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The 15 most popular sushi making classes in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Hands-on sushi making in Asakusa near Senso-ji. Learn Tokyo rolls and nigiri in English, then eat your creations for about 1h40.
Most Popular“Super fun interactive experience my son is 13 and he loved it. Sushi making was amazing and we also learned about the history of sushi making.”
Learn roll and nigiri sushi in Asakusa with an English instructor. Interactive quiz, fresh ingredients, and eat-your-work lunch near Sensoji.
“Really fun experience making sushi! The class was informative and the sushi ingredients were great quality! A lot of fun for all ages! Our helper Hide made the experience even better! All the staff were friendly and welcoming!”
Make sushi in Asakusa with English guides: learn nigiri and rolls, eat what you make, small groups near Sensoji, 1h40.
“We had a wonderful time! The hosts/teachers were warm, skillful, funny, and delightful. My teens loved this experience!”
Learn nigiri sushi with tuna and salmon in Tokyo for $42 in 90 minutes, wearing a happi coat and taking home real skills.
“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.”
Tsukiji Tokyo sushi-making class with a pro chef: fish disassembly, learn nigiri and maki, and eat your market-fresh creations.
“This was a really fun and interactive class. Learning about the history of sushi and also making our own was a great time.”
Tsukiji outer market tour plus hands-on sushi making with a pro chef. See seafood from catch to counter, then eat your nigiri.
“I thoroughly enjoyed myself. It was interesting to see all the different varieties of seafood and I had a lot of fun learning to make sushi”
Learn sushi like a pro in Tsukiji, with a chef-led workshop, fresh market ingredients, Japanese knife skills, and the sushi you make to eat.
“Absolutely fabulous. So accomodation to gluten free dietary restrictions. Really enjoyed. Highly recommend”
A 3-hour, English-friendly Tokyo sushi workshop with a small group. Learn sushi rice, make nigiri and rolls, then eat your creations.
“The sushi making class was fantastic and definitely a highlight of our trip to Tokyo! Our allergies were well catered for and staff clearly explained what was gluten free and where substitutions had been made, I didn’t feel as though I was missing out on any of the experience and felt completely safe. The instructors…”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with an English-speaking guide, then make washoku classics at ABC Cooking Studio, with lunch and drink options.
“Our tour guides at the market were so warm and professional! We enjoyed our time with them very much. We loved the cooking lessons; we felt our instructor was awesome, kind, professional and knowledgeable. We would go back and HIGHLY recommend!”
Hands-on sushi making near Tokyo Tower with English-led lessons, kimono dress-up, and fresh salmon and tuna rolls you eat in 90 minutes.
“Amazing experience! We booked at the last minute and LOVED IT! Sushi was great and the chefs were wonderful! Beautiful space!”
Hands-on Tokyo sushi class at Cooking Sun: learn nigiri, inari, hosomaki and California rolls in 3 hours with English guides.
“Excellent experience! We learnt everything from making miso soup and sushi rice then to actually assembling the rolls. Then there was a delicious meal at the end! Recommend!”
Learn to make maki, temari and nigiri in Tokyo’s Shinbashi with English guides, fresh fish, photos, and optional sake or shochu.
“We had a lovely time at the sushi making class. Travelled with two kids. The hosts were very friendly and patient. We loved learning how to make the sushi and enjoyed eating it with fellow travellers.”
Private sushi workshop in Tokyo at a Michelin-star restaurant. Learn nigiri, maki, and gunkan with a sushi master, plus quiz and photos.
“What an amazing experience, as a solo traveller and chef, I’ve learned alot in the process of making sushi and the flavors behind it. Both were amazing and insightful. Thank you Chef for your passion and precision as every bite was to be savored. Highlight of my trip! Thanks guys 🇨🇦”
Taisho sushi class in Tokyo: practice on models, then make nigiri and gunkan, with vegan options. Eat what you roll.
“Enjoyed the class and appreciated the amount of fish and time provided. Perfect for larger groups and families.”
Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Asakusa: kagami-biraki sake ceremony, nigiri practice, torched salmon gunkan, and DIY matcha in 1.5 hours.
“What a brilliant experience! The instructor was so fun, welcoming and knowledgeable. Completely exceeded my expectations. It was an amazing, relaxing and special activity to do. Thank you for going above and beyond for me!”
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