Classes & Workshops in Tokyo

Tokyo Manga Drawing Experience Pro Artist Workshop & MangaHistory (opens in a new tab)

66 3 h

Join this small-group, hands-on manga drawing workshop led by a professional manga artist. Step-by-step, you'll learn how to create manga—from brainstorming ideas, sketching, to inking—with carefully prepared materials guiding each stage. Beginners are warmly welcome. You’re free to choose what to draw—whether it's popular characters like One Piece, Naruto, Jujutsu Kaisen, or your own original creations. The pro artist will provide personalized support throughout to help bring your vision to life. Beyond just drawing, you'll also explore the fascinating story behind manga: why it was born and how it has evolved over time. This unique cultural insight adds depth to your experience, making it much more than just an art class. Immerse yourself in the world of manga and enjoy creating a piece that’s uniquely yours.

Tokyo Ikebana Experience at a Japanese Shrine (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h 30 min

Experience an elegant Ikebana lesson led by a master instructor with 35 years of expertise, held inside the quiet grounds of a historic Tokyo shrine. This refined session introduces the aesthetics and philosophy of Ikebana while guiding you through foundational techniques using seasonal Japanese flowers. The serene atmosphere encourages deep focus and a calming connection to nature as your arrangement takes shape. You may take your finished piece with you to enjoy at your hotel, and you will receive a commemorative photo and a beginner’s certificate. After the lesson, you are welcome to stroll through the peaceful shrine grounds, gaining an authentic glimpse into everyday Japanese life.

Free cancellation

Tokyo: Shinjuku Calligraphy Workshop (opens in a new tab)

231 1 h 30 min

[Highlights] 1.Create a Beautiful Scroll with Your Own Calligraphy 2.Transform Your Name into Kanji 3.Lesson with a Professional Calligrapher 4.Enjoy a guided experience in English with an expert host 5.Authentic professional tools

【Private】Art calligraphy hanging scroll in Asakusa (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h 30 min

Experience calligraphy in Asakusa, brimming with tradition and old-town charm. Our studio is conveniently located near Sensoji Temple and Kappabashi Kitchen Street. Our experienced instructors provide careful guidance. Learn about tools and kanji characters, then practice brush techniques and foundational exercises. Choose your preferred ink color for your work—gold, silver, and other colors available. Take your completed work home as a hanging scroll. Families with children are most welcome. Enjoy the experience together.

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Make Your Own Japanese Sofubi Vinyl Toy in a Real Tokyo Factory (opens in a new tab)

2 4 h

・Experience sofubi making at UCHOTEN FACTORY, a soft vinyl figure factory in Tokyo ・Customize the factory's original character with your own design ・Go hands-on through the entire process: molding, painting, and packaging ・No experience needed—our artisans will guide you step by step ・Finish in about 4 hours and take your creation home the same day ・Learn about the history of sofubi and dive into a unique part of Japanese pop culture

Tokyo Ikebana, Japanese Traditional Flower Arrangement Experience (opens in a new tab)

16 1 h 10 min

【OUTLINE】 With this plan you can experience Japanese traditional flower arrangement in Nakano. Nakano is located only 10 min. from JR Shinjuku station and is famous for a variety of subcultures. This classroom cherishes personal creativity and style and encourages arranging flowers with your own free interpretation. All the flowers, vase, and tools can be used free of charge. Feel free to join the experience empty-handed. 【HIGHLIGHTS】 ・Enjoy a traditional Japanese flower arranging experience. ・Flower arranging is very popular abroad. ・You don't need any supplies. ・This class is taught with care.

Make Your Silver 950 Ring in Asakusa, Tokyo with Free Engraving (opens in a new tab)

4 1 h 30 min

Make your own Silver 950 ring in the heart of Asakusa, Tokyo. This hands-on workshop is a memorable indoor activity for couples, friends, families, and solo travelers. With free inner engraving and same-day take-home, your ring becomes a lasting souvenir from your Japan trip. The studio is located near Senso-ji Temple, making it easy to add to your Asakusa sightseeing plan.

Create Your Own Japanese Chopsticks in Ginza (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Begin by choosing your perfect pair of chopsticks from 20 types of wood and two lengths.Place them on the stand and carefully shape them with a traditional plane.Smooth the tips and edges with sandpaper, then finish with a coat of natural oil.In about one hour, you’ll create a pair of chopsticks that’s uniquely yours.

Kendo Experience in Tokyo – Learn the Samurai Mindset (opens in a new tab)

135 2 h

The spirit of Japan endures in Samurai. A Samurai is not a swordsman, but one who carries the sword in the heart. Be Samurai. Only then does Japan reveal itself. Walk the path with Kendo Spirit. ◉Why Kendo? Kendo is not a sport born from modern design. It is a living tradition shaped by samurai to survive, transformed to preserve Bushido, and passed down through the body, generation after generation. It is still practiced today because its spirit is still needed. Bushido lives on, in its purest form, through Kendo. ◉Who this experience is for This experience is for those who are curious about Japan beyond the surface. For those who value discipline, respect, and meaning over entertainment. For those who want to experience the spirit of Bushido through their body, not just hear about it. You don’t need kendo experience. You do need an open mind and a willingness to face yourself.

Asakusa Tokyo Fake Food Rice Bowl Workshop (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Craft a hyper-realistic mini rice bowl replica in Kappabashi. Customize your dish by choosing your favorite toppings on-site. Design your masterpiece using professional-quality materials. Enjoy a fun and beginner-friendly crafting workshop for all ages. Take home your handmade mini rice bowl as a unique souvenir.

Unlimited SAKE Tasting《OVER-THIRTY-BOTTLES》From ALL OVER JAPAN! (opens in a new tab)

79 2 h

We'll enjoy Unlimited BEST-Sake Tasting in TOP-Sake specialty bars today! All-YOU-CAN-TRY more than 30-40 types of hight class Sake selected from ALL-OVER-JAPAN by Sake experts as much as possible you can! Every Sake has different background. (flavors, textures, manufacturing process, production areas) You'll also get rare Sake (Seasonal & unpasteurized) even Japanese can't find! Included unique Japanese snacks that are the best match for Sake, as well as sake-related small appetizers to help you enjoy Sake even more. In order to deepen your understanding of Sake through the tour, we will distribute textbooks on Sake, and along with explanations, You'll enjoy tastings of carefully selected from all over Japan 47 prefectures! We strongly love Sake & have been active for spreading TRUE-quality to the world since 2018. We're confident that we can change your image of Sake through us! We're guiding people Since 2018 in Tokyo: 50,000+ guests, 4,000+ reviews, 4.98⭐ average so far!!!

Home-style Japanese Cooking Class in Tokyo with Chef Chieko (opens in a new tab)

7 2 h 30 min

Chieko is a certified cooking instructor who was born and raised on Shikoku Island and then lived in Kyoto, Osaka and Los Angeles, before moving to Tokyo. Growing up on an island ensured that Chieko always has access to fresh seafood, as well as fresh vegetables and rice. She learned to cook traditional Japanese dishes from her mother . She is so excited to meet travelers from all over the world and teach them how to make a homecooked Japanese meal. • 2 hour small-group Japanese cooking class in Tokyo, a 10minute walk from Shinjuku station • Learn to cook simple, easy recipes using fresh and local produce • Cook together one main dish + two side dishes • Share a home cooked Japanese meal and get a glimpse into a local's everyday life • Experience Japanese hospitality and connect with local culture over food • Chieko can accommodate a vegetarian diet.

Satoshi Tokyo Edomae Sushi Class (opens in a new tab)

5 2 h 15 min

• Experience authentic Edomae sushi using premium Akazu (red vinegar), a traditional ingredient used by professional sushi chefs. • Discover the history, techniques, and culture of Edomae sushi through interactive explanations and hands-on activities. • Learn directly from Satoshi, a professionally trained sushi instructor in Tokyo, with English, Japanese, and Chinese guidance available. • Enjoy fresh seasonal seafood and ingredients carefully selected from Tokyo’s markets. • Small-group experience with personalized, step-by-step instruction in a local Tokyo home. • Take home a unique sushi-shaped souvenir as a memory of your Edomae sushi experience.

A5 Iga Wagyu Sukiyaki with Pro-Trained Host (opens in a new tab)

1 3 h

Cook sukiyaki in a private Tokyo home with a host trained under a Hilton “Dynasty” chef. The half-day class centers on A5 Iga Wagyu and Koshihikari rice slow-cooked in a traditional donabe clay pot, with a take-home recipe to recreate the meal. Before reaching the home, take a short walk through Gakugei-Daikanyama, a local neighborhood near Shibuya. Meals, coffee, tea, soda, and bottled water are provided, and BYO alcohol is welcome without corkage.

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Tokyo Manga drawing workshop by pro-Manga artists (opens in a new tab)

96 2 h

There are three course levels: Beginner, Intermediate, and Advanced. Please choose the course that best matches your skill level. ★ Beginner Course A program designed for children (junior high school and younger) and families. Learn the basics of character drawing and simple manga techniques in a fun and friendly environment. ★ Intermediate Course Recommended for high school students and adults who have experience drawing illustrations as a hobby. This course covers intermediate-level character design and manga techniques. What you will learn: ・How to draw chibi characters ・Creating a 4-panel comic Participants who are confident in their drawing skills including talented junior high school students — are welcome to join this course. ★Advanced Course This course is designed for advanced learners and aspiring professionals. What you will learn: ・Panel layout & storyboarding ・Anatomy and facial expressions ・Manga artist career advice & Q&A session

Private Workshop to Create Paper Last for 1,000 years in Ueno (opens in a new tab)

5 2 h 30 min

In this workshop, you will make 4 paper products, so a lot of stuff to do! At the end, you will have your design of two postcards, Rakusui paper, and A5 paper. You will experience the entire process of Japanese papermaking, including Hyouhitor (peeling off the outer bark) and Dakai (beating tree fibers). Then, pour the raw material into a paper-making mold and deckle before sifting the solution to form an even and flat sheet of paper. While your paper is drying, we offer our original "Japanese paper tea" along with local Japanese sweets. We make tea from Kozo leaves, which are the raw material for making paper, and the sweets are sourced from a beloved local shop. Disclaimer: There is a cat in my workshop. Please inform us if you have any allergies.

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Chopstick Making Tokyo: Customize Your Chopsticks (opens in a new tab)

215 1 h

Create your own Japanese chopsticks in the heart of Asakusa! This relaxing, hands-on experience lets you discover Japanese craftsmanship while creating a unique souvenir to take home. Your booking includes our Standard Wood option, and you can customize your chopsticks on-site for an additional fee. Choose your favorite wood, add a wooden gift box, or add laser engraving to make your chopsticks truly your own. With friendly English-speaking instructors and no experience required, it’s an easy and memorable way to experience Japanese culture just steps from Sensoji Temple.

Private Workshop of Handmade Traditional Japanese Paper in Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

3 3 h

You can experience how to make traditional Japanese paper, we make Japanese paper by hand, starting from cultivating the kozo tree, which is the raw material. My shop is close to Ueno and Asakusa. You can participate in the workshop with the mascot cat. We offer "Japanese paper tea" that is not offered elsewhere. We will guide you through the downtown shopping streets of Tokyo that are not listed in guidebooks. You can make a special Japanese paper that cannot be made anywhere else. We also plan to guide visitors to other unique Japanese places such as cherry blossoms and festivals, depending on the time of year. However, the content may be changed in case of inclement weather such as rain or extreme heat, or in case of illness. We have several candidates for making another sheet of Japanese paper or a key ring with mizuhiki, a paper string. You can choose the one you prefer.

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Tokyo: Samurai Experience with a Real Sword (opens in a new tab)

1 2 h

Experience the world of samurai and ninja with Shidenryu, a renowned Japanese sword performance group active both in Japan and abroad. This immersive activity invites you to step into the heart of traditional martial arts—learning the elegance, discipline, and spirit behind real Japanese swordsmanship. Under the guidance of Shiden Hiryu, the head of Shiden‑ryu, participants of all ages—from children to adults—can enjoy an authentic introduction to Japanese martial arts and culture. Dress in a traditional kimono and hakama, try handling a real katana (safely supervised), and explore artistic traditions such as calligraphy. At the end of your session, you’ll take home photos and videos of the techniques you learned, along with a souvenir fan. Solo travelers are welcome—feel free to book even if you’re joining on your own.

Tokyo Japanese Knife Craft Workshop (opens in a new tab)

1 h 30 min

What makes this experience truly unique is the combination of authentic craftsmanship, hands-on participation, and accessibility. The workshop is designed to be beginner-friendly, allowing anyone to participate while still appreciating the depth and precision behind the craft.