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Best Sushi and Ramen Tours in Tokyo — Our Top 15

24 tours  ·  from $29 a head

Every trip has one meal too few. These 15 sushi and ramen tours earn the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in minutes and get back to packing.

Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - What the sushi techniques are like for a beginner
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Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

1.Sushi Making Tokyo Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 3,971 reviews · from $59Our pick

Near Senso-ji in Asakusa, you’ll learn maki rolls and nigiri step by step with English-speaking instructors such as Moe, Kazu, Ken, or Arisa, depending on the session. The 1-hour-40-minute class covers sushi history, preparation, and hands-on practice, then serves your finished sushi as lunch. No cooking experience is needed.

“This was so fun! Ellie, Moe, and the behind the scenes team were so kind and engaging. The food was delicious, and we learned a lot. Suitable for anyone who likes sushi and wants to learn how it is prepared.”

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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa - The first few minutes: sushi history with a quiz
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Tokyo: Roll and Authentic Sushi Making Class in Asakusa

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

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

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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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings) - Starting with Nishishinjuku and several small plates
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Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

3.Best of Shinjuku: Izakaya Food Tour (4 Stops, 14+ Tastings)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,863 reviews · from $92

Spend three and a half hours eating and drinking through Shinjuku with a bilingual local guide. Visit up to four izakayas for 14 or more tastings, including skewers, sashimi, comfort food, and sake. Guides such as Taiga, Yusuke, Nobu, Chi, and Jo add local food tips and neighborhood context. Group size is capped at 10.

“Tadashi was the BEST guide! He was fun, knowledgeable and such a foodie being a trained sushi chef!! We ate and drank so much that our tour went longer than expected because everyone was having so much much fun! I highly recommend this tour and especially with Tadashi!”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot - From chef’s demonstration to your first nigiri
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot

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

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

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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Sushi Making Tokyo! Popular Maki Sushi & Japanese Sushi（+Recipe!） - Why Asakusa makes a sensible base
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Sushi Making Tokyo! Popular Maki Sushi & Japanese Sushi（+Recipe!）

5.Sushi Making Tokyo! Popular Maki Sushi & Japanese Sushi（+Recipe!）

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,314 reviews · from $63

In Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor guides you through two Japanese sushi styles: rolled maki and hand-formed nigiri. You receive the ingredients, make your own meal, and learn some sushi history along the way. Ken, Sato, Momo, Yuto, Kento, and Matti are among the instructors named for this class.

“The sushi was amazing and the teachers were excellent. The class was in English and they were able to make accomodations for my gluten-free daughter.”

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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef - Making five nigiri and one rolled sushi
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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

6.Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef

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

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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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku - Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef - Omoide Yokocho and the reality of the route
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Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

7.Tokyo Night Foodie Tour in Shinjuku – Seasonal Sushi, Wagyu Beef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,161 reviews · from $111

Spend three hours eating through Shinjuku with a local guide. You’ll visit a sushi restaurant for seasonal omakase, grill Wagyu beef over a shichirin stove, walk through Kabukicho and Godzilla Road, then finish with dessert or a drink. Groups are capped at seven, and guides such as Molly, Yuma, Mimi, Aoi, and Yosh add local context.

“Fabulous evening with absolutely amazing food, great restaurants where we watched the chef prepare the sushi. Lisa was lovely, a great host”

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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen - Walking through Ameya Yokocho
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Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

8.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · from $95

Join Aki, Akira, or Shota for a three-hour walk through Ueno and Okachimachi, stopping at local bars, taverns, and a ramen shop. You’ll sample sashimi, skewered meat, grilled fish, stews, Japanese drinks, and ramen while your guide explains ordering, dining customs, and the neighborhood. The small group is limited to 10 people.

“We had a great time with our fabulous guide Shota! We had Izakaya, some great drinks, ramen, and a lot of laughs. Shota is a knowledgeable and informative guide. He was open to questions and was interesting to talk to. We would definitely take another tour with him in the future. We would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a night of food and drinks.”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit - The morning schedule, from 10:00 to lunch
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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

9.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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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef - Walking through Tsukiji’s outer market
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Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

10.Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 775 reviews · from $104

Begin at Tsukiji Honganji Temple with a Japan Wonder Travel guide such as Monami, Ko, Mari, or Yuki. Walk through the outer market and small wholesale area, then learn five nigiri styles and one roll from a sushi chef. Your class includes dashi soup, green tea, wasabi, and lunch made from your own sushi.

“The market tour was fine. Our guide was very nice and very knowledgeable.. But, in retrospect we should have booked a tour that included tastings, although we were able to purchase food from any of the stalls. The timeframe was too long aRead more”

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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef - Watching a sushi chef prepare the fish
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Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef

11.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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Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Full Day Tour with Ramen Making - Meeting in Shinjuku before the roads fill
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Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Full Day Tour with Ramen Making

12.Tokyo: Mount Fuji and Hakone Full Day Tour with Ramen Making

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 476 reviews · from $94

Leave Shinjuku early for a full day around Mt. Fuji and Hakone. Cruise Lake Ashi, make ramen from scratch, visit Chureito Pagoda and Oshino Hakkai, and return to Tokyo by coach. Guides such as Hiro, Mayumi, Mariko, and Sojiro are praised for clear explanations and thoughtful care, though weather can hide Fuji and traffic can stretch the day.

“It was amazing! We really loved our guide! His name being Sojiro. We had an incredible time making ramen and looking at Mount Fuji! we were very tired by the end of the day but we had an incredible time and it was one of our favorite days on our trip.”

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Tokyo: Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen - What happens at the three ramen shops
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Tokyo: Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

13.Tokyo: Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Spend three hours tasting six quarter-size bowls of ramen at three award-winning Tokyo shops. Choose from 11 or 12 styles, from Hokkaido miso and tonkotsu to curry, tsukemen, and modern chicken ramen. An English-speaking guide such as Sahori, Bunga, or Makayla explains the food, neighborhoods, and ramen’s origins in a small group of up to eight.

“This is a great tour and a great ramen experience. A tour guide can make or break the experience, and Bunga was awesome! He is knowledgeable and we got to experience the evolution of ramen. Totally enjoyed it!”

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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class - Starting with Japanese ingredients and dashi
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Tokyo: Sushi Making Class

14.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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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku - Choosing soup, boiling noodles, and building your bowl
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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

15.Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 321 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Best value

At Shinjuku Ale in Kabukicho, you’ll learn how ramen developed, then follow a shortened recipe to boil noodles, choose soup, cook ingredients, and build your own bowl. Guides such as Tak, Hinata, Mikhail, and Nina are praised for clear instruction and friendly conversation. The small-group class lasts about an hour and ends with the ramen you make.

“This was a fun experience! The hosts explained the process very well, and guided us to assemble ramen according to our taste. The result was delicious! Fully recommend!”

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