Traditional Sushi Making Class in Tsukiji
Shape nigiri with a chef who trained twelve years for the privilege
From ¥14,500 / person (tax included)
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Experience Overview
Start at the outer market picking the day's fish, then head upstairs to shape nigiri until your hands understand the pressure. You eat everything you make, and take the rice recipe home.
- Market first, counter second
- Twelve rounds of nigiri
- Take the shari recipe
What's Included
Included
All fish and rice
Roughly 12 pieces of nigiri per person.
Apron and tools to borrow
Including a proper yanagiba to try under supervision.
Green tea and miso soup
Served with what you make.
What You'll Do
30 min
Market first, counter second
You choose the fish before you learn what to do with it.
30 min
Twelve rounds of nigiri
Enough repetition that the last one is visibly better than the first.
30 min
Take the shari recipe
Rice ratios, vinegar blend and timing, written down.
Requirements
What to bring and prepare before you join.
Comfortable shoes
There is more standing than sitting.
Cash
Some small shops still do not take cards.
Meeting Point
Location
4-16-2 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo 104-0045, Japan
Under the market's east archway, by the tamagoyaki stall
Nearest stations
Accessibility
Get in touch before booking if you have mobility needs — some of the route is on uneven ground and we can usually adapt it.
Your Host
Yuki Tanaka
About Yuki
Born and raised here, and still surprised by it. I started hosting because visitors kept asking me the same questions and I had better answers than the guidebooks did.
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Free cancellation
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From ¥14,500 / person (tax included)
Instant bookingFree Cancellation
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