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Tokyo Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji with Professional Chef
About this experience
Learn the art of sushi making in a fun, hands-on class in Tokyo’s historic Tsukiji Market near Ginza! Led by a friendly sushi master and an expert English guide, this casual lesson combines easy cooking steps with fascinating cultural insights through slide presentations. Gluten-free and vegetarian menus are fully available, making it welcoming for everyone! Witness a live fish-cutting show, engage your five senses using traditional tools like sharkskin wasabi graters, and enjoy a delicious meal of 5 nigiri and 1 roll made with the freshest market ingredients. Learn how to make authentic sushi from a veteran pro sushi master Witness a Live Fish-Cutting Show Right Before Your Eyes with professional Japanese knives Engage your five senses by watching the master grate fresh wasabi on sharkskin and perform shari-kiri Learn from your guide and deepen your sushi knowledge through fun cultural stories Gluten-free and vegetarian menus available, so everyone can enjoy authentic sushi safely
What to expect
This experience is led by a friendly English speaking host as well as a skilled sushi master. The classroom is a classic Japanese style, located in a hidden local building in the Tsukiji market. Firstly, you'll watch the fish disassembly show by the pro sushi chef, getting know the several steps how to prepare fish for sushi. They will explain about Japanese knives. Next, you'll learn about what exact sushi is and proper steps making nigiri sushi and rolled type. The sushi master will teach you all you need to know, helping you step by step. Proper sushi making utensils and tableware are provided by local shops. In the tasty part, you will enjoy your sushi! While you eat your own, the sushi master will prepare another and with expertly prepared wasabi as fresh as can be. Vegetarians and gluten-free guests are more than welcome!
What’s included
- Fresh ingredients and proper utensils, all sourced from the market
- Watch a master chef mix sushi rice, fillet a whole sea bream, and grate fresh wasabi live!
- English speaking host & a professional sushi master
- The sushi you make: 5 different nigiri sushi and 1 rolled sushi ※Sushi Making Class only
- Sake and soft drinks are available for purchase on-site
- Gluten-free and vegetarian menus available
Not included
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
Tour & ticket options
Options may have different inclusions and meeting points. Choose your option when booking on Viator.
Sushi Making Class
Master the art of authentic sushi in Tokyo as a sushi chef guides you step-by-step through hand-crafting five type of sushi. Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Meeting & pickup
- [Meetup Place & Time] ■In front of Plat Tsukiji information center *AM class @ 10:15 *PM class @ 12:45 We pick you up at the meeting point, having a green board saying "Japan Wonder Travel". ( Information center staff is not affiliated with us, can't help you about tours.)
End point
- [Meetup Place & Time] ■In front of Plat Tsukiji information center *AM class @ 10:15 *PM class @ 12:45 We pick you up at the meeting point, having a green board saying "Japan Wonder Travel". ( Information center staff is not affiliated with us, can't help you about tours.)
[ Meetup ] Please make sure to meet up 15min before the start time. For example, if you booked this tour starting at 10:30am, please arrive at the information center of Plat Tsukiji by 10:15am. We will leave at start time sharp, so please make sure to be there on time.(We could not wait)
Before you go
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available upon request.
- Unfortunately, we do not accommodate kosher requests.
- We will try to accommodate allergy-related requests, though it may not be possible. Please let us know if you are allergic to any ingredients if you make a reservation.
- The tour may go beyond the scheduled ending point; if you have an appointment or plan right after this tour, please let us know in advance.
- Services not listed (For example : Extra food and drinks, Hotel pickup and drop-off, Transportation to/from attractions) are not included in the tour.
- This activity is perfect for who has no problems with stairs. Our classroom is on the third floor in the Japanese traditional building with only stairs.
- Guests arriving more than 15 minutes after the scheduled start time will not be allowed to join the tour. This will be treated as a no-show, and no refunds or rescheduling will be provided.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.