Sushi Making Class in Sapporo: Make 6 Nigiri & a Decorative Roll

Make sushi you can replicate at home, step by step.

A 70-minute sushi making class in Sapporo where you learn to prepare sushi rice, craft 6 pieces of nigiri, and roll a decorative sushi roll using market-fresh ingredients and professional technique. The class runs in English or Japanese and welcomes beginners and experienced cooks alike. Children from age 3 are welcome. You taste your finished sushi at the end and leave with techniques you can use in your own kitchen.

The experience

Sapporo's class starts with a five-minute orientation on hygiene and the day's plan, then moves straight into ingredients and rice prep: the foundation of sushi. You'll spend eight minutes learning how temperature and seasoning affect the rice, then twenty-two minutes on nigiri itself: watching a demo, then making six pieces of your own. The instructor shows you the hand position, the pressure, and the feel of properly formed nigiri so you can judge it by touch, not just sight.

The decorative roll comes next, twenty minutes of filling layout and rolling technique. You'll learn how to cut cleanly and why the knife matters as much as the roll. After that, you taste what you've made (all six nigiri and the roll), and the instructor gives you key takeaways for home practice, answering questions about tools and technique. The whole class, including cleanup, runs seventy minutes.

The class uses market-fresh ingredients throughout and welcomes both first-timers and people who cook at home already. It's photo-worthy by design, and you leave with the skills to make sushi again without a recipe.

What’s included

• Use of all sushi-making tools and equipment.
• 6 pieces of nigiri and a decorative sushi roll to taste.
• market-fresh ingredients.
• instruction in English or Japanese.
• guidance on techniques and tools you can use at home.

Before you book

Days and timesNext departure: 8 Feb 2027

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (3 to 12 years) · Under 3: can't be booked

GroupUp to 44

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.

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Good to know

Infant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Japan food entertainment Ltd

Is this one for you?The class runs seventy minutes, so it fits into a morning or afternoon without dominating your day in Sapporo. If you want to learn sushi technique and leave with a finished meal, this hands-on format gives you both in one compact session.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (3 to 12 years). Children under 3 can't be included in the booking.

How much sushi do I actually make in the class?

You make 6 pieces of nigiri and one decorative roll, all of which you taste at the end of the class.

Is the class taught in English?

Yes, the class is taught in English or Japanese, so you can choose the language that works for you.

What do I need to know about sushi rice before I arrive?

You don't need to know anything beforehand. The class covers rice prep and seasoning from the start, including how temperature and salt affect the final result, so you'll understand it before you make your nigiri.

Can I use what I learn at home?

Yes, the class is built around techniques you can replicate with ingredients from your local market, and the instructor gives you specific tips for practicing at home.