Ramen Kitchen Experience (1 Hour)
Step Inside a Real Ramen Kitchen
Step into the kitchen of a real ramen shop in Nezu, Tokyo — an area normally off-limits to guests.
During this hands-on experience, you’ll assemble your own bowl using professional tools and techniques inside a working ramen kitchen. Learn how broth, tare, noodles, and toppings come together — and then put it all into practice yourself.
Ladle the soup. Cook the noodles. Use a traditional tebo strainer to shake off excess water just like the pros do. It’s focused, practical, and surprisingly technical.
Afterward, sit down and enjoy your bowl alongside the shop’s signature “rairaimen” and two crispy gyoza dumplings.
This is not a full cooking class — it’s a rare behind-the-scenes look at how a real ramen shop operates from the inside.
Things to Know
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The ramen you prepare is based on a chicken broth
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The second ramen includes both chicken and pork
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Vegan ramen is available (prepared by the chef, not by guests)
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Children aged 5 and under may join free of charge
Tour Includes
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2 Small (1/2 size) Bowls of Ramen
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2 Gyoza (Fried Dumplings)
About Nezu
Nezu offers a rare glimpse of old Tokyo. Quiet residential streets, small family-run shops, and the iconic Nezu Shrine give the area a distinctly local feel — far from Shibuya crossings and neon towers. After stepping inside a working ramen kitchen, take time to explore Nezu’s retro storefronts and traditional architecture. It’s a side of Tokyo many visitors never experience.
Private Tours
From ¥15,000 per person
> Children aged 5 and under join free of charge.
Please note: Pricing may vary by season.