Decorative Sushi-Making Class Near Kiyomizudera (Kyoto)
Experience the beauty of the seasons through decorative sushi rolls handcrafted by you in Kyoto’s historical Ninenzaka street near Kiyomizudera Temple.
Highlights
Learn to make visually stunning sushi rolls with seasonal motifs in Ninenzaka, Kyoto’s famous street near Kiyomizudera Temple
Understand the basics of sushi-making and learn about its history, then get hands-on preparing sushi rice and making patterns with different ingredient combinations
This class is perfect for beginners, with easy recipes for everyone to enjoy
Cut through the rolls to reveal mesmerizing sushi that tastes as good as it looks
10 meals
Experience Details
Ninenzaka is perhaps one of Kyoto’s most charming and famous cobblestone streets. With willowing trees and historical townhouses, only a few minutes on foot from the city’s iconic Kiyomizudera Temple, Ninenzaka is a wonderful place to experience ancient Kyoto and also discover how its traditions are kept alive today.
Another powerful symbol of Japan, sushi originated in the 8th century as a form of preserving fish and, over centuries, adopted vinegar into its recipe, changing with the times into the raw fish and vinegared rice combination that we know of today. One of Japan’s most famous dishes, sushi is also incredibly versatile, changing depending on the seasons and adopting almost endless styles and variations. In this sushi-making class in Ninenzaka, you can get creative by making decorative sushi rolls reflecting Japanese motifs.
Experience flow:
-Meet your hosts at the venue.
-Learn a brief overview of the history of Kyoto and insights on Japanese cuisine. Your host will introduce the design of the sushi rolls you’ll make.
-Get acquainted with the essential ingredients, preparation and tools for sushi-making, such as sushi rice, nori and bamboo mats,
-Make sushi! Your instructor will demonstrate how to roll futomaki, and you’ll follow his guidance. You’ll also learn slicing and presentation techniques.
-Work on bringing your sushi design to life and learn ingredient combinations to make elegant patterns. Cut the sushi rolls to reveal the stunning and visually-appealing design inside!
-Enjoy your decorative sushi with soy sauce and wasabi.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note that knives and similar tools will be used during the class.
- Support is available in Japanese, English, Chinese, Russian, Ukrainian, and French. For languages other than Japanese and English, please inquire in advance.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
The experience venue is located near Starbucks Coffee Kyoto, Ninenzaka Yasaka Chaya branch, around 7 minutes on foot from Kiyomizudera Temple. More details and a Google Maps link will be shared upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 1 week before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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