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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“We had a wonderful experience. it was such a fun experience and easy to follow. The host gave us a lot of information about the sushi making process and history. We would highly recommend this activity”
Learn roll and nigiri sushi in Asakusa with an English instructor. Interactive quiz, fresh ingredients, and eat-your-work lunch near Sensoji.
“such nice instructors! they made it very interactive and fun.”
Make your own chopsticks in Shinjuku: shape raw wood with a kanna hand plane, pick from Japanese woods, and take home a souvenir.
“Tom and Yuki explained everything really well in good English. They both were extremely friendly and it was overall an enjoyable experience.”
Learn nigiri sushi with tuna and salmon in Tokyo for $42 in 90 minutes, wearing a happi coat and taking home real skills.
“Very nice service, super tasty sushi, left very satisfied.”
Make real chopsticks in Ginza. Pick from 24 woods, plane and sand for an hour, finish with oil, and optionally engrave a name.
“Very helpful people, a lot of options you can choose from. Beginner friendly, lovely cozy space. Can recommend ❤️”
Tsukiji Tokyo sushi-making class with a pro chef: fish disassembly, learn nigiri and maki, and eat your market-fresh creations.
“A must-do activity in Tokyo. We took our 3 kids, ranging from 7 to 12 years. We all had so much fun. Miky and Tanaka were excellent hosts.”
Tokyo home-kitchen ramen and gyoza class with optional local supermarket visit. Learn steps, shape dumplings, and eat in 2.5 hours.
“Yuca-san did an amazing job showing us how to make ramen and gyoza. The steps were easy to follow, and I’m looking forward to recreating the experience at home! My partner and I loved learning about her cooking and cultural insights. The supermarket tour was very informative. We would give her 10 stars if we…”
Whisk matcha in Asakusa with an English host and seasonal Japanese sweets. Hands-on 1-hour class for $21.89 with a mobile ticket.
“Great experience and very accommodating even if I was late for a few minutes because I got time confused. Love the experience and will surely recommend.”
Train with a samurai master in Tokyo: Iai sword basics, kata and sparring, plus real horseback-archery-style shooting at Toyama-ryu dojo.
“Sumida Sensei and Harry were amazing hosts for the introductory training class. it was a very good balance between a small bit of history at the start and then hands-on activities for the rest of the class. Both Sumida Sensei and Harry were extremely good teachers, delivering instructions clearly but also very patient. They were…”
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.
“Was such a great and in depth sushi making class! Very friendly host, Satoko and chef Tanaka. Highly recommended doing whilst visiting the fish market. Lots of sushi made and ate.”
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.
“Fantastic way to unwind after a long day of work with friends or family!”
A 3-hour, English-friendly Tokyo sushi workshop with a small group. Learn sushi rice, make nigiri and rolls, then eat your creations.
“The hosts were so nice and the sushi was great. Good instructions!”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide, then make washoku classics at ABC Cooking Studio, with lunch and drink options.
“First, the tour of Tsukiji was great! I thought I had a good idea of it when I had gone through solo, but being there with Akiko made a world of difference, if for no other reason than she knew where the samples were. The cooking lesson witRead more”
Make your own pair of Tokyo chopsticks in Shinjuku: choose wood, carve with a hand plane, sand and oil, then engrave your name.
“We had a great time making chopsticks. Mimi was super helpful and fun!”
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