Classes & Workshops in Tokyo

Asakusa Traditional Hand Weaving Make Your Own Table Mat (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Many craft classes in Tokyo end with something small enough to fit in a pocket. Here you leave with a table mat about 30 × 40 cm, woven with your own hands on a traditional wooden loom — something you will actually use at home. The studio holds around 500 types of yarn, from cotton and wool to silk and linen, and choosing yours is half the experience. Go bold with blocks of color or keep it to a single shade — no two mats made here ever come out alike. Weaving is slower and more absorbing than most workshops. The steady rhythm of the loom tends to quiet the mind, and many guests describe it as calming, even meditative. With no more than four people per session and a dedicated English interpreter throughout, you are never left guessing.

Pacific Coast Bodyboarding Experience with Gear Included (opens in a new tab)

3 h

Beginner-friendly bodyboarding experience with no need to stand on the board Many first-time participants can start riding waves after just a few attempts White-sand beach and cobalt-blue water on Japan’s Pacific coast Ideal beach activity from spring through autumn Friendly English-speaking instructor certified by the International Surfing Association (ISA) Personalised coaching available for experienced bodyboarders Small groups of up to 10 participants for individual feedback and support Approximately two hours in the water for plenty of practice and fun All necessary gear included, plus access to changing rooms, lockers, and showers Optional BBQ and Japanese-style accommodation just one minute from the beach

Tokyo Anime Workshop: Create Your Own Short Animation (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Create your own short anime in Japan, the home of world-famous animation. This beginner-friendly workshop teaches the basic principles of animation through a simple stop-motion method. With step-by-step guidance, you’ll bring your ideas to life using your own smartphone or tablet, then take home your finished video as a unique souvenir to share with family, friends, or on social media.

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Tsukiji Sushi Making: From Ingredients to Your Table (opens in a new tab)

2 h

This experience is designed for guests who want to take part in more than just making nigiri and sushi rolls. Guests experience several steps that contribute to the sushi they will later make and enjoy, including receiving the seafood ingredients used in the class from local wholesale vendors in Tsukiji Market, mixing sushi rice in a traditional wooden tub, and trying basic fish-slicing techniques. The class is limited to a maximum of six guests, allowing everyone to take an active part in the experience while receiving close attention and guidance from the host. It is led by a licensed guide with experience from more than 200 sushi-making sessions as a host and interpreter. Guests also learn practical tips for making better sushi, gain insights into sushi and Japanese seafood culture, and receive additional information that can be useful during their stay in Japan.

Traditional Nerikiri Sweet Making Experience in Asakusa (opens in a new tab)

20 1 h 30 min

Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes) Your expert guide will introduce the history of nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and its significance in tea ceremonies. Preparation and Ingredients (15 minutes) Learn about the ingredients used in nerikiri, including shiro-an (white bean paste), sweet potatoes, and lotus root. Discover how they create the sweet’s smooth texture. Hands-on Nerikiri Making (40 minutes) Get hands-on! Knead and shape your own nerikiri sweets with guidance from the expert, crafting traditional designs like flowers and animals. Tea Pairing and Tasting (15 minutes) Enjoy your freshly made nerikiri with traditional matcha tea, learning about the tea ceremony and its connection to nerikiri. Wrap-Up and Souvenir (10 minutes) Take home your handmade nerikiri in a souvenir box. Ask any remaining questions before leaving.

Whisky Blending Experience (opens in a new tab)

10 50 min

Create Your Own One of a Kind Whisky The “Whisky Blending Experience” is a hands-on service that allows you to blend whisky in your preferred ratios and create your own one-of-a-kind original whisky. This rare whisky is made using rice as a key ingredient and aged in Okinawa’s subtropical climate. We offer four varieties of this high-quality base whisky. The combinations of whisky types and quantities are endless. Enjoy a special whisky unlike any other.

【NEW＆Small Class!】Edomae Authentic Sushi Cooking Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

2 3 h

A taste of old Tokyo, made by you. This is more than a cooking class—it’s a journey into the heart of Edo-period (1603-1868) sushi. You’ll marinate, torch, and shape sushi like a true artisan, using rare red vinegar and time-honored techniques. With hands-on fun, photogenic moments, and a touch of history, every step connects you to the roots of Edomae sushi—crafted with your own hands, enjoyed with new friends.

Tokyo Make Your Own Japanese Chopsticks Private Class (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

Begin your journey into Japanese dining culture with a hands-on chopstick design workshop. Start with a quick lesson on the essentials of chopsticks, from selecting the perfect length to mastering graceful movements and dining etiquette. Unleash your creativity as you paint and embellish high-quality wooden chopsticks, using vibrant colors, cute stickers, or even the traditional art of 'raden' for an iridescent touch. With only four participants per session, enjoy personalized guidance while crafting a unique set of chopsticks to take home, beautifully packaged in a luxurious paulownia wood box.

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Tokyo Private Calligraphy Art Experience (opens in a new tab)

15 min

Discover a unique Japanese cultural experience in Tokyo by transforming your name into personalized Kanji art. • Create a one-of-a-kind artwork featuring Kanji chosen specifically for you, based on the sound, meaning, personality, and impression of your name. • Discover the meaning and story behind your Kanji with guidance from a Japanese calligraphy master. • Choose from original hand-painted watercolor backgrounds, each one unique and created by the artist. • Enjoy an immersive and personal experience that offers a deeper connection to Japanese language, calligraphy, and culture. • Take home a meaningful, one-of-a-kind artwork as a memorable souvenir from your trip to Japan. • Perfect for solo travelers, couples, families, friends, and anyone looking for a unique and personal Japanese experience!

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Komaba Warakuan Japanese Tea Ceremony Experience in Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

1 h

This plan is ideal for beginners experiencing the tea ceremony for the first time. We will guide you step-by-step through traditional etiquette, including how to enter the tea room, enjoy tea and sweets, and appreciate the tea utensils. We also offer a highly recommended plan that lets you experience both thin tea (Usucha) and thick tea (Koicha). Please enjoy a serene and relaxing moment accompanied by authentic Japanese tea.

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Private Tsukiji Market Tour and Sushi Making at a Local Home (opens in a new tab)

4 h

This experience combines a guided visit to the Tsukiji Outer Market with a private, hands-on sushi-making session at a Japanese home — a setting rarely open to visitors. Led by a National Licensed Guide Interpreter with 15 years of experience, it focuses on understanding Japanese food culture through everyday cooking rather than professional techniques. Participants learn simple, practical methods of sushi-making that can easily be recreated after returning home. The goal is not to imitate a sushi chef, but to master the essential skills — such as preparing sushi rice, slicing tuna, and grating wasabi — in a relaxed, home-style setting. Unlike classes held in restaurants or studios, this program offers insight into ordinary Japanese life, showing how sushi can be prepared and enjoyed in a real home environment.

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Tokyo Japanese Incense Ceremony and Mindfulness Class (opens in a new tab)

2 h

The history of Japan’s fragrance culture began in 538 with a single piece of driftwood, agarwood, that washed ashore on Awaji Island. After that, through the Heian, Kamakura, and Edo periods, it was loved by nobles, military commanders, and townspeople, and fragrance culture blossomed. Today, Kodo, the Way of Fragrance, is attracting international attention as a uniquely Japanese traditional culture and part of “wa,” Japanese culture. You can enjoy unique Japan's fregrance culture world ・Learn about Japan's fragrance culture ・Experience fragrance play and Kodo, the Way of Fragrance, traditions that have continued since the Heian period ・Create your own fragrance and take it home ・Learn simple ways to enjoy fragrance at home ・Discover mindfulness methods that fill the heart through fragrance

Rakugo Storytelling and Herbal Blend Workshop in Odaiba (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Set against the stunning backdrop of Odaiba, this unique workshop combines the art of Rakugo storytelling with the craft of herbal medicine. Begin your experience by enjoying a captivating Rakugo performance that narrates the tale of Yakusyu, focusing on the benefits of medicinal herbal sake. After the show, dive into the world of wellness with a personal assessment, followed by the chance to create a custom herbal blend. Complete your experience by folding an origami envelope with traditional patterns to carry your herbal mix home.

Tokyo Pottery Class Wheel Hand Building and Painting (opens in a new tab)

2 h

- Book your course in advance: a) wheel throwing or b) hand-building. - Learn from an experienced instructor - Just a 1-minute walk from Nishigahara Station (Tokyo Metro Namboku Line) - Beginner-friendly, hands-on class in a Tokyo studio - Clay, tools, matcha-tea, and snacks included

Create Your Own Lucky Daruma with a Calligrapher (opens in a new tab)

2 h

Create your own custom Japanese artwork with a professional calligrapher! In this experience, you will paint your own lucky Daruma on premium traditional paper and receive a beautiful calligraphy finish. Beyond just painting, you will discover the deep history of the Daruma doll and learn profound Japanese cultural concepts like "Ichigo Ichie" (once-in-a-lifetime encounter) and "En" (fate and spiritual connection). Here is the step-by-step timeline of our session: - Welcome & Deep Cultural Concepts (15 mins) - Daruma Sketch & Brush Warm-up (15 mins) - Paint Your Original Daruma Art (15 mins) - The Sensei's Calligraphy Finish (15 mins) - A Truly Personalized Gift For You (15 mins) - Photo Time & Farewell (15 mins) Take home a truly unique, meaningful souvenir and a memory that connects you deeply to Japan's spiritual heritage!

Japanese Incense Ceremony for Wellbeing (opens in a new tab)

1 day

Amazing and relaxing experience. Eriyo is extremely knowledgeable about incense and will teach you breathing techniques along with mindfulness. The place is like a gallery with many objects related to incense in various cultures from all over the world. The experience is not only about Japanese incense but also incense culture from all other the world. In addition, you will learn how to enjoy (more precisely "listen to") incense prepared in the traditional Japanese way. The experience will be one of calmness, serenity, connection and grounding. After the session, you will enjoy great conversation. The great thing about this experience is that you will sit on a chair with comfortable atmosphere unlike tea ceremony. Since the agarwood, called kyara in Japanese is a real treasure because of its rarity, it will be a magnificent experience that you will never forget! Eriyo is happy to customize her incense ceremony according to your request.

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Authentic Sushi-Making Class with a Chef in Shinjuku Kabukicho (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

What makes this class special is the chef's live performances: a sea bream filleting demonstration performed right in front of you, and a wagyu beef nigiri show where the beef is seared tableside with a torch. You'll also make the restaurant founder's original California roll recipe, something you won't find anywhere else. The venue features a live fish tank, so you can see the fish before it becomes your sushi — a genuine, hands-on experience led by a skilled itamae in the heart of Kabukicho.

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Make Onigiri in a Hands On Tokyo Cooking Class (opens in a new tab)

7 2 h

Immerse yourself in Japan’s culinary heritage with a hands on Onigiri cooking class in Tokyo! This 2 hour experience offers a unique glimpse into the art of crafting rice balls, starting with a warm welcome from a local family. Learn the secrets behind the perfect Onigiri from a local Japanese, who will demonstrate professional techniques and guide you in customizing your rice balls with an array of delicious fillings. Enjoy your creations with homemade miso soup and a traditional rolled omelet, all served on beautiful artisan tableware. This 100% gluten-free environment ensures everyone can join in the fun without worry!

Private Sushi Making and Tsukiji Tour with Additional Activity (opens in a new tab)

6 h

- Explore Tsukiji Outer Market, known as a food-themed park, with a professional tour guide. You will have the opportunity to buy and sample various products according to your preferences. Note: On Sun and Wed, 50% of the shops are closed. However, the tour on these days offers a comfortable and less crowded experience, ideal for families or those seeking a quieter visit. - Discover the art of sushi making with renowned chef Kenshiro, a master sushi chef who has trained many professionals.. - Customize your experience by choosing an activity from the following options. (1) Visit Shibuya Crossing and an Animal (hedgehog) cafe (2) Visit the iconic "Godzilla Head" in Shinjuku (3) Experience a unique cafe where robots serve customers (4) Visit the subculture Mecca of Akihabara and a maid cafe (5) Learn the art of the traditional tea ceremony (6) Enjoy Japanese Sake-tasting (7) Visit an iconic temple or shrine (Sensoji Temple or Meiji Jingu Shrine) (8) Explore a serene Japanese garden

Handmade Dried Flower Kanzashi Hair Accessory Workshop in Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

Unlike standard souvenir shops or basic craft classes that stick to mass-produced items, Honey J Travel invites you to step inside a tranquil Tokyo studio. Designing your own traditional Kanzashi hairpin, you'll effortlessly master the delicate art of dried flower arrangement, bypassing commercial trinkets to create a luxury hair accessory that you can proudly wear or display. What makes this hands-on workshop unique is its captivating botanical concept: crafting a wearable masterpiece that mimics a glowing paper lantern. Rather than a generic craft lesson, your expert instructor guides you using a real Winter Cherry husk as your canvas. You'll work with premium double-petaled cherry blossoms and arrange vibrant, sustainable upcycled flowers onto a hairpin stick hand-carved from real cherry branches. By blending eco-friendly artistry, rare botanical elements, and personalized small-group guidance, we transform a simple craft class into a deeply relaxing, elegant cultural adventure.

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