Making sushi in Tokyo is the most popular cooking experience in Japan, and for good reason: it is short, accessible to complete beginners, and you eat a full sushi meal at the end. But « sushi making » can mean a 75-minute hand-roll party or a 3.5-hour lesson that starts with a walk through Tsukiji’s outer market. Here are the best classes and how to choose between them.
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The best sushi-making classes in Tokyo
Roll & authentic sushi making class — Asakusa
Best overall
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 100 min
- Rating: 4.9★ · 2,307 reviews
- Price: from ≈ $82
Tokyo’s most reviewed sushi class. You learn to make sushi rice, roll several maki and shape nigiri with fresh fish, then eat everything. Teachers are excellent with beginners and kids.
Tsukiji fish market sushi class with a pro chef
Best with market
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 75 min – 3.5 h
- Rating: 4.9★ · 860 reviews
- Price: from ≈ $52
Choose between a short class and a longer version with a guided walk through the Tsukiji outer market. You learn from a professional sushi chef in the neighbourhood where Tokyo’s sushi culture was born.
Sushi making in a happi coat near a famous spot
Best value
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 1.5 h
- Rating: 4.9★ · 1,616 reviews
- Price: from ≈ $63
Very popular, playful class where you wear a traditional happi coat. Over 1,600 reviews and a 4.9 rating at an accessible price.
Asakusa sushi class with matcha & unlimited sake
Best for adults
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 1.5 h
- Rating: 4.9★ · 209 reviews
- Price: from ≈ $69
Sushi, a matcha experience and free-flowing sake in 90 minutes. Fun for couples and groups of friends.
Classic 3-hour sushi making class
Most thorough
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 3 h
- Rating: 4.9★ · 438 reviews
- Price: from ≈ $70
A longer, small-group class for those who want more practice on nigiri technique.
Hand-rolled sushi with a master — Shibuya
Best in Shibuya
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 1.5 h
- Rating: 4.9★ · 66 reviews
- Price: from ≈ $57
Temaki (hand rolls) and nigiri with an experienced sushi master, a short walk from Shibuya Crossing.
Sushi and ramen cooking class with sake pairing
Two dishes in one
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 3 h
- Rating: 4.9★ · 126 reviews
- Price: from ≈ $126
Can’t choose? Make sushi and ramen in the same 3-hour class, paired with sake.
Sushi with a Michelin-starred chef
Splurge
- Where: Tokyo
- Duration: 1–2 h
- Rating: 5.0★ · 2 reviews — few reviews so far
- Price: from ≈ $182
A rare chance to learn from a starred chef. Very few reviews yet — book it for the chef, not for the rating.
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How to choose your sushi class in Tokyo
| If you want… | Choose | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Your first sushi class | Asakusa roll & authentic | Best teaching, huge track record |
| To see the fish market | Tsukiji pro chef (long version) | Market walk + professional chef |
| Fun with friends | Asakusa sushi + unlimited sake | Relaxed, social |
| A family activity | Asakusa class or family sushi class | Child-friendly teachers |
| Technique | 3-hour class or Michelin chef | More time on nigiri |
What you will make
- Shari (sushi rice): seasoning warm rice with vinegar, sugar and salt — the real secret of sushi.
- Nigiri: hand-pressed rice topped with fish such as tuna, salmon or shrimp.
- Maki and temaki: rolls made with a bamboo mat, and cone-shaped hand rolls.
- Extras: miso soup, tamagoyaki (rolled omelette), decorative rolls or a matcha tasting, depending on the class.
Tips
- Book a lunch slot — you will not need lunch afterwards.
- Raw-fish worries? Most classes offer cooked or vegetarian toppings on request.
- Kids: several classes accept children from about 5–6 years old; the family sushi class is designed for them.
- Combine it: Asakusa classes pair perfectly with Senso-ji; Tsukiji classes with a breakfast in the outer market.
- Going to Kyoto or Osaka? Compare with our Kyoto and Osaka sushi guides — they are often cheaper.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a sushi-making class in Tokyo?
Most sushi classes in Tokyo cost about $50–100 per person including the meal. Premium classes with a Michelin-starred chef cost around $180.
Which is the best sushi class in Tokyo?
The Asakusa roll and authentic sushi class is the most reviewed (2,300+ reviews, 4.9). The Tsukiji fish market class with a pro chef is the best if you want to combine sushi with a market visit.
Can I make sushi at Tsukiji market?
Yes, several classes take place in or near the Tsukiji outer market, some with a guided market walk. The wholesale market and tuna auction moved to Toyosu in 2018.
How long is a sushi class in Tokyo?
Between 75 minutes and 3.5 hours. A standard class with a meal lasts about 90–120 minutes.
Can children join a sushi-making class?
Yes, most classes welcome children, and a family class is designed specifically for kids as « junior sushi chefs ». Check the minimum age on the class page.
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