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Japanese Experiences
Immerse yourself in the culture of Japan without booking a flight with ClassBento's Japanese culture experiences in the UK. From mastering the art of sushi making in a hands-on kitchen to the meditative calm of kintsugi pottery and the focused brushwork of Japanese calligraphy, ClassBento brings together the UK's finest Japanese culture classes under one roof. Whether you're a complete beginner in London, hunting for a unique date night in Manchester or planning a standout group event in Edinburgh, there's a session here for you – no prior knowledge needed, just curiosity and an open mind.
Authentic Sushi Making Class
4.8 (84)
Runs regularly
Finsbury Park
1 to 16 guests
£78
Ikebana Taster Workshop - Let's Do Ikebana
4.9 (36)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Islington
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
£55 - £75
Kintsugi Class - Japanese Repair
4.9 (349)
27 years in business
Runs regularly
Clapham
1 to 32 guests
£50 - £54
Introduction to Ikebana Class: Create a Japanese Floral Design
5.0 (57)
Runs regularly
Balham
1 to 30 guests
£75 - £85
Gluten-Free Mochi Making Workshop – Japanese Dessert Class
5.0 (93)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£78 - £88
Sushi Making for Beginners – Fun Hands-On Workshop
5.0 (158)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Ceramic Painting Workshop: Matcha Set
5.0 (5)
4.9 (37) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Battersea
1 to 30 guests
£35
Japanese Cooking Class: Chicken Katsu Curry
5.0 (23)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£88 - £98
Japanese Sashiko Embroidery Workshop
5.0 (82)
Runs regularly
Neasden
1 to 10 guests
£54
Kurinuki Cup Making Pottery Workshop
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
Homerton
1 to 30 guests
£55 - £63
Kokedama - Japanese Moss Ball Plant Workshop
5.0 (25)
9 years in business
Only 1 date left
Islington
/ Mobile
1 to 50 guests
£42
Seasonal Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop
5.0 (81)
9 years in business
Only 2 dates left
Islington
1 to 50 guests
£85 - £115
Chinese Tea and Matcha Masterclass – Brew, Taste and Create
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 12 guests
£88 - £98
Japanese Street Food Class - Okonomiyaki and Takoyaki
5.0 (6)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Wheel Throwing Class: Matcha Bowl and Cup
5.0 (554) (teacher)
Runs regularly
North Acton
1 to 10 guests
£75
Sushi Making Class
4.8 (17)
22 years in business
Runs regularly
Wandsworth
1 to 30 guests
£80 - £110
Japanese Floor Loom Weaving Workshop
5.0 (38)
9 years in business
Runs regularly
Greenwich
1 to 8 guests
£150
Genmaicha - Rice Tea Roasting Workshop
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£78 - £88
Japanese Omurice Cooking Class: Master the Perfect Omelette Rice
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Chinese DimSum Cooking Class - Cheung Fun (Rice Noodle Rolls)
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 10 guests
£82 - £92
The Art of Sushi - Cookery Class
5.0 (19)
2 years in business
Runs regularly
Camberwell
1 to 30 guests
£99
Matcha Tasting Experience
4.9 (49)
Runs regularly
Stoke Newington
/ Mobile
1 to 40 guests
£39
Japanese Bento Class - Yakitori and Teriyaki Chicken
5.0 (5)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
Japanese Cooking Class: Gyudon and Bento Box Making
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Archway
1 to 20 guests
£82 - £92
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Sushi Making Class
5.0 (21)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Heathcote
/ Mobile
1 to 6 guests
£75
Japanese Cooking Experience
4.9 (20)
17 years in business
Runs regularly
Heathcote
1 to 6 guests
£85
Kokedama Plant Workshop - Boston Tea Party
5.0 (19) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Birmingham
1 to 25 guests
£42
Chinese Tea Ceremony and Tea Tasting Retreat
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Birmingham
1 to 100 guests
£20 - £50
Chinese Tea Ceremony and Calligraphy Class
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Birmingham
2 to 100 guests
£26 - £30
Japanese Painting Class
5.0 (69) (teacher)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Birmingham
/ Mobile
12 to 30 guests
£40
Kokedama Making Workshop
4.9 (112) (teacher)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 1000 guests
£65
Chinese Tea Ceremony and Tea Dyeing Workshop
5.0 (1)
Your choice of time
Birmingham
6 to 30 guests
£38
Ikebana Workshop
Your choice of time
Walsall
7 to 30 guests
£40
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Japanese Painting Class
4.9 (32)
4k followers
Runs regularly
Manchester
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£32 - £40
Japanese Shimenawa Workshop
5.0 (56)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 8 guests
£38 - £50
Sushi Workshop
5.0 (44)
Runs regularly
Adlington
1 to 40 guests
£70
Japanese-Style UV Resin Floral Crystal Light Ball Making Workshop
5.0 (160) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Salford
1 to 8 guests
£48 - £52
Traditional Japanese Sumi-e Ink Painting Workshop: Monthly Floral
4.8 (15)
Only 1 date left
Altrincham
1 to 8 guests
£40
Sashiko-Inspired Visible Mending Workshop for Beginners
5.0 (36) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Eccles
1 to 20 guests
£37
Pottery Class: Ramen Bowl with Chopstick Holders
5.0 (8)
5.0 (100) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Manchester
1 to 16 guests
£55
Sashiko Hand-stitching Workshop
5.0 (35)
13k followers
Only 1 date left
Manchester
1 to 30 guests
£45
Japanese Ikebana Flower Arrangement Class
4.6 (5)
4.7 (26) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
2 to 8 guests
£57
Traditional Chinese Kung Fu Tea Ceremony Class
4.7 (26) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Manchester
1 to 8 guests
£39
Kokedama Workshop
5.0 (6)
4.9 (132) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Sale
4 to 40 guests
£35
Japanese Flower Brooch Workshop
5.0 (110) (teacher)
4 years in business
Your choice of time
Manchester
4 to 6 guests
£45
Japanese Kokedama Workshop - Manchester
5.0 (19) (teacher)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
15 to 75 guests
£45 - £47
Kokedama Making Workshop
4.9 (112) (teacher)
4k followers
Your choice of time
Comes to you
10 to 1000 guests
£65
Upcycle with Sashiko Stitching Workshop
20k followers
Your choice of time
Sale
10 to 15 guests
£26
Children's Sumi-e Workshop: Japanese Ink Painting
4.8 (19) (teacher)
7 to 11 years
Your choice of time
Altrincham
5 to 12 guests
£20
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Japanese Shimenawa Workshop
5.0 (160) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Leeds
1 to 8 guests
£38 - £50
Japanese Stab Binding and Marbled Book Covers Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Leeds
1 to 7 guests
£28
Japanese Floral Workshop with Drink and Dessert
5.0 (160) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Leeds
10 to 20 guests
£44 - £50
Marbling and Japanese Book Binding Workshop
5.0 (20) (teacher)
4k followers
Sold out - join waitlist
Newmillerdam
1 to 8 guests
£35
Japanese Flower Arranging Class: Explore the Beauty of Ikebana
5.0 (44)
Runs regularly
Liverpool
1 to 10 guests
£29 - £68
Japanese Painting Workshop
5.0 (15)
4k followers
Only 1 date left
Liverpool
/ Mobile
1 to 30 guests
£33 - £35
Macrame Knotting and Kokedama Workshop in Liverpool
6 years in business
Your choice of time
Liverpool
1 to 30 guests
£55
Kokedama Moss Ball Making Workshop
5.0 (5)
5.0 (59) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bromborough
1 to 12 guests
£35
Ikebana Introductory Course - Ohara School of Ikebana
5.0 (45) (teacher)
3 years in business
Your choice of time
Liverpool
1 to 6 guests
£289
Japanese Comfort Cooking Class
5.0 (3)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 12 guests
£109
The Japanese Larder: Sushi Making Class
5.0 (16) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 12 guests
£109 Now £89
Artisan Japanese Clay Flower Workshop: Sweet Peas and Carnations
5 years in business
Only 1 date left
Bristol
1 to 4 guests
£95
Beginner Dressmaking Workshop - Sew a Japanese Apron
5.0 (49) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Bristol
3 to 6 guests
£75
Paint and Sip Class - Chorleywood
4.9 (1k) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Chorleywood
20 to 80 guests
£33
Japanese Cookery Class
4.8 (28) (teacher)
3k followers
Your choice of time
Longhope
5 to 20 guests
£75
Bank Holiday Weekend Sip and Paint Class: Ramen Bowl Pottery
Your choice of time
Bristol
6 to 30 guests
£55
Pottery Workshop: Matcha Bowl and Tea Set at Bird and Blend
Your choice of time
Bristol
6 to 10 guests
£55
Ramen Masterclass
Your choice of time
Bristol
8 to 20 guests
£95
The Art of Sushi Masterclass
Your choice of time
Bristol
6 to 20 guests
£90
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Crystal Jewellery Weaving Workshop - Design Your Own Piece
4.8 (36) (teacher)
Runs regularly
Edinburgh
1 to 12 guests
£42
Sashiko Embroidery Class
4.9 (58)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
6 to 8 guests
£55
Beginner's Sushi Class
5.0 (1)
6k followers
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 12 guests
£45
Matcha Masterclass
8k followers
4k followers
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 12 guests
£45
Sushi Class: Level Up
6k followers
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 12 guests
£75
Upcycling, Mending, Pattern Cutting - 3 Week Daytime Course
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Edinburgh
5 to 6 guests
£150
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Japanese Cooking Class
4.8 (18)
21 years in business
Only 1 date left
Newport Pagnell
1 to 16 guests
£85
Stained Glass Workshop - Leaded Panel or Suncatcher Northampton
5.0 (33) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Ravensden
1 to 10 guests
£75 - £115
Paint and Sip Class - Blunham
5.0 (9)
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
Only 2 dates left
Blunham
1 to 80 guests
£33
Stacking Ring or Pendant Jewellery Making Workshop - GL
4.9 (27) (teacher)
Only 1 date left
Great Linford
1 to 2 guests
£77
Anime Ramen Bowl Workshop
Only 2 dates left
Newport Pagnell
1 to 8 guests
£55 - £60
Sip and Paint Class - Bedford
Runs regularly
Bedford
1 to 50 guests
£30 - £35
Sashiko Pincushion Sewing Class for Beginners
Only 1 date left
Tattenhoe
1 to 4 guests
£40
Crochet Workshop - Crochet Taster, Learn the Basics
5.0 (22) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Northampton
1 to 8 guests
£15
Colourful Japanese Tila Bead Bracelet Workshop
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Wolverton
/ Mobile
4 to 8 guests
£35
Something Blue - Japanese Crystal Pendant Necklace Workshop
8 years in business
Your choice of time
Wolverton
/ Mobile
4 to 8 guests
£40
Kokedama Workshop – Create 2 Japanese Moss Balls in Studio
4.9 (112) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Leighton Buzzard
10 to 30 guests
£65
Paint and Sip Class - Whitchurch
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
14k followers
Your choice of time
Whitchurch
20 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Woburn
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
14k followers
Your choice of time
Milton Keynes
20 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Tring
4.8 (6k) (teacher)
14k followers
Your choice of time
Cow Roast
20 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Letchworth
4.9 (852) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Letchworth Garden City
10 to 80 guests
£33
Paint and Sip Class - Milton Keynes - Fundraiser
4.9 (852) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Oldbrook
10 to 80 guests
£33
In the Frame - a 2 Day Patchwork and Quilting Workshop Over 2 Month
18 years in business
Contact for details
Oakley
1 to 3 guests
£64
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Ikebana Flower Arranging Workshop
4.9 (412) (teacher)
9 years in business
Your choice of time
Brighton and Hove
/ Mobile
2 to 50 guests
£75
Sip and Wick - Candle Making Experience
5 years in business
Runs regularly
Brighton and Hove
1 to 20 guests
£50
Japanese Tea Tasting: Flavours from Dawn to Dusk - Worthing
5.0 (11)
Your choice of time
Worthing
/ Mobile
3 to 8 guests
£45
Japanese Tea Tasting: Matcha Lattes and More - Worthing
5.0 (11)
Your choice of time
Worthing
/ Mobile
3 to 8 guests
£50
Japanese Tea Tasting: Matcha Lattes and More - Brighton
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Brighton and Hove
/ Mobile
3 to 8 guests
£50
Japanese Tea Tasting: Flavours from Dawn to Dusk - Brighton
5.0 (30) (teacher)
Your choice of time
Brighton and Hove
/ Mobile
3 to 8 guests
£45
Acrylic Layering - Painting Workshop
Sold out - join waitlist
Eastbourne
1 to 5 guests
£40
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Kokedama Workshop – Make Two Japanese Moss Balls Anywhere
5.0 (12)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 1000 guests
£65
DIY Sushi for Beginners
5.0 (11)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Cook Katsu Chicken Curry at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Make Mochi at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Virtual Origami Workshop — Japanese Paper Folding
Only 2 dates left
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£15 - £28
Make Dumplings or Gyoza at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
18 years in business
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 50 guests
£60 - £70
Creative Workshop: Japanese Stab Binding
Runs regularly
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 30 guests
£42 - £45
Japanese Carving Class - Couple
4.8 (50) (teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£90
Carve Japanese Art (Polar Bear)
4.8 (50) (teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£45
Japanese Carving Class: Forget-Me-Not
4.8 (50) (teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
Craft kit delivered
1 to 50 guests
£45
Kokedama Craft Kit
5.0 (179) (provider)
10k followers
Ships to you
£40
Terrarium Kit - Next Level
5.0 (77) (provider)
3 years in business
Ships to you
£45
Collage Kit - Scrap Paper Kit
5.0 (79) (provider)
Ships to you
£6 - £12
Spring Sashiko Embroidery at Home
5.0 (1k) (teacher)
11 years in business
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
1 to 25 guests
£35
Japanese Origami Crane Class
4.8 (50) (teacher)
Your choice of time
LIVE STREAMING
2 to 50 guests
£20
Coded Embroidery Kit - Eudaimonia
Ships to you
£50
Coded Embroidery Kit - Effervescent
Ships to you
£40
Coded Embroidery Kit - Resilient
Ships to you
£50
Coded Embroidery Kit - No Beauty Without Inteligence
Ships to you
£50
Coded Embroidery Kit - Happiness Is Not by Chance but by Choice
Ships to you
£50
Crochet Kit - Mizu the Capybara
Ships to you
£12
Crochet Kit - Iggy the Penguin
Ships to you
£12
Crochet Kit - Rory the Dinosaur
Ships to you
£12
Crochet Kit - Kobe the Bumblebee
Ships to you
£12
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Japanese Culture Experiences
Why Japanese experiences in the UK are worth it
Japan has given the world some of its most elegant and enduring art forms – and you don't need to book a flight to experience them. At Japanese workshops across the UK, from London to Leeds, Manchester, Edinburgh and beyond, you can explore centuries-old traditions with the hands-on guidance of local teachers who live and breathe Japanese culture. Here's why it's worth your time:
- More than a class – it's a cultural deep-dive: Every session comes loaded with the history and philosophy behind the craft. Whether you're learning the wabi-sabi principle that underpins kintsugi, the meditative discipline of brush calligraphy techniques or the precise knife skills of a sushi chef, you leave with genuine knowledge, not just a finished product.
- A brilliant way to connect with friends: Japanese culture classes are designed for groups as much as solo visitors. The shared focus of rolling maki rolls, folding origami cranes or assembling a kokedama moss ball breaks the ice instantly and makes for a far more memorable evening than a restaurant booking – whether you're in Bristol or Brighton.
- Ideal for all your occasions: Whether you're organising hen party ideas, planning corporate team building activities or celebrating a special birthday, a Japanese workshop offers a hands-on, creative format that works brilliantly for any size of group, customised to your specifications. Classes can also be specified based on your accessibility needs.
Best Japanese cooking classes in the UK
Forget a supermarket meal deal – the most satisfying way to eat Japanese food is to make it yourself. ClassBento's Japanese cooking workshops are led by trained chefs and passionate home cooks across the country who'll walk you step-by-step through dishes that feel daunting but are entirely achievable. Here's what's on the menu:
- Sushi making classes: Learn to craft nigiri, maki rolls, and temaki hand rolls using sushi-grade fish, seasoned rice, and nori sheets. Your teacher will cover hygiene, knife technique, and the critical rice-to-vinegar ratio – the real secret behind great sushi. Available in London, Manchester, Leeds, and Glasgow, and a perennial favourite for date nights and hen parties.
- Ramen and gyoza workshops: Go beyond instant noodles. In a ramen making class, you'll slow-cook a rich tonkotsu or miso broth from scratch, hand-fold gyoza dumplings with pork and ginger filling, and learn the art of the perfect soft-boiled ramen egg. Perfect for adventurous foodies and team building groups in Birmingham, Liverpool, and Edinburgh.
- Matcha and Japanese dessert workshops: Explore the ceremonial world of matcha preparation using a chasen (bamboo whisk) and chawan (tea bowl) or learn to make mochi and wagashi sweets shaped with traditional wooden moulds. A calmer, more mindful session that makes a wonderful Japanese gift experience for a friend who loves wellness.
Top Japanese art classes for beginners
If you're looking for a creative session with genuine cultural depth, our Japanese art workshops offer something you won't find anywhere else. From the gold-repaired beauty of kintsugi ceramics to the ink-and-brush precision of calligraphy, these classes balance skill-building with the kind of slow, focused calm that's hard to come by in a busy city. Here are the standouts:
- Kintsugi workshops: The Japanese art of "golden joinery" repairs cracked ceramics with urushi lacquer and powdered gold, turning breakage into beauty. You'll work on a real ceramic piece – either one you bring yourself or one provided – and leave with a one-of-a-kind object and a fresh perspective on imperfection. Find sessions in London, Manchester, Brighton and beyond – outstanding for birthday parties and mindful self-care day outs.
- Japanese calligraphy (Shodo): Using a fude (bamboo brush), sumi ink, and traditional washi paper, you'll learn the foundational strokes of Shodo – the art of Japanese writing. Sessions cover everything from brush posture and breathing to writing your name in kanji. Available in cities across the UK, it's the ideal Japanese date night idea for couples who love something quietly immersive.
- Ikebana classes: The ancient art of Japanese flower arrangement goes far beyond "putting flowers in a vase." Using a kenzan (pin frog), seasonal branches, and single-stem focal flowers, you'll learn the philosophy of negative space and natural harmony. A beautiful counterpart to our floristry workshops, and one of the most calming Japanese experiences you can book anywhere in the UK.
How to book Japanese culture classes
Never tried anything like this before? These workshops are built entirely around welcoming newcomers. Every class at ClassBento is led by a vetted local expert, all materials are provided, and no experience is ever assumed. Here's what the experience looks like from start to finish:
- Browse and book: ClassBento's curated selection of Japanese workshops spans creative, culinary, and craft disciplines across the UK – from Glasgow and Leeds in the north to Brighton and Bristol in the south. Filter by class type, date, group size or price to find exactly what suits you. Not ready to commit to a date? A ClassBento Gift Card lets your recipient choose their own adventure.
- Turn up with an open mind: All tools, materials, and ingredients are waiting for you. Whether it's sushi rice, a calligraphy ink stone or a broken ceramic pot for kintsugi, everything is set up before you arrive. Your teacher will cover the history and techniques at the start, so there's never a moment of "what do I do next?"
- Leave with something real: Every session ends with a tangible result. You'll take home your finished nigiri platter, your kintsugi bowl or your kokedama moss plant. It's a world away from a passive afternoon in a museum – these are hands-on Japanese experiences you can eat, display or give as a thoughtful gift.
