Market to Table Japanese Sushi Making Experience

3 hours 30 minutes (approximately)
Offered in: English

Highlights
- Learn to prepare three types of sushi perfect for entertaining back home
- Experience sushi-making in a charming retro café run by a long-standing tea shop
- Enjoy a homemade sushi lunch with miso soup in a warm, welcoming setting
- Explore a local shopping arcade and shop for fresh sushi ingredients like a local
- Take home the knowledge to recreate sushi parties with ease and flair

Overview
Discover the art of sushi-making with a local twist in the nostalgic streets near Nagoya Station. This hands-on experience is perfect for learning how to prepare authentic sushi in a relaxed, friendly environment.
Visit a local supermarket to pick up fresh ingredients before heading to a cozy retro café run by a long-standing tea shop. Learn to make three types of sushi: Temari sushi (bite-sized sushi), Maki sushi (traditional rolled sushi), and Temaki sushi (hand-rolled sushi cones).
Finish by enjoying your handmade sushi with a warm bowl of traditional clear soup.

Example Menu

Main

Temari sushi

Small, round bite-sized sushi that looks like edible jewels

Main

Maki sushi

Traditional rolled sushi, fun to slice and share

Main

Temaki sushi

Hand-rolled cones of seaweed filled with rice and toppings, perfect for casual gatherings

What's Included

English speaking instructor
Lunch (prepared together)
Cooking materials
Additional food items not included in the standard menu
Transportation to the meeting point
Drinks

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
Nagonoya Cafe & Hostel

Your guide will meet you in front of the cafe.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Discover the art of sushi-making with a local twist in the nostalgic streets near Nagoya Station. This hands-on culinary experience is perfect for anyone who wants to learn how to prepare delicious, authentic sushi in a relaxed, friendly environment.

Begin your journey with a guided walk to a traditional local supermarket, where you’ll pick up fresh ingredients such as tuna, shrimp, cucumber, crab sticks, and egg—essentials for making beautiful and flavorful sushi.

Back at a cozy retro café run by a long-standing tea shop, you’ll dive into sushi-making with expert instruction.
You’ll create three types of sushi:

1. Temari sushi (small, round bite-sized sushi that looks like edible jewels)
2. Maki sushi (traditional rolled sushi, fun to slice and share)
3. Temaki sushi (hand-rolled cones of seaweed filled with rice and toppings, perfect for casual gatherings)
These styles were chosen because they’re not only iconic in Japan but also fun and easy to recreate at home for parties, picnics, or elegant dinners.

Finally, sit down to enjoy your handmade creations with a warm bowl of traditional clear soup—bringing your cultural immersion to a satisfying close.

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Menus may vary seasonally and are determined by the instructor
  • Participants aged 7 and above require adult pricing
  • Children aged 3–6 do not participate in the cooking portion but will be served a kids’ lunch
  • Maximum number of participants for this experience is 6. If you wish to have more than 7 in the group, please contact us before booking
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Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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