Kochi Sushi Making & Bonito BBQ: Steps from Cruise Port

Straw-fire bonito grilled before your eyes, then rolled into sushi you make yourself.

A hands-on sushi-making class in Kochi where you watch a traditional Katsuo no Tataki straw-fire BBQ demonstration, then roll your own Tosa Maki using the grilled bonito, finishing with lunch at SOUTH HORIZON BREWING. The whole experience runs about two hours and sits five minutes from the cruise terminal, with English-speaking staff guiding you through each step.

The experience

SOUTH HORIZON BREWING sits close enough to Kochi New Port Cruise Terminal that you can walk there in five minutes. The experience opens with a 30-minute demonstration of Katsuo no Tataki on the lawn: the traditional straw-fire grilling method that defines Kochi's food culture. You watch the powerful flame work the bonito, and if the moment allows, you can try part of the grilling yourself.

Then you move inside for 30 minutes of hands-on sushi rolling. Using the bonito you just watched cook, you make your own Tosa Maki, the local sushi style, with English-speaking staff walking you through the technique. No prior experience needed. The class is built for beginners, and the staff handles the setup so you focus on rolling. After you finish, you spend about an hour in the brewery's relaxed atmosphere eating what you made, along with the Katsuo no Tataki. Local craft beer is available to purchase if you want it.

What’s included

• Katsuo no Tataki straw-fire BBQ demonstration.
• Tosa Maki sushi-making experience with freshly grilled bonito.
• all ingredients and cooking tools.
• water.
• approximately 60 minutes to enjoy your meal at SOUTH HORIZON BREWING.
• photo assistance by your guide shared via Google Drive.
• English-speaking staff support throughout.

Before you book

Days and timesMonday to FridayDepartures at 11:00, 13:00 and 15:00

Book up to2d before

AgesAdult (20 to 59 years) · Senior (60 and older) · Youth (10 to 19 years) · Child (3 to 9 years) · Infant (under 3): free

GroupUp to 15

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

ConfirmationConfirmation within 48 h

Prices and times updated 3 days ago

Good to know

Infant seats availablePets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Kochi Tours

Is this one for you?Book this if you're docking at Kochi New Port and want hands-on cooking without leaving the port area. The brewery is a five-minute walk away.

Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (10 to 19 years); Child (3 to 9 years); Infant (under 3): free.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What exactly is Katsuo no Tataki?

Katsuo no Tataki is Kochi's signature bonito dish, seared quickly over a straw fire until the outside chars and the inside stays raw. The demonstration shows you the traditional grilling method, and you get to taste it as part of your meal.

Do I need cooking experience to make the sushi?

No. The Tosa Maki rolling is beginner-friendly, and the English-speaking staff guide you through every step. They provide all the ingredients and tools, so you just learn the technique and roll your own.

How much time do I have between the cooking and eating?

The bonito demonstration and sushi rolling take about an hour combined. Then you spend roughly 60 minutes at SOUTH HORIZON BREWING eating your sushi and the Katsuo no Tataki in a relaxed setting, so there's no rush.

Is this realistic for a cruise port stop?

Yes, the whole experience is about two hours, and the brewery is a five-minute walk from Kochi New Port Cruise Terminal, so you can fit it easily into a port day without worrying about getting back late.

What's included in the price?

The bonito BBQ demonstration, your Tosa Maki sushi-making experience, the grilled bonito and sushi to eat, water, photo assistance from your guide, and English-speaking staff support throughout. Craft beer and other drinks are optional purchases.