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 to make Tokyo-style nigiri and rolls with a chef, open a sake barrel with the traditional chant, whisk your own matcha, and leave with the owner's recipe. The class 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 basics of Edomae nigiri and rolls: forming the rice, working with the toppings, and setting the fish so each piece holds together and tastes right. 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 experience includes the chef uniform, water or Japanese green tea, and all-you-can-drink sake throughout. Anyone with a food allergy or who would rather skip raw fish should tell the operator ahead of time, and they'll work with you to adapt the class so everyone enjoys it together.

The studio sits just steps from Asakusa Station. 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.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 18:00

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (4 to 12 years) · Under 4: can't be booked

GroupUp to 20

Live guideEnglish

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

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

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (4 to 12 years). Children under 4 can't be included in the booking.

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) as well as maki rolls, made by rolling rice and fillings inside nori with a bamboo mat. You'll create 6–10 pieces in total, and the chef shows you how to form the rice, work with the toppings, and put each piece together Tokyo-style.

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.

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

Sake is all-you-can-drink throughout the 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.