Tokyo · SUSHI MAKING CLASSES
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Come home able to roll it yourself. Ranked below are the best sushi making classes in Tokyo, with how much you actually make and eat, the class size, whether a market visit comes attached, and the price, so you can book the right kitchen before you land.
Hands-on sushi class in Asakusa near Senso-ji. Learn maki and nigiri with English guides, then eat your own lunch.
“We had a blast while learning to make Sushi! We also learned new words to incorporate during our travel we highly recommend!”
Learn sushi in Asakusa: make maki rolls and nigiri, test sushi history in a quiz, and eat your creations with English guidance near Sensō-ji.
“such nice instructors! they made it very interactive and fun.”
Make nigiri and maki in Asakusa with English instructors, fresh ingredients, and a hands-on meal that you finish.
“Had a most delicious & entertaining experience making sushi with Yui & Ayu. I never made an inside out maki sushi or termari style sushi before so this was a good thing. The best part was eating what we made too. I am very grateful to have had this time with them.”
Learn nigiri sushi in Tokyo, wear a happi coat, and make tuna and salmon nigiri with a chef for $42 in 90 minutes.
“Perfect experience, Mikoto was the best teacher and chef we could wish for, thank you very much!”
Make 5 nigiri and 1 roll in Tsukiji. Watch fish prep and knife basics, then eat your lunch with fresh wasabi.
“SO FUN! I hadn't tried too much sushi before this trip, but I loved learning about different types of sushi, its history in Japanese culture, and how to make it in this class. The sushi master was so sweet and helpful. He got a good chuckle out of our efforts to copy his work! Yugo, our guide/the sushi master's assistant, was awesome. He was so fun and brought great vibes. You also get a chance to explore the Tsukiji Outer Market since the session is right there! 10/10 experience”
Walk outer Tsukiji with a guide, then learn nigiri (plus a roll) from a pro chef, eat your lunch, and leave with real skills.
“Very informative and interactive tour, learned some Japanese words and customs. We were able to see the points of interest in a short amount of time and the sushi making class at the end taught us some new skills to apply at home.”
Make nigiri and maki in Tsukiji with a pro sushi chef. Learn knife skills, use market-fresh fish, and eat your own sushi.
“Such a great experience learning about sushi making and the history of sushi. The chef was incredible experienced, friendly and clearly is a master of sushi making. I would definitely recommend this activity, because the sushi you make is so fresh and delicious! And this is coming from someone who doesn't normally eat raw fish!”
Tokyo sushi making class in Shinjuku: hands-on nigiri, inari, rolls, and miso soup. Small group, English instruction, 3 hours.
“Our guides did an excellent job weaving cultural, historical, and language information into the sushi cooking experience. We wouldn’t have changed a thing!”
Walk Tsukiji Outer Market with an English guide, then cook washoku dishes at ABC Cooking Studio and eat your sushi lunch.
“What a wonderful day we had! The walk through the market was amazing despite the drizzle, we got to see all the incredible ingredients, people, food! Then we rode the bus to the cooking school which was incredible, so professional looking! We made stock and sushi and had the best time while doing them. Highly recommend this experience”
Hands-on sushi class near Tokyo Tower in Higashiazabu. Learn in English, dress in kimono, and eat fresh sushi. 1.5 hours.
“The host was lovely and they try hard to make you feel welcomed! The sushi was good. I thought it was slightly overpriced but we had fun and it made for a good lunch stop. I would do it again!”
A 4-hour Tokyo morning: shop for sushi ingredients at Toyosu, learn from a fish wholesaler, then eat the nigiri you make.
“The Sushi Class is very well designed and Organized. Though we did not see the tuna auction, we did get a glimpse of the inter market and the bustling feel of it while following the guide outsourcing the ingredients for the class - different fisRead more”
3-hour small-group sushi class at Cooking Sun Tokyo. Learn nigiri, inari, rolls, then eat your creations with English guidance.
“So yummy and informative. I will be taking these skills home. And the amount of food we made, I could barely finish my plate!”
Make maki, temari, and nigiri in Tokyo with English-speaking hosts, fresh seafood, optional sake or shochu, and takeaway photos.
“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's Michelin-starred restaurant. Make nigiri, maki, and gunkan with a sushi master.
“Amazing time and we learned so much. Rin was so helpful and chef Riku was a star. Loved every minute.”
Taisho Sushi Making in Tokyo: learn nigiri and gunkan with vegan options and sushi etiquette, with all gear provided in about an hour.
“Enjoyed the class and appreciated the amount of fish and time provided. Perfect for larger groups and families.”
