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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 15 most popular workshops in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Hands-on sushi making in Asakusa near Senso-ji. Learn Tokyo rolls and nigiri in English, then eat your creations for about 1h40.
Most Popular“Super fun interactive experience my son is 13 and he loved it. Sushi making was amazing and we also learned about the history of sushi making.”
Learn roll and nigiri sushi in Asakusa with an English instructor. Interactive quiz, fresh ingredients, and eat-your-work lunch near Sensoji.
“A fun activity in the heart of Asakasa. Or lasted for 2 hours and you got to make loads of sushi. There is also sake flights and beer available!”
Make your own chopsticks in Shinjuku: shape raw wood with a kanna hand plane, pick from Japanese woods, and take home a souvenir.
“They all speak English very well and are available to answer all questions you might have. The experience is charming, I recommend to do it if you pass by Shinjuku! Thank you to Shae and all the staff for the experience!”
Learn nigiri sushi with tuna and salmon in Tokyo for $42 in 90 minutes, wearing a happi coat and taking home real skills.
“Everything was great. It was 5 people per host so she paid attention to all of us and other people had another host. Very well organized and over nice experience with clear explanations and lovely food. Enjoyed!”
Make real chopsticks in Ginza. Pick from 24 woods, plane and sand for an hour, finish with oil, and optionally engrave a name.
“Everything was very well explained and the entire process was fun! I left with a desire to come back and try my hand at working on a tougher piece of wood next time!”
Tsukiji Tokyo sushi-making class with a pro chef: fish disassembly, learn nigiri and maki, and eat your market-fresh creations.
“Amazing! Ishi and AJ were sensational as well as the rest of the staff. My family and I had a great time with them and learned a new skill we will use at home :)”
Tokyo home-kitchen ramen and gyoza class with optional local supermarket visit. Learn steps, shape dumplings, and eat in 2.5 hours.
“YUCa’s class was amazing! She was so fun, informative and hospitable. Highly recommended! The ramen and gyoza we made was delicious!”
Whisk matcha in Asakusa with an English host and seasonal Japanese sweets. Hands-on 1-hour class for $21.89 with a mobile ticket.
“Booked the night before and was easy and quick to find in Asakusa area. The host Hiya was very friendly and explained the history of matcha. We also learned how to spot high quality powder. We made it with traditional tools and then she helped us take a family photo. We got to enjoy traditional…”
Train with a samurai master in Tokyo: Iai sword basics, kata and sparring, plus real horseback-archery-style shooting at Toyama-ryu dojo.
“The activity was well planned and organised. The costume provided is very clean! The instructor is very professional and he is proud of being a samurai. He shared details and history of the samurai and correct what was mislead by movies. We enjoyed and highly recommend this activities.”
Learn sushi like a pro in Tsukiji, with a chef-led workshop, fresh market ingredients, Japanese knife skills, and the sushi you make to eat.
“Awesome class to learn about sushi 🍣 and the skills in making it and enjoy a lunch to your own sushi 🍣 preferences at the same time!! Loved it and we highly recommend it!!”
Carve, smooth, and finish your own wooden chopsticks in Tokyo with a local artisan, then take them home the same day.
“Very helpful staff and a lovely souvenir. Definitely an arm workout if you're not used to that, but a great end result!”
Make your own chopsticks in a calm Shinjuku workshop. Carve, smooth, choose wood, and take home a handmade pair in 1 hour.
“Mimi was an excellent guide, she was very patient with me and the chopstick making was incredibly fun! It's a must-do experience if you find yourself in Shinjuku!”
A 3-hour, English-friendly Tokyo sushi workshop with a small group. Learn sushi rice, make nigiri and rolls, then eat your creations.
“It was excellent! Our guides were Japanese women who were excellent communicators, super-organised and knowledgeable and who gave us just the right ratio of demonstration and hands on. As someone who cooks a lot (but not much sushi) it was still such a rich learning experience while also being accessible for those who don’t cook…”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide, then make washoku classics at ABC Cooking Studio, with lunch and drink options.
“Shitomi was a great guide. Her English was great, and she was funny and informative. We had a fun time exploring the market and tasting different foods, and we loved learning to make several traditional Japanese dishes at the cooking studio.”
Make your own pair of Tokyo chopsticks in Shinjuku: choose wood, carve with a hand plane, sand and oil, then engrave your name.
“Excellent value. Instructor was clear and eager to teach. Nice to sit down and do some easy busywork after a long day of walking!”
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