Sushi-Making the Japanese Way | Market-to-Table Cooking Experience
Tour Duration
Tour Duration
3.5
Hours
Starting From
Starting From
18,000
JPY/person
Size
Size
1-6
Person
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

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.

Itinerary

9:30 AM – Meet at NAGONOYA

Meet your instructor and get an introduction to different types of sushi.

9:45 AM – Prepare rice for cooking

Rinse and soak the rice—a foundational step in Japanese home cooking.

10:00 AM – Shopping at Maruichi Store

Shop for sushi ingredients such as tuna, shrimp, egg, cucumber, and crab sticks—just like a local.

11:00 AM – Sushi-Making Experience

Return to the café and begin cooking. Make sushi rice, then learn to prepare temari, maki, and temaki sushi.

12:30 PM – Lunch Time

Enjoy your handmade sushi with a side of warm soup in a friendly, relaxed setting.

1:00 PM – Tour Ends on Site

Say goodbye and feel ready to recreate your sushi-making experience at home.

Meeting Point

Café Restaurant & Guest House NAGONOYA

What's Included

What’s Included

  • English speaking instructor
  • Cooking materials
  • Lunch (prepared together)
  • Travel insurance

What’s Not Included

  • Additional food items not included in the standard menu
  • Transportation to the meeting point
  • Drinks
Additional Info

Note

  • 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

Dietary Requirements

  • Please advise any dietary restrictions in advance
  • Vegetarian option available upon request—please inform us when booking

What to Bring

Please wear clothing that can get a little messy or bring your own apron

Booking & Cancellation Policy

Booking Deadline

  • Advance booking is required
  • Cut-off time: 1 week before departure

Cancellation Policy

Cancellation Date Cancellation Fee
No-show or cancellation after tour departure 100% of the tour price
On the tour date 50% of the tour price
1 day prior to the tour date 40% of the tour price
2 to 7 days prior to the tour date 30% of the tour price
8 to 10 days prior to the tour date 20% of the tour price
11 or more days prior to the tour date Free
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The locations
to visit in this tour

Endoji Shopping Street
Starting From
18,000 JPY/person