Classes & Workshops in Tokyo

Matcha Experience with Japanese Tea Tasting in Tokyo Asakusa (opens in a new tab)

39 1 h 30 min

Learn about the cultivation methods and history of tea, a traditional Japanese drink. The main instructor has a bachelor's degree in agricultural science and has a particularly deep knowledge of soil science. He is a former tea farmer who was involved in everything from tea cultivation to processing in Kyoto. The assistant has a bachelor's degree in pharmacy and is a practicing pharmacist. You can enjoy multiple types of Japanese tea in small portions at once. With a wide variety of tea flavors and aromas, you are sure to find your favorite.

Tokyo: Karate Experience with Former All-Japan Champion (opens in a new tab)

29 1 h 30 min

In this experience, you will be able to learn the essence of karate as an ancient martial art that gives its practitioners excellent physical health and self-confidence. Before practicing basic karate techniques like punches, kicks and blocks, we will start with a variety of stretching exercises and light physical workouts that will help guests to move their bodies smoothly so that it will be enjoyable for those who try out a martial arts training for the first time. Ryo has been dedicated to "Kyokushin Karate" for 20 years. In 2013, he got the 3rd place at KWU World Championship (-75kg) and has become the All-Japan champion of Kyokushinkan International(-80kg). In 2020, he got the 2nd Dan of black belt, and as an independent karate instructor, he was invited to the international camp in Cape Town, South Africa in 2023, 2025 and 2026. On January in 2026, Ryo participated in the kata competition organized by Kyokushin Kenbukai and got the 1st place.

Roppongi Tokyo Calligraphy Experience:Kanji Name & Hiragana Stamp (opens in a new tab)

94 1 h 20 min

Welcome to Shodo Cafe 7557 in Roppongi, Tokyo! We'd like to everyone enjoy Japanese calligraphy with matcha latte. This is an important and traditional cultural experience in Japan. It is kind of meditation and hope you it relaxes you. Let's make art with us! ●The detail of Japanese Calligraphy: 60min/ - Practicing basic strokes - Writing your favorite kanji character - The instruction video (history, tools, mindset, etc...) - Souvenir (write your favorite kanji on a paper fan or hanging scroll) - One free drink (matcha latte, green tea, coke, beer, etc...) - Souvenir Your name stamp in hiragana, kanji keychain, kanji 　coaster, Kanji Tote Bags, kanji pouch.

Free cancellation

Create Your Own Kanji T-Shirt or Lantern near Tokyo Skytree (opens in a new tab)

46 1 h

12 years of experience in Japanese calligraphy, qualified as a calligraphy instructor. Come and get an opportunity to enjoy Kanji drawing with me! You can experience Japanese culture by learning and drawing a Kanji on a T-shirt. Each kanji has a meaning that you are welcome to study. We offer the possibility of choosing between a single class drawing Japanese on t-shirt, or to choose the drawing kanji on a lantern, or, on the Japanese traditional umbrellas, all are very attractive and fun experience for everyone. I offer something that is a unique experience. I am an English teacher for the Japanese people, so you will get all the instructions in English. For a group of more than 4, please let us know so we can arrange a room for a larger group of people, or we can set a private session with the time that it is convenient to you. We can host a larger group of people up to 15, so please let us know by a direct message.

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Tokyo Asakusa Chopstick Making Workshop with Locals (opens in a new tab)

8 1 h

[Highlights] ・Choose from over 10 types of wood with different unique scents and colors ・Personalize your creation with unique name engravings or a word special to you ・Take home a unique hand-crafted souvenir or a thoughtful gift in just one hour ・Fluent English Guidance from Local Japanese staff ・Tips for Must-See Spots in Asakusa

Temple Stamp Book Art Class with Artist in Shibuya (opens in a new tab)

3 2 h

When you come to Japan for the first time and when you want to visit temple and shrines, you might not know the manner or how to make a visit it properly. Also, to keep the memory of the visit, there’s an original stamp which most of the temples and shrines have that you can collect. Many Japanese people do collect Goshuin stamps for temples and shrines they visit for the memory and for the good luck. If you make your own original temple book Goshuincho, it makes everything more special when you come to Japan for the first time. So let’s make a stamp book together choosing from over 100 kimono fabrics and pay a visit to a shrine where I would teach you how to visit properly.

Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class (opens in a new tab)

144 3 h 30 min

Don’t just eat at ramen shops while you’re in Tokyo–why not learn how to make an authentic bowl of ramen at home? Make the noodles from scratch, prepare a rich broth, and learn how to cook the chashu pork for Jiro-style ramen. In Akihabara, discover Japanese seasonings and foods at a local grocery store. • Practice cooking in a conveniently-located studio in central Tokyo • Receive digital photos from the class afterwards as a souvenior • Learn how to navigate a Japanese grocery store and about local ingredients • Approximately 20-minute Akihabara walking tour + 20-minute grocery store tour Notes: If you let us know more than 48 hours in advance, we can change the chashu from pork to chicken. The transportation from Suehirocho Station to the studio is not included in the tour. Please use your own Suica or other IC card when taking the train. If you don’t have one, the guide will help you buy a ticket.

Tokyo Original Keychain and Card Holder or Phone Strap Workshop (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h 30 min

Design and Create a Leather Key chain & Card holder or phone Straps! You can choose from wide range of materials and colors which includes Japan-made leather, Italian leather, furs, PVC’s, tweed, ribbon lace etc.

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Tokyo Hokusai Art Workshop in Kagurazaka with Drink (opens in a new tab)

8 2 h

Most Hokusai experiences in Tokyo are behind museum glass. Here you make one. You paint "The Great Wave" with traditional gansai pigments inside a restored 80-year-old wooden house in Kagurazaka — a quiet former geisha quarter of sloping lanes and hidden alleys that most visitors never find. Complete beginners are genuinely welcome. You start from a light pencil guide rather than a blank page, and your English-speaking instructor stays beside you through every step, so people who insist they "can't draw" walk out surprised by what they made. Families are welcome too: children aged 6 and up paint at the same table as the adults, with crayons on hand alongside the brushes, and the instructor adjusts the level of detail so everyone finishes a piece they are proud of. No experience needed, no shipping, no waiting — you leave the same day with your own A3 original, and free-flow soft drinks keep you painting.

Handcrafted Fountain Pen and Ink Workshop (opens in a new tab)

1 h

Create Your Own One-of-a-Kind Fountain Pen Assemble a fountain pen in your favorite colors and take home a truly unique creation. Blend Your Signature Ink Color Mix different inks to create your own custom color and bottle it as a special keepsake. Take Home a Personalized Writing Set Leave with both your handcrafted fountain pen and your custom-blended ink—perfect for everyday use or as a memorable souvenir.

Ginza Natsuno Chopstick Making Experience in Omotesando Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h

Located in Omotesando, Tokyo, Ginza Natsuno's Chopstick Craft Experience allows you to create your very own original chopsticks using traditional Japanese planes. Even beginners can participate with confidence, as our staff provides careful support. This popular workshop offers a chance to experience Japan's craftsmanship culture while enjoying the scent of wood and the satisfying feel of carving. It's highly recommended as a memorable souvenir of your trip or a special gift. Step away from the crowds of central Tokyo and discover a quieter side of Omotesando through the art of traditional Japanese chopstick making. Hidden just off the main street near the Omotesando Apple Store and across from Flying Tiger, Ginza Natsuno’s workshop offers a calm, hands-on cultural experience in one of Tokyo’s most stylish neighborhoods.

Tokyo Shibuya Custom Matcha Blending and Tasting Experience (opens in a new tab)

1 45 min

Most matcha experiences in Tokyo teach you the traditional way to whisk a single, fixed bowl of matcha. "Matcha × Flavor Blending" goes a step further: you actually design your own recipe, choosing freely from five original flavors to build a matcha drink that's entirely your own, with no fixed recipe and no two cups ever quite the same. * Blend your own matcha from five original flavors: yuzu, strawberry, coffee, earl grey, and wasabi * No fixed recipe, adjust the ratio again and again until it matches your taste * Learn the basics of matcha and how to whisk it with a traditional bamboo chasen * Taste the one-of-a-kind blend you created with your own hands * Small-group, hands-on format with close guidance from your host throughout * Located in the heart of Shibuya, easy to fit into a day of sightseeing or shopping

Japanese Home Cooking Class and Nature Walk in Todoroki, Tokyo (opens in a new tab)

101 2 h 30 min

Hello! Hola! Konichiwa! We can offer you any customized meals as you like! (https://www.casadetomokita.com/) In our activity, you will experience a Japanese cooking lesson from an expert instructor with years of culinary experience and the beautiful hidden gem of Tokyo and visit a local supermarket. One of the great aspects of this cooking lesson is the hands-on nature of the experience. You won't just be watching the instructor cook; you'll be with them, chopping, stirring, and seasoning alongside them. Also, recipes are easy to follow, and you can recreate the dishes at home. Whether you're an experienced home cook or a complete beginner, you'll find the recipes simple and straightforward, with plenty of helpful tips and tricks. Finally, our instructor uses homegrown vegetables and herbs for the freshest and most authentic taste possible. Overall, if you're looking for a cooking lesson that's both informative and fun, this one is definitely worth checking out!

Tokyo Traditional Kintsugi Gold Repair Workshop (opens in a new tab)

3 1 h

The experience is designed to be approachable for beginners, with step-by-step guidance in a relaxed and welcoming environment. As you mend and decorate your piece, you’ll create a one-of-a-kind item that reflects both the tradition and your own personal touch.

Asakusa Tokyo 60 Minute DIY Incense Making Experience (opens in a new tab)

1 1 h

Create your own Japanese incense in a relaxed 60-minute workshop in Asakusa, Tokyo. Choose between traditional incense made with natural aromatic ingredients or modern incense created with carefully selected fragrances. Measure, blend, knead, and shape the incense yourself with step-by-step guidance from the staff. Make stick incense, cone incense, or your own shapes depending on your selected style. No previous experience is needed, making this an easy and memorable Japanese cultural experience.

RAMEN Noodle Making Experience! Made from flour in 30min! (opens in a new tab)

126 50 min

SOBAGIRI-RAKUJYO is an activity shop where visitors can experience making ramen noodles, a popular Japanese food, in an authentic way. Unlike cheap cooking experiences that merely combine commercial products, this experience is unique to Kappabashi, the town of kitchen knives, and uses a large kitchen knife specially designed for noodle making to try your hand at thinly slicing noodles without using any machinery, applying the soba-soba slicing technique that has been used since the Edo period. An original systematic tool that completes such a traditional experience in just 30 minutes. After making the noodles, you can choose your favorite flavor and experience toppings at your seat. RAKUJYO offers both ramen and soba, so even if there is someone in your group who does not like wheat flour, you can switch to a soba making experience using 100% buckwheat flour. Come on, enjoy this noodle-making experience that everyone from children to adults can enjoy! BOOK NOW!

Tokyo Roppongi: Create Your Personalized Japanese Seal Stamp (opens in a new tab)

65 40 min

Design your own personalized Japanese Name Seal (Hanko). Let's make a memorable personalized Japanese seal stamp. In Japan, people use ‘Inkan’ (Name seal stamp) for business and in their daily lives. You can design your own personalized seal with your name written in Japanese characters. Your seal will be professionally engraved by our staff using an engraving machine. Please note that this experience does not include carving or engraving the seal yourself. We will help you translate your name in Japanese characters. (Kanji, Hiragana, or Katakana). The stamp will be your Japanese souvenir that you can cherish for a long time. It is also a great gift item for your friends, loved ones, and families.

Experience Japan’s Beloved Morning Exercise – Radio Taiso”! (opens in a new tab)

3 30 min

Looking for a truly local experience? “Radio Taiso” is something travelers rarely get to join by your own — but with a guide by your side, you can take part with ease and confidence. Start your day with the locals, move to the rhythm, and experience a side of Japan most tourists miss! ※the location is about a 20-minute walk to both Ueno Park and Sensoji Temple. These spots are great for a peaceful morning stroll before the crowds arrive. (Please note: no guide will accompany you after “Radio Taiso”).

Kid-Friendly Sushi Making Class in Tokyo (English-Led) (opens in a new tab)

35 2 h 30 min

Embark on a captivating sushi-making journey led by friendly English-speaking instructors. Craft vinegared rice and four sushi varieties while enjoying an entertaining quiz on etiquettes and trivia. Dive into sushi's history, Japanese phrases, and travel tips. Experience a cozy atmosphere for lively interactions with instructors and fellow participants, discovering the heart of Japan through its people. Classes are family-friendly (minimum age 8), perfect for couples and cooking beginners. However, please note that knife skills won't be covered, ensuring a disappointment-free experience for those seeking such expertise. Our sessions promise smiles, camaraderie, and a taste of Japan's culture. Join us for an unforgettable sushi-making adventure, where learning, laughter, and culinary delights come together. Let's roll into the joy of creating sushi magic!

Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop (Tuna Don / Sushi) (opens in a new tab)

107 2 h

Tuna Don Workshop: 10:45~ Registration 11:00~ Greeting ~Introduction 11:10~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video 11:20~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by our Japanese chef 11:40~ Practice time 1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings 2) Practice cutting tuna for each person using a sashimi knife 3) Make tare (sauce) and marinate tuna 12:10~ Sharpening Japanese knives 12:25~ Make a Tuna Don 12:30~ Tasting time (Sake tasting is also available) Sushi Workshop: 13:30~ Greeting ~Introduction 13:35~ Tamagoyaki (rolled egg) making show 13:45~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video 13:55~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by Mr. Naoya Kumagai 14:10~ Practice with all participants 1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings 2) Practice cutting for each person using a sashimi knife 14:30~ sushi making 15:00~ Photo and tasting time (Sake tasting is also available) + optional knife sharpening experience