Kyoto-Style Sushi Making Class in a Traditional Restaurant
Kyoto-Style Sushi Making Class in a Traditional Restaurant
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10 meals
Discover lesser-known types of sushi in Kyoto, as you learn about sushi ingredients and practice expert techniques in this sushi-making class near Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden.
Highlights
Explore the history of sushi in Kyoto, from its origins to modern variations
Taste sushi vinegars and rice, learn about sushi knives, and watch fresh wasabi being grated
Make your own chirashizushi and pressed oshizushi in a hands-on session
Experience sushi-making at a central Kyoto restaurant near Nijo Castle and Kyoto Gyoen National Garden
10 meals
Experience Details
In this hands-on sushi workshop, you will start by learning the history and cultural background of sushi.
Then you will taste different types of sushi vinegar and rice, and finally create a delicious meal of your own under your host's expert guidance.
Your experience begins as you meet your host, Mitsuru, at the sushi restaurant and enjoy a welcome drink. Mitsuru shares a brief lesson on the history of sushi, including personal anecdotes from his years of experience abroad in the U.S., Canada, and Australia.
Next, you will taste various sushi vinegars and sushi rice, and learn about the different types of sushi knives. Then comes the hands-on part: you will make your own sushi and watch Mitsuru grate fresh wasabi right before your eyes.
During the class, you will make chirashizushi and oshizushi, both traditional to Kyoto and lesser-known than conventional nigiri or maki rolls.
Chirashizushi, also called scattered sushi, is a colorful bowl of sushi rice topped with cooked fish, vegetables, and thinly sliced Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki). Chirashizushi can be made vegetarian upon request.
Oshizushi, or pressed sushi, is made by compressing sushi rice with fish and other toppings into a mold and cutting it into bite-sized pieces.
This style of sushi-making developed in Western Japan over 400 years ago and remains popular in Kyoto. Oshizushi can be made gluten-free upon request.
Your host, Mitsuru, brings a wealth of experience and passion to the class. He is the third-generation manager at Kikyo Sushi in Kyoto. He is excited to share the art of sushi-making with guests in a warm, approachable way.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please note that the class may be guided in both English and Japanese simultaneously if guests who understand only Japanese are participatin
- When booking, please notify the host if you would like to request a gluten-free or vegetarian option. Chirashizushi can be made vegetarian, while oshizushi can be made gluten-free upon request
- Children under the age of 7 can participate for free. If you would like your host to prepare sushi for them, please include them in the number of participants
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Kikyo Sushi, conveniently located between Nijo Castle and the Kyoto Gyoen National Garden. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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.
This is a must do workshop for any home cook who wants to be able to produce Kyoto Sushi for their family and friends. It is easier to make than the Tokyo sushi which is more widely known. I attend...read more
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