Tsukiji Cooking ★ 4.6
Tsukiji Cooking in Tokyo has run English-friendly Japanese cooking classes since 2013, with optional Tsukiji Outer Market tours, sushi-making, wagashi sweets.
Hands-on cooking classes in Tokyo that teach you something you will actually make again at home.
Classes worth booking
Buddha Bellies Cooking School ★ 4.6
Buddha Bellies in Tokyo's Jimbocho runs English-language cooking classes with JSIA-certified instructor Ayuko. Sushi, bento, washoku, sukiyaki, sake on the menu.
Cooking Sun Tokyo ★ 4.5
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 ★ 4.4
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 nerikiri.
Chagohan Tokyo ★ 4.3
Chagohan Tokyo in Tokyo's Nishi-Asakusa runs small-group English cooking classes across sushi, ramen, soba, tempura and shojin vegetarian washoku. Sake also taught.
Cooking Classes in Tokyo, FAQ
When is the best time to eat in Tokyo?
Peak food season in Tokyo is year-round.
What time do people eat in Tokyo?
Local dining hours: lunch around 12:30, dinner from 19:30.
How does tipping work in Tokyo?
service is typically included; small extra is welcome but not expected.
What is the one dish to try in Tokyo?
Ask the next local you meet what they would order. Tokyo rewards trust.