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The 15 Best Cooking Classes in Japan

The classes on this list share a theme: what you cook meets what you pour. Takoyaki with a highball, izakaya dishes beside a sake flight, wagyu handled properly. Each lists its price, its length, and how much you’ll eat by the end. Plan a light lunch.

Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo - What Happens During the 3-Hour Class (And Why Each Part Matters)

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $79Our pick

Hands-on sushi and ramen class in Tokyo with sake pairing. Small group up to 8, English guide, 3 hours, eat what you make.

“An excellent experience. We’ve never done anything like this before but our hosts made us feel immediately at ease. Informative and laid back - they took us from being sous-chefs to sushi masters within a couple of hours. The ramen was less hands on though more customisable - both tasted great. Some good sake choices too.”

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

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Tokyo Washoku 4-hour Cooking Class: From Market to Table - Supermarket shopping: learn what good ingredients look like

Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class - The 3-hour flow: cook once, eat, then cook again

Izakaya Style Cooking Class

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Izakaya Style Cooking Class - Cooking Sun Studio Setup: Traditional Wood House, Small Group Energy

4.Izakaya Style Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $71

Kyoto izakaya cooking class: learn dashi and seasoning, cook multiple dishes, eat dinner you make, and take recipes home from Cooking Sun.

“This was a wonderful immersion into Japanese Izakaya food. The presenters were friendly, knowledgeable and highly organised. It was a fun and easy way to meet travellers, expand my cooking skills and understand a little more about Japanese food. I enjoyed myself very much and would highly recommend it.”

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Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

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Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking - Your Takoyaki DIY Moment: Your Pan, Your Mix-Ins

5.Osaka Sake Tasting with Takoyaki Cooking

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 hours · from $70

Cook Osaka takoyaki from scratch and taste multiple sakes with Momo, a former brewer and sake sommelier, near Namba for $70.

“We had a great time and learnt a lot about sake - how it’s made, the way it’s graded and by tasting different ones finding out what we like. The Takoyaki cooking was brilliant too and was really delicious! Would recommend this experience 😄”

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Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience

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Osaka Sake Tasting & Takoyaki Cooking Experience - Takoyaki DIY: making Osaka’s grilled octopus balls (and getting help)

Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

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Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set - Getting Oriented at HAUS Tsukishima (Your Meeting Point)

7.Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3 hours · from $129

Tokyo sushi and ramen class with nigiri, chashu broth, and a 3-sake tasting in a small group near Tsukishima Station.

“This Tokyo ramen and sushi class was a truly wonderful experience! The instructor made learning to prepare excellent sushi and cook ramen broth very accessible. We really enjoyed the hands-on experience, and the delicious meal we created was the perfect finish. I absolutely recommend this class for a great mix of culture and amazing food!”

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Osaka Cooking Class and Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket Visit

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Osaka Cooking Class and Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket Visit - How the studio class actually works (step-by-step, not “watch only”)

8.Osaka Cooking Class and Sake Tasting with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $92

Shop Osaka ingredients, cook iconic dishes, and enjoy a sake tasting in a small-group class with live guidance and real flavor.

“Review for our cooking class with Yuka We had an amazing 4-hour cooking experience with our wonderful guide and instructor, Yuka. The day started with a visit to a local supermarket, where Yuka showed and explained so many interestiRead more”

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Tokyo Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes

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Tokyo: Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes - The five dishes you’ll make and why they’re chosen

9.Tokyo Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $79

Tokyo night izakaya cooking class: shop ingredients, cook 5 home-style dishes, eat together, and enjoy 3 drinks with sake.

“This was an amazing cooking class and experience. Our hosts were wonderful. We really enjoyed trying out so many different foods, and learning lots of useful tips we could take home with us. If you're considering any cooking classes, you should really pick this one.”

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Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

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Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit - The Smart Start: Meeting at Minami Morimachi and Shopping for Ingredients

10.Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 4 hours · from $90

Osaka market-to-table cooking class: niku-sui, okonomiyaki, and gyoza plus sake tasting and recipes emailed after the tour.

“I loved getting to see the fresh food at the local supermarket and then cooking it like you would at home! I will try to replicate the recipes for sure. The vibe was very calm and fun, we got to choose the background music and prepared every step of the recipes while following Eri's instructions. Eri was really helpful and answered every question we had about the city and the culture, and the sake and the (wide) selection of beverages were simply delicious!”

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Tokyo: Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes

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Tokyo: Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes - The five dishes you’ll make and why they’re chosen

11.Tokyo: Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 hours · from $103

Tokyo night cooking class for 3 hours: learn 5 home-style dishes, pair with sake or beer, and take recipes home.

“Whenever my partner and I travel, we love taking a cooking class to connect with the local culture, and this one was truly a highlight! We were lucky to have a private session with just the three of us. Masae took us to a local supermarket before welcoming us into the cooking studio where we prepared a delicious meal together. She shared so much about Japanese cooking techniques and the culture behind them, making it both educational and fun. Masae’s warmth and kindness made the whole experience even more special. We had an amazing time. Thank you for an unforgettable night!”

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Japanese Sake Tasting & Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo

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Japanese Sake Tasting & Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo - Wagyu sukiyaki cooking: your hot pot, plus a vegetable carving show

Osaka: Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with Beer or Soft Drink

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Osaka: Okonomiyaki Cooking Class with Beer or Soft Drink - Where The Class Starts: Nakatsu Station to Your Cooking Bench

Osaka Home Feast Cooking and Sake Experience

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Osaka Home Feast Cooking and Sake Experience - The Sake Pairing Part: How Taku-nomi Fits the Meal

14.Osaka Home Feast Cooking and Sake Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $91

Osaka home cooking with a supermarket ingredient hunt, izakaya-style dishes, and sake pairing. Small group, 3 hours, recipe pack.

“I arrived early at the meeting spot and she was there with waiting for me. Together we went grocery shopping and it was nice to experience shopping in Japan - everyone’s bags their own purchases unlike in America. The ingredients were verRead more”

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Beauty Vegan Dessert Cooking Class + Sake Kasu Hand Mask Trial!

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Beauty Vegan Dessert Cooking Class + Sake Kasu Hand Mask Trial! - The fermentation lesson: what amazake and sake kasu mean in real food

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