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The 15 most popular ramen tours & classes in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
Taste six tour-only mini ramen bowls across Tokyo in 3 hours. Learn styles, origins, and ramen prep from an English guide.
Most Popular“Wow. This tour was fantastic. Bunga was enthusiastic and passionate and we got our feet wet in the world of ramen. The mini bowls are a great idea and you will leave with a ramen hug.”
Cook easy ramen in Shinjuku’s Kabukicho. Learn broth and noodle basics, customize toppings, and eat your own bowl in 1 hour.
“We had to reschedule due to flight delay and they were so supportive. Dear Tak was so kind, welcomed us at the building entrance and guided throughout the experience. Even our 10yo made ramen with Tak’s help and really enjoyed. Highly recommended.”
Make tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen from scratch in Shibuya. English-led small group, fresh noodles, and three tastings in 90 minutes.
“Good explanation of what we were going to do. Fun making the noodles. Chef made sure we each got involved with different activities. Really liked the end result ramen dishes.”
Make ramen from scratch at Ramen Factory Mt. Fuji: knead noodles, tailor broth, roast chicken, then eat and take omiyage home.
“What a fun experience! Jojo & Eri were amazing during the whole process. We felt like pro ramen chefs!”
Learn to make shoyu ramen broth and crispy gyoza in a small Asakusa class, then eat what you make with recipes to recreate at home.
“Brilliant authentic cooking class. We loved it. Samsa and Junko are excellent cooks, very friendly, knowledgeable and guide you all the way. Their kitchen is very clean and well organized. The ramen and gyoza we cooked was so delicious. DEFINITELY recommend.”
Tokyo sushi and ramen cooking class: make nigiri, ramen broth and chashu, then taste 3 sakes in a small-group workshop.
“Well-organized, small group experience. Very interactive and explanations about ingredients, recipes, techniques were well-done. The integration of sushi making and ramen was coordinated with respect to timing. Sake tasting was also included. Guides discussed the history of sushi and ramen. The nigiri sushi and ramen were delicious and recipes that could be used at home…”
Mt. Takao monkeys, cable car views, Hachioji ramen, and a tattoo-friendly onsen. Small-group Tokyo escape with Mt. Fuji sights.
“An incredible experience and great guidance from Jordan! Mount Takao offers the perfect balance between a challenging hike and a relaxing nature escape. I chose the hiking route to the summit, and I’m so glad I did. Jordan was amazing, he shared fascinating details about the local flora, fauna, and the history of the shrines…”
Cook vegan ramen and gyoza in Tokyo with a small group. Shop Japanese ingredients, learn skills, and take home recipes. From $75.
“We spend a most wonderful morning with Kaori and Miwa making vegan ramen and gyoza!!! You won't find vegan ramen in Tokyo as delicious as the one we made today!!!! Kaori picked us up at the train station, took us to a grocery storRead more”
Make ramen from scratch by Lake Kawaguchiko, knead real noodles, choose your tare, and eat with a Mt. Fuji view. English help included.
“Great noodle / ramen cooking class. Kimmy and Hiro really nice and helpful. Given little extra treats too. Super tasty ramen. Learnt lots.”
A small-group VIP look inside an award-winning Tokyo ramen shop, where you assemble ramen, eat two bowls, and learn fast basics in 1 hour.
“We had a great time and the Ramen were absolutely delicious and by far the best ones that we had during our Japan trip. If you want to get some insights into a local Ramen kitchen we highly recommend this tour.”
Taste four vegan ramen mini bowls across Shibuya and Shinjuku on a 2-hour guided walk, with gluten-free options and ramen history.
“Honestly some of the best ramen I have ever had in my life, and we'd never have found it without the tour. The guide included tons of awesome information about japanese food culture and the history and makings of ramenn as well. We had a last and would absolutely recommend this to everyone.”
Hands-on Jiro-style ramen in English: Akihabara walk, supermarket ingredient stop, fresh noodles and broth class at Patia Kitchen Studios.
“Delicious ramen recipe made from scratch, actually the best ramen we ate in our whole trip to Japan. The visit of the neighborhood before cooking was very interesting.”
Eat local in Ueno and Taito City on a 3-hour tavern-and-ramen crawl with 7 dishes, 5+ drinks, and an English guide.
“Aki is great at sharing stories about Japan and creating a fun atmosphere in the group. We had three stops and I would highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Tokyo or Japanese drink/food culture.”
Hike Mt. Takao with a friendly bilingual guide, eat Hachioji ramen, then soak in a tattoo-friendly hot spring. 7–8 hours.
“This was a great fined and our tour guide was amazing very nice educational fun he was the best!!!!!”
Make real ramen and gyoza in Nerima, Tokyo with an English-speaking pro chef. Hands-on class, big flavor, recipe email after.
“This activity was such a wonderful end to our trip! The chef and his assistant were so friendly, gave clear instructions and helped us cook with love 🙂 They speak wonderful English and make you feel welcome. Also, the food was very delicious! I would say some of the best pork in ramen I have…”
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