Authentic Sushi Making Experience with a Pro Japanese Chef & Local Supermarket Tour (Private or Small Group)
What Guests Love
- Expert, friendly hosts
- Hands‑on cooking with tasty results
- Step‑by‑step guidance for beginners
- Take‑home recipes and new skills
Guests say the hosts are knowledgeable, friendly and go above and beyond with warm hospitality, making the class feel welcoming. Participants enjoy a hands‑on experience, preparing a full menu of delicious dishes and tasting their own creations. Clear, step‑by‑step instructions make it easy for beginners, and guests leave with recipes and confidence to recreate the meals at home. Many describe it as a highlight of their Tokyo visit.
What to Expect
Authentic Sushi Making Workshop in Tokyo
Would you like to experience Japan’s iconic food culture by making, learning, and tasting authentic sushi in Tokyo?
This sushi making workshop is especially popular with guests who want to go beyond sightseeing and experience traditional Japanese cuisine and craftsmanship firsthand.
Under the guidance of a professional Japanese chef, you will learn sushi-making from the basics to hands-on practice.
No prior cooking experience is required, making this workshop enjoyable and accessible for everyone.
Learn Sushi History, Tools, and Seasonings
The workshop begins with an introduction to the history and evolution of sushi, from its origins to the styles enjoyed today.
You will also learn about the essential tools and seasonings used in sushi making, helping you gain a deeper understanding of sushi as an important part of Japanese culture.
Why International Guests Choose This Workshop
- Authentic sushi making workshop led by a professional Japanese chef
- Learn sushi from history to hands-on techniques
- Make multiple types of sushi in one experience
- Enjoy seasonal ingredients and authentic flavors
- Includes a local supermarket visit for cultural insight
Perfect for Your Japan Trip
This sushi making workshop is ideal for:
- Travelers looking for a sushi experience in Tokyo
- Guests who want to explore Japanese culture through food
- Those seeking a memorable, hands-on activity
Whether it’s your first visit to Japan or a return trip, this workshop offers a meaningful and unforgettable cultural experience. This is a valuable opportunity to experience sushi not just as food, but as a cultural tradition.
Menu
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Make Sushi from Scratch with a Professional Japanese Chef
Make authentic Japanese sushi from scratch in a welcoming Japanese home.
Learn how to prepare sushi rice, make your own nigiri, gunkanmaki, and hosomaki, and enjoy the sushi you create yourself.
Then slow down with freshly whisked matcha and traditional Japanese wagashi for a relaxing taste of Japanese culture.
This small-group experience is hands-on and personal, with plenty of time to interact with your chef, ask questions, and learn at your own pace.
No previous sushi-making experience is required. Just come ready to have fun, make sushi, and enjoy an authentic taste of Japan.What You'll Experience
🍣 Make Sushi from Scratch
Learn the basics of authentic sushi-making, from preparing sushi rice to making different types of sushi.
👨🍳 Learn from a Professional Japanese Chef
Discover practical techniques and Japanese food culture directly from your chef.
🏠 Experience Japanese Hospitality at Home
Enjoy a warm and personal atmosphere in a Japanese home.
👥 Small Group Experience
Receive personal guidance and have plenty of opportunities to interact with your chef.
🍵 Make Your Own Matcha
Learn how to whisk matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk.
🍡 Enjoy Japanese Wagashi
Finish your experience with freshly prepared matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.What You'll Make
Sushi Rice (Shari)
Learn how to prepare authentic sushi rice from scratch using a traditional wooden sushi tub. Discover how to season, mix, and cool the rice to create the perfect foundation for sushi.
Nigiri Sushi – 8 Pieces
Make 8 pieces of nigiri sushi using fresh seasonal toppings. Learn how to balance the rice and topping and shape each piece by hand.
Gunkanmaki Sushi
Learn how to wrap sushi rice with nori and add toppings on top while creating a beautiful presentation.
Hosomaki Sushi
Use a traditional bamboo rolling mat to learn how to place ingredients and roll neat, thin sushi rolls.
Chef-Prepared Miso Soup
Enjoy a comforting bowl of miso soup prepared by your chef.
Matcha & Wagashi
Learn how to whisk your own matcha with a traditional bamboo whisk and enjoy it with Japanese wagashi.A Japanese Experience to Remember
This is more than a sushi-making class.
You'll learn to make sushi with a professional Japanese chef, experience the warmth of a Japanese home, and finish your meal with matcha and traditional Japanese sweets.
Make sushi. Whisk matcha. Taste Japan.
Schedule
【MORNING SESSION】
10:50 AM – Meet at Zoshigaya Station
Meet at the designated meeting point at Zoshigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line)
Walk approximately 2–3 minutes to the classroom
11:00 AM – Meet Your Chef & Introduction
Meet your professional Japanese chef
Get an overview of the day’s activities and schedule
11:15 AM – Sushi Making Workshop
Learn how to prepare sushi rice (shari) from scratch
Make 8 pieces of nigiri sushi using fresh seasonal fish
Make 1 gunkan-maki (battleship roll)
Make 1 hosomaki (thin sushi roll) using a bamboo mat
12:30 PM – Enjoy Your Homemade Sushi
Taste the three types of sushi you prepared
Enjoy your sushi with the chef’s special miso soup
12:40 PM – Matcha & Traditional Wagashi Experience
Learn how to prepare and whisk your own matcha
Use a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen)
Relax and enjoy freshly whisked matcha with seasonal Japanese wagashi
1:00 PM – Session Ends
Take home the recipes and recreate the sushi at home
The session may finish earlier depending on the pace of the experience.
【AFTERNOON SESSION】
2:50 PM – Meet at Zoshigaya Station
Meet at the designated meeting point at Zoshigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line)
Walk approximately 2–3 minutes to the classroom
3:00 PM – Meet Your Chef & Introduction
Meet your professional Japanese chef
Get an overview of the day’s activities and schedule
3:15 PM – Sushi Making Workshop
Learn how to prepare sushi rice (shari) from scratch
Make 8 pieces of nigiri sushi using fresh seasonal fish
Make 1 gunkan-maki (battleship roll)
Make 1 hosomaki (thin sushi roll) using a bamboo mat
4:30 PM – Enjoy Your Homemade Sushi
Taste the three types of sushi you prepared
Enjoy your sushi with the chef’s special miso soup
4:40 PM – Matcha & Traditional Wagashi Experience
Learn how to prepare and whisk your own matcha
Use a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen)
Relax and enjoy freshly whisked matcha with seasonal Japanese wagashi
5:00 PM – Session Ends
Take home the recipes and recreate the sushi at home
The session may finish earlier depending on the pace of the experience.
Getting There
This activity includes a free pick-up to the location.
Meeting Point
- Meet your host at the Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center.
In front of the wooden bench located at the B1 floor plaza of the Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center (Directly connected to Exit 2 of Zoshigaya Station on the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line) 3-1-7 Zoshigaya, Toshima-ku, Tokyo We have attached an image of the meeting location for your reference. 【How to Get There】 Take the Tokyo Metro Fukutoshin Line and get off at Zoshigaya Station (Exit 2) Go up the escalator and stairs You will find a wooden bench in the B1 floor plaza — we will be waiting for you there If you are using a train line other than the Fukutoshin Line, please let us know in advance so we can help ensure your smooth arrival.
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Pickup Option
We offer a pickup service from Zoshigaya Station, the nearest station to the class location. On the day of the class, our staff will meet you at the designated meeting point and guide you to the class venue, so even first-time visitors can join with confidence. The class venue is located approximately a 2-minute walk from Zoshigaya Station. Please note that the pickup service is available only from Zoshigaya Station. Details regarding the meeting point and pickup time will be provided in advance.
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Free Cancellation
Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.
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