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The 15 most popular sushi making classes in Tokyo right now. Here is what each one costs, how long it takes, and who actually runs it, so you can pick the one worth a day and book it.
Asakusa sushi class near Tokyo Skytree. Learn sushi history with a quiz, make maki and nigiri, and eat your creations with English help.
Most Popular“Finally did my own superb roll! The steps are conveyed work simplicity and humor. I definitely recommend.”
Make nigiri sushi with tuna and salmon in Tokyo, wear a happi coat, and eat your creations after 90 minutes.
“Very friendly and authentic. You could make lots of sushi and they explained everything well.”
Learn nigiri and maki with a pro chef in Tsukiji. Hands-on sushi class in Tokyo with fresh market fish, tea, and dashi.
“Amazing!! We loved the workshop with chef Koro and Miky. They are both very sweet and fun people so we not only learned how to make sushi but we also had an amazing morning with them and the group. I definitely recommend this activity if visiting Japan”
A hands-on Tokyo sushi making class in a small English-friendly kitchen, learning sushi rice plus nigiri, inari, and rolls.
“The sushi class was an amazing experience and I can absolutely recommend it. The staff from Cooking Sun was friendly and very helpful. They explained all the ingredients in great detail, and we also learned a lot about cooking traditions in Japan. We had a wonderful afternoon, learned so much, and enjoyed a delicious sushi…”
Watch Toyosu’s bluefin tuna auction from prime decks, learn te-jirushi hand signals, shave bonito flakes, then eat at Sushi Dai or Bentomi.
“Rabia was amazing, very knowledgeable and friendly. Talking to the dealer after checking the auction was a great highlight of the tour. Well, another important highlight was the omakase breakfast at Dai Sushi - amazing food! Completely worth it!”
Tokyo sushi and ramen cooking class: make nigiri, ramen broth and chashu, then taste 3 sakes in a small-group workshop.
“We had a fabulous time and enjoyed every minute! The team of four women were so warm and friendly and we learned a lot about Japense culture and the history of both sushi and ramen. The food itself was so delicious and plentiful we couldn't finish it all. We also had an assortment of beer…”
Learn Edomae-style sushi in Akemi’s Tokyo home: small-group, English guidance, four sushi types, and fresh fish plus Kyoto rice.
“We had a wonderful time learning about and making sushi at Akemi's Sushi Kitchen! Akemi and Dan are super friendly hosts and we enjoyed the atmosphere of their lovely home. Akemi is a great teacher and the sushi was fresh and delicioRead more”
Hands-on vegan, vegetarian, or halal sushi class in Shibuya. 90 minutes, English instruction, sushi quiz, fresh ingredients, $58.
“momoyo was a great teacher. easy and fun class. happy to have a new skill to take home and a nice big yummy meal! really fun and easy. allow extra time to find the venue though!”
Taste Wagyu and sushi with a guide in Shinjuku. Walk Golden Gai and Kabukicho, plus Hanazono Shrine and Omoide Yokocho.
“An exceptional evening of dining on Wagyu and sushi in Shinjuku, guided by an expert who was both friendly and insightful. The quality of the food was unparalleled, and the intimate knowledge our guide shared about each dish added layers of enjoyment to our culinary adventure.”
Sushi cooking class in Fujikawaguchiko with Mt. Fuji views, wasabi grating, puzzle-style sushi missions, and lunch plus dinner included.
“My wife and I decided to do this on our wedding anniversary as we thought it would be something to remember- it was but not necessarily for all the right reasons!”
Make nigiri and maki in Kawagoe’s 140-year-old rice-merchant shop with an English-speaking chef. Small group, meal included.
“I learned a lot about the history of sushi, how to make sushi rice, how to cut neta, and how to make nigiri sushi.”
Walk Tsukiji with a student guide, visit Tsukiji Hongan-ji, then eat included tamagoyaki and sushi for an authentic 3-hour taste of Tokyo.
“The guides taught me a lot about the Tsukiji market. They are very nice and answered all the questions i had. The food that's included is very delicious and i would recommend trying every food that's suggested. I would recommend everyone to do this tour, it's a unique experience. I would like to thank my…”
Tokyo itamae sushi class: grate real wasabi, perfect shari, make nigiri and hand-rolls, taste uni and more with udon and a drink.
“Our sushi class was outstanding! The chef and his team were warm, welcoming, amusing & obviously experts. We learned everything from tying a chef’s apron to grating fresh wasabi, to slicing fish & forming nigiri. The time flew by and was a highlight of our trip. With all the options for sushi classes, we were…”
Make nigiri and sushi rolls near Mount Fuji with an English-speaking chef. Learn etiquette and history in a 3-hour sushi lesson.
“What an amazing experience this was! I loved that the class was in Japanese, as someone who is trying to learn the language. I loved the trivia questions and the informative slideshow, which taught me a lot I didn’t know about Japanese Read more”
Make cute temari sushi in Shinjuku at Flower Wall Mone, with ingredients provided, 1 drink and 1 sweet included, and small-group guidance.
“We did not receive what we paid for. We purchased a "two hour sushi making experience". We were expecting some basic instructions. Instead we were simply given pieces of fish and rice to put together ourselves. It was over in 45 minutes.”
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