JAPAN COOKING CLASSES

Cooking Classes in Japan: the 15 Best Kitchens

90 classes  ·  from $23 a head

Ramen, sushi, gyoza and a home kitchen where somebody explains dashi properly. The 15 below are compared on group size, how much knife work you get and which ones include a market walk first.

Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto - Building a bowl around your own taste
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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

1.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,937 reviews · from $131Our pick

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, you make noodles, season your broth, prepare toppings, and eat a personalized ramen lunch in about 90 minutes. Instructors including Mahiro, Moeka, Haruka, Fuku, and Hiro guide the hands-on class. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options can be arranged in advance.

“Fun atmosphere, great instructor, and learned to make delicious Raman. Highly recommend this activity especially with family and friends.”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit - The local supermarket visit after lunch
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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

Meet YUCa in her home kitchen in Tokyo’s Nishiogu district for a 2.5-hour class on ramen and gyoza. You’ll hear about Japanese home cooking, help prepare dumplings and noodle soup, eat what you make, and optionally visit a nearby supermarket. The small group size, family-friendly pace, and local setting make this a useful choice for cooks of all levels.

“We all were given a role to play in creating the ramen and gyoza and had fun doing it as well as learning new skills. We also got to eat our creations. So yummy!”

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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir - Finding the basement near Demachiyanagi Station
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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

3.Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 532 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, near Demachiyanagi Station, you will knead noodle dough, season chicken, choose miso, salt, or soy flavors, and build your own bowl. English-speaking instructors such as Sakura, Fuku, Akemi, and Moeka guide the 90-minute class. You also receive a souvenir and the recipe by email.

“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 time making the dish. Very beginner friendly and warm atmosphere. I’m pescatarian, so they offered tofu and fish broth. Be aware the entrance is not the same as Google Maps. There’s a set of stairs on the street side behind the bus stop!”

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Sushi Making Osaka! Popular Sushi Class in Japan! - The 90-minute schedule
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Sushi Making Osaka! Popular Sushi Class in Japan!

4.Sushi Making Osaka! Popular Sushi Class in Japan!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 500 reviews · from $35

Spend about 90 minutes in central Osaka learning to shape nigiri sushi and roll maki sushi. English-speaking instructors, including Hayato or Takara depending on the session, explain sushi history, guide you through each step, and provide the ingredients and meal. The small group, capped at 10 people, suits beginners, families, and food-focused visitors.

“Such a fun experience and we got to eat our masterpieces! Everyone was so informative and made it a memorable experience for us”

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Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class - Starting with miso and shoyu ramen broth
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Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

5.Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

At Manryo Cooking Class in central Kyoto, English-speaking instructors such as Nori, Kairi, and Aoi guide you through two ramen broths, gyoza, and onigiri. Ingredients are prepared in advance, so you can focus on technique, shaping, seasoning, and eating your meal. The class is limited to eight people and suits confident cooks aged 13 and older.

“Every part of this activity was excellent! Really easy and fun! Highly recommending this place/activity to others visiting Kyoto, Japan.”

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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson - Taking Transport to ABC Cooking Studio
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Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson

6.Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Tour and Sushi Making Lesson

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 390 reviews · from $99

Meet at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for a guided walk through Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide such as Akiko or Lucy. Sample local foods, then take transport to ABC Cooking Studio to prepare sushi, tamagoyaki, miso soup, and side dishes. The three-hour class ends with lunch and a drink.

“Our Tour guide Akiko was very nice and knowledgeable about Japan. She was joyful and friendly person that made the experience great! Our teacher for the class was great also!”

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Kyoto: Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class - Meeting at Kyoto Laundry Cafe near Saiin Station
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Kyoto: Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class

7.Japanese Washoku Bento Small Group Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 380 reviews · 2h 30m · from $58

At Kyoto Laundry Cafe near Saiin Station, a local chef such as Ai, Rie, or Miyu guides you through a hands-on bento class. You will make sushi rolls, tempura, tofu salad, and dashimaki tamago, learn dashi and Japanese knife skills, then eat your four dishes together. The English-language class lasts 150 minutes and is limited to five people.

“We had a wonderful afternoon with Chef Rie learning to make a bento box and were lucky enough to have her to ourselves. Her class was informative, fun and delicious! We very much enjoyed the experience.”

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Osaka: Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori - Finding Cooking Sun Osaka near Dotonbori
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Osaka: Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

8.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $70

At Cooking Sun Osaka near Dotonbori, you’ll knead wheat, cut fresh ramen noodles with a machine, prepare minced-chicken gyoza, and build a soy-sauce ramen meal. Instructors such as Miki, June, Yoshi, and Kasa guide the small class in English, share Japanese food customs, and provide recipes to take home. Vegetarian and vegan adjustments may be possible.

“My son and I had a wonderful time with Yoshi and the cooking class. It was fun and educational at the same time. She answered my questions and the food was delicious! We will be making this again when we get back home:).”

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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku - A short lesson on how ramen comes together
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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 $29Best value

Meet at Shinjuku Ale in Kabukicho for a one-hour ramen class led by a friendly instructor such as Tak, Hinata, or Mikhail. You’ll learn ramen’s story, prepare noodles and toppings, choose your soup, and eat your finished bowl. The recipe is shortened, so you won’t make the broth or noodles from scratch.

“Had such a great time! And the Ramen was delicious!”

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo - Starting with sushi, where small details count
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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

At Sushi Making Tokyo in Tsukishima, you’ll spend about three hours making sushi, preparing ramen broth from scratch, and tasting sake with an English-speaking instructor. Sato, Ryushi, Alex, Taka, and Kaori are among the teaching team named in class details. The small group setting keeps the instruction personal, with the class ending at its starting point.

“The sushi making experience and sake tasting was wonderful. There were only 5 in our group, so instructions on sushi making were up close and personal and very helpful. The setting was great, overlooking the river, and the sushi we got to eat after making it was delicious. Also, the sake was top notch and very smooth.”

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Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs - Folding gyoza and learning the small details
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Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

11.Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $86

At this 2.5-hour Kyoto cooking class, you make fresh ramen noodles, fold gyoza, and prepare fried rice with a professional chef and English-speaking host. Guides such as Yuki, Ayuri, Rina, and Emi help translate and explain Japanese food culture. Your meal and two drinks are included, and recipes go home with you.

“We as a family had the best time! We made lots of delicious dishes and learnt new skills. Rina was so kind to us and so patient. We left so full and made some new friends. Highly recommend this activity.”

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Tokyo: Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class - Entering the residential studio near Shinanomachi
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Tokyo: Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

12.Wagyu and 7 Japanese Dishes Cooking Class

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

At Cooking Sun Tokyo, you’ll spend three hours preparing a Japanese meal with Wagyu beef, dashi soup, seasonal sides, and sweets. English-speaking instructors such as Yuki, Yuko, and Kaori guide you through simple techniques, cultural notes, and useful substitutions. The small group is limited to eight, and you eat everything you make.

“This was a most enjoyable introduction to Japanese cooking. The ladies did excellent demonstrations and we were very happy with how each of our dishes turned out.”

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Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience - Starting with miso soup and Japanese basics
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Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience

13.Osaka Cooking Class: Okonomiyaki &Japanese cuisines experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 261 reviews · from $104

Meet Yayo near Noda Station for a 2.5-hour hands-on class in her Osaka home. You will prepare okonomiyaki, takoyaki, miso soup, and other Japanese favorites, then eat what you make. The class holds no more than eight people, with vegetarian and pescatarian options available by request and an optional sake and beer pairing.

“This will be one of my most memorable events of my trip to Osaka. Our host expertly guided us through cooking some of Japan’s more memorable dishes. Along the way providing detailed knowledge and insight. This small group event was meaningful and tasty.”

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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table - Patient instruction at the cooking studio
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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table

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

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

Start near Iriya Station with a guide such as April, Yuri, or Mihori, shop for Japanese ingredients, then walk to a spacious cooking studio. Make makisushi, miso soup, dashimaki tamago, and nasu dengaku. The small group can include up to seven people, with recipes to take home and vegetarian or vegan arrangements available with advance notice.

“Our instructor, Mihori, led us on a unique and memorable cooking lesson. We went grocery shopping for the ingredients we would need for our meal and she gave us tips along the way. From there we walked to the cooking studio and cookeRead more”

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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class - The first cooking round, two or three dishes and a first meal
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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

15.Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 241 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Spend three hours at Cooking Sun in central Kyoto learning izakaya-style home cooking with English-speaking instructors such as Yumi and Yumiko. Cook in two stages, usually making four to six dishes, then eat what you prepare. The class covers practical techniques, ingredients such as dashi and mirin, and recipes you can recreate at home.

“We had Thatcher as our tour guide yesterday and she was amazing. She expertly guided us through eating experiences in different districts of Tokyo whilst sharing insightful history on the dishes. Thatcher was so enthusiastic and it made our group get along so well we had truely an amazing time. Thatcher is an amazing guide and we hope we can have her for another tour sometime. Chloe :)”

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