Tokyo · WORKSHOPS
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Good workshops book out well ahead in cherry season and over the New Year break. The 15 best sit below, priced and timed, with a line on who each suits.
Learn to make sushi near Senso-ji in Asakusa with English-speaking instructors, fresh ingredients, hands-on guidance, and a satisfying meal.
“Our family had a great time learning about the history of sushi and making maki and nigiri sushi!! Our teachers were super knowledgeable and entertaining! Would definitely recommend!”
Make maki and nigiri sushi with English-speaking instructors in historic Asakusa, learn sushi history, and enjoy your handmade meal.
“My family really enjoyed the experience here with amazing staff! Thank you so much.”
Shape Japanese wood with a traditional kanna and take home handmade chopsticks in this friendly, one-hour Shinjuku workshop.
“Very nice atmosphere and work room. You get to pick what kind of wood you want for your chopsticks. They gave a really good introduction and guide how to shave, sand and oil.”
Make tuna and salmon nigiri in Tokyo, wear a happi coat, learn sushi skills from an English-speaking chef, and enjoy your handmade meal.
“Was fun making sushi in a good company. Great. I know how to make sushi now. Very happy about it. Thanks to both chefs .”
Make custom chopsticks in Ginza from your choice of wood, using hand tools, sanding, oil, and optional Japanese engraving.
“Great experience, highly recommend. Would love to do it again”
Make five nigiri and one sushi roll with a professional chef in Tsukiji, watch fish preparation, and eat your handmade lunch in Tokyo.
“Wonderful sushi, and very good history and information. Thanks AJ for all the extra effort in the rain.”
Make ramen and gyoza in YUCa’s Tokyo home kitchen, learn Japanese cooking, and optionally explore a neighborhood supermarket in a small group.
“By far the best experience we had in Tokyo! Yuca was a wonderful teacher, who built such a positive, welcoming environment in her kitchen. A bonus that the food was better than at restaurants!”
Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa with English-speaking hosts, traditional tools, seasonal sweets, and practical tips for making tea at home.
“Booked the night before and was easy and quick to find in Asakusa area. The host Hiya was very friendly and explained the history of matcha. We also learned how to spot high quality powder. We made it with traditional tools and then she helped us take a family photo. We got to enjoy traditional matcha with sweets which made for a great treat.”
Train in a real Tokyo dojo with samurai descendant Yoshioki Sumida, learning sword forms, sparring, cutting, and Japanese horseback archery.
“It was absolutely wonderful. Sumida sensei and his team were great instructors. We got more than we were expecting and learned a lot about samurai and got to train like one ourselves. I would absolutely recommend this experience!”
Make nigiri and maki with a professional sushi chef in Tsukiji, using fresh market ingredients, traditional tools, tea, soup, and plenty to eat.
“Outstanding Sushi Class. Chef Kate explained everything very clearly and detailed. Great experience”
A friendly guide to Tokyo for first-timers — written by someone who remembers exactly what it felt like to walk out of Shinjuku Station for the first time.
