Sushi Making Class in Asakusa: Learn Maki and Nigiri

Roll and shape sushi with your own hands, then eat what you made.

A sushi-making class in Asakusa where you learn to roll maki and hand-form nigiri sushi from a live English-speaking instructor, then enjoy the meal you've prepared. The class runs about 100 minutes and welcomes beginners, solo guests and groups alike. Ingredients and instruction are included; dietary menus (gluten-free, vegan, halal, allergy-adapted) are available with advance notice.

The Experience

You'll work through the techniques step by step in a beginner-friendly setting just steps from Sensoji Temple. The instructor walks you through how to roll maki sushi and shape nigiri by hand, explaining the cultural background as you go. There's no cooking experience required — the class is built for people picking up a knife for the first time, and for families with children old enough to handle the basics.

After you've learned the methods, you sit down and eat the sushi you've made. You'll have fresh salmon, tuna, shrimp and sea bream in front of you, or a fully plant-based set if you've given advance notice. The meal is part of the class, not an add-on. Most people finish in about 100 minutes from start to finish.

The class runs in English with a live instructor and a small group — the setup keeps things interactive and means you're not watching a demonstration, you're actually doing the work. The location in Asakusa puts you in the historic heart of Tokyo, and public transportation stops are nearby if you need to get there without a car.

What’s included

• Ingredients for the sushi-making class.
• instruction from a live English-speaking guide.
• the meal of sushi you prepare.
• dietary menu options (gluten-free, vegan, halal, or allergy-adapted) when arranged in advance.

Good to know

Stroller friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sushi Making Tokyo Cooking Class in Japan

Is this one for you?Book this class if you want to spend a morning or afternoon actually making sushi rather than watching someone else do it — the hands-on format and small-group setup mean you're rolling and shaping the whole time, not sitting at a demo. The location steps from Sensoji Temple puts you in Asakusa's historic core without requiring a guide to the neighborhood itself.

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Top questions

What sushi will I actually make in the class?

You'll learn to roll maki sushi and hand-shape nigiri sushi using fresh salmon, tuna, shrimp and sea bream. The instructor teaches both techniques, and you prepare the pieces you'll eat at the end of the class.

Do I need any cooking experience to join?

No experience is required. The class is designed for beginners and welcomes people who've never made sushi before. Families with children are welcome too.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions or allergies?

The class offers a gluten-free menu with signature gluten-free soy sauce, a fully plant-based vegan and vegetarian menu, a halal-adapted menu, and custom allergy menus. You'll need to let them know when you book so they can prepare your ingredients.

Is the meal included, or do I pay extra to eat the sushi I make?

The meal is included in the class. You eat the sushi you've prepared as part of the experience, with no separate charge.

Where exactly is the class located in Asakusa?

The class is located steps from Sensoji Temple in the heart of Asakusa. Public transportation options are nearby, and the historic neighborhood is easy to reach without a car.

Can I add sake to the experience?

Yes, a sake pairing option is available at checkout. You can book the class alone or choose to add sake to your experience.