9 Cooking Classes in Tokyo to Book This Year

1.Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,957 reviews · 1h 40m · from $58Our pick

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructors such as Hitomi, Moe, Jun, and Kaori guide you through sushi history, a quiz, maki rolls, and nigiri. You prepare both styles, then eat your work. The 100-minute class suits solo visitors, couples, families, and first-time cooks, with vegetarian, vegan, halal, and gluten-free options available by advance request.

“pika, Moe's, Honorable, and Kensington were all amazing and helpful and I'll definitely comeback to do more”

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2.Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1,377 reviews · 1h 30m · from $42Best value

In a 90-minute Tokyo workshop, you’ll learn to shape tuna and salmon nigiri, plus maki or other sushi styles depending on the session. English-speaking instructors such as Hide, Mikoto, Ami, and Masa guide beginners step by step. You’ll wear a traditional happi coat, make a generous meal, and can request vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free ingredients in advance.

“Our host, Emi and our sushi chef were very friendly and encouraging and we learned how to make nigiri and onigiri rolls. We will certainly be trying this at home!”

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3.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,177 reviews · from $49Top rated

In Tsukiji, an English-speaking host and professional sushi chef guide you through fish preparation, knife skills, nigiri, and rolled sushi. You make five nigiri and one roll, then eat your work with fresh wasabi. The class meets in a traditional building near the Outer Market and suits beginners, families, and sushi fans.

“This was a fun experience. Chef explained history of sushi. Also there was a cool demonstration of how to slice fish for sushi. We made sushi and roll. Took ton of unforgettable amazing pictures.”

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4.Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · from $122

Meet YUCa at her home cooking studio in Nishiogu, Tokyo, for a 2.5-hour lesson on ramen and gyoza. You will learn practical Japanese cooking methods, shape dumplings, assemble your noodle soup, and eat what you make. A supermarket visit may follow, but it is optional, so confirm this part when booking.

“We attended YUCa’s gyoza and ramen cooking class today and had a tremendously fun, entertaining and educational experience. She is friendly, outgoing, knowledgeable and full of energy. The class is conducted in her own home & kitchRead more”

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5.Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 506 reviews · 90 minutes - 4 hours · from $63

In Tsukiji’s outer market, an English-speaking host such as Satoko or Yuko guides you to a traditional classroom, where a professional chef teaches fish preparation, four nigiri styles, and one maki roll. You’ll use fresh market ingredients, eat your own sushi, and watch the chef prepare an extra serving with fresh wasabi.

“We went on a trip through the Tsujiki fish market with a very friendly guide who explained the different food types very well. The sushi course afterwards was very good, the chef and staff was very nice and helpful. Would recommend for any size group from 1-4 people.”

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6.Tokyo: Sushi Making Class

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 390 reviews · 3 hours · from $67

Join Cooking Sun in Tokyo’s Shinjuku area for a three-hour, English-friendly sushi class limited to nine people. You’ll prepare sushi rice, tamagoyaki, miso soup, nigiri, inari, hosomaki, and California rolls, then eat your handmade feast. Instructors such as Mika, Yuki, Miki, and Yuko have led past classes, though the teaching team may vary.

“Our guides did an excellent job weaving cultural, historical, and language information into the sushi cooking experience. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!”

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7.Tokyo: Sushi and Ramen Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 81 reviews · 3 hours · from $129

In a small Tokyo class near Tsukishima Station, you’ll make ramen, chashu pork, and nigiri sushi with English-speaking instructors such as Sato, Haruko, and Risa. You’ll also taste three selected sakes, learn food traditions and ingredient tips, then take home recipes and souvenir chopsticks.

“What a fantastic experience!! This sushi making and ramen cooking class taught me how to create authentic sushi and ramen while learning about Japan’s food traditions. A fun cooking class for beginners and pros alike! Thank you so much!!!!!!”

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8.Shibuya Tokyo: Sushi Making Class (Vegan/Vegetarian/Halal)

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 29 reviews · 1h 30m · from $58

In central Shibuya, you’ll learn to make California rolls and nigiri with English-speaking instructors such as Momoyo and Kaito. Begin with a light sushi-history quiz, then prepare fresh vegetables, roll sushi, shape nigiri, and eat what you create. Vegan, vegetarian, halal-friendly, and gluten-free options are available if requested in advance.

“It was a wonderful experience and they really recommended.The food is great and the staff is really nice . They explained everything really well And Explain a little history of sushi, but not in the boring way. It was really fun”

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9.Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 25 reviews · 3 hours · from $120

Meet at Akihabara Station at 11 AM for a short pop-culture walk and supermarket visit, then take a train to a Patia kitchen studio. In a group of up to six, you’ll make noodles, broth, toppings, and a bowl of Jiro-style ramen with an English-speaking instructor. The class ends at the studio.

“Delicious ramen recipe made from scratch, actually the best ramen we ate in our whole trip to Japan. The visit of the neighborhood before cooking was very interesting.”

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