What types of sushi will I learn to make?

Guests will learn to prepare four types of sushi: nigiri, maki, gunkan, and inari.

How many pieces of sushi are included in the meal?

The class includes a 13-piece sushi meal featuring a variety of toppings and styles prepared during the session.

Are vegetarian options available?

Yes. A vegetarian option is available upon request. Please specify your preference when booking.

What is included besides the sushi meal?

Guests can enjoy sake, umeshu, or a non-alcoholic alternative with their meal, followed by matcha or yuzu ice cream. A recipe booklet is also provided to take home.

Fun Sushi-Making Class in Tokyo: Make 4 Types of Sushi

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Location

Tokyo

Duration

2.5 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

Japanese, English

Location

Tokyo

Duration

2.5 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Language

Japanese, English

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Make sushi in a warm home setting with a friendly local host in Tokyo
Learn to prepare nigiri, gunkan, maki and inari sushi by hand
Enjoy a 13-piece sushi meal with sake, umeshu or a non-alcoholic drink and dessert
Visit a quiet central Tokyo neighborhood with easy access from Shinjuku and Shibuya

The world of sushi-making is known for its rigor, with precise cuts, time-honed techniques, and a competitive restaurant scene. But learning to make sushi can be incredibly fun, that’s what Chef Akemi is here to prove. She creates a welcoming, light-hearted environment where you can learn to make four different kinds: nigiri, maki, gunkan and inari, following her guidance in her homey, cozy kitchen right in the heart of Tokyo. With easy access from both Shinjuku and Shibuya, Sasazuka is a verdant district where you’ll be transported to a slower, more down-to-earth side of the city. There, you’ll step into Akemi’s cozy kitchen for this sushi-making session. You’ll start by preparing the vinegared rice, then learn to form, roll, cut and press four different kinds of sushi. The menu includes classic nigiri (topped with tuna, salmon, shrimp and scallops and five other seasonal selections), rolled sushi (maki), gunkan (known as “battleship sushi”), and inari (morsels of vinegared rice inside pockets of tofu.) A vegetarian option is also available (please specify your choice upon booking). Enjoy your generous sushi meal with a cup of sake or umeshu (plum wine) or non-alcoholic alternatives. You’ll wrap up with a serving of matcha or yuzu ice cream and take home a booklet with your host’s original recipes, so you can put your newfound sushi skills to good use again anytime.

Vegetarian

Not Available

Vegan

Not Available

Halal

Not Available

Pescetarian

Available

Gluten-free

Not Available

Kosher

Not Available

Vegetarian

Not Available

Vegan

Not Available

Halal

Not Available

Pescetarian

Available

Gluten-free

Not Available

Kosher

Not Available

Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the host when you book.

All ingredients and utensils

9 pieces of nigiri sushi: four fixed selections (tuna, salmon, shrimp and scallop) and 5 seasonal selections

1 hosomaki roll, 2 pieces of inari sushi and 1 piece of gunkan sushi

A cup of sake, umeshu or a non-alcoholic beverage (orange juice or cola)

A serving of matcha or yuzu ice cream

Transportation to and from the venue

Meeting Point

Meet your host at the experience venue, approx. 15 minutes by train from Shinjuku Station. The address of the venue and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days before for a full refund.

No refund within 2 days of the experience or no-shows.

Akemi Castellano

Partner since Dec 2024

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ConcettaMarch 2026 • byFood

I had such an amazing experience at this sushi-making class in Tokyo! I went with my boyfriend, and we honestly had the best time. The hosts were incredibly kind, welcoming, and funny: they made us feel comfortable from the very beginning. The whole experience was not only fun but also really engaging. We learned a lot while laughing and enjoying every moment. It turned into such a special lunch, far beyond what we expected. And of course, the sushi was absolutely delicious, everything we made...read more

Response from Akemi CastellanoMarch 30, 2026

Thank you so much for your warm review. It really was a pleasure to spend time with you, and we are happy to hear that you enjoyed the lesson. We hope that you will have fun making sushi at home!

Steve BourkeOctober 2025 • byFood

We had the best time with Akemi and Dan. Anyone wanting to learn how to make sushi, and the art behind it should sign up to this fabulous evening. Akemi is amazingly patient and is a master at clear explanations. Our daughter who is a vegetarian was catered for perfectly. As a family we had the best time. Thanks again Akemi and Dan for your hospitality.

Response from Akemi CastellanoOctober 19, 2025

Thank you very much for joining us! It was a pleasure to have you and your family. We appreciate your kind review. Hope you are all well!

David ReillyOctober 2025 • byFood

We had a wonderful experience learning about sushi and learning how to make it with Akemi. It was educational, fun and delicious! We enjoyed the sushi we made for lunch, along with miso soup, sake and ice cream for dessert. We highly recommend Akemi for a sushi making experience !

Response from Akemi CastellanoOctober 05, 2025

Thank you for the kind review! We are very happy to hear that you enjoyed the lesson. Enjoy the rest of your stay in Japan!

Amelie G.February 2025 • byFood

The Sushi class was a lot of fun! The chef was really kind and explained everything very detailed, even showing us how to eat sushi correctly! The fish was very fresh and delicious. They were also understanding when I didn’t like a certain fish, they provided me with egg instead which I appreciated a lot! Definitely one of the best experiences you can do in Japan if you‘re a sushi lover.

Response from Akemi CastellanoJune 07, 2025

I'm so glad that you had fun at our lesson! We loved having you!

Maxine L.February 2025 • byFood

This sushi class conduced by chef Akemi and her husband was absolutely lovely ! I am a 25 years old french girl and I am delighted to had the opportunity to learn more about sushi making and the history of sushi themselves. Chef Akemi welcomed us inside her family house, in a very lovely and calm neighborhood of Tokyo that is both very easy to reach (only one station away from Shinjuku) and nice to walk through as it is a non touristic traditional living area of Tokyo that you would probably not...read more

Response from Akemi CastellanoJune 07, 2025

Thank you so much for your kind review! I hope you enjoy making sushi at home as well!