COOKING TRAVEL GUIDE
The kitchens worth booking.
The 15 best cooking classes in japan travellers love most, gathered in one place. What you cook, how long you spend at the stove, who teaches, and what a seat at the table costs.
Kyoto ramen making class at Ramen Factory. Learn noodles from scratch, customize broth and toppings, then eat your homemade lunch.
Most Popular“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 Tokyo with YUCa, shop optional ingredients at a local supermarket, then eat what you cook in a small-group class.
“Amazing experience for singles, couples, and families alike! All ages will have a blast at YUCa’s cooking class!”
Learn to make ramen from flour in Kyoto. Mix miso, salt, and soy sauces, eat your bowl, and take home a souvenir plus recipe email.
Make nigiri and maki in a small Osaka class, learn sushi history, then eat what you make. English help, dietary options, 90 minutes.
“You learn to make maki roll and nigiri sushi, as well as a little history behind sushi in Japan. Really fun, easy and informative hour-long class that’s a must do!”
Kyoto cooking class for ramen, gyoza and onigiri: learn miso/shoyu broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping in 90 minutes.
Make Kyoto washoku bento in a small group: knife skills, dashi and tempura from a local chef, then eat your own lunch.
Osaka ramen and gyoza class in Dotonbori area: make noodles from scratch, fill dumplings, and eat what you cook, plus take home recipes.
“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 ramen noodles and gyoza from scratch in Kyoto. Professional chefs guide you, then you eat a full meal with beer or sake.
“The staff and SHUN the interpreter were amazing we had a great time. The alcohol and ramen broth were flowing. It wasn’t as hands on as I hoped for in the cooking sector but that could just be because I love to cook. The recipes were also a little more simple than what I hoped…”
Cook Wagyu and 7 Japanese dishes in a 3-hour Tokyo class with English instructors, recipes, and a full homemade meal.
“I had such a wonderful time at the cooking class in Tokyo! The instructor was friendly, patient, and explained everything clearly. I loved learning how to make authentic dishes step by step, and the ingredients were so fresh. It was fun, hands-on, and I left with new skills and recipes I can use at home.…”
Cook in Yayo’s home in Osaka. Learn miso soup, takoyaki, okonomiyaki, taiyaki, and optional sake and beer pairing in a small group.
“This was such a fun and wholesome experience! I was traveling solo and ended ip being the only guest that day which made it a special private cooking lesson. The lesson was in the host’s own apartment and was super personal and engaRead more”
Shop at a Tokyo supermarket, learn Japanese knife skills, cook sushi rolls and miso soup, then eat with sake pairings in 4 hours.
“We had just arrived the night before to Tokyo. This was our first "taste" of Japan and it couldn't have been better. Masai, our instructor, was very knowledge and super patient with us. She had traveled to the west and had great comparisons Read more”
Kyoto izakaya cooking class: cook Japanese home dishes in the afternoon, eat what you make, and take recipes home. 3 hours, $67.
Make roll and authentic sushi in central Osaka near Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi. English class, fresh ingredients, quiz, then you eat.
“Very enthusiastic lady who tought us to become “sushi masters”!”
Kyoto’s izakaya-style cooking class at Cooking Sun teaches dashi and seasoning, then you cook and eat a full dinner. Small group.
“This is a great introduction to Japanese cooking. We thoroughly enjoyed our experience. Our hosts were welcoming and took the time to answer our questions. Highly recommend.”
Make gyoza from scratch in a Kyoto townhouse, learn wrapping and cooking, then try optional samurai armor photos in a small group.
“The most amazing gyoza cooking experience!! I was the only person for the 6:00 pm class, so I had a private cooking class which was incredible! I got to learn so much history about the gyoza, and Kyoto, and I got to keep my apron and headband. I know the price is high, but it’s…”
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