Sushi Making Class in Tokyo: Learn 4 Styles Hands-On

You make tamagoyaki first, then use it to fill your own rolls.

A 3-hour sushi making class in Tokyo where you learn to prepare nigiri, inari, hosomaki and California rolls with a local English-speaking instructor. The class covers Japanese ingredients, rice prep and rolling technique, then you sit down to eat your finished sushi with miso soup, wasabi and pickled ginger. Small groups of up to 9 people. Children from age 6 are welcome, and vegetarian options are available with advance notice.

The experience

Tokyo's sushi making class starts with a short introduction to essential Japanese ingredients (dashi, miso, traditional seasonings) followed by a demonstration of how they work together. You'll learn what makes each style distinct as you move through the prep, and the instructors walk you through every step in English, so no prior cooking experience is required.

The hands-on work begins with tamagoyaki, a Japanese rolled omelet that becomes a filling in your rolls. Once that's done, you prepare sushi rice and toppings like shrimp, then move to the rolling station where you'll shape nigiri, inari, hosomaki and California rolls under full guidance. The class uses pre-sliced fish, so the focus stays on technique and assembly rather than knife work.

After you finish making your sushi, you sit down and eat it. The meal includes miso soup, fresh wasabi and pickled ginger, and the instructors stay with you throughout: no rush, just the chance to taste what you built and ask questions as they come up. You leave with the recipes, so a sushi party for family and friends at home becomes something you can actually pull off.

What’s included

• Recipes and ingredients for all four sushi styles.
• apron and towel rental.
• local English-speaking cooking instructor.
• miso soup, fresh wasabi and pickled ginger to enjoy with your finished sushi.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDeparts at 13:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 and older) · Child (6 to 12 years) · Under 6: can't be booked

GroupUp to 9 · max 4 per booking

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.It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund.

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Good to know

Public transport nearby

Operated by Cooking Sun

Is this one for you?The class is taught entirely in English by local instructors, so anyone who speaks English can follow along and ask questions comfortably: no translation needed, and no cooking background required.

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Top questions

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Child (6 to 12 years). Children under 6 can't be included in the booking.

What happens if it rains?

It may be canceled due to bad weather. If that happens, you're offered another date or a refund. Free cancellation up to 24 h before the start.

What four types of sushi do I learn to make?

Nigiri (hand-pressed sushi), inari (sweet tofu pouch sushi), hosomaki (thin roll) and California roll. You make each one during the class and then eat them together at the end.

Is this class suitable for someone who has never cooked sushi before?

Yes, no experience is necessary. The instructors teach everything from the basics, starting with Japanese ingredients and moving through each technique step by step.

What happens if I have dietary restrictions?

Vegetarian options are available. Let the operator know at the time of booking so they can prepare the right ingredients and fillings for your class.

Do I need to arrange my own way to the class location?

Yes. Public transportation options are available nearby, but hotel pickup and drop-off are not included with this class.

What do I take home from the class?

You take home the recipes you learned, so you can recreate the sushi at home. The class provides an apron and towel rental during the 3 hours.