Asakusa Sushi Making Class: Hands-On & Chef Shows
Roll sushi at the counter while chefs perform in front of you
A two-hour sushi-making class in Asakusa where you sit at the counter, watch live chef demonstrations including a samurai sword performance and futomaki rolling, then make your own sushi under instruction from professional chefs. The experience includes a full sushi course, chef performances and interactive elements. Vegan, Muslim-friendly and lighter one-hour options are available, and a three-hour version adds a night walk through Asakusa wearing samurai armor past Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple.
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What’s included
- Sushi tasting and full meal course.
- chef performances including samurai sword show, futomaki rolling demonstration and Japanese omelet preparation.
- hands-on sushi-making instruction (on SHOGUN and VIP courses).
- service charge and consumption tax.
- water and green tea.
- Tuesday, Friday and Sunday 11:00 12:30 13:30 14:00 16:30 18:00 18:30 19:30
- Wednesday 11:00 13:30 14:00 16:30 18:00 18:30 19:30
- Saturday 11:00 13:30 16:30 18:00 18:30 19:30
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Learn to roll sushi from a live chef in Asakusa, complete with samurai sword demonstrations and a meal you've prepared yourself.
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The experience
You sit at the counter in Asakusa and watch sushi chefs work inches away. The SHOGUN Course runs two hours and opens with live demonstrations: a samurai-inspired sword performance by the chef, a futomaki rolling show, and the preparation of a freshly made Japanese omelet, all happening right in front of you. Between demonstrations you taste sushi and answer food quizzes that test what you have just learned. The small group size keeps the atmosphere close and lets you ask questions as the chefs work.
Halfway through, you move from watching to making. A professional sushi chef teaches you to roll your own sushi at the counter, using the same techniques you just saw demonstrated. You work with premium ingredients and leave with the sushi you made. The experience is built around learning by doing, not just tasting. Your hands are in it, and the chef corrects your grip and your pressure as you roll.
If two hours feels like too much, the SAMURAI Course runs one hour twenty minutes and keeps the chef performances and tasting but skips the hands-on rolling. If you want to extend the day, the SHOGUN Course pairs with a night walk through Asakusa where you wear samurai armor and pass through Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple: that version runs three hours total. A private VIP option books the entire space for your group and adds an extended omakase-style course with premium ingredients and special performances. Meal costs, service charge and consumption tax are all included. The guide speaks English or Japanese.
Top questions
What languages is the tour guided in?
Live guide in English and Japanese.
Can children come?
Yes. Ticket types: Child (under 7).
What exactly do I make during the hands-on sushi-making part?
You roll futomaki (thick sushi rolls) under the chef's instruction at the counter, using the same techniques demonstrated earlier in the course. The sushi you make is yours to eat as part of the meal.
How many people sit at the counter during the SHOGUN Course?
The experience is limited to a small number of guests, which keeps the atmosphere close and lets you interact directly with the chefs throughout the two hours.
What's the difference between the SHOGUN and SAMURAI courses?
The SHOGUN Course runs two hours and includes chef performances, sushi tasting, food quizzes, and hands-on sushi rolling. The SAMURAI Course runs one hour twenty minutes and includes the performances and tasting but not the hands-on making.
Can I do the sushi class and the armor walk on the same evening?
Yes, the SHOGUN Course plus Night Walk option runs three hours total. After the two-hour sushi experience, you wear samurai armor and walk through Asakusa, passing Kaminarimon Gate and Senso-ji Temple.
Are vegan or Muslim-friendly menus available?
Yes. Vegan and Muslim-friendly sushi courses are offered as separate purchase options, so you can choose the dietary version that suits you at checkout.
Is the guide in English?
The guide is available in English or Japanese. You choose the language when you book.
Operated by Sushi Making JIN ASAKUSA TOKYO. Explorevia does not run this tour: we compare it with similar options, and you book it with our booking partner.
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Asakusa Sushi Making Class: Hands-On & Chef Shows
2h · EN +1
from JP¥ 12,000 per person
≈ US$ 77 in your currency
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