5 Best Sushi Making Classes in Tokyo
Updated: Nov 20
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I am one of the staff members at Patia, where we offer cooking classes specifically designed for foreign tourists in Tokyo. I have two children, and I love cooking! I look forward to sharing my passion for cooking with you and making your experience in Japan truly memorable!
Tokyo is the city known to the world for its famous sightseeing spots, delicious gourmet food, and accessibility to an abundance of interesting experiences. With so many things to do, it is hard to find what things to do for first-time visitors to Japan. If you love sushi, it would be a great experience if you could learn to make authentic sushi yourself! If you can host a handmade sushi party at home, you will be able to entertain your guests even more. Here are the 6 best sushi making classes with English-speaking instructor in Tokyo. Please choose the class that fits your budget and time, also the contents of what you're looking for. Enjoy your Tokyo trip!
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6 Best Sushi Making Classes in Tokyo 1. Tokyo: Sushi Making Class (by Cooking Sun) 2. Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef 3. Tokyo Professional Sushi Chef Experience (by H.I.S. Co. Ltd.) 4. Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Guided Tour & Sushi-Making Experience (by True Japan Tour) 5. Create Your Own Party Sushi Platter in Tokyo (by Patia’s Japanese Cooking Class)
6 Best Sushi Making Classes in Tokyo
Information below as of June 2024. Contents and costs are subject to change, please check each official websites.
1. Tokyo: Sushi Making Class (by Cooking Sun)
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In this class, you will experience making 8 to 9 different types of sushi. Such as nigiri, inari, hosomaki (thin sushi rolls), California rolls, etc. It would be great if you could try various types of sushi that you have never eaten before and be able to make them at home. The class atmosphere is very comfortable, and the teachers are nice and friendly. This is a very popular class, as a small group and teachers are very attentive and tend to each student as closely as possible while explaining the reasoning behind the ingredients and cooking. Even beginners in cooking will definitely enjoy the class.
Duration: 3 hours
Participants: Limited to 8 person
Cost: From 9,400 yen per person
2. Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef
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In this class, you can learn how to make 4 different nigiri sushi and 1 maki sushi from a true sushi master. These are fresh ingredients purchased from famous Japanese fish market Tsukiji, so you are sure to enjoy authentic and delicious sushi!
Duration: 1.5 hours
Cost: From 6,800 yen per person
3. Tokyo Professional Sushi Chef Experience (by H.I.S. Co Ltd)
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This class is held at a sushi restaurant, and you will transform into the same white costume as a sushi chef, so you can experience making sushi as a real sushi chef. Also, you use the same freshly caught fish directly from Tokyo Bay as the sushi restaurant, so you can enjoy the best sushi. This class is recommended for those who want to experience extraordinary authentic sushi.
Duration: 2 hours
Participants: Limited to 10 people
Cost: From 15,300 yen per person
4. Tokyo: Tsukiji Market Guided Tour & Sushi-Making Experience (by True Japan Tour)
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In this class, first you will go to Tsukiji, Japan's most famous fish market, and enjoy the lively atmosphere. See various types of fresh fish and learn about the history of the area from a tour guide. Then move to the kitchen and an instructor teaches how to make nigiri sushi, hosomaki, and gunkanmaki (bite-sized vinegared rice topped with seafood or vegetable and wrapped with a strip of nori seaweed). After that, you will enjoy your own delicious sushi. It is a small group limited to 10 people, so it is recommended for those who want to receive detailed instruction.
Duration: 3 hours and 45 minutes
Participants: Limited to 10 people
Cost: From 28,600 yen per person
5. Create Your Own Party Sushi Platter in Tokyo (by Patia’s Japanese Cooking Class)
In this class, you will learn how to make Temari Sushi and Futomaki (Thick sushi rolls known as Maki Sushi in Japanese). Both are easy to make once you get the hang of it, and are recommended for those who are making sushi for the first time. Plus, you will make miso soup, tamagoyaki (omelet), and two home-style dishes that are standard in Japanese cuisine. After that you can enjoy all the food that you make! Also, the instructor speaks English fluently and likes to chat, so you will delight in learning about Japanese cooking culture. Furthermore, the venue is a spacious and clean kitchen studio, so you can work spaciously even with a large group. Participants must be at least 3 years old, so it should be a special experience for families together!
Duration: 2 hours
Participants: Minimum of 4 to maximum of 40 people
Cost: From 15,400 yen per person
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