Two smiling hosts in Sushi Matcha robes presenting finished sushi plates

Cooking Classes in Tokyo

Cooking Classes in Tokyo

Sushi, onigiri & matcha experiences in the heart of Asakusa — beginner-perfect, in English, and done in 90 minutes.

Tokyo's 5.0★ cooking class750+ five-star reviewsFrom ¥12,000 (~$80) / 90 min
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Group toasting with sake after their Tokyo cooking class
Instructor guiding a guest's hands shaping nigiri
Couple presenting their finished sushi plates
Guest whisking matcha tea in Asakusa
Family enjoying a private sushi class
Close-up of freshly made nigiri and maki rolls
Mixing sushi rice in a wooden handai tub
Sake barrel ceremony table setting

What should you cook?

Choosing your Tokyo cooking class

Sushi, ramen or wagashi sweets? An honest comparison from a team that teaches food in Tokyo every day.

Sushi

Our pick
Time needed
90 min
A real meal?
Eat what you make
Only-in-Japan factor
Edo-born Tokyo icon
Beginner-friendly
Perfect first class
Typical price: ¥8,000–16,000

Ramen

Time needed
3–4 h
A real meal?
One big bowl
Only-in-Japan factor
Great ramen is everywhere
Beginner-friendly
Long, involved process
Typical price: ¥9,000–18,000

Wagashi sweets

Time needed
60–90 min
A real meal?
Sweets only
Only-in-Japan factor
Beautifully Japanese
Beginner-friendly
Easy and delicate
Typical price: ¥5,000–9,000

Our honest advice

First time in Japan? Make sushi — it's the one dish you should learn here.

In 90 minutes you'll shape real nigiri, roll maki, open a sake barrel and whisk your own matcha — a full meal and three traditions in one class, with the rest of your day free for Senso-ji and Asakusa. (Love ramen? Go eat it at a great shop — most ramen classes take 3–4 hours.)

Our Experiences

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Your Journey

Experience Flow

A packed 90-minute adventure. Fast, fun, and photo-ready!

Arrival & Check-in

集合・受付
0:00

Check in at our studio and meet your friendly instructor.

Kagami-biraki

鏡開き
0:10

Smash open the sake barrel! A 5-minute energetic ritual for good luck and great videos.

Sushi Making

寿司作り
0:15

30-min focused session. It's easier than it looks to make beautiful Nigiri!

Dining Time

実食
0:45

Enjoy your fresh sushi immediately. The best part of the class!

Matcha Ritual

抹茶体験
1:05

Whisk authentic matcha tea to cleanse your palate.

Conclusion

解散
1:25

Enjoy 60-90 mins of fun! Duration may vary by group size.

Total Duration
90min

Guest Reviews

What Our Guests Say

Read authentic reviews from travelers around the world

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Google

Ken is the owner and he runs the place. Starts with sake, then how to make nigiri and maki, then matcha. He gives you his family recipe. I have tried to make sushi at home and it's a disaster. The sushi I made here was actually really good. Afterwards he will send you recipes and pictures. Really friendly and highly recommend coming!

Daniel Lovell

Apr 2026

Google

A highlight of our Japan trip so far! Our family (2 adults, a tween and a child) had a fantastic time this afternoon learning to make both sushi rolls (maki) and fish on rice (nigiri) sushi, and enjoying matcha and sake. There were 7 people in our session, so great hands on attention from both the host and the chef. Getting to eat our creations was great and it was enough for our dinner. Highly recommended!

Amanda Stranks

Apr 2026

Google

What a fantastic experience! The sushi-making workshop was fun, engaging, and incredibly well organized. The instructor was patient, knowledgeable, and made the entire process easy to follow, even for complete beginners. Highly recommend this workshop to anyone looking for a unique, fun, and delicious experience!

Ryan Chan

Jun 2026

Google

The sushi experience was great. I came with a group of 4 people. The location was clearly marked and easy to access from the Asakusa station. The hosts Hiro and Sora gave us chef jackets to wear and started us off with a sake toast and proceeded to offer as much sake as we wanted throughout the class. The sushi demonstration was fun and engaging. The amount of sushi we each made was a lot and we were quite full at the end. The experience ended with matcha drinks. 10/10 I would do again! This would be a great fit for a corporate outing or a date.

Danielle Hamilton

Jul 2026

Google

This one! So much better than the big group tourist classes. Small and intimate setting, authentic sushi. Fun teachers. Having all you can drink sake, matcha making, and a mochi dessert were an awesome bonus. Highly recommend!

Teagan Jacobson

Jul 2026

Google

I had an amazing experience making sushi and matcha. My daughter and I both agree this is a very good way to spend your time in tokyo. We will have memories to laugh about in the future, and higher standards for sushi going on. As a vegetarian individual they accommodated very well giving us just as tasty options without the meat. The instructors were very knowledgeable and everything was easy to understand even for younger kids. Would recommend if you come to Tokyo.

Jillian Herzberg

Jul 2026

Over 750+ five-star reviews from guests in 40+ countries

Find Us

Access & Directions

Excellent access from multiple stations — just 30 seconds from Tobu Asakusa Station North Exit

Address

1-10-16 Hanakawado
Taito City, Tokyo

111-0033, Japan

By Train

  • 30 sec from Tobu Asakusa Station (North Exit)
  • Tokyo Metro Ginza Line
  • Tobu Skytree Line, Toei Asakusa Line, Tsukuba Express

Opening Hours

Daily: 8:00 AM - 7:30 PM

Early Bird Classes: 8:00 AM

This experience is held at a licensed, food-safe facility in Asakusa (Food Service License No. 1605, issued by Taito City, Tokyo).

Questions

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