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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“This was an absolutely wonderful class! It was entertaining and educational! Ken was an excellent teacher and we highly recommend to anyone! Our group had all ages and everyone loved it!”
Learn roll and nigiri sushi in Asakusa with an English instructor. Interactive quiz, fresh ingredients, and eat-your-work lunch near Sensoji.
“I really enjoyed this sushi course and would definitely recommend it. The instructor was friendly, knowledgeable, and explained everything clearly, making the course easy to follow and enjoyable. The balance between explanation and hands-on practice was very good, and the ingredients were fresh and high quality.”
Make your own chopsticks in Shinjuku: shape raw wood with a kanna hand plane, pick from Japanese woods, and take home a souvenir.
“Making your own chopsticks in Shibuya was a fun a creative activity and not expensive - we went there as a family group of six and could sit together. Supportive and serviceminded teachers with good English language skills. Absolute recommendable :-)”
Learn nigiri sushi with tuna and salmon in Tokyo for $42 in 90 minutes, wearing a happi coat and taking home real skills.
“Perfect experience, Mikoto was the best teacher and chef we could wish for, thank you very much!”
Make real chopsticks in Ginza. Pick from 24 woods, plane and sand for an hour, finish with oil, and optionally engrave a name.
“Instructor was very kind and always helped. It’s a really cool souvenir”
Tsukiji Tokyo sushi-making class with a pro chef: fish disassembly, learn nigiri and maki, and eat your market-fresh creations.
“We had a great time learning how to prepare sushi! The crew was so sweet and helped us create beautiful and delicious sushi plates. Would definitely recommend for a fun activity in Tokyo”
Tokyo home-kitchen ramen and gyoza class with optional local supermarket visit. Learn steps, shape dumplings, and eat in 2.5 hours.
“By far the best experience we had in Tokyo! Yuca was a wonderful teacher, who built such a positive, welcoming environment in her kitchen. A bonus that the food was better than at restaurants!”
Whisk matcha in Asakusa with an English host and seasonal Japanese sweets. Hands-on 1-hour class for $21.89 with a mobile ticket.
“Rino made me a master matcha maker, had so much fun during the class, and learned a lot ! Dessert were yummy as well”
Train with a samurai master in Tokyo: Iai sword basics, kata and sparring, plus real horseback-archery-style shooting at Toyama-ryu dojo.
“Amazing intruction and experience. Instructors made a very welcoming and fun environment while making it easy to learn. Can't recommend enough!”
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.
“Super cool experience! It's something memorable to bring back especially because you can engrave them. Definitely a cool souvenir.”
Make your own chopsticks in a calm Shinjuku workshop. Carve, smooth, choose wood, and take home a handmade pair in 1 hour.
“Fabulous time with Koji building our custom chopsticks. Highly recommend.”
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.
“Fantastic trip.... and guide was very good and friendly. Loved the sushi making class.. very well organised knowledgeable.”
Make your own pair of Tokyo chopsticks in Shinjuku: choose wood, carve with a hand plane, sand and oil, then engrave your name.
“This was so much fun! Effortless, affordable, a fun little experience and a take home souvenir. My instructor was Mimi and she was very attentive and kind.”
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