Hands-on cooking classes in Tokyo that teach you something you will actually make again at home.

Classes worth booking

Tsukiji Cooking ★ 4.7

Sushi, wagashi, washoku home cooking, vegetarianGroup: Up to 12 ¥10,000-18,000

Tsukiji Cooking in Tokyo has run English-friendly Japanese cooking classes since 2013, with optional Tsukiji Outer Market tours, sushi-making, wagashi sweets.

Buddha Bellies Cooking School ★ 4.6

Sushi, decorative sushi, washoku, bento, sakeGroup: Up to 8 ¥9,500-15,000

Buddha Bellies in Tokyo's Jimbocho runs English-language cooking classes with JSIA-certified instructor Ayuko. Sushi, bento, washoku, sukiyaki.

Cooking Sun Tokyo ★ 4.4

Sushi, wagyu kaiseki, washoku in EnglishGroup: Up to 8 ¥8,800-15,000

Cooking Sun in Tokyo's Shinjuku Shinanomachi runs English-language Japanese cooking classes twice daily: sushi and wagyu kaiseki, with local instructors only.

MAIKOYA Sweets and Kimono Tea Ceremony ★ 4.1

Wagashi sweets making and matcha tea ceremonyGroup: Up to 12 ¥12,000

MAIKOYA in Tokyo's Asakusa runs the wagashi-making and kimono tea ceremony combination, a 90-minute workshop with English instruction. Make and eat seasonal.

Chagohan Tokyo ★ 4.0

Sushi, ramen, soba, tempura, shojin vegan washokuGroup: Up to 6 ¥6,500-12,000

Chagohan Tokyo in Tokyo's Nishi-Asakusa runs small-group English cooking classes across sushi, ramen, soba, tempura and shojin vegetarian washoku.

Mayuko's Little Kitchen ★ 4.8

Japanese home cookingGroup: 4 to 8 ¥10,000

Mayuko's Little Kitchen in Tokyo's Yotsuya runs English-language Japanese home cooking classes. Three-hour sessions with seasonal kaiseki and bento.

byFood Sushi Making Class ★ 4.3

Sushi rolling and nigiri shapingGroup: 6 to 12 ¥9,500

byFood's Tsukiji sushi-making class in Tokyo teaches nigiri shaping and maki rolling, with fish from the Outer Market on the morning of the class.

Tsukiji Cooking Class with Market Tour ★ 4.2

Sushi, tempura, miso soup, dashiGroup: 4 to 10 ¥12,000

Tsukiji Cooking Class with Market Tour in Tokyo combines a guided Outer Market walk with a four-dish washoku class. Sushi rolling, tempura, miso soup, dashi.

Wakana Japanese Cooking ★ 4.5

Seasonal washoku and bentoGroup: 2 to 6 ¥9,800

Wakana Japanese Cooking in Tokyo's Meguro runs intimate seasonal washoku classes in chef Wakana's home kitchen. Bento, dashi, tempura, with shopping.

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