Authentic Sushi Making Experience in Sushi Restaurant in Kyoto

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1 hour (approximately)
Offered in: English

With the guidance of professional sushi chefs, you’ll discover the authentic techniques behind real Japanese sushi in a working sushi restaurant. During this hands-on experience, you’ll learn how sushi rice is prepared, how to handle fresh fish, and how to shape classic nigiri.

Using the same high-quality seafood served during dinner service, you’ll make a variety of sushi including salmon, tuna, eel, shrimp, and seasonal selections. Along the way, you’ll also learn about sushi culture, ingredient selection, and proper dining etiquette.

This experience offers a rare opportunity to go beyond eating sushi and truly understand the craftsmanship behind it—making it both educational and delicious.

- Hands-on sushi making with professional chefs

- Use of premium fish served at the restaurant’s dinner service

- Learn to make multiple types of nigiri sushi

- Cultural insights into sushi traditions and etiquette

- Enjoy the sushi you make yourself

Example Menu

Main

Sushi

All types of sushi including salmon, tuna, eel, shrimp etc!

What's Included

Full Meal of Sushi
Drinks (Alcohol Included)
Professional Chef and English Speaking Translator

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet us at Sushi Kizaemon. You can walk inside, we will be waiting for you inside!

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Join this hands-on sushi making experience at Sushi Kizaemon, you will step behind the counter and learn how sushi is prepared by professional chefs using the same high-quality fish served to guests at night.

As you create your own sushi, you’ll also gain insight into Japanese sushi culture, ingredient selection, and proper sushi etiquette—before enjoying the sushi you’ve made yourself.

- Small group (max 8 people)
- High-quality fish used at restaurant
- English-Speaking Instructor

Perfect for food lovers and first-time visitors, this experience offers a genuine, behind-the-scenes look at real sushi craftsmanship, not a tourist demonstration.

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Kizaemon Sushi Making Experience

Tags

Cooking Classes
Small Group
Food & Drink
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

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

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