Private Tsukiji Market Tour & Sushi Making in Heiwajima
Tour the Tsukiji Outer Market to shop for fresh fish and wasabi, then learn to make sushi with a chef in the quiet Heiwajima district in this private experience that is all about sushi.
Highlights
Tour the famous Tsukiji Market led by an experienced host and buy fresh ingredients to make sushi
Learn how tuna is sourced from across Japan and sold in Tsukiji
Head to the serene Heiwajima area for a private sushi-making class where you’ll learn to use sushi knives to filet fish
Enjoy your delicious homemade sushi lunch with your host
10 meals
Experience Details
One of the world’s most famous fish markets, the Tsukiji Market area has remained popular even after the inner part of the market moved to Toyosu in 2018. Now a hub of seafood restaurants, food shops, and kitchen equipment businesses, the area keeps its solid reputation as one of Tokyo’s main culinary hubs.
In this private experience, you will tour the bustling Tsukiji Outer Market led by a knowledgeable guide in search of fresh ingredients for sushi. Your guide will lead you through the busy streets of colorful shops and teach you how tuna is sourced from across Japan while you handpick fresh ingredients for your lesson.
Next, you will take a short train ride to Heiwajima, a serene residential district of Tokyo. Here, you’ll transform the fresh ingredients you bought into fresh sushi pieces. Your host will teach you all the secrets of sushi making, including how to use sushi knives, filet different fish, and shape nigiri, and you’ll use a sharkskin grater to grate fresh wasabi. Lastly, you’ll enjoy your fresh sushi meal, but not before taking a few photos to commemorate the experience.
Itinerary:
-Meet your host near the Tsukiji Outer Market
-Tour the market and shop for fresh ingredients (~1 hour)
-Ride a train to Heiwajima Station from Higashi-ginza Station (~30 min)
-Arrive at Heiwajima Station and go to the kitchen venue (~15 min)
-Make sushi under guidance from your host (~1 h 45 min)
-Sushi lunch (~30 min)
Your host, Kenji, is a sushi-making instructor with over a decade of experience sharing his love of sushi. He has taught over two thousand students all sushi skills and enjoys sharing his passion and knowledge of sushi with sushi enthusiasts from around the world.
Inclusions
Guided tour of the Tsukiji Outer Market and sushi-making lesson
Ingredients and utensils to make 8 sushi pieces, including wasabi and high-quality tuna
Bottled water and tea
Sushi-making attire rental
Photography upon request
Exclusions
Transportation fee from Higashi-ginza to Heiwajima Station (approx. 450 yen per person)
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host in front of a Lawson convenience store near Tsukijishijo Station in Tsukiji. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please note that vegan and vegetarian options cannot be accommodated.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 day 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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