TOKYO COOKING CLASSES

Cooking Classes in Tokyo: the 15 Best

32 classes  ·  from $25 a head

Ramen, sushi, gyoza and the Tsukiji outer market before any of it. The 15 below compare group sizes, knife work and which ones run in the evening after a day of sightseeing.

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

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

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

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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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

2.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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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

3.Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

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

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

4.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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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

5.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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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

6.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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Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class - Seven dishes, several techniques, and real kitchen work
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Small-Group Wagyu Beef and 7 Japanese Dishes Tokyo Cooking Class

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

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

Spend about three hours at Cooking Sun Tokyo making dashi, Wagyu beef, Japanese vegetables, and up to seven other dishes. English-speaking instructors such as Aya, Hidemi, Kaori, Megumi, and Yoko guide the class, which is limited to eight people. You cook, learn knife work and seasonings, then sit down to eat what you made.

“Amazing experience. I learned so much and they were super accommodating of my many allergies. I’d recommend this to anyone.”

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Private Home Cooking in Yanaka – Local Flavors in a Warm Setting - What the two-hour schedule feels like
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Private Home Cooking in Yanaka – Local Flavors in a Warm Setting

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

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

Meet Yuki and cook Japanese comfort food in a small, home-style kitchen near Yanaka Ginza. Your two-hour private lesson may include dishes such as miso soup, udon, gyoza, sushi, bento, or nasu dengaku. Request vegetarian, vegan, allergy-friendly, or other menus in advance.

“Yuki is an awesome host and teacher. She made us all feel comfortable and welcome. Her English is excellent! She provides everything needed to prepare a wonderful meal to enjoy. We made Oyakodon and Nikujaga, both delicious. All iRead more”

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Unique Private Cooking Class with a Tokyo Local Emi - What the three-hour schedule feels like
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Unique Private Cooking Class with a Tokyo Local Emi

9.Unique Private Cooking Class with a Tokyo Local Emi

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 131 reviews · from $99

Join Emi for a private Japanese cooking class in Tokyo. Over about three hours, you will prepare three dishes, learn practical home-cooking methods, drink tea and sake, and share the finished meal. Weekend groups of two or three may cook in Emi’s home, while larger or weekday groups use her studio. Menu requests are due four days ahead.

“We had a great time with Emi. We received the recipes for our selected dishes and met up in a kitchen studio. Emi was very kind and explained us what to do, step by step. The food was really good and we take some precious memories with us. Our selected recipes: Gyoza (Shrimp) Yakisoba (Vegetarian) Ginger fried pork”

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Shinjuku Tokyo: Authentic Japanese Home-Style Culinary Class - Choosing between five Japanese menus
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Shinjuku Tokyo: Authentic Japanese Home-Style Culinary Class

10.Shinjuku Tokyo: Authentic Japanese Home-Style Culinary Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 125 reviews · 2h 30m · from $88

Cook a full Japanese meal in a small English-language kitchen class near Shinjuku. Choose from okonomiyaki, gyoza, sushi, teriyaki, or a traditional gozen set, then eat what you make. Instructors including Kana, Kayo, Lulu, and Chieko explain techniques, ingredients, and food customs in a relaxed 150-minute session.

“Chieko was very fun and knowledgeable, teaching us techniques and sharing traditional recipes. Assistant Yuki was helpful and friendly. What a pleasure to learn how to cook and make friends with others in the class. Great experience!”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Walking Tour & Sushi Cooking Class - What Tsukiji You Do Not See
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Walking Tour & Sushi Cooking Class

11.Tsukiji Market Walking Tour & Sushi Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 122 reviews · 3 hours · from $96

Meet your English-speaking guide at Tsukiji Hongwanji Temple for about 70 minutes among Tsukiji’s food stalls, seafood shops, and tasting stops. Then head to ABC Cooking Studio to make Temari sushi, rolled sushi, tamagoyaki, and miso soup before eating your lunch. Groups are limited to six, with instructors such as Akiko, Aki, and Megumi leading recent sessions.

“We greatly enjoyed both the walking tour and the cooking session. I think it’s important to mention that it’s good to come hungry to try different fish at the market, and also the bus ride.”

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Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible - Making noodles from scratch
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Ramen & Dumpling Cooking in Tokyo with Chef/Vegan possible

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

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

Meet Yoshi and Amo near Ekoda Station for a two-hour, hands-on ramen and gyoza class in their Tokyo home. You will make fresh noodles, fold dumplings, prepare toppings, and build a personal ramen bowl. Morning and noon sessions are available, vegetarian and vegan options can be arranged, and groups are capped at 12.

“Nice and cozy place at authentic japanese home. The course is detailed and full of useful tips. The result ramen and gyozas were absolutely delicious.”

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Japanese Home Cooking Class & Walk in Todoroki Temple Tokyo - Inside Tomoko’s home kitchen
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Japanese Home Cooking Class & Walk in Todoroki Temple Tokyo

13.Japanese Home Cooking Class & Walk in Todoroki Temple Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 88 reviews · from $110

Meet Tomoko at Todoroki Station, visit Todoroki Fudoson and Todoroki Valley, then walk to her home for a hands-on Japanese cooking class. You may prepare dishes such as ramen, gyoza, okonomiyaki, sushi rolls, or curry rice, with the menu arranged in advance. The group is limited to four, and lunch, drinks, and recipes are included.

“Tomoko was incredibly kind, welcoming, and caring. The walk through the Valley was a beautiful prelude to the cooking class. Tomoko made us feel very well come in her home, and had put special effort into prepping the specific meals we had requested (vegan and non-vegan ramen). As the lesson began, Tomoko’s passion for cooking and for sharing her knowledge came across incredibly clearly. She had also printed out the recipes for us to look at during the cooking process, which was very helpful. The food all turned out wonderfully, and we had a very fun time sharing the meal together. If you are looking for a unique, local experience…”

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Tokyo: Private Japanese Cooking Class with a Local Chef - Inside the apartment kitchen
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Tokyo: Private Japanese Cooking Class with a Local Chef

14.Private Japanese Cooking Class with a Local Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours - 270 minutes · from $120

Meet Chef Sato at Shinjuku Station and walk to his apartment for a private English-language cooking class. Depending on the day, you may prepare ramen, gyoza, curry, okonomiyaki, teishoku, or other seasonal dishes. Eat what you make, enjoy barley tea, and add the optional afternoon walk through Shinjuku and Nakano.

“we had a wonderful time with Chef Sato on his cooking lessons. Its a practical home cook gyoza and miso ramen made from scratch. The result was fantastic! we didn’t imagine we can cook that way and that tasty. Highly recommended for travelers interested in common Japanese cuisine.”

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Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set - Arriving in Tsukishima
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Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

15.Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

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

At a small Tsukishima cooking studio, English-speaking instructors such as Sato, Haruko, Risa, and Alex guide you through ramen, chashu pork, and nigiri sushi. You will learn the food traditions behind each dish, taste three selected sakes, eat what you make, and take home recipes plus souvenir chopsticks.

“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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