Sushi Making Class in Naha: Learn to Roll at Makishi Market

Roll eight pieces of sushi, tour where they come from, eat what you made

A sushi-making class in Naha where you visit Makishi Public Market to see the fresh fish vendors, learn to roll eight pieces of sushi from a live instructor, and eat the rolls you've made with other participants. The class runs about two and a half hours and includes a tenugui towel. Sake and beer are sold separately. English and Chinese-speaking guides are available.

The experience

What sets this apart is that you're making sushi in Okinawa, where it's rare to find this kind of hands-on class. You start at Makishi Public Market, walking through the stalls where the fishmongers sell the fresh catch (local bonito, tuna, and other seasonal fish) that will become your ingredients. The instructor shows you what to look for and how the market works, then you move into the kitchen space to learn the technique. You'll roll eight pieces of sushi yourself, using fish the market has just sold you, and the instructor walks you through each step.

After you finish rolling, you sit down with the other participants and eat the sushi you made. The meal comes with red soup stock, gari, and green tea. If you want sake or beer to go with it, those are available for an extra fee: 1,000 yen for sake, 500 yen for beer. The whole experience takes about two and a half hours from start to finish. You'll get a RYUKYUMONO original tenugui towel to take home. If you need an apron, bring your own.

What’s included

• The class includes use of the kitchen and all equipment.
• eight pieces of sushi with seasonal fish from the market.
• red soup stock, gari, and green tea.
• a RYUKYUMONO original tenugui towel.
• and all fees and taxes.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 11:30 and 17:30

Book up to4h before

AgesUp to age 70

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish and Chinese

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

Cancellation and refundsNo refund if you cancel.It may be canceled if the minimum number of travelers isn't reached. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

Prices and times updated 12 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleStroller-friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

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Is this one for you?At two and a half hours, this fits into a morning or early afternoon without eating up the whole day. The market tour and the meal mean you're done by early afternoon, leaving time to explore Naha's neighborhoods or catch another activity before evening.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Chinese.

What kind of sushi will I learn to make?

You'll roll eight pieces using whatever fresh fish is in season at the market that day, typically local bonito, local tuna, red machi, irabucha, stew machi, kubushimi, or salmon. The exact varieties change with the season, so you're working with what's available and fresh.

Do I need any cooking experience to take this class?

No. The instructor teaches you how to roll sushi from the beginning, so beginners are welcome. You learn the technique hands-on as part of the class.

Is the market tour included, or do I pay extra for that?

The market tour is included. You walk through Makishi Public Market with your instructor to see the fish vendors and understand where the ingredients come from before you start making sushi.

Can I drink sake or beer during the class?

Yes, sake and beer are sold separately during the meal at the end. Sake starts at 1,000 yen and beer at 500 yen. The minimum drinking age is 18.