The Tsukiji Market area remains one of Tokyo’s most vibrant food destinations. Even after the inner wholesale market moved to Toyosu in 2018, Tsukiji has continued to thrive as a lively neighborhood filled with seafood vendors, small eateries, and specialty kitchenware shops. Today, it stands as a living showcase of Tokyo’s deep connection to seafood and sushi culture.

This private experience begins with a guided walk through the Tsukiji Outer Market. Led by a knowledgeable host, you’ll explore the narrow streets lined with colorful stalls while learning how ingredients like tuna are sourced from across Japan. Along the way, you’ll select fresh seafood and seasonal items that will later be used in your sushi lesson, gaining insight into what makes high-quality sushi ingredients special.

After the market visit, you’ll walk to a local kitchen studio in 15 minutes. This quiet residential area offers a calm contrast to the energy of Tsukiji. In a local kitchen studio, the focus shifts from shopping to hands-on learning. Using the ingredients you selected, your host guides you through the fundamentals of sushi making, from handling sushi knives and filleting fish to shaping nigiri with care. You’ll also grate fresh wasabi using a traditional sharkskin grater, adding a fragrant finishing touch to your sushi.

Once the sushi is complete, take a moment to take photos before sitting down to enjoy your freshly made meal together. The experience balances lively market exploration with focused instruction and a relaxed meal, offering a deeper understanding of sushi beyond the restaurant counter.

Your host, Kenji, is an experienced sushi instructor who has taught over 2,000 students in the past decade. Passionate about sharing the craft of sushi, he enjoys guiding guests through both the techniques and the stories behind one of Japan’s most iconic foods.