Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class
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Is Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class worth booking?
Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class is a 3.5-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $18700 per person. It scores 75 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Strongly Recommended”, based on a 5/5 rating across 138 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 75 / 100
- Rating
- 5/5 (138)
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- From
- $18700 per person
Don’t just eat at ramen shops while you’re in Tokyo–why not learn how to make an authentic bowl of ramen at home? Make the noodles from scratch, prepare a rich broth, and learn how to cook the chashu pork for Jiro-style
What you get
- groceries store tour
- Later-downloadable Photographs during the experience
- Lunch
- Cooking Experience
About this experience
Don’t just eat at ramen shops while you’re in Tokyo–why not learn how to make an authentic bowl of ramen at home? Make the noodles from scratch, prepare a rich broth, and learn how to cook the chashu pork for Jiro-style ramen. In Akihabara, discover Japanese seasonings and foods at a local grocery store. • Practice cooking in a conveniently-located studio in central Tokyo • Receive digital photos from the class afterwards as a souvenior • Learn how to navigate a Japanese grocery store and about local ingredients • Approximately 20-minute Akihabara walking tour + 20-minute grocery store tour Notes: If you let us know more than 48 hours in advance, we can change the chashu from pork to chicken. The transportation from Suehirocho Station to the studio is not included in the tour. Please use your own Suica or other IC card when taking the train. If you don’t have one, the guide will help you buy a ticket.
What's included
Included
- groceries store tour
- Later-downloadable Photographs during the experience
- Lunch
- Cooking Experience
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
11AM at JR Akihabara Station, Outside Central Ticket Gate. Guides will be waiting for you in front of Yostar OFFICIAL SHOP with a sign. If you are more than 10 minutes late, you are requested to come to our kitchen studio directly. No refunds will be made in the case of your delay.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
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Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Group size
- Up to 12 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- Patia's Japanese Cooking Class
Know before you go
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
- Vegan and vegetarian options are not available.
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 138 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Food and drink
5 mentionsThe tastings and food stops are a highlight for most reviewers.
Good for families
4 mentionsReviewers traveling with kids report it landed well with their group.
The guide
3 mentionsTravelers single out the guide as the reason the experience works.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Traveler reviews
138 verified traveler reviews for Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Ramen making
Aki was our guide and very knowledgeable about the neighborhood. So friendly. Rowena the chef was a very good instructor and also very friendly. I highly recommend it!
via Tripadvisor
Best Ramen Experience Ever
Rowena san made our experience an amazing. She took care of the fact that we have best time of our life. Me being a vegetarian, she personally took care of the experience and made sure I have my tasty ramen experience.
via Tripadvisor
Wonderful Ramen Making Tour Experience
We visited Tokyo to celebrate our daughter's 25th birthday, and this experience was one of the highlights of our trip! My family loves taking cooking classes when we travel internationally, and the Ramen Making From Scratch + Akihabara Tour exceeded all of our expectations. Our guide, Setsuko Ishido, was warm, energetic, and incredibly knowledgeable. She gave us a fascinating walking tour of Akihabara, sharing its history and modern culture before taking us to a local grocery store to shop for our ramen ingredients. She explained each ingredient, its flavor, and even suggested substitutions we could use back home. Setsuko made the entire tour engaging and memorable. At the cooking studio, we met our instructor, Satomi, who just happened to share the same birthday as our daughter—the very day of our class! She was patient, welcoming, and an excellent teacher. Her one-on-one instruction made the cooking process easy to follow, and we were amazed by how delicious our homemade ramen turned out. From the bright, spotless kitchen to the personalized attention and genuine hospitality, every detail made this experience exceptional. We left with wonderful memories, new cooking skills, and one of the best meals we had in Japan. I highly recommend this tour and Patia's Cooking to anyone visiting Tokyo!
via Viator
Wonderful Ramen Making Experience in Tokyo
We were visiting Tokyo to celebrate our daughter's 25th birthday. My family and I travel internationally quite often and enjoy learning to cook foods that are popular for the regions we visit. The Ramen Making From Scratch +Akihabara Tour through Viator was such a fun and wonderful experience. Our tour guide, Setsuko Ishido, was so kind, energetic and informative. We loved how she walked us through the Akihabara area explaining the history and current day happenings of the area. She also took us to a local grocery market where we picked up ingredients for the Ramen and listened intently as she explained the ingredients and their flavors and substitutes we could use if we couldn't fine the ingredients back home. Setsuko is amazing! When we arrived at the kitchen, we met our wonderful instructor, Satomi who happened to share the same birthday of our daughter which was the day of our class! Her demeanor was so welcoming, calm and pleasant as she taught us how to make absolutely delicious Ramen. We were so excited and proud of the meal we made. We enjoyed everything about the experience from the very clean, light and airy kitchen space to the one on one attention we received from Satomi. I highly recommend this tour and Patia's cooking classes.
via Tripadvisor
Fun morning making ramen
We had a fun morning with a short tour of Akihabara and a local grocery store before heading to the kitchen to make ramen. We were met by Shafi who was very enthusiastic about the Akihabara area and Japanese food. It was very interesting to learn about unfamiliar items at the grocery store. Hiroko did an excellent job of guiding us through the steps of making our ramen including making "wavy" noodles. The food was delicious and we had fun making it.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We're delighted to hear that you enjoyed exploring Akihabara, visiting the local grocery store, and learning about Japanese ingredients before making ramen from scratch. Your kind words about Shafi's tour and Hiroko's guidance mean a great deal to us, and we'll be sure to share them with both of them. We're so glad you enjoyed making the wavy noodles and, of course, the delicious ramen. We hope to welcome you back for another memorable cooking experience on your next visit to Japan!
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3.5 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- 5+
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 48
- Verdict
- Strongly Recommended
Why this scores 75
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class cost?
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Prices start at $18700 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class take?
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Plan for about 3.5 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 75 out of 100, which we label "Strongly Recommended". That score blends traveler sentiment (5/5 across 138 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class suitable for kids and families?
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The operator sets a minimum age of 5. Older children generally do well here, and families should factor in the 3.5-hour running time when deciding.
How far in advance should I book Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class?
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Around 48 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3.5-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Ramen Making from Scratch +Akihabara Tour –Tokyo Cooking Class start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
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