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The World’s 15 Best Sushi and Ramen Tours

46 tours  ·  from $25 a head

Some of these put you behind the counter rolling; others queue with you at the ramen shops locals actually use. The 15 below say which is which, with prices and how long you stand in line.

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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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto - Choosing broth flavors and preparing toppings
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Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

3.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,937 reviews · from $131

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, you make noodles by hand, mix your own broth, prepare toppings, and eat the finished bowl for lunch. Instructors such as Mahiro, Moeka, Haruka, Fuku, and Hiro guide the class with humor and patience. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options are available by request.

“I had an amazing time learning from Moe how to make Ramen. She is an amazing instructor and knows what she is doing!”

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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)

4.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

5.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!）

6.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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Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class - What happens during the 1-hour-40-minute class
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Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

7.Sushi Making Osaka Roll and Authentic Japanese Sushi Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,220 reviews · from $31

Make a maki roll and several pieces of nigiri in a relaxed Osaka class near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. English-speaking instructors guide you through sushi technique, history, and presentation before you eat what you prepare. Instructors have included Aina, Reika, Fuko, Matty, Yui, and Arisa. No cooking experience is needed.

“It was a good class. A little less history and more sushi making and eating time would have been nice. A good informative class though.”

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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

8.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

9.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

10.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

11.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

12.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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Sushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome! - Finding Sushi Master Kyoto Kawaramachi
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Sushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome!

13.Sushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 713 reviews · from $53

At Sushi Master Kyoto Kawaramachi, you learn sushi basics, shape nigiri and rolls, and eat what you make. English-speaking instructors such as Kioko and Rio guide beginners, families, and couples through a roughly 90-minute class. Ingredients are supplied, drinks cost extra, and the tucked-away second-floor location takes careful map reading.

“Our teacher was friendly and skillful and made this experience fun. We had a great time learning how to prepare sushi!”

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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir - From apron and video to flour and dough
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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

14.Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 532 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

At Kyoto’s Ramen Factory, English-speaking instructors such as Sakura, Fuku, and Akemi guide you through making noodles, seasoning chicken, choosing broth and sauce, and building your own bowl. The 90-minute class is lively, beginner-friendly, and suited to families, couples, solo visitors, and anyone who wants a practical souvenir beyond a photograph.

“it was wonderful. the staff were very friendly and showed and explained everything in detail. they heloed us to take pictures and videos . the ramen was very delicious. they provided us with souvenirs. the location was easy to find. we learned a lot and had fun. the place was clean and pretty. we enjoyed every moment. thank you. it was a great experience and we would like to do it again.”

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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

15.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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