Hiroshima Sushi Making Experience in Onomichi

Learn the art of nigiri sushi-making in Onomichi with a local chef. Shape the rice, press it with your palms, and lay the fish yourself. Enjoy a hands-on experience in a welcoming setting.
Arrive in Onomichi, a port city in Hiroshima Prefecture known for its coastal character and deep-rooted food culture. Make your way to the restaurant and step into a setting that reflects everyday Japanese dining — welcoming and unpretentious. This is not the formal world of high-end omakase; it is the kind of place where locals eat, and where the craft of sushi remains grounded in daily practice.

Once inside, the sushi chef takes you through the fundamentals of nigiri directly at the counter. Watch each technique demonstrated up close, then shape the rice, press it with your palms, and lay the fish across each piece yourself. Your guide is present throughout, translating instructions and helping you direct questions to the chef — about rice seasoning, fish selection, or the pressure and motion behind a clean nigiri form.

By the end of the session, assemble your own plate of nigiri sushi using the same methods shown by the chef. Sit down and eat what you have made, closing the experience with a direct connection between the skill you practiced and the result on your plate. Any additional drinks or food beyond the included items are available to order separately at your own cost.

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.

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.