15 Workshops in Japan Worth Booking This Trip

Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

May 12, 2026 by

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

May 13, 2026 by

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $79

Shop Tokyo’s local supermarket, learn knife skills, cook classic washoku, and enjoy your meal with sake in 4 hours.

“Loved this experience. Was fun and informative and the teacher was a complete delight. I would def recommend for people interested in Japanese cuisine.”

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Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

May 13, 2026 by

3.Kyoto: Afternoon Japanese Izakaya Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 3 hours · from $67

Kyoto afternoon Izakaya cooking class: cook 2 rounds of Japanese home dishes with an English instructor, enjoy what you make, and take recipes home.

“Very nice and useful activity. The teachers were very lovely and warm. Overall, very pleasant experience.”

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Izakaya Style Cooking Class

May 14, 2026 by

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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Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

May 18, 2026 by

5.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

May 18, 2026 by

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

May 19, 2026 by

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $79

Small-group ramen and sushi class in Tokyo with cultural chat, hands-on cooking, and optional gyoza plus sake pairings in 3 hours.

“We had the most amazing experience!! The instructors were INCREDIBLE, kind, knowledgeable, caring and so excited and proud to show us how to make ramen and sushi! The ingredients were so fresh, we learnt so much and they were so fun but also wanted to sharRead more”

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Tokyo Night Cooking Class: 5 Home-Cooked Japanese Dishes

May 19, 2026 by

8.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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Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

May 21, 2026 by

9.Tokyo Sushi Making Class : Sake Ceremony & Matcha Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $45Best value

Asakusa sushi class with Kagami-biraki sake opening, torched salmon mayo gunkan, and hand-whisked matcha. Make 6–12 pieces in 90 minutes.

“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”

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Osaka: Cooking Class & Sake Tasting with Local Market Visit

May 25, 2026 by

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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Japanese Whisky Hunting《HIGH-QUALITY-ONLY》Rare Tasting Class

May 31, 2026 by

11.Japanese Whisky Hunting《HIGH-QUALITY-ONLY》Rare Tasting Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $110

Tokyo near Yoyogi-Uehara: small-group Japanese whisky hunting with about 10 rare pours, sweet pairings, surprise souvenir, photos. 2 hrs.

“It was wonderful experience. Dan was really amazing and had very good knowledge of Japanese whiskey.”

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

June 6, 2026 by

12.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

June 9, 2026 by

13.Japanese Sake Tasting & Wagyu Sukiyaki Cooking Class in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $129

Tokyo sake tasting plus hands-on Wagyu sukiyaki cooking in a small studio. Learn temperature flavors, knife-carving demo, and eat lunch.

“This was a great experience and very information. Hiromi-san did a great workshop and we very much enjoyed as a family together. Naoya-san was an excellent cook.”

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