Authentic Japanese Sushi Rolls & Matcha Experience with a Pro Chef – Small Group

What to Expect

Class Description

Enjoy an authentic Japanese cooking experience in Tokyo with a friendly local chef in a warm, home-style kitchen.

In this hands-on cooking class, you will learn how to make traditional maki sushi (sushi rolls), fluffy Japanese omelet (dashimaki tamago), and prepare sushi vinegar (sushi-zu) from scratch. You will also discover the basics of Japanese cooking tools and seasonings while learning about the history and culture of sushi.

This class is specially designed for international visitors to Japan. An English interpreter will be present throughout the lesson, so you can relax, ask questions freely, and fully enjoy the experience even if you do not speak Japanese.

After the cooking lesson, you will visit a local Japanese supermarket together to explore unique ingredients and experience everyday life in Japan — something you cannot enjoy through sightseeing alone.

Lessons are held in small groups or private sessions, allowing for a calm and unhurried pace. The class is suitable for beginners and experienced cooks, and is also perfect for couples, families, and friends traveling together.

You will enjoy the dishes you prepare and receive the recipes to take home, so you can recreate authentic Japanese flavors anytime after your trip.

Why This Experience Is Special

・Authentic Japanese home-style cooking class in Tokyo
・Perfect for international travelers
・English interpreter included
・Learn sushi, omelet, and Japanese food culture in one class
・Small group or private lesson
・Recipes included
・Visit a local supermarket for a cultural experience

A unique experience in Tokyo to fully enjoy Japanese traditional culture all at once. Experience Private or Small Group Cooking Lessons at a Home in Tokyo!

Enjoy a unique opportunity to learn popular Japanese dishes while experiencing Japanese culture in a cozy, at-home setting. Learn practical skills from a chef in a hands-on environment. 

Former Japanese cuisine chefs will guide you step-by-step, ensuring even beginners feel comfortable. In a fun and relaxed setting, you'll learn how to make sushi rice, rolled sushi, and omelets. With clear support from our English-speaking guide, you'll have the freedom to ask questions throughout the session.

You'll also receive recipes to recreate the dishes at home, making it ideal for impressing guests at your next gathering. This experience is perfect for families, providing a unique opportunity for parents and children to bond while discovering Japanese food culture together.

Our classroom is conveniently located in Zoshigaya, just a direct train ride from Shibuya on the Fukutoshin Line, passing by landmarks like Meiji Shrine and Shinjuku. The nearest station, Ikebukuro, is a hub for shopping with destinations such as Animate, Pokémon Center, and electronics stores. After your lesson, take a relaxing walk to the nearby Kishimo Shrine, a serene spot adorned with red torii gates

Menu

• 🍣 Making Sushi Rice

  Learn how to prepare authentic Japanese sushi rice from scratch using a traditional wooden sushi tub.
  Your professional chef will show you the proper techniques for seasoning, mixing, and preparing sushi rice—the essential foundation of delicious homemade sushi. You’ll also learn how to recreate it easily at home.

  🍣 Making Maki Sushi (Futomaki)

  Create your own beautiful futomaki (thick sushi rolls) using freshly prepared sushi rice, fresh ingredients, and a traditional bamboo sushi mat.
  Learn how to arrange the ingredients, roll the sushi neatly, and achieve the perfect shape. You’ll enjoy making sushi with your own hands and discover practical techniques you can recreate at home for family meals, picnics, or special occasions.

  🍳 Making Dashimaki Tamago

  Learn how to make dashimaki tamago, a fluffy Japanese rolled omelette made with flavorful dashi.
  Using a traditional rectangular tamagoyaki pan, your chef will guide you through the techniques for preparing, rolling, and cooking the omelette. Discover the secrets behind its soft, delicate texture and authentic Japanese flavor.

  🍵 Matcha & Seasonal Wagashi

  Slow down and enjoy a relaxing Japanese tea experience after your cooking class.
  Learn how to whisk your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen), then enjoy it with seasonal Japanese wagashi.
  Experience the beautiful combination of rich, slightly bitter matcha and delicate Japanese sweets—a peaceful and memorable way to finish your Japanese cooking experience.

  🌿 Vegetarian Option Available

  A vegetarian option is available with advance notice. Please let us know your dietary requirements or allergies when booking so we can prepare accordingly.

Schedule

Morning Session

10:50 AM – Meet at Zoshigaya Station

• Meet at the designated meeting point at Zoshigaya Station (Fukutoshin Line)

11:00 AM – Welcome & Introduction

• Meet your professional chef
• Get a brief introduction to the experience

11:10 AM – Make Sushi Rice

• Learn to make authentic Japanese sushi rice using a traditional wooden sushi tub
• Discover simple techniques you can recreate at home

11:20 AM – Make Dashimaki Tamago

• Make a fluffy Japanese rolled omelette using a traditional tamagoyaki pan
• Learn the chef’s tips for perfect rolling and texture

11:50 AM – Make Futomaki Sushi

• Make your own authentic futomaki with fresh ingredients and sushi rice
• Learn how to roll beautiful sushi using a traditional bamboo mat

12:20 PM – Enjoy Your Homemade Meal

• Enjoy the futomaki and dashimaki tamago you prepared yourself
• Relax and enjoy your homemade Japanese meal

12:40 PM – Matcha & Seasonal Wagashi

• Whisk your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen)
• Enjoy it with seasonal Japanese wagashi

Session Ends – Recipes to Take Home

• Take home the recipes and recreate your favorite dishes at home
• The session may finish slightly earlier or later 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)

3:00 PM – Welcome & Introduction

• Meet your professional chef
• Get a brief introduction to the experience

3:10 PM – Make Sushi Rice

• Learn to make authentic Japanese sushi rice using a traditional wooden sushi tub
• Discover simple techniques you can recreate at home

3:20 PM – Make Dashimaki Tamago

• Make a fluffy Japanese rolled omelette using a traditional tamagoyaki pan
• Learn the chef’s tips for perfect rolling and texture

3:50 PM – Make Futomaki Sushi

• Make your own authentic futomaki with fresh ingredients and sushi rice
• Learn how to roll beautiful sushi using a traditional bamboo mat

4:20 PM – Enjoy Your Homemade Meal

• Enjoy the futomaki and dashimaki tamago you prepared yourself
• Relax and enjoy your homemade Japanese meal

4:40 PM – Matcha & Seasonal Wagashi

• Whisk your own matcha using a traditional bamboo whisk (chasen)
• Enjoy it with seasonal Japanese wagashi

Session Ends – Recipes to Take Home

• Take home the recipes and recreate your favorite dishes at home
• The session may finish slightly earlier or later depending on the pace of the experience.