Fun Sushi-Making Class in Tokyo (4 Types of Sushi)

Organized by Akemi Castellano
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Duration
2.5 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
Japanese, English
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Pescetarian, Near station, With dessert, With 1 drink

Learn to make four types of sushi — nigiri, gunkan, maki and inari — in a fun-filled sushi-making class with a friendly Tokyo chef.

Highlights

  • Make sushi in a fun, homey environment with a friendly local host

  • Learn to prepare four kinds of sushi (nigiri, gunkan, maki and inari) and enjoy a 13-piece sushi meal with sake, umeshu or a non-alcoholic alternative and dessert

  • Within easy access from both Shinjuku and Shibuya, this sushi-making class takes place in a quiet suburb in central Tokyo

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
+
Host will donate 14 meals

Experience Details

The world of sushi-making is known for its rigor, with precise cuts, time-honed techniques, and a competitive restaurant scene. But learning to make sushi can be incredibly fun — that’s what Chef Akemi is here to prove. She creates a welcoming, light-hearted environment where you can learn to make four different kinds —nigiri, maki, gunkan and inari— following her guidance in her homey, cozy kitchen right in the heart of Tokyo.


With easy access from both Shinjuku and Shibuya, Sasazuka is a verdant district where you’ll be transported to a slower, more down-to-earth side of the city. Here, you’ll step into Akemi’s cozy kitchen for this sushi-making session. You’ll start by preparing the vinegared rice, then learn to form, roll, cut and press four different kinds of sushi. The menu includes classic nigiri (topped with tuna, salmon, shrimp and scallops and five other seasonal selections), rolled sushi (maki), gunkan (known as “battleship sushi”), and inari (morsels of vinegared rice inside pockets of tofu.)


Enjoy your generous sushi meal with a cup of sake or umeshu (plum wine) or non-alcoholic alternatives. You’ll wrap up with a serving of matcha or yuzu ice cream and take home a booklet with your host’s original recipes, so you can put your newfound sushi skills to good use again anytime.

Inclusions

  • All ingredients and utensils

  • 9 pieces of nigiri sushi: four fixed selections (tuna, salmon, shrimp and scallop) and 5 seasonal selections

  • 1 hosomaki roll, 2 pieces of inari sushi and 1 piece of gunkan sushi

  • A cup of sake, umeshu or a non-alcoholic beverage (orange juice or cola)

  • A serving of matcha or yuzu ice cream

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the venue

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at the experience venue, approx. 15 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station. The address of the venue and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

Remarks

  • Please note that the menu is fixed, so guests cannot customize what sushi or toppings they’ll make during the session.

  • Children aged 7 and over are welcome to join the class.

  • Food allergies, vegetarian and vegan options cannot be accommodated.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
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Host will donate 14 meals
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