Japan · COOKING CLASSES
Ramen from the broth up, gyoza that hold their pleats, a bento that survives the train. The 15 classes below are priced and honest about how much you cook versus watch, and which send you home with the recipes.
Make ramen from scratch in Kyoto with hands-on noodle making, custom broth, toppings, and a satisfying meal in 90 minutes.
“My family had a great experience at the Ramen Factory. The cooking class was well organized and fun. All of the staff was friendly and helpful. We would highly recommend taking this class. The ramen was great!”
Make ramen and gyoza in YUCa’s Tokyo home kitchen, visit a local supermarket, and learn practical Japanese cooking skills in a small class.
“Amazing experience for singles, couples, and families alike! All ages will have a blast at YUCa’s cooking class!”
Make ramen from flour to bowl in Kyoto, choose your broth, enjoy your creation, and take home a souvenir and recipe.
“Such an amazing guide and a cool experience, packed with information and even some history on Japan. We had so many laughs with Fuku, he really made the experience special for us. The ramen was absolutely delicious!!! So much better than I expected, and making the noodles was so cool too. We loved it and would absolutely recommend it!”
Make ramen broth, gyoza, and onigiri in a friendly Kyoto class with English-speaking instructors, small groups, recipes, and plenty to eat.
“I can highly recommend this ramen cooking class! The organization and preparation were absolutely outstanding – everything was perfectly planned, well-structured, and thoughtfully arranged. The cooking instructors were incredibly friendly, patient, and knowledgeable. Their warm and welcoming attitude created a relaxed and motivating atmosphere where you felt comfortable from the very beginning. The instructions for each dish were clear, easy to understand, and designed in a way that made every step quick and effortless to follow. We also prepared delicious gyoza and beautifully shaped onigiri. The guidance for each of these dishes was just as precise and enjoyable, making the whole cooking e...”
Learn to make a four-dish Japanese bento in Kyoto with tempura, sushi, dashi, and tamagoyaki during this friendly small-group class.
“Had such an amazing time doing this activity in Kyoto! It was super hands on which we loved because you got a chance at trying different methods of cooking. We learnt some Japanese history around the food and it was delicious to eat at the end. I would highly recommend this to anyone looking at doing a cooking class in Kyoto.”
Make ramen noodles and chicken gyoza from scratch in Dotonbori with friendly English-speaking instructors, then enjoy your homemade Japanese meal.
“My son and I had a wonderful time with Yoshi and the cooking class. It was fun and educational at the same time. She answered my questions and the food was delicious! We will be making this again when we get back home:).”
Make your own ramen in Shinjuku for $29. Learn the food’s story, boil noodles, choose toppings, and enjoy a one-hour guided class.
“Definitely recommend for anyone visiting Tokyo as it's a fun experience and reasonably priced. And the ramen is delicious!”
Learn sushi, ramen, and sake in a friendly Tokyo class of eight, with hands-on instruction, quality ingredients, and a scenic Tsukishima setting.
“An excellent experience. We’ve never done anything like this before but our hosts made us feel immediately at ease. Informative and laid back - they took us from being sous-chefs to sushi masters within a couple of hours. The ramen was less hands on though more customisable - both tasted great. Some good sake choices too.”
Make ramen, gyoza, and fried rice with Kyoto chefs in a small group class, with drinks, recipes, and a filling meal included.
“Yuki, our tour guide, was so amazing! She’s so friendly and welcoming. We had an awesome time with the ramen master chef and Yuki did an amazing job translating. Great experience!!!”
Cook Wagyu and seven Japanese dishes in a friendly Tokyo studio, with English instruction, recipes, fresh ingredients, and a full meal.
“it was really nice learning how to make some Japanese dishes, and of course eating it all at the end. from start to finish was a great experience.”
Learn okonomiyaki, takoyaki, miso soup, and more in Yayo’s Osaka home kitchen, with hands-on teaching, a generous meal, and optional sake.
“This was the highlight of our Japan trip so far. Yayo is so lovely and the food and experience was amazing. We loved it.”
Shop a Tokyo supermarket, learn Japanese cooking techniques, make sushi and miso soup, then enjoy a four-course meal with sake.
“I loved that the experience started with a trip to the supermarket. April was the best cooking teacher and guide. She is very knowledgeable and encouraged us every step of our cooking journey. It was also fun to have beer and sake tasting during our cooking lesson. The cooking studio is very spacious. And well set up.”
Learn approachable Japanese izakaya dishes in Kyoto with English-speaking chefs, hands-on cooking, shared meals, recipes, and cultural insight.
“This was so much fun! Our instructors were so nice and helpful, the food was delicious, and very authentic. I would highly recommend to anyone that is interested in a Japanese cooking class!”
Learn dashi, Japanese seasonings, and six izakaya dishes in a hands-on Kyoto cooking class with dinner and recipes to take home.
“This Izakaya cooking class was one of our absolute favorite activities for our two week trip to Japan. The hosts were incredibly kind and fun to learn from. We got to learn a ton about the culture and food was cooking very easy to follow recipes that we will definitely be making at home! I would give them a 6th star if I could!”
Learn to make Japanese gyoza from scratch in a Kyoto townhouse, then try samurai armor photos in this hands-on cooking class.
“Fun class!! I got to choose my filling and the host was so friendly and knowledgeable. I got to learn about the history of gyoza as well as make my own. I would love to receive the recipe! Go hungry!”
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