Maki Sushi Class at Japan’s Oldest Cooking School
Join a maki sushi-making experience at Japan’s oldest cooking school in Tokyo! Make friends, discover culinary traditions, develop lifelong skills, and enjoy lunch alongside a professional instructor.
Highlights
Learn how to make maki (rolled) sushi
Prepare sushi rice, cut ingredients, and roll your own set of maki sushi
Enjoy a unique experience at Japan’s oldest cooking school
10 meals
Experience Details
Stop, drop, and roll with a maki sushi-making experience at Japan’s OLDEST cooking school in central Tokyo!
Akahori Cooking School opened its doors in 1882 to teach the art of Japanese cuising and culinary traditions to overseas travelers. During this experience, you’ll make maki sushi memories, form lifelong friendships, develop Japanese cooking skills from veteran chefs, and enjoy a tasty lunch in a retro building steeped in history.
Maki sushi–also known as sushi rolls–are widely beloved by foodies. The term ‘maki’ translates to ‘roll’, which refers to wrapping sushi ingredients in seaweed (nori) and vinegared rice. The endless variety of fillings and combinations makes maki sushi so versatile and enticing. From classic options like tuna, salmon, and avocado to more adventurous choices like tempura shrimp or spicy crab, a maki roll suits every palate.
Sample itinerary:
1. Arrive at Akahori Cooking School and be greeted by your instructors.
2. Receive a brief rundown of your cooking experience and menu for the day.
3. Prepare sushi rice and other ingredients.
4. Let the maki sushi-making madness begin!
5. Enjoy your tasty, handmade maki sushi lunch.
Inclusions
All ingredients and tools used for the experience
Maki sushi making experience and meal
Traditional Japanese Kappogi (cooking smock) for groups of 2 or less. If your group is above 2, alternative uniforms will be provided
English-language recipe will be provided
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
English-speaking guide (this experience is only available in Japanese, so please come with an English interpreter)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The venue is 12 mins from Korakuen station or 10 mins from Kasuga station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
The experience takes roughly 2 hours
This experience is only available in Japanese. Please come with an English interpreter.
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.
Experience Location
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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10 meals
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