Top Tokyo Art & Culture Classes

In 4 hours, you will experience Japanese culture and hospitality at home. Experiences include origami, handmade udon, Japanese food, sushi and tempura. Experience matcha and Japanese sweets after meals. We make with you. Drinks (sake, beer, shochu and soft drinks) are free. As a souvenir, Keiko writes your name on colored paper in calligraphy. Through this experience, you will become a member of your home (homecoming TAKA) and make friends all over the world. The next time you visit our home, we welcome you as a family!

Chado, a tea ceremony that has roots in Zen, was established in Japan more than 400 years ago. Its fundamental form and style has never changed, and there are still many people studying and enjoying the culture worldwide. A Tea room is a space in which people experience mindfulness, and the tea-making process provides spiritual discipline. This is a chado school licensed from Urasenke Chado School in Kyoto, one of the biggest chado schools in the world. Ms. Mika Soka Haneishi, the owner of the school is a first degree instructor of Urasenke. She has been practicing Chado for over 23 years. This is not tourism—it is rather an immersion in culture.

Turn something old into something new during this lesson in the Japanese art of "Kintsugi," the practice of repairing broken pottery. Stemming from a Japanese belief that breakage and repair are part of the history of an object, rather than a reason to throw them away, your class involves repairing damaged items with lacquer mixed with gold. Don a "samue" as you refinish one traditional pottery item, leaving with a newfound appreciation for Japanese aesthetics and a unique souvenir.

Pottery is an art form deeply embedded in Japanese culture. As a visitor, it can be difficult to find a way to experience it. This tour offers just that. You can learn how to make pottery from a sensei (teacher) in central Tokyo.

Japanese flower-arranging is a time-honored tradition, and herbariums are the newest—and trendiest—form to learn. Make your own bottled flower display during this relaxing, hands-on workshop, located in the heart of cutting-edge Jiyugaoka. Choose your own colorful blossoms and get two complimentary glass bottles to fill with blooming designs. Upgrade to add a scented perfume to your bottle, and enjoy a post-workshop cup of tea.

I will teach you carefully and gently in English. You can also see Japanese-style rooms in Japanese houses. In addition, if you have time after the lesson, we will prepare Japanese sweets and Matcha. Please feel free to ask what you do not know or want to know about Tokyo or Japan. It would be nice if you could get in touch with Japanese culture and become even more fond of Japan.

Ikebana is the Japanese art of flower arranging, which dates back over 600 years. This Ikebana experience is perfect for beginners, as you’ll learn step-by-step how to create a Sogetsu style Ikebana display. No need to worry about bringing anything with you as all tools, flowers, and foliage are included in the fee. After creating your masterpiece, enjoy a green tea and Japanese sweets.

This experience is unique experience. We will connect with zoom app, you can enjoy virtually while you are at home or any places where you are!

If you want a souvenir that is completely different to anything you might find in the shops, create your own in this glass blowing experience at the Tokyo Glass Art Institute. Choose what you want to create, as well as the color, shape, and design, and, under close instruction, create your own unique glass artwork.

Beyond calligraphy, you can also catch a glimpse of the Japanese lifestyle. The lesson is held at the instructor's house, so you can see where and how Japanese people live! If you are curious about the Japanese lifestyle and culture, this is a great chance. You can bring back the fan or colored paper you make! Once you have written your character or word on the fan or colored paper, you can bring it back home with you as a only one souvenir in the world!!

Discover the Japanese art of wrapping and enjoy a casual tea ceremony in Asakusa with this combination class. Tenugui and furoshiki are both traditional Japanese fabrics, and in recent years have started to make a comeback with modern twists including as smartphone covers. Learn wrapping techniques from a professional kimono dresser then take part in a small tea ceremony in a traditional tatami room, where you’ll learn how to whisk matcha green tea.

With this ticket, you can enjoy the Japanese dance show while receiving a set of matcha and sweets at EDOCCO Tea House. You can also participate in mini workshops (calligraphy, origami, Japanese costume cosplay, etc.) where you can experience various Japanese culture, which is always available at EDOCCO Chaya. We also offer various options for souvenirs, such as making accessories for knob work and making original calligraphy T-shirts.

Craft the perfect Tokyo experience during this 60-minute Japanese pottery lesson in Tokyo’s Omotesando neighborhood. Don a ‘samue,’ the traditional garb of Japanese craftsmen, as you learn to make a hand-crafted pottery item with the help of your professional instructor. Choose between making a chopstick-rest or a ceramic cup, learning the clay mixing and painting process for these artisanal objects in the process. You'll leave with new knowledge of Japanese culture, plus the perfect hand-made souvenir.

Ikebana is the ancient Japanese art of flower arranging, and this hands-on experience is the perfect way to develop your skills. No need to worry about bringing anything with you as flowers and equipment are provided. Learn about the basics of Ikebana before making your own arrangement and taking photos.

This tour is perfect for travelers with a sweet tooth, or those who are interested in arts and crafts. Learn how to make intricate Japanese Wagashi sweets during this fascinating small-group experience. Discover the history of this unique skill from an experienced chef, and make four seasonally-inspired sweets. Some may argue that the sweets are far too beautiful to eat, but you’ll get a chance to taste one at the end.

Create your own quintessentially Japanese gift—scented omamori—during this charm-making workshop held in Tokyo’s 1,000-year-old temple of Gionji. Select from multiple omamori bags, and learn the special meanings behind each one. Then, get hands-on instruction in blending scents from the wife of the temple priest, giving you unparalleled access to Japanese cultural traditions. Courses include a complimentary cup of Japanese tea at the end of the workshop.

Creative travelers will love this opportunity to try their hand at a traditional Japanese art form. Sumi-e is a form of painting inspired by Zen Buddhism. Paint your own artwork and take it home in a frame as a souvenir. The art class will be held in a macrobiotic and organic café, and after the class you will have a snack or meal at the café. This is a fun activity for anyone who likes to have new cultural experiences.

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.

Become an expert calligrapher in this hands-on dynamic session near Tokyo Tower! Here in Japan, calligraphy is more than just writing. We inherited our complex writing system from China over a thousand years' ago, and there's hundreds of years worth of story, evolution and meaning behind each character, and in turn, how we approach calligraphy. Our professional, bilingual calligraphers teach you this fascinating history and more, equipping you with the skills and techniques that Japanese calligraphers have been perfecting for centuries. All in the confines of our state-of-the-art Grand TJT experiences room! All customers make their very own calligraphy wall piece, the perfect souvenir from your trip to Japan.

Creative, craft-loving travelers will love the opportunity to make their very own Daruma dolls in the Chofu neighborhood of Tokyo. These cute, round dolls are considered to be good luck charms, and you can write your own wish on the doll to help it come true. Decorate the doll to your own tastes, and have a unique and personalized souvenir to take home with you.

Travelers interested in learning about the different aspects of Japanese culture will love this full-day activity. You’ll experience a traditional tea ceremony, learn to play the koto musical instrument, dress in traditional clothing, and make some delicious food that you can eat afterwards. This is an ideal activity for families, as there is something to interest every member. Plus, it’s held in the intimate environment of a real Japanese home, so you can see how the locals live.

As well as dance, music, and poetry, every trainee geisha must master the art of the tea ceremony. Enjoy the rare opportunity of meeting a young geisha and watching her perform her tea ceremony skills. Ask questions along the way as the geisha also speaks English. No need to worry about figuring out local currency, as tea and Japanese sweets are included in the package.

Learn kintsugi from a charming artist/potter couple, who have decades of experience teaching this delicate and ancient technique. Tea + cake break included!

With a history reaching back to the 16th century, tea ceremony is a profound practice deeply associated with all that makes Japan special: its unique sense of beauty; its tremendous sense of hospitality; its undoubtable zen nature. We aspire to reproduce that genuine heart behind the ritual of tea ceremony in all of our sessions. Our bilingual tea masters ensure that you can understand and appreciate each part of the ancient ritual by taking you through each traditional step of the practice - preparing for you delicious matcha green tea and "higashi" sweets to enjoy, and explaining the profound traditions and philosophies behind the ancient ceremonies. You can then try making tea in the processes of the tea ceremony yourself.