Top Kanto Classes & Workshops

Hello, everyone ! I'm the master and founder of our Samurai Art - BUGAKU 武楽. It's the dynamic performing arts; the cultural fusion of Japanese traditional martial arts and Japanese traditional performing arts like Noh-theatre that Samurai practiced and loved. "Great Performance! This is the Art!" - by Guccio Gucci the 4th With over 30-year martial arts experience, I've taught BUGAKU for 15 years to Japanese and foreign students, and performed all around the world such as London, Florence, Berlin, Paris, Moscow, Jerusalem, Shanghai, San Paulo and more. I received three Higashi-Kuninomiya Imperial Awards for the international cultural and peaceful contribution in Japan, and in 2019, received the 1st prize selected by the audience in the international theatrical prize in Milan ! And we've been hosting Samurai Experience in Tokyo for 3 years. We can offer you the unique and interesting Samurai Experience, even at your home! We are very looking forward to practice together !

Okonomiyaki is a savory Japanese pancake popular among locals and visitors alike. Learn to cook it for yourself with this okonomiyaki cooking class in Shinagawa, which also includes a chance to cook a side dish and mio soup. Thanks to a small group size of just four people or fewer, it’s easy to customize your dishes for vegan or allergen preferences.

Immerse yourself into the world of Japanese cuisine by having a tempura cooking class. If you’re vegetarian or vegan, the menu can cater for different dietary preferences. You won’t have to worry about Japanese language barriers, as your teacher will explain the cooking steps in English. Learn to make multiple dishes, and enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch.

Learn how to make a variety of Japanese tofu dishes in a comprehensive cooking class. This inclusive experience can be customized for vegans, vegetarians, or specific allergies/dietary preferences. Enjoy walking through a shopping arcade with your teacher, before starting a cooking class. At the end, you’ll enjoy a delicious 3-course lunch of the dishes you’ve created.

During your time in Tokyo, don’t miss the chance to learn how to roll your own sushi with a cooking class in the city’s Shinagawa ward. Featuring healthy vegan ingredients, the menu you’ll prepare includes seasonal rolls, miso soup, and more, plus you’ll walk through a shopping arcade to get a glimpse of local life. Booking this activity allows you to skip the hassle of choosing a restaurant and make your own meal, instead.

Language barriers can make traveling around Japan a challenging experience for a first-time visitor. This lesson is the perfect antidote for foreign visitors who don’t speak Japanese. Learn essential communications skills, such as how to order at restaurants, how to ask where something is, and lots of useful phrases for the trip. No need to worry about being stuck in a classroom—the tour goes to a local jazz cafe, and a standing bar, so you’ll get to see cool local spots as you learn.

Learn everything about sushi to be a sushi master. Practice sushi-making with a professional and enjoy fresh sushi in Tokyo. - Become a sushi master through our comprehensive course on sushi history, culture, ingredients, and seasonality in Japan. You’ll learn all about the many different kinds of sushi, and what separates great sushi from the rest. - Learn how to make authentic nigiri and maki sushi from a professional. Make and devour 8+ sushi pieces in a restaurant setting with the freshest seasonal fish sourced directly from the biggest fish market in the world. - Experience how sake and other drinks complement sushi. Try different pairings to refine your palate until you become a sushi connoisseur!

You'll get to experience exactly what it's like to be a ramen chef, right in an actual ramen shop kitchen! This experience takes place in one of Tokyo's best ramen shops.

Start from your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards and travel to Sushi Tokyo school in Asakusa. You could enjoy and experience Japanese culture by learning basic skill of Sushi making at Sushi School, wearing various Japanese traditional uniform (you could choose one on the day)! (The lesson duration is 90mins) Conclude the tour when you will be dropped off at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards.

Start from your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards and travel to Sushi Tokyo school in Asakusa. You could enjoy and experience Japanese culture by learning basic skill of Sushi making at Sushi School, wearing Japanese Happi Uniform! (The lesson duration is 90mins) Conclude the tour when you will be dropped off at your hotel in Tokyo 23 wards.

School yourself in the arts of a Japanese ninja during this private lesson in Tokyo. Don a real ninja outfit as you learn the most important techniques practiced by these stealthy Japanese warriors from your instructor. In addition to learning about ninja philosophies like freedom, protecting others, and selflessness, you’ll get to pose in your ninja attire during a post-class photo session.

Embrace your inner samurai during this immersive 1-hour swordsmanship and shuriken workshop in Tokyo. Under the guidance of a trained professional, you’ll learn traditional warrior stances such as Hasso, Johdan, and Gedan and practice sparring with a partner. Your instructor will also explain the history behind samurai swordsmanship and its role in Japanese culture. The class will be offered in a traditional ‘dojo’ and you will use a real wooden sword as you learn.

Become a real ninja for the day during this 60-minute experience at the Jidai Academy Dojo in Tokyo. If you’ve ever want to learn about the techniques and culture of the ninja, this entry-level class is a great starting point. Don a real-life ‘ninja gi’ outfit to begin your training, making sure to pose for a few photos first. Among the skills you’ll learn are meditation and ‘Kuja-kiri’ (well-wishing), the ‘Embu’ (ancestor dedication) and an introduction to ninja weapons like the blowgun and ‘shruiken’ (ninja star), among others. You’ll also discover the ninja philosophy of ‘ku’ or no-self, focusing on minimizing conflict.

Learn ninja and samurai moves at a popular Tokyo dojo (training area) known as the Musashi Ninja Clan Shinobi-Samurai Honjin Dojo. You’ll get dressed up in traditional samurai or ninja costume, then practice traditional samurai sword skills using a wooden sword, and learn about the popular shuriken (ninja star) moves. It’s a fun way to learn about ancient Japanese culture in the country’s capital.

Learn the ancient arts of the ninja during this fun-filled introduction to key ninja techniques, culture and weapons. Get suited up in an authentic ‘ninja gi’ outfit as you begin your mental and physical training with an instructor in the ways of the ninja. Among the skills you’ll learn during your session are meditation and ‘Kuja-kiri’ (well-wishing), the ‘Embu’ (ancestor dedication) and an introduction to ninja weapons like the blowgun and ‘shruiken’ (ninja star), among others. You’ll also gain a newfound appreciation for key ninja philosophies like protecting others, community and freedom and have plenty of time for photo-taking at the end.

Enjoy a private market tour and authentic cooking class in a cooking studio with hosts Masahito and Junko who are experts in the field of Edomae sushi (using fish from the Tokyo Bay) and washoku (traditional Japanese food). This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a cooking studio where Masahito and Junko will teach you how to make 2-3 traditional Japanese dishes from their family recipes. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your hosts cooking studio. • Sushi-making and traditional Japanese cooking lesson in a cooking studio (alternative menu options available if preferred) • Introduction to Japan's culture and cuisine • 100% private activity • Experience Japanese hospitality in a residential Asakusa neighborhood • Vegetarian and gluten free options available

Enjoy a private and authentic cooking class in a local home with host Hideki who learned to cook on-the-job while working in several ramen shops and then perfected his skills by practicing in his own kitchen. This is a perfect experience for anyone looking to connect with local culture over food. Your cooking class will take place in a local home kitchen where Hideki will teach you how to make ramen and gyoza. After cooking, you will enjoy your meal together in your host's small but neat and clean studio apartment. • Cooking lesson in a local home • Introduction to Japanese culture and cuisine. • 100% private activity • Experience Japanese hospitality in a residential Tokyo neighborhood

Udon are a type of thick, chewy, and delicious Japanese noodles. Acquire new culinary skills and have fun at the same time by opting for this private Japanese cooking and udon making class. Learn special Japanese cooking techniques in a home setting, that you wouldn’t find out about otherwise, such as the best way to knead dough. Eat all the dishes you prepare, and choose to make either tempura or okonomiyaki as a main course.

For visitors to Japan, it can be difficult to access local culture. This private Tokyo cooking class offers the rare experience of visiting a local's home for conversation and cooking. Your guide teaches you how to make two or three homestyle Japanese dishes from scratch, before you sit down together to enjoy the meal.

Join a Tokyo native for a tour of a local supermarket and fish and vegetable shops to learn about Japanese ingredients that are typically used in daily cooking. Then, head to the host’s home in a neighborhood near Komazawa Olympic Park for a hands-on cooking lesson where you’ll learn how to make traditional Japanese dishes.

Take a private cooking class from a Tokyo local who resides in a neighborhood around Komazawa Olympic Park. Learn how to use fresh, seasonal, and traditional Japanese ingredients that are sourced locally during this hands-on lesson. Plus, find out why these ingredients are essential to authentic Japanese meals. After cooking, sit down and share the freshly prepared meal with your host.

This is the perfect experience for foodies. You’ll have the ultimate stress-free day with a cookery teacher to lead the way, and take you on a private market tour, so you don't have to worry about navigating. All ingredients will be provided, and you’ll learn how to make several seasonal dishes. When you’ve worked up an appetite, you’ll eat the delicious meal you've prepared.

Enjoy a personalized evening of good food and wine with an experienced cook and sommelier in her own home. Your hostess will teach you to prepare a number of delicious Japanese dishes, which you’ll then eat together afterwards, alongside perfectly matched wines. More than a good meal out, you’ll get to see how Tokyo residents live and learn from a local.

Tokyo is known for its incredible food and culinary expertise. Make the most of your Japan trip by having a private cooking class, and learning tips that you can use at home. By having a private cooking class, you can ask questions along the way, and learn at your own pace. Your Japanese local teacher will show you how to make several authentic home-cooked dishes, and you can eat them when you’ve finished too.