Sushi Making Classes in Tokyo
Making sushi with a Tokyo chef is one of the most booked experiences in Japan: nigiri, rolls and hand rolls, often near Tsukiji fish market or in Asakusa. Below are the best sushi making classes in Tokyo, compared.
Top-rated sushi making classes in Tokyo
The best sushi making classes to book in Tokyo
The most booked sushi making classes in Tokyo, compared. All take under two hours and you eat what you make.
| Experience | Length | Rating (reviews) | Best for | Book |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roll and Nigiri Sushi Making Class, Asakusa | 100 minutes | 4.9 (2,309) | The most booked | Check availability |
| Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat | 1.5 hours | 4.9 (1,617) | Families | Check availability |
| Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi Class with a Pro Chef | 75 minutes | 4.9 (867) | Tsukiji | Check availability |
| Sushi Class with Sake and Matcha | 1.5 hours | 4.9 (217) | Sake and matcha | Check availability |
| Tsukiji Market Walk and Sushi Bento Making | 2 hours | 4.9 (152) | Market and class | Check availability |
| Hand-Rolled Sushi Class, Shibuya | 1.5 hours | 4.9 (68) | Shibuya | Check availability |
Our pick: the Roll and Nigiri Sushi Making Class, Asakusa, rated 4.9 from 2,309 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Ratings and review counts as shown on GetYourGuide in November 2026. Check the listing for live prices and availability.
Which sushi class to book in Tokyo
The most booked class is the Asakusa sushi making class, rated 4.9 from over 2,300 reviews. The other classes in the table are smaller, and some add extras such as more types of sushi or a longer session. All of them end the same way: you sit down and eat what you made.
What happens in a sushi class
A typical class takes about one and a half to three hours. The chef shows you how sushi rice is seasoned with vinegar, how the fish is cut and how to shape the rice by hand. Then you make your own:
- Nigiri: the classic hand pressed rice with a slice of fish on top, often tuna, salmon and prawn.
- Maki rolls: rice and filling rolled in nori seaweed with a bamboo mat.
- Gunkan or temari: some classes add these small wrapped or ball shaped sushi, which are easy for beginners.
Many classes include miso soup or a drink, and you eat everything you make as a meal.
Who it suits
Sushi classes are among the best family activities in Tokyo. Children like shaping the rice, and most classes welcome them. They also suit rainy days and travellers who want a hands on activity rather than another walking tour. If you mostly want to taste many different dishes, a Tokyo food tour gives you more variety.
Good to know
- Diets: many classes can swap raw fish for cooked fish, egg or vegetables. Tell them when you book.
- Language: the classes in the table are taught in English.
- Location: check the meeting point on the listing before you plan the rest of your day.
- Busy seasons: late March to early April and November fill up early.
Going on to Kyoto? You can learn ramen, gyoza and home style dishes at a Kyoto cooking class. Planning the whole trip? See the Japan overview.
FAQ about Sushi Making Classes in Tokyo
Frequently asked questions
What is the best sushi making class in Tokyo?
The roll and nigiri sushi making class in Asakusa is the most booked, rated 4.9 from more than 2,300 reviews on GetYourGuide.
Is there a sushi class at Tsukiji market?
Yes: a 75-minute class with a professional chef near Tsukiji, and a two-hour market walk with sushi bento making.
Are Tokyo sushi classes good for kids?
Yes. The happi coat sushi class is popular with families, and most classes welcome children.
Are sushi making classes in Tokyo good for kids?
Yes. Most classes welcome children, and shaping nigiri and rolls is easy to learn. Check the minimum age on the listing.
Can vegetarians take a sushi class in Tokyo?
Often yes. Many classes offer vegetable, egg or cooked options instead of raw fish. Ask when booking.
What do you make in a Tokyo sushi class?
Usually nigiri and maki rolls, sometimes gunkan or temari sushi. You eat everything you make.