Make sushi and create your own beautiful Japanese sushi bento in a 1-hour hands-on class in Tsukiji Market.
Beginner-friendly, family-friendly, and easy to fit into a Tokyo day.
Around 800 guests have joined our experiences.
Looking for a sushi making class in Tokyo?
This one-hour experience takes place in Tsukiji Market and is designed for complete beginners. Make sushi and sushi rolls, arrange them as a beautiful Japanese bento, and enjoy what you made at the end.
| Duration | 1 hours |
| Location | Tsukiji Market, Tokyo |
| Language | English |
| Age | 3+ |
| Group size | Up to 20 guests |
| Level | Beginner friendly |
| Booking | Live availability and From price shown below |
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Why Choose This Sushi Making Class?
This class is held in a dedicated classroom in the heart of Tsukiji Market.One of SMILING TOKYO’s founding members is part of a family with more than 100 years of history in Tsukiji Market, and our local relationships shape the ingredients, stories, and details included in the experience.
Make Sushi & Create a Beautiful Bento
Make sushi and sushi rolls, then arrange them as a Japanese-style bento. The finished bento is designed to be both delicious and beautiful, making the final presentation an important part of the experience.
Fresh Ingredients & Real Wasabi
Enjoy fresh ingredients and experience freshly grated real wasabi as part of the class. The focus is simple: good ingredients, clear instruction, and food you will be proud to make yourself.
Only About One Hour
The class takes about one hour, making it easy to combine with Tsukiji Market, Ginza, or other Tokyo plans.
Beginner & Family Friendly
No previous cooking or sushi-making experience is required. The class is designed to be easy to follow in English, including for guests who do not speak English as their first language.
What You’ll Make
Create your own Japanese sushi bento with nigiri sushi, sushi rolls, inari, and colorful ingredients.
The exact menu may vary, but the experience always focuses on making your own sushi and presenting it beautifully in a bento box.
What to Expect
Meet your instructor at our Tsukiji Market classroom and start with a short introduction.
You will make sushi and sushi rolls, arrange your finished food in a Japanese bento box, and then enjoy what you made. There will also be time to photograph your finished bento.
Who Is This Experience For?
This class is a good fit for first-time visitors to Japan, families with children, couples, solo travelers, and food lovers looking for a short hands-on experience in central Tokyo.
Because it takes only about one hour, it is easy to add to a busy Tokyo itinerary.
Cross-link line
Want to explore Tsukiji Market with a guide before making sushi? See our Tsukiji Market Tour & Sushi Making Class.
Private Sushi Making for Your Group
Private sessions may be available for families, groups, schools, and special occasions.
If you would like to reserve the class for your group, please contact us with your preferred date and group size.
What Guests Say
★★★★★
The ingredients were very fresh, and making sushi in the heart of Tsukiji Market made the experience feel especially authentic.
We loved creating our own bento, and the staff were friendly and helpful throughout. It was a fun and memorable way to experience Japanese food culture.
Chloe — Australia
★★★★★
Our family had such a good time.
Even our young child was able to join in and make a sushi box with some help.
The instructors made everything easy to follow, so everyone could enjoy the experience together regardless of age or cooking experience.
Timothy — United States
★★★★★
This was a fantastic activity to fit into our day in Tokyo.
The instructors were friendly and knowledgeable, and the class was relaxed and easy to follow. We enjoyed making our own sushi and bento and still had plenty of time to explore Tsukiji afterwards.
Susi — United Kingdom
Location & Practical Information
The class takes place at our classroom in Tsukiji Market: Room 302, Sanki Building, 4-10-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo, above Sushizanmai Bekkan.
It lasts about one hour, is conducted in English, and is available for guests age 3 and above.
Current session times and availability are shown in the booking widget. Please check the booking details for the latest dietary and accessibility notes.
FAQ
No. The class is designed for complete beginners, and your instructor will guide you step by step.
The experience takes about one hour.
Yes.
The class is family friendly and available for guests age 3 and above.
Younger guests may need support from an accompanying adult.
You will make a Japanese sushi bento with sushi and sushi rolls.
The exact ingredients may vary.
Some dietary requests may be possible.
Please contact us before booking so we can confirm whether your request can be accommodated safely.
No.
For food safety, the sushi is for eating during the experience and cannot be taken away.
Private sessions may be available for families, groups, schools, and special occasions.
Please contact us with your preferred date and group size.
Choose your date and number of guests in the booking widget on this page.
Current availability and the latest price will be shown there.