The 15 Best Ramen & Noodle Tours in Japan

Ramen Cooking Class at Ramen Factory in Kyoto - Building broth and choosing your flavor

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

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, you make noodles from scratch, season your own broth, prepare toppings, and eat the finished bowl for lunch. Instructors such as Mahiro, Moeka, Haruka, and Fuku guide the hands-on class. Vegetarian, vegan, and Halal options are available by request. Expect a fun, practical session with an apron and photos included.

“Even though making ramen is not very intricate or complicated, especially when you have one minute versions - the class was fun and interesting!”

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

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

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

Spend three hours eating and drinking through Ueno and Okachimachi with a guide such as Aki or Shota. You’ll visit a standing bar, izakaya, and ramen shop, trying dishes such as sashimi, skewered meat, grilled fish, mystery meats, Japanese drinks, and ramen. Food, drinks, translation, and local guidance are included.

“Lots of food, many alcohol drinks, be adventurous and enjoy the different choices. Guide was energetic and attentive to details.”

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Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class in Tokyo with Local Supermarket Visit

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

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

Meet YUCa in her Tokyo home kitchen for a 2.5-hour lesson on ramen and gyoza. You will learn basic Japanese home cooking, shape dumplings, assemble noodle soup, and eat what you make. A local supermarket visit is offered afterward, though it is optional and should be confirmed.

“Amazing experience for singles, couples, and families alike! All ages will have a blast at YUCa’s cooking class!”

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Kyoto: Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

4.Ramen Cooking Class at a Ramen Factory with Souvenir

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

At Ramen Factory Kyoto, English-speaking instructors such as Sakura, Fuku, Moeka, and Akemi guide you through noodles, chicken, broth, toppings, and sauces. You will knead dough, choose miso, salt, or soy flavors, eat your finished ramen, and take home a souvenir plus the recipe.

“We cannot emphasize enough how much our boys (15, 23) LOVED this experience. They cannot stop talking about how much fun they had. HIGHLY RECOMMEND!”

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Kyoto: Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

5.Ramen, Gyoza, and Onigiri Cooking Class

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

In central Kyoto, instructors including Nori, Kairi, and their team guide you through miso and shoyu ramen broth, gyoza wrapping, and onigiri shaping. Ingredients are prepared in advance, so you can focus on technique and flavor. The class serves up everything you make, with recipes to take home. It suits independent cooks aged 13 and older.

“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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Tokyo: Ramen Tasting Tour with 6 Mini Bowls of Ramen

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 ramen bowls from a choice of 11 to 12 styles at three Tokyo shops. Your English-speaking guide, such as Sahori, Bunga, or Makayla, explains ramen’s origins, broth, noodles, and regional styles while you walk between neighborhoods. Expect about 3 kilometers of walking, one drink, and a very full stomach.

“Michaela our guide was so amazing. She took us to great ramen places and gave us all the Ramen history. She was very professional yet approachable and I would highly recommend a tour with her.”

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Osaka: Five Must-See Highlights Walking Tour & Ramen Lunch

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 English-speaking guide Takanobu, known as Taka. Walk between historic districts, ride the subway, tour Osaka Castle and Shitennoji, explore Shinsekai, Kuromon Market, and Dotonbori, then finish with ramen lunch and practical food tips. Expect a small group, about 11 kilometers of walking, stairs, and extra entrance fees.

“Our tour was amazing coz Taka-san is a very good guide. He’s informative, conscientious and went out of his way to help us. Would highly recommend this tour and Taka-san. Arigato 😊 Julia”

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Osaka: Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

8.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Dotonbori

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

In Dotonbori, Cooking Sun guides you through handmade soy sauce ramen and chicken gyoza. Knead wheat, cut noodles with a machine, prepare broth and filling, then eat what you made. English-speaking instructors such as Miki, June, Kasa, and Yoshi help keep the class friendly, clear, and hands-on.

“The teachers, the food, the whole class was wonderful!”

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Tokyo: Easy Ramen Cooking Experience in Kabukicho, Shinjuku

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 prepare a shortened version of the dish with help from guides such as Tak, Kai, Hinata, and Mikhail. Choose your soup, boil noodles, add toppings, and eat your bowl upstairs near the Godzilla statue.

“The food of course but, it was wonderful to get the tips for making good ramen!”

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Ramen and Sushi Cooking Class with Sake Pairing Set in Tokyo

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

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

At HAUS Tsukishima, Sato, Ryushi, Alex, Taka, Kaori, and their team guide you through sushi making, ramen broth, and sake pairing in about three hours. You get hands-on instruction, a meal made with the class, cooking tips for home, and a small-group setting capped at eight people.

“Taking the "Ramen Cooking Tokyo" class was truly unforgettable. I’d struggled before to learn sushi at home with YouTube videos, always ending up frustrated and confused, but this class changed that completely. From the start, Sato Read more”

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Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

11.Kyoto Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class with Professional Chefs

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

Spend 2.5 hours in central Kyoto making fresh ramen noodles, folding gyoza, and preparing fried rice with a professional chef and English-speaking host such as Yuki, Ayuri, or Rina. The class includes a full meal, two drinks, cultural explanations, and recipes to take home. Groups are capped at eight.

“Please see my other post. Meant to write here. Yuki our host was great !!! Food was great !!!!!!!!!!!”

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Professional Ramen & Gyoza with Ramen Chef in a restaurant!

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

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

At Baba Ramen in Meguro, you’ll spend about four hours making restaurant-quality ramen from scratch, including fresh noodles, broth, and gyoza. Bilingual chefs guide a group of up to six through the process, explain ramen culture and etiquette, and send you home with an e-book of recipes. Vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and pork-free options may be arranged in advance.

“Great experience! Andrew and team were informative and organized…it was a lot of fun and you got a great ramen meal at the end! Now, let’s see how well I do recreating the meal at home. :-)”

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Shibuya: Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso)

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

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

At a small studio about 10 minutes from Shibuya Station, you’ll knead dough, cut noodles with a professional machine, prepare chicken chashu, and taste mini bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen. The English-speaking instructor guides beginners through a 90-minute class for up to eight people. An apron and digital recipe are included.

“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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Shibuya: Ramen Dojo Tokyo | Make All 3 (Tonkotsu/Shoyu/Miso)

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

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 207 reviews · 1h 30m · from $64

At Ramen Dojo Tokyo, you’ll knead, roll, and cut noodles with a professional machine, prepare chicken chashu, and season three mini bowls of tonkotsu, shoyu, and miso ramen. English-speaking instructors such as Kazuki, Kensei, and Kai guide small groups of up to eight. The broths are prepared ahead, leaving you time for hands-on cooking and tasting.

“our instructors! Atari and Kuzuki took great care of us. so tasty!!”

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Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

15.Ramen and Gyoza Cooking Class in Osaka

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

Join chef Keigo and the Sakura Cook team in a hands-on Osaka class making fresh ramen, round pork gyoza, and rectangular vegetable gyoza. You will prepare the noodles, soup, fillings, and meal, then eat together with green tea and seasonal dessert. Vegetarian adaptations are available with advance notice.

“We had a wonderful experience at the cooking class! Keigo, our instructor, was very nice and very informative. He guided us step by step through the process of making both gyozas and ramen, explaining not just how to make them but also the reasoning behind each step. It was a fun and engaging way to learn about Japanese cooking.”

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