Japan · SUSHI MAKING CLASSES
The good classes hand you a knife and let you fail at nigiri for an hour. These 15 are clear about how much you make versus watch, whether the fish is market-grade, and whether you eat what you built.
Learn sushi rolls and nigiri in Asakusa near Senso-ji. Hands-on, English-led class includes lunch ingredients. 1h40 for $59.69.
“We took this class on our honeymoon and really enjoyed it! It was easy to follow the instructions, the result was delicious, and the sake was a nice addition. We would definitely recommend!”
Roll and nigiri sushi making in Asakusa, close to Sensoji. Learn the why and the how, eat what you make, English support.
“pika, Moe's, Honorable, and Kensington were all amazing and helpful and I'll definitely comeback to do more”
Make nigiri and roll sushi in Asakusa, guided in English. Eat what you craft, learn the stories behind sushi, and leave with skills.
“This was an incredible experience. It was educational, entertaining and delicious. The ingredients were super fresh, everyone was so helpful. I highly recommend this excursion.”
Tokyo sushi making class in a happi coat. Learn tuna and salmon nigiri, meet English-speaking chefs, and eat your creations in 90 minutes.
“Chef was knowledgeable and attentive to us! Had a really good experience and would recommend anyone to come take this class. Everything was laid out and ready prior to our arrival and the class felt super personal. Would come back here for sure!”
Hands-on Osaka sushi class near Dotonbori. Learn nigiri and maki from English-speaking instructors, eat what you make, small groups.
“The place can be tricky to find so leave yourself plenty of time to get there. The class itself is great fun. Making sushi is harder than it looks when done by the professionals. You make plenty of sushi in the class to enjoy for lunch.”
Hands-on sushi class in Tsukiji with a pro chef. Learn nigiri and maki, visit market stops, then eat your lunch.
“My two daughters and I had an amazing time at the sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market! The experience was hands-on, informative, and so much fun—from learning about ingredients to mastering the rolling techniques, we were engaged every step of the way. What stood out most was how attentive and accommodating the hosts were to our dietary needs and restrictions. They made sure we felt comfortable and included, which we truly appreciated. A perfect family activity and one of our favorite memories from Tokyo. Highly recommend for anyone visiting with kids or looking for a personalized culinary experience!”
3-hour Shinjuku night food tour with seasonal omakase sushi, shichirin-grilled wagyu, and Kabukicho neon strolls ending with dessert or drinks.
“Great experience with awesome tour guides. All the food was amazing and we got great recommendations for the rest of our trip.”
Tsukiji Outer Market tour plus hands-on nigiri sushi class with a pro chef, ended with lunch you made yourself.
“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 Kyoto nigiri and rolls in a friendly 90-minute class with English instructors, then eat your creations and optionally try sake.
“Excellent activity! We each were shown how to make 3 different types of sushi - 12 pieces total. They were all delicious! After they were all made - you had lunch!!”
Tsukiji Fish Market sushi making class with a pro chef. Learn nigiri and maki, watch fish prep, then eat what you make.
“We learned how to make Nigiri and Maki, also how to prepare a fish for Sashimi. It was a lovely atmosphere with a few other people and everyone got the opportunity to ask questions or get feedback. Our Sushi chef has a lot of experience and helpful tips to get the perfect sushi. It's a must do for every Sushi lover. Big recommendation!”
Kyoto small-group sushi-making class for 8, taught in English by Kana at a restored townhouse near Kiyomizu-dera and Gion. 90 minutes.
“Kana is a fantastic teacher, not only about making sushi but about traditional Japanese culture. HIGHLY recommend this experience! Also, come hungry because you’ll be making a lot of sushi!”
Make 12 sushi pieces in Dotonbori, Osaka. Small-group class with nigiri and gunkan, vegetarian and halal options, plus certificate and photo.
“Such a fun and informative session. We got to make 3 different types of sushi, which were all delicious. Thanks also for the cheesecake recommendation - we loved it!”
A 3-hour Tokyo small-group walk through Tsukiji Outer Market, then a hands-on sushi and tamagoyaki lesson at ABC Cooking Travel.
“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!”
Tokyo sushi-making class for up to 9 people. Learn sushi rice, make nigiri, inari, rolls, miso soup, then eat your creations in 3 hours.
“Fantastic! The instructors were so kind & informative. We LOVED our experience.”
Hands-on Osaka sushi class in Namba. Learn nigiri and rolls in 90 minutes, make and eat your sushi, with English support near Namba Station.
“It was an amazing experience in attending Sushi Making Class and Hands- On Nigiri & Rolls in Osaka. The chef is kind and patience in teaching. She is also excellent in speaking English so you can understand the instruction clearly. The envRead more”
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