Sushi Class, Michelin-Listed Venue

Sushi Making & Sake Tasting at a Michelin-Listed Hidden Gem

★ 5.0 80 reviews

1 hour 30 minutes, free cancellation.

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Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Group: max 10 travellers
Meeting point: Sasazuka, Shibuya (8 minutes on foot from Sasazuka Station)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Meal: Included in the fare
Run by: Japan Destinations

Overview

This experience puts you behind the counter outfit and all, at a Michelin-listed sushi restaurant in Sasazuka, a short train hop from Shinjuku. You spend an hour and a half with a working chef, learning to shape nigiri by hand, then you eat what you made alongside pieces the chef prepares. Tea or a sake set comes with the meal, and you leave with a souvenir.

The class is hands-on but narrow in scope. Reviewers repeatedly point out that you form rice and lay fish, not slice or prepare the fish yourself. Guests suit up in a sushi chef costume, work with fresh cuts including unusual items some had never tried, and discover that making nigiri look effortless is harder than it looks.

It suits travellers who want a short, food-focused activity near central Tokyo rather than a half-day cooking course. The group is capped at 10, the venue is described by reviewers as clean and easy to reach, and the location is an 8-minute walk from Sasazuka Station on the Keio Line. Vegetarians and guests with food restrictions can be accommodated if they tell the operator in advance.

What's Included

Included

All the tools required for sushi making and the sushi chef costume are included
Meal（The sushi that you made）
Meal（The sushi that made by the chef.）
Japanese tea or sake set
Souvenir
English guide

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Meet in SasazukaMeet at the restaurant in Shibuya's Sasazuka neighborhood, an 8-minute walk from Sasazuka Station. From Shinjuku it is one stop on the Keio Line.
Suit up as a chefA sushi chef costume is included, and reviewers describe suiting up as part of the session.
Learn nigiri shapingThe chef demonstrates and guides you through shaping rice and topping it with fish. Reviews note the focus is on forming and presentation, not fish slicing.
Eat your sushiYou eat the sushi you made, plus pieces prepared by the chef, with Japanese tea or a sake set included.
Receive a souvenirA souvenir is included with the experience, though the listing does not specify when it is handed out.
End at the meeting pointThe activity finishes at the same Sasazuka address where it started.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you decide whether this class fits your trip and your expectations.

Getting there. The venue sits an 8-minute walk from Sasazuka Station, one Keio Line stop from Shinjuku. From Shibuya you can take the Yamanote Line to Shinjuku and transfer. A taxi from Shinjuku takes roughly 15 minutes.
Scope of the class. Several travellers noted you shape rice and place fish rather than learning to cut or prepare fish. One reviewer described the core task as forming a small rice ball onto a piece of fish. Go in expecting technique and tasting, not full chef training.
Group size. The class is limited to a maximum of 10 travellers. One reviewer described their session as a private sushi making experience, which can depend on how full the slot is. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.
Food and drink. The meal covers the sushi you made plus the chef's own pieces, with tea or a sake set included. Reviewers mentioned trying fish varieties they had never eaten before. Vegetarians and guests with restrictions should contact the operator ahead of time.
Dress and mobility. A chef costume is provided for the class. The venue is not wheelchair accessible and the listing advises against it for travellers with back problems or pregnancies.
Timing and pace. The listed duration is 1.5 hours. One reviewer said their session finished earlier than scheduled. Confirmation arrives within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability.

Common issues. The main gripes in reviews are about scope and pacing rather than quality. One traveller found the finished session ran shorter than the listed hour and a half, and the same reviewer counted fewer pieces per person than expected. Another felt the chef's English was limited, which made questions difficult. One reviewer reported arriving to find the restaurant closed and being unable to reach the operator, a serious one-off incident worth weighing; the listing also notes the venue is not wheelchair accessible and transportation to Sasazuka is not included.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

All sushi-making tools and the chef costume are provided, along with the meal: the sushi you made and sushi made by the chef. A Japanese tea or sake set, a souvenir, and an English guide are also included. Private transportation is not.

Where Does The Class Meet?

At a restaurant in Sasazuka, Shibuya, an 8-minute walk from Sasazuka Station on the Keio Line, one stop from Shinjuku. The activity ends back at the same address. Hotel pickup is not mentioned in the listing, so check the booking page if you need transport help.

How Long Does The Experience Last?

The listed duration is 1.5 hours. One reviewer reported finishing earlier than that, so keep some slack in your schedule after the class.

Can Vegetarians Or People With Food Restrictions Join?

Yes, the operator asks that you inform them in advance so suitable options can be arranged. Do not wait until the class to raise allergies or preferences.

Is It Suitable For Wheelchair Users Or Pregnant Travellers?

The venue is not wheelchair accessible, and the listing does not recommend the experience for pregnant travellers or those with back problems. It is near public transportation.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes inside that 24-hour window are not refunded or accepted. Cut-off times follow the local time in Tokyo.

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