Sushi Making Class with Pro Chef and Guided Supermarket Tour in Tokyo

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2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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English
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Family-friendly, Solo Traveler, Couples

Learn the secrets of sushi-making and etiquette from a professional chef in a home cooking class in Ikebukuro, central Tokyo. Make nigiri and maki sushi, and enjoy a tour of a local supermarket.

Highlights

  • Learn sushi basics with a seasoned chef and English-speaking interpreter

  • Cook in a class located just a short walk from the station

  • Visit a local supermarket with a Japanese chef after the meal

  • Relax in a warm, home-like cooking space

  • Enjoy a private or small-group class with personal guidance

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

Experience Details

Let a professional chef teach you all about making sushi in a private class in Ikebukuro. Just a 2-minute walk from the nearest station, you can enjoy a lesson at a cozy, at-home setting.


Chef Kodaira, who worked at a kappo restaurant for over 10 years, decided to share his expertise through cooking classes. He also dedicates himself to helping children with special needs and their families to support their independence.


In this class, the friendly Chef Kodaira, with the support of an equally friendly English interpreter, will share his extensive knowledge of sushi and provide expert guidance. This is a rare opportunity to learn practical skills while immersing yourself in Japanese culture.


The class begins with an introduction to the history of sushi, followed by making sushi rice in a traditional wooden tub. After that, there will be a demonstration lesson on how to shape nigiri sushi.


Participants learn how to make three types of sushi: nigiri (rice and neta), gunkan maki (rice and neta wrapped in nori seaweed), and makizushi (ingredients wrapped in nori seaweed). Only the freshest fish is used, so the ingredients vary depending on the season. Enjoy your sushi with delicious miso soup.


Chef will explain the basics of sushi etiquette, such as how to put on soy sauce and use chopsticks, so you can become a true sushi connoisseur.


After the class, join the Chef on a visit to a local supermarket, where he will introduce you to his recommended seasonings and popular Japanese ingredients, giving you insider tips for recreating authentic flavors at home.


This experience offers a rare opportunity to explore local flavors and is perfect for learning about sushi and its ingredients.

What You Get

Instructions and demonstration by a knowledgeable host
Nigiri and gunkan maki (9 pieces) with thin roll
Miso soup
Transportation to/from the venue

Good To Know

  • The host might be able to pick you up from a nearby station upon request. Please inquire upon booking
  • Unfortunately, this experience is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center. 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.

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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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Junko and her team
SinceFeb 15, 2024
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Hanser Gonzalez
August 20, 2025

Had a great time with this sushi making class! Very easy to meet up with our hosts and they were very gracious. Chef Kazu is a true professional and Aki is an amazing translator. Learned a good dea...read more

Thank you very much for your wonderful review. We are truly delighted to hear that you enjoyed the sushi-making class and that you were satisfied with the hospitality provided by Chef Kazu and Aki....Read more

Junko and her teamAugust 20, 2025
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Sergio Israel Lozano Naranjo
July 18, 2024

It was really easy to follow the instructions, everyone was ready to help when I had trouble or doubts and were super friendly. One of my best experiences in my trip to Tokyo. Highly recommended

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Ericca
May 28, 2024

Very nice and patient! I loved everything, the experience was fun and the food was delicious. The teachers were very charismatic and approachable! 10/10

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Ana
June 01, 2024

This culinary experience was the best one me and my friends could have asked for in our first day in Japan. The energy of the hosts, the hospitality and the kindness of them made the experience eve...read more

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Do I need to speak Japanese to join this class?

No. The class is supported by a friendly English-speaking interpreter who assists throughout the session, making it easy to follow even if you do not speak Japanese.

What types of sushi will I learn to make?

Participants learn to make three types of sushi: nigiri, gunkan maki, and makizushi. The chef also demonstrates proper rice preparation and shaping techniques.

Is this a private class or a group experience?

Classes are held privately or in small groups, allowing the chef to give each guest personal guidance in a relaxed, home-like setting.

What happens after the cooking class ends?

After the meal, guests join the chef on a visit to a nearby local supermarket, where he introduces recommended seasonings and everyday Japanese ingredients used in home cooking.
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