SUSHI COOKING WORKSHOPS · Japan
Rice first, fish second — that is the whole lesson, and it takes about two hours. These 15 classes are priced, timed and honest about how much you actually roll versus watch.
Hands-on sushi class in Asakusa near Senso-ji. Learn maki and nigiri with English instructors, then eat what you make.
“This was an absolutely wonderful class! It was entertaining and educational! Ken was an excellent teacher and we highly recommend to anyone! Our group had all ages and everyone loved it!”
Make maki and nigiri in Asakusa with English guides, sushi history quiz, and fresh ingredients, near Sensoji and Tokyo Skytree.
“It was quite refreshing to see such a dynamic group of young people lead and teach the class so well. My son and I had a wonderful time learning the art of sushi making. Will tell everyone we know about these wonderful class. Thank you very much.”
Tokyo sushi making class at Sushi GARYU. Learn nigiri with tuna and salmon in a happi coat, 90 minutes, beginner-friendly, $42.
“Thank you! It was a lot of fun and a really interesting new experience. I also appreciated the beautiful picture spots in the Japanese outfits.”
Learn to make nigiri and maki in Asakusa with an English-speaking instructor, fresh ingredients, and a filling lunch at a great price.
“It was amazing to learn technical sushi from Yuto. Great pacing and stand up education. Learn a little history too”
Make nigiri and rolled sushi in Tsukiji with a professional chef, plus a fish-disassembly demo, in 1.5 hours.
“My family had a great time learning how to make sushi! In fact, my kids tried "real" sushi and sashimi for the first time and they loved it. I think having my kids make their own rolls and sushi was the impetus for experimentation. Aside from that, the staff was excellent and the location was perfect. Likewise, we had a delicious sushi lunch!”
Tokyo night in Shinjuku with seasonal sushi, shichirin-grilled wagyu, Kabukicho neon sights, Godzilla photo stop, and dessert finale.
“Fabulous evening with absolutely amazing food, great restaurants where we watched the chef prepare the sushi. Lisa was lovely, a great host”
A 4-hour outer Tsukiji market walk plus pro-chef sushi making, ending with lunch of your nigiri and roll creations.
“Amazing, the tour, the information and the sushi making was so amazing. They were helpful knowledgeable and fun. Highly recommend doing thia tour.”
Learn nigiri and maki at Tsukiji with a sushi master. Fresh market ingredients, pro knife tips, and the sushi you make, plus tea.
“Fun time with the family learning how to make, present and experience sushi! Yuko was a great teacher!”
Learn to make nigiri and maki in Osaka with clear English help, hands-on steps, and a meal from your own sushi, plus easy logistics.
“Really good experience. Small group. Staff were super friendly and patient, and I learned lots. Beautiful fresh ingredients. Everyone's sushi looked amazing, and was delicious too.”
Small-group Kyoto sushi making in a restored townhouse near Kiyomizu-dera. Learn nigiri and maki, then eat what you make.
“Kana was amazing! We had such a great time, learned more about the culture and history of Japan, and got some delicious food too. Highlight of our time in Kyoto so far, thank you for having us!”
Osaka Dōtonbori sushi class: make 12 nigiri and gunkan pieces, eat them, small group, English guidance, mobile ticket.
“Amazing experience. Great and knowlegeable hosts. Highly recommended. Will come back again. Loved it”
Learn sushi basics in English in a small Tokyo kitchen. Make nigiri, inari, rolls, and tamagoyaki, then eat your creations.
“Great experience! Very accommodating to my allergies and celiac disease”
Tsukiji Outer Market walk with English guide, then a sushi and tamagoyaki lesson at ABC Cooking Travel. Eat what you make in Tokyo.
“We were a group of two families (four adults, two kids and two teens) traveling together in Tokyo. Everyone had a wonderful time on this half-day tour! It was enough to get a flavor of the local market/culture without losing the interest of the kids and teens (and husbands). We met Lucy at Tsukiji Hongan-ji. There was a little bit of a misunderstanding when we booked the tour. We thought that since the two families separately booked the same tour at the same time that we would be on the same tour, which is not the case (have one person book everyone on the same purchase to ensure that you're…”
Small-group ramen and sushi cooking class in Tokyo with sake pairing, guided by English-speaking hosts for $79.59, about 3 hours.
“This was an exceptional experience. Alex and Sato will make you feel very much at home and comfortable. We had a lots of laughs while learning to make sushi and ramen. They choose high quality ingredients to mirror the quality of their class. Highly recommend.”
Roll and nigiri sushi making in central Osaka near Dotonbori, taught in English with a fun quiz, then you eat what you make.
“great activity. loved the video and real life demos. quality ingredients. super nice guide with great English skills. clean location. wish they extended the class just 10 minutes as you had very little time to actually eat the sushi after making it. would recommend”
Pick the kind of day first. The tour comes second.
