Vegan Sushi Making Class in Osaka Dotonbori

Roll and shape vegan sushi, then take the techniques home

A vegan sushi making class in Osaka's Dotonbori neighborhood where you learn to roll 12 pieces of nigiri and gunkan-style sushi in 90 minutes. An English-speaking chef teaches the details of rice seasoning, nori handling and shaping so you can replicate the methods at home. The class includes Japanese sake and beer to sample.

The experience

Dotonbori's sushi class focuses on vegan and vegetarian ingredients from the start, so there's no substitution or compromise: the chef builds the curriculum around plant-based fillings and toppings. You'll make two styles: nigiri (the oval rice base with topping) and gunkan (the boat-shaped rice wrapped in nori). The instruction is hands-on. You work at your own station in a sushi-chef costume, handling real nori, seasoned rice and the knife techniques that separate a neat roll from a sloppy one.

The 90-minute session covers how to season the rice properly, how much pressure to use when shaping, and how to slice nori so it doesn't tear. By the end you'll have made 12 pieces you can eat right there. Japanese sake and beer are available to taste alongside your work: a small detail that anchors the class in the actual experience of eating sushi in Japan, not just the mechanics of rolling it.

What’s included

• Instruction from a licensed sushi chef.
• sushi-chef costume.
• 12 pieces of vegan sushi you make and eat.
• Japanese sake and beer to taste.
• all guidance in English, Chinese, or Japanese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery day6 departure times: the first at 11:00, the last at 18:30

Book up to1h before

AgesAdult (13 to 64 years) · Senior (65 and older) · Youth (6 to 12 years) · Child (2 to 5 years) · Infant (under 2): free

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish, Chinese and Japanese

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.

Prices and times updated 4 days ago

Good to know

Wheelchair accessibleAccessible transportStroller-friendlyPets welcomePublic transport nearby

Operated by Sushi Making Experience Namba

Is this one for you?Book this class if you're learning alone or with one or two others and want hands-on instruction in a small-group setting. The 90-minute format fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Dotonbori without eating up your whole day in the city.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English, Chinese and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 12 years); Child (2 to 5 years); Infant (under 2): free.

What exactly do I make during the sushi class?

You make 12 pieces of sushi in two styles: nigiri-style (rice topped with vegan ingredients) and gunkan-style (rice wrapped in nori to hold the filling). The chef shows you how to shape each one so the rice holds together and the nori sits right.

Is this class really vegan, or are there fish products mixed in?

The class is built entirely around vegan and vegetarian ingredients. There's no fish stock, no dashi, no hidden animal products: the chef teaches you from the ground up using plant-based fillings and toppings.

Can I drink alcohol during the class, or is that after?

Japanese sake and beer are available to taste during the class, so you can pair them with the sushi you've just made.