Best Sushi Making Classes in Tokyo

Perhaps the first thing that comes to mind when you think about Japanese food is sushi: mouthwatering rolls of veggies, fish, and glorious vinegared rice; all rolled up in nori (seaweed paper).

Or maybe bite-size nigiri sushi topped with fatty otoro tuna or a perfect slice of fluffy, golden-yellow egg. There are thousands of sushi restaurants in Tokyo alone, specializing in preparing and serving sushi dishes such as nigiri, sashimi, and norimaki (hand-rolled sushi). You can even find decent quality sushi at Japanese konbini, or convenience stores.

Or, go a different route and learn how to make sushi from scratch! While you might be intimidated by the idea of making sushi, especially if it involves handling raw fish, making sushi at home is actually a lot simpler than you might think, as long as you have guidance from a seasoned cooking teacher to help you along the way.

There are many sushi-making classes in Tokyo that teach people how to make sushi, including all different types of sushi, from vegetarian sushi to nigiri sushi. Check out our list of 9 main categories of sushi in our blog post about the different types of sushi to learn more.

Here, we've compiled the best sushi-making classes in Tokyo, so you can learn how to make this classic Japanese food for yourself.

For a sushi masterclass that ends with the elegant dining experience of omakase sushi in Tokyo, learn how to make nigiri sushi at Sushi Hajime in Shibuya.

In this Tokyo sushi-making class — conveniently only a 5-minute walk from Shibuya Station — you'll get a step-by-step guide from a sushi expert, helping you prepare vinegared rice, cut fish slices and grind fresh wasabi.

Once everything is prepared, you'll sit down to a sushi lunch of five pieces of sushi made by yourself and two pieces crafted by the chef from seasonal ingredients.

To end on the perfect note, dessert, sake and fine Japanese tea are also included.

Deep in the center of Tokyo, there's a 100-year-old sushi restaurant by the name of Sushi Bar Yachiyo. It's here that you'll learn to make five types of sushi, including nigiri sushi and tamagoyaki sushi.

You'll also learn about two unique methods of shaping sushi: kotegaeshi and tategaeshi, though we won't be ruining the surprise before you get there...

Once you've hand-made your sushi, you'll get to enjoy it in these historic surrounds while chatting to your amiable, expert host.

Is there a better place to learn the history and expertise of making sushi than in Tsukiji, home of the famous seafood market? We doubt it.

In this sushi-making class, you'll join a professional chef and learn about the history of sushi and Japanese dining etiquette. After this handy introduction, you'll make eight pieces of nigiri sushi and hand-rolled sushi filled with tuna or crab.

If you like your sushi with a little spice, you'll also get to try real wasabi. Then, the heat is turning up for real as your pro host puts on a horse mackerel sashimi cutting show.

Did you know? The famous Tsukiji Market still exists, but Toyosu Fish Market has become Tokyo's go-to seafood market. 

For more insights into Tsukiji Market itself, this sushi-making class also comes with a tour around the market, where you'll have an expert guide who can help you find the freshest ingredients and best deals.

You'll get to try freshly prepared sashimi with grated wasabi root before learning how to make sushi, which you'll enjoy for lunch.

You'll also get to try the mouthwatering creation of Saisho Ginza: Uniku. This combines uni sea urchin with niku meat to create something new, blending the flavors of sea urchin and dried aged beef with caviar.

Learn how to make the most stunning bite-sized morsels of sushi during the Kawaii Vegetarian Sushi Cooking Class in Tokyo -- and as an extra bonus, they’re all plant-based!

Make 9 styles of intricately patterned vegetable sushi, vegetarian miso soup, and tofu dengaku (miso grilled tofu) in a beautiful, sunlit cooking studio in Tokyo. You’ll also get to have a seasonal Japanese dessert and beverage of your choice to round off the meal. 

From cute and colorful vegetarian sushi to combined market tours and sushi cooking classes, these are some of the best sushi making classes in Tokyo! These Japanese cooking workshops prove that anyone can enjoy Japanese sushi, regardless of dietary restrictions.

So join one of these sushi cooking classes and make wonderful memories in Japan. After the class, you'll take home the best souvenir -- recipes to wow your family and friends with back home!

To see the full list, browse all sushi-making classes in Tokyo. Or, check out our top 15 Tokyo cooking classes for more recommended cooking workshops!