or soft drinks.

“Umi San and Kou San were so welcoming from the moment we arrived. We had a fantastic time learning how to make ramen and sushi, and really enjoyed exchanging cultures and conversations. The small class environment and their hospitality ensured we had a fabulous experience. I would highly recommend!”

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