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Offered languages
- Japanese
- English
1. Experienced Chef's Meticulous Cooking Guidance: Learn cooking techniques from a former Japanese cuisine chef with over 10 years of experience.
2. A clear, small group, private environment at my home, just a 2-minute walk from the nearest station, where personalized instruction is tailored to each participant's pace.
3. 3 types of sushi techniques: Students will learn a wide range of basic and advanced techniques for making sushi using fresh seafood. You will also learn how to cut fish and make sushi rice.
4. Visit a local supermarket with your chef to explore unique Japanese ingredients and seasonings from your lesson. Discover local flavors, learn food tips, and find perfect souvenirs!
5. Cultural Understanding: Engage with the chef during the lessons to deepen your understanding of Japanese culture and cuisine.
6. English-Speaking Guide: An English-speaking guide will provide clear explanations of ingredients and cooking techniques, and offer support for communication.
Example Menu
Main
Make Nigiri Sushi
Make eight pieces of nigiri sushi. As sushi ingredients vary according to the season, you can enjoy nigiri sushi made with seasonal fish.
Main
Make a Gunkanmaki
Make a single piece of gunkanmaki. Gunkanmaki is a sushi roll with the topping on top, providing a pleasing visual treat.
Main
Make a thin roll
Use a bamboo mat to make one thin roll. Hosomaki is sushi wrapped with ingredients, allowing students to learn the art of rolling.
Main
Demonstration of how to handle fish
Observe a professional chef demonstrate how to handle fresh fish.
Main
How to make sushi rice
Learn how to make sushi rice, the basis of sushi, using special sushi vats.
Starter
Miso soup
It's a classic Japanese miso soup made by the chef with seasonal ingredients.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Fukutoshin Line Zoshigaya Station, Exit #2, Chitosebashi Education and Culture Center B1F (adjacent to Zoshigaya Station) We will be waiting for you on the wooden benches in the plaza on the B1 floor.
What to expect
In this lesson, you'll experience Japanese culture while making sushi with a professional chef. It's ideal for beginners, and the small, friendly group setting ensures a great learning environment. An English-speaking guide will support you throughout the class. Over the course of about two hours, you'll learn the history of sushi and make nigiri, maki, and hosomaki rolls. Afterward, you'll visit a local supermarket with the chef to explore the unique ingredients and seasonings used in your lesson. Discover local flavors, learn culinary tips, and find the perfect souvenirs!
Additional info
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- We cannot accommodate dietary restrictions such as halal, vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free.
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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