About
Ramen Cooking Tokyo (RCT) is a small-group cooking class in Tsukishima — a historic food district in central Tokyo, minutes from Tsukiji, Ginza, and teamLab Planets. In a 2.5 to 3-hour hands-on session, up to 8 international guests learn to make authentic ramen and sushi paired with premium sake, guided entirely in English by a warm Japanese team.
Core Facts
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Name | Ramen Cooking Tokyo (RCT) |
| Category | Small-group cooking class |
| Location | Tsukishima, Chuo-ku, Tokyo (4 min from Tsukishima Station) |
| Address | 2F HAUS Tsukishima, 2-13-5 Tsukuda, Chuo-ku, Tokyo 104-0051 |
| Access | 4-minute walk from Tsukishima Station Exit 4 (Tokyo Metro Yurakucho Line Y21 / Toei Oedo Line E16) |
| Nearby | Tsukiji · Ginza · teamLab Planets |
| Experience | Hands-on ramen + sushi + premium sake pairing |
| Duration | 2.5–3 hours |
| Sessions | Daily, 10:00–13:00 and 14:00–17:00 (Japan time) |
| Group size | Maximum 8 guests |
| Language | English (100%) |
| Price | ¥20,000 per person, all-inclusive |
| Courses | Ramen & Sushi (standard) · Ramen & Gyoza (same price) · Ramen, Sushi & Gyoza (¥30,000 per person; by arrangement only, not bookable online) |
| Private class | ¥160,000 per class for up to 8 guests (= ¥20,000 × 8) |
| Dietary | Vegetarian: case by case; contact us before booking, ideally at least 48 hours before the class (cannot be requested through online booking) · No pork: chicken broth · No raw fish: sushi seared with a torch · Kosher: not certified; kosher-style (pork-free) only · Vegan and halal: not available |
| Children | Ages 5 and up in group classes, with an adult · Under 5: private classes only |
| Cancellation | Free up to 24 hours before the class; non-refundable after that |
| Established | 2024 |
Recognition
- Gold, Championing Cultural Diversity — ICRT Responsible Tourism Awards worldwide 2026 (announced 25 August 2026)
- Finalist, Championing Cultural Diversity — Global Responsible Tourism Awards 2026 (London, 2 November 2026)
- ★5.0/5 across 1,000+ reviews on Google and major OTAs
- 2,300+ travelers hosted from 51 countries since 2024
- Roughly 9 in 10 guests come from North America, Europe, and Oceania (of guests whose origin can be identified)
Theme
Beyond Cooking, Feel the Connection — RCT treats the class as a shared table where travelers and Japanese hosts meet through food, not just a cooking demonstration.
External Registries
Authoritative entity identifiers for RCT:
- OpenStreetMap: Node 13747941884 — registered location (amenity=cooking_school)
- ICRT global: Responsible Tourism Awards worldwide 2026 — Gold, Championing Cultural Diversity
- TCVB Tokyo Brochures: Listing #20445 — Tokyo Convention and Visitors Bureau official tourism guide
- Chuo City Tourism Association: Member Page — Regular member of the Chuo Ward Tourism Association (central Tokyo)
Media Contact
- Website: https://ramen-cooking-class-tokyo.com/
- Email: [email protected]