Asakusa Sushi Making Class: Whisk Matcha & Unlimited Sake

Sake barrel opening, six to ten pieces of nigiri, matcha whisked to foam

A hands-on sushi and matcha class in Asakusa, Tokyo where you learn Tokyo-style nigiri and rolls from a chef, open a sake barrel with the traditional chant, whisk your own matcha, and leave with the owner's recipe. The class runs 90 minutes, welcomes children from age 4, and includes all-you-can-drink sake, a chef uniform, and meals made from what you prepare.

The Experience

The class starts with Kagami-biraki, a Japanese tradition where you and the group crack open a sake barrel together, chant "Yoisho, yoisho, yoisho!" and toast to new beginnings. A non-alcohol option is available if you prefer. From there, a Tokyo-trained chef walks you through the fundamentals of Edomae nigiri—how to shape the rice, handle the toppings, and place the fish so each piece holds together and tastes right. You'll make maki rolls too, using a bamboo mat to roll rice and fillings inside nori. No experience is required; the instruction is built for first-timers, and kids take to it naturally.

You'll create 6–10 pieces over the course of the class, tasting what you make as you go. The chef shares the owner's secret sushi recipe with participants only—something you can recreate at home once you leave. Toward the end, you whisk your own matcha by hand, working it into a smooth, foamy green tea that clears your palate after the sushi. The whole experience runs 90 minutes and includes the chef uniform, water or Japanese green tea, and all-you-can-drink sake throughout. If you have a food allergy or prefer no raw fish, let the operator know in advance and they'll work with you to adapt the class so everyone enjoys it together.

The studio sits steps from Asakusa Station, so you can walk there from your hotel or arrive by train without needing a car. Senso-ji temple, Kaminarimon gate, Tokyo Skytree, and Ryogoku Sumo Hall are all within easy reach of the neighborhood, so you can build the class into a larger morning or afternoon in the area.

What’s included

• All-you-can-drink sake (non-alcohol option available).
• sushi chef uniform.
• the owner's secret sushi recipe and instructions.
• water or Japanese green tea.
• matcha.
• and the meals you prepare during the class.

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller friendlyPublic transport nearbyInfants must sit on laps

Operated by Sushi Matcha | Tokyo Sushi Making Class & Matcha Experience (Local Cooking Class)

Is this one for you?Book this if you want hands-on sushi-making in central Asakusa with a sake barrel ceremony included, rather than a lesson-only class elsewhere.

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Top questions

What exactly do I make during the sushi class?

You learn to make nigiri sushi—thin slices of fish placed on top of small ovals of rice—and maki rolls, which are rolled inside nori using a bamboo mat. You'll create 6–10 pieces total over the 90 minutes, and the chef teaches you how to shape the rice, handle the toppings, and assemble each piece the way a Tokyo chef does.

Is the matcha whisking part of the class, or is that separate?

Matcha whisking is built into the class as the final step. After you finish making sushi, you whisk your own bowl of matcha by hand, working it into a smooth, foamy finish—the traditional way to prepare it.

Can my young children join, or is this class only for adults?

Children are welcome from age 4 and up. The class is designed for families, couples, and friends of all ages, and kids often enjoy the hands-on work and the sake barrel opening ceremony.

How much sake do I get to drink during the class?

Sake is all-you-can-drink throughout the 90-minute experience. A non-alcohol option is available if you prefer not to drink.

What happens if I have a food allergy or don't eat raw fish?

Let the operator know in advance and they'll do their best to accommodate you so you can enjoy the full experience. You can still learn the techniques and participate in all parts of the class.

Do I need to know how to cook or make sushi before I come?

No experience is required. The chef teaches everything from the start, and the class is built for first-timers. You'll leave with the owner's secret recipe so you can recreate what you learned at home.