Tokyo Ginza: Make Sushi & Learn to Fillet Fish with Knives Fish Filleting & Japanese Knife Sharpening Sushi Class
ID: GYG1122599-O-1732688
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
03:00 hours
Description
Learn to make authentic sushi with a professional chef in Tokyo’s posh Ginza district. This hands-on class teaches you how to cook sushi rice, handle fresh fish, and create 10 sushi pieces for lunch.
Step into a professional sushi studio in Tokyo’s luxury district of Ginza and learn the art of sushi-making from an experienced instructor belonging to one of Japan's best international schools for sushi chefs, Tokyo Sushi Academy. After a warm welcome and donning the professional sushi apron, you’ll be introduced to the tools, ingredients, and techniques used in authentic Japanese sushi. Learn the proper way of shaping rice for sushi pieces and craft 10 pieces of nigiri-sushi, gunkan rolls and hand rolls under expert guidance. A variety of fresh fish and seafood, including tuna maguro and salmon, will be used during this class. Finally, receive a certificate for completion of the class before enjoying the taste of the delicious sushi you just made.
For an even deeper understanding of masterful sushi chef techniques, we also offer a 3-hour class in which you will use professional Japanese kitchen knives for filleting and slicing fresh fish. You will try your hands at filleting a whole fish before making sushi, and in addition you will also learn the proper way of sharpening knives using a whetstone.
There will be plenty of photo opportunities during the entire experience. The activity is perfect for friends, couples, or families. Whether you're a sushi lover, a professional chef or simply curious about sushi making, this class offers an unforgettable cultural immersion.
Highlights
- Enjoyable and fun sushi making class in which you'll learn the basics of sushi
- Make 10 sushi pieces with hands-on guidance from a professional sushi instructor
- Add-on: Filleting fish and using authentic Japanese knives for preparing sushi
- Conveniently located in Ginza, Tokyo’s elegant and central shopping district.
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
* Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions.
* This activity cannot accommodate vegetarian and vegan guests.
* This experience involves handling raw fish and rice vinegar.
* Participants under 12 must be accompanied by an adult. For the longer 3-hour class children can make sushi, but cannot participate in knife filleting or sharpening knives.
* The class starts on time; late arrivals may not be able to join.
* Not recommended for guests who are uncomfortable with raw seafood.
Please meet on the 7th floor of the Velvia building.
INCLUDED
- Sushi-making lesson with a professional sushi instructor
- Ingredients and tools for making 10 pieces of sushi
- Lunch using the sushi you made
- One drink included (tea or soft drink)
- Certificate of completion
- Commemorative photos
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the venue
- Extra drinks beyond the first included one
- Personal expenses or souvenirs
- Interpreter for languages other than English or Japanese
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.