The 14 Ramen Tours & Workshops in Japan That Earn Their Price

1.Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 1,937 reviews · from $131Our pick

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, you make noodles from flour, prepare broth, cook toppings, and build a personal bowl under instructors such as Mahiro, Haruka, or Hiro. The 90-minute class includes lunch, an apron, and a hands-on cooking session. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options are available by request.

“Great experience and family friendly fun! Recommend booking time that coincides with lunch/dinner. The instructors are engaging, funny, and helpful. You will roll chicken thigh and tie it, boil it in broth, use a mini-torch to roast it after it cooks, hand-make the ramen dough, press the noodles and the enjoy your hard work with a delicious bowl of hand made ramen!”

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2.Eat and Drink Like a Local: Tokyo Ueno Food Tour-Taverns&Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 957 reviews · from $95

Join Aki, Akira, or another Best Experience Japan guide for a three-hour food walk through Ueno and Okachimachi. You’ll visit a standing bar, izakaya-style eateries, and a ramen shop, with dishes and drinks included. Expect local specialties, cultural explanations, translation help, and a maximum group size of 10.

“We had a great time with our fabulous guide Shota! We had Izakaya, some great drinks, ramen, and a lot of laughs. Shota is a knowledgeable and informative guide. He was open to questions and was interesting to talk to. We would definitely take another tour with him in the future. We would recommend this tour to anyone wanting a night of food and drinks.”

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3.Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 823 reviews · from $122

Meet YUCa in her home kitchen in Nishiogu, Tokyo, for a hands-on lesson in ramen and gyoza. You’ll learn about Japanese home cooking, prepare a simple noodle soup and minced pork dumplings, then eat what you made. A small group of up to seven keeps the class friendly. An optional supermarket visit follows, though you should confirm it is running on your date.

“This was a great small class experience. Not supermarket tour though. But the class was fun and hands on. Would rdcommend.”

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4.Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 532 reviews · 1h 30m · from $127

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, near Demachiyanagi Station, English-speaking instructors guide you through chicken seasoning, noodle kneading, soup selection, and bowl assembly in 90 minutes. Instructors may include Sakura, Fuku, Akemi, or Moeka. You leave with ramen, a recipe by email, and a choice of souvenir.

“it was wonderful. the staff were very friendly and showed and explained everything in detail. they heloed us to take pictures and videos . the ramen was very delicious. they provided us with souvenirs. the location was easy to find. we learned a lot and had fun. the place was clean and pretty. we enjoyed every moment. thank you. it was a great experience and we would like to do it again.”

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5.Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 445 reviews · 1h 30m · from $90

At Manryo cooking class in central Kyoto, you spend 90 minutes making miso and shoyu ramen, pan-fried gyoza, and shaped onigiri. English-speaking instructors such as Nori, Kairi, Aoi, and Minori guide small groups of up to eight. Ingredients are prepared in advance, so you can focus on technique, taste, and eating your meal.

“Exploring the different seasonings and flavors. The best reward was the delicious food. We were able to eat our creations at the end! Wonderful experience!!!”

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6.Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 432 reviews · 3 hours · from $122

Spend three hours tasting six quarter-size bowls at three Tokyo ramen shops. Choose from 11 or 12 styles, learn how ramen developed, and explore Shibuya, Shinjuku, or Ueno with an English-speaking guide such as Sahori, Bunga, Makayla, or Daisy. Expect about 3 kilometers of walking, one drink, and a very full stomach.

“Thank you Bunga, for taking us on such a fun and interesting tour. This was a deep dive into ramen culture and we felt knowledgeable (as well as full!) after it was over. It's so amazing to be in Tokyo and have such a tremendous variety of ramen to choose from. The 4 of us all had different favorites. Truly a memorable and worthwhile experience.”

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7.Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 411 reviews · 7 hours · from $56

Spend seven hours seeing Osaka’s essential sights with an English-speaking guide, often led by Takanobu, known as Taka. Walk about 11 kilometers, ride the subway, visit Osaka Castle and Shitennoji Temple, explore Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori, and enjoy an included ramen lunch. The small group is limited to eight people.

“It was very informative and entertaining. The ramen was delicious! The tour is perfect for first introduction to Osaka”

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8.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 378 reviews · from $70

In a small English-language class at Cooking Sun Osaka, you’ll knead wheat, cut noodles with a machine, prepare chicken gyoza, and build soy sauce ramen with broth, toppings, and optional miso. Instructors such as June, Miki, Yoshi, and Kasa guide you through the work, then you sit down to eat what you made.

“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:).”

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9.Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 321 reviews · 1 hour · from $29Best value

At Shinjuku Ale in Kabukicho, you’ll learn how ramen developed, then cook a shortened version of the dish with a guide such as Tak, Mikhail, or Hinata. Choose your soup, boil noodles, add pork, vegetables, and toppings, then eat your bowl upstairs in a small bar setting. The class is easy for beginners and limited groups keep it personal.

“This was a wonderful experience! The Ramen was absolutely delicious, and the whole activity was well worth it. Everyone was super friendly and welcoming. Highly recommended if you’re in Shinjuku!”

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10.Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 291 reviews · from $79

Meet in Tsukishima for a three-hour cooking class led by Japanese food specialists such as Sato and Ryushi. You will shape sushi, prepare ramen broth, enjoy pork belly ramen, and taste sake selected for the dishes. The class is capped at eight, with English instruction and all ingredients and drinks included.

“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.”

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11.Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 282 reviews · from $86

In central Kyoto, a guide such as Yuki, Ayuri, Rina, or Emi translates as a professional chef teaches you to knead ramen noodles, fold gyoza, and prepare fried rice. The 2.5-hour class includes a full meal, two drinks, cultural insight, and recipes. Groups are capped at eight, though smaller groups may feel almost private.

“Emi (our tour guide) and the Chef teaching the class were awesome! Our group didn't have all that much cooing experience but the class was set up to make things very easy and fun. we would definitely reccomend anyone interested in Ramen and Gyoza or just Japanese cooling to try this activity!!! Great People, Great Tour!!!”

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12.Professional Ramen & Gyoza with Ramen Chef in a restaurant!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 223 reviews · from $159

At Baba Ramen in Meguro, you make restaurant-quality ramen from scratch, including noodles, broth, toppings, and gyoza. English and Japanese-speaking chefs guide the small group, with instructors including Andrew, Eric, Jae, and Leo. Expect about four hands-on hours, a full meal, and an e-book for cooking at home.

“Our family of five had the best time at Baba Ramen! We always do cooking classes on our vacations and this one ranked right up there with the best. Unlike many other classes, they really put you to work. We were doing something for the entire time, in the kitchen with hot pans and oils, breaking chicken bones, rolling out noodles. We really felt like we cooked the meal and it was delicious! Also very personable chefs to help guide us! Highly recommend!”

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13.Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso)

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 214 reviews · from $86

Near Shibuya Station, an English-speaking instructor guides you through fresh noodle making, chicken chashu, soup seasoning, and three mini bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen. The 90-minute small-group class includes ingredients, equipment, an apron, and a digital recipe. You finish with a side-by-side tasting.

“They were very nice especially accommodating my 8 year old. The food was great it was nice to get to try 3 different kinds of ramen”

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14.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 202 reviews · from $79

In a hands-on 2.5-hour class with Sakura Cook, you’ll make fresh ramen noodles, soup, toppings, and two gyoza styles: pork and vegetable. Chef Keigo and assistants such as Tomiko may guide the session in clear English. You’ll cook, eat, receive recipes, and finish with green tea and a seasonal dessert.

“We’ve traveled a lot but have never done any food type activities. We really enjoyed our this cooking class. Chef was knowledgeable and experienced, explaining the recipe and history of Raman and Gyoza. He took some great group pictures and shared them with us.”

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