Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi-Making Class With Bento
Wandering around Tsukiji’s maze of food stalls can make you work up an appetite, but knowing what to buy or how to prepare Japanese dishes can be confusing. This hands-on sushi-making class sushi offers a relaxed introduction to Japanese ingredients and food traditions. Using top-quality fish sourced from the market, prepare your own meal, arrange it in a handcrafted wooden bento box, then enjoy your sushi with your classmates.
Highlights
- ✓Avoid confusion and the language barrier: Your host selects the ingredients
- ✓Personal attention: Get hands-on guidance from your class leader
- ✓Learn professional tips and tricks to getting sushi right at home
- ✓Get an insider experience with guides who have deep connections to the market
What's included
- ✓Authentic Japanese sushi tools & professional knife
- ✓Admission fees
- ✓Complimentary photos taken by staff
- ✓Bento arrangement and decoration
- ✓Real fresh wasabi and hands-on wasabi grating
- ✓Top-quality tuna, salmon and other ingredients from Tsukiji Market
- ✓10 pieces of sushi you make yourself
- ✓Your own handcrafted wooden bento box, made especially for the experience
What's not included
- ✓Additional food or drinks not listed above
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No cooking experience is needed. Friendly English guidance is provided.
This is a fun 1-hour beginner-friendly experience.
Suitable for beginners, couples, families, and children.
** Food & Dietary Requests **
Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions (such as vegetarian requests).
Same-day dietary requests may not be possible.
Unfortunately, Kosher meals cannot be accommodated.
For food safety reasons, all food must be enjoyed on-site and cannot be taken away.
** Health & Safety **
This is a hands-on cooking class using raw fish. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from participating.
** Meeting Point **
We are located on the 3rd floor of the building with the sushi restaurant “Sushizanmai Bekkan” (Annex).
Use the narrow pathway on the right side of the building and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
There are several Sushizanmai locations in Tsukiji, so please come to the Bekkan building.
This tour is independently operated and not affiliated with the restaurant. Please do not ask restaurant staff for tour assistance.
** Additional Notes **
For hygiene reasons, the bento box used during the class cannot be taken home. If you love your bento box, you can buy a brand-new one in the classroom as a souvenir to take home. To comply with legal requirements, all sushi made during the class must be eaten in the classroom and cannot be taken away.
The tour may finish slightly later than scheduled depending on the day. Services not listed (extra food, drinks, hotel pickup, transportation, etc.) are not included.
** Frequently Asked Questions **
Q: What is SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making experience in Tsukiji Market?
A: SMILING TOKYO offers a hands-on sushi-making class in the heart of Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. You make your own sushi using fresh market ingredients, arrange it beautifully in a handcrafted wooden bento box, and enjoy the meal you made at the venue.
Q: How long does the sushi-making class take?
A: The sushi-making class takes approximately one hour, including making sushi, arranging your bento, and eating your finished meal. The class may occasionally finish slightly later than scheduled.
Q: What types of sushi will I make?
A: You make 10 pieces of sushi, including tuna and salmon nigiri, inari sushi, and a tuna roll. The class includes shaping nigiri by hand and making a traditional sushi roll before arranging your sushi in a wooden bento box.
Q: Are the ingredients and the sushi meal included in the price?
A: The high quality ingredients for your 10-piece sushi bento and the use of sushi-making tools are included in the booking price. You eat the sushi you make at the venue during the class.
Q: Where do the sushi ingredients come from?
A: SMILING TOKYO uses fresh ingredients sourced from trusted specialty shops in Tsukiji Market. These ingredients, including tuna and salmon etc, are used in the sushi you prepare and eat during the class.
Q: Will I eat real fresh wasabi?
A: Fresh wasabi tasting is included in the sushi-making class. You try grating and tasting real fresh wasabi yourself as part of learning about Japanese sushi ingredients and preparation.
Q: Will I use Japanese knives and sushi-making tools?
A: The class includes hands-on use of Japanese knives and traditional sushi-making tools. The instructor demonstrates the techniques used during the sushi-making experience.
Q: What makes the wooden sushi bento special?
A: You arrange your handmade sushi in a handcrafted wooden bento box made especially for this experience. The activity introduces the Japanese tradition of presenting food beautifully, creating a colorful sushi bento that you can photograph before eating.
Q: What aspects of Japanese food culture will I experience?
A: The class combines nigiri and sushi-roll making, fresh wasabi grating, Japanese knives and sushi tools, and bento presentation. You explore Japanese food culture by preparing, arranging, and eating your own sushi.
Q: What is SMILING TOKYO’s connection to Tsukiji Market?
A: The experience is created by a team with family connections to Tsukiji Market spanning more than 100 years. These relationships connect the class with local specialty shops, ingredients, tools, and the market’s food traditions.
Q: Do I need previous cooking or sushi-making experience?
A: No previous cooking or sushi-making experience is required. The instructor provides step-by-step demonstrations to help beginners make sushi and arrange their finished bento.
Q: What language is the sushi-making class taught in?
A: The sushi-making class is taught in English. Spoken instructions are supported by practical demonstrations of the sushi-making and bento-arranging techniques.
Q: Is the sushi-making class suitable for children, and are child rates available?
A: Discounted child rates are available for children ages 3–9. Children ages 5–9 frequently join our sushi-making class, and simple, beginner-friendly demonstrations help them follow along. Families can enjoy making sushi, arranging their bento, and eating what they have made together. Select the child pricing option when booking.
Q: Can babies and toddlers attend the sushi-making class?
A: Children of all ages, including babies, are welcome. Children ages 0–2 may accompany their family free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat. The free infant option does not include a sushi-making experience or a separate set of ingredients and tools.
Q: How should I book for a child age 0–2 who wants to make sushi?
A: For a child age 0–2 who will take part in sushi making, please book a paid child place so we can prepare their experience. The free infant option is for children ages 0–2 who do not occupy a separate seat and do not have their own sushi-making experience.
Q: Can I bring a stroller?
A: Strollers are welcome at SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class. The classroom is on the third floor, and an elevator is available.
Q: Are vegetarian options available?
A: Vegetarian options are available at SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market. Please request a vegetarian menu by the day before your class. Same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Are vegan options available?
A: Vegan options are available at SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market. Please request a vegan menu by the day before your class so we can prepare the ingredients. Same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Can you accommodate halal dietary requirements?
A: SMILING TOKYO is not halal-certified, but we can make dietary adjustments for guests with halal requirements where possible. Please tell us your specific requirements by the day before your class so we can confirm what we can accommodate. We cannot guarantee that every halal requirement can be met, and same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Can you accommodate kosher dietary requirements?
A: Kosher dietary requests require individual consultation and cannot be guaranteed. Please contact SMILING TOKYO before booking to discuss your specific requirements and whether a suitable arrangement is possible.
Q: When should I tell you about dietary requirements?
A: Please notify SMILING TOKYO of your dietary requirements by the day before your sushi-making class. Advance notice allows us to prepare suitable ingredients. Requests made on the day of the class may not be accommodated. Kosher requests require individual consultation, and halal adjustments are subject to what we can accommodate without halal certification.
Q: Can I take photos during the experience?
A: You can photograph your finished sushi bento before eating it. Complimentary photos taken by staff are also included in the sushi-making experience.
Q: Can I take my finished sushi bento or leftovers away?
A: All sushi prepared during the class must be eaten at the venue during the session. Takeout is not permitted, including leftover sushi.
Q: What is the maximum class size?
A: SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class accommodates a maximum of 20 participants.
Q: Can I book a private sushi-making class for a group?
A: Please contact SMILING TOKYO to request a private group booking. We can discuss availability and arrangements for your group.
Q: Is the sushi-making classroom wheelchair accessible?
A: Guests using wheelchairs can attend SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class. The classroom is on the third floor, with elevator access. Please notify SMILING TOKYO in advance if you will be attending in a wheelchair so we can prepare for your visit.
Q: Where is the sushi-making classroom, and how do I find it?
A: SMILING TOKYO’s classroom is in a prime and incredibly convenient location right in the heart of the Tsukiji Market. It is on the third floor of the building containing Sushizanmai Bekkan (the Annex) at 4-10-6 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo. Follow the narrow pathway on the right side of the building to the elevator, then go to the third floor. There are several Sushizanmai restaurants in Tsukiji, so please make sure to use the Bekkan building as your landmark.
Q: Is the sushi-making class operated by Sushizanmai?
A: The sushi-making class is independently operated by SMILING TOKYO and is not affiliated with Sushizanmai. Please contact SMILING TOKYO for assistance rather than asking the restaurant staff.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.
Tokyo Tsukiji Fish Market Sushi-Making Class With Bento
Wandering around Tsukiji’s maze of food stalls can make you work up an appetite, but knowing what to buy or how to prepare Japanese dishes can be confusing. This hands-on sushi-making class sushi offers a relaxed introduction to Japanese ingredients and food traditions. Using top-quality fish sourced from the market, prepare your own meal, arrange it in a handcrafted wooden bento box, then enjoy your sushi with your classmates.
Highlights
- ✓Avoid confusion and the language barrier: Your host selects the ingredients
- ✓Personal attention: Get hands-on guidance from your class leader
- ✓Learn professional tips and tricks to getting sushi right at home
- ✓Get an insider experience with guides who have deep connections to the market
What's included
- ✓Authentic Japanese sushi tools & professional knife
- ✓Admission fees
- ✓Complimentary photos taken by staff
- ✓Bento arrangement and decoration
- ✓Real fresh wasabi and hands-on wasabi grating
- ✓Top-quality tuna, salmon and other ingredients from Tsukiji Market
- ✓10 pieces of sushi you make yourself
- ✓Your own handcrafted wooden bento box, made especially for the experience
What's not included
- ✓Additional food or drinks not listed above
Good to know
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
No cooking experience is needed. Friendly English guidance is provided.
This is a fun 1-hour beginner-friendly experience.
Suitable for beginners, couples, families, and children.
** Food & Dietary Requests **
Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions (such as vegetarian requests).
Same-day dietary requests may not be possible.
Unfortunately, Kosher meals cannot be accommodated.
For food safety reasons, all food must be enjoyed on-site and cannot be taken away.
** Health & Safety **
This is a hands-on cooking class using raw fish. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from participating.
** Meeting Point **
We are located on the 3rd floor of the building with the sushi restaurant “Sushizanmai Bekkan” (Annex).
Use the narrow pathway on the right side of the building and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
There are several Sushizanmai locations in Tsukiji, so please come to the Bekkan building.
This tour is independently operated and not affiliated with the restaurant. Please do not ask restaurant staff for tour assistance.
** Additional Notes **
For hygiene reasons, the bento box used during the class cannot be taken home. If you love your bento box, you can buy a brand-new one in the classroom as a souvenir to take home. To comply with legal requirements, all sushi made during the class must be eaten in the classroom and cannot be taken away.
The tour may finish slightly later than scheduled depending on the day. Services not listed (extra food, drinks, hotel pickup, transportation, etc.) are not included.
** Frequently Asked Questions **
Q: What is SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making experience in Tsukiji Market?
A: SMILING TOKYO offers a hands-on sushi-making class in the heart of Tsukiji Outer Market in Tokyo. You make your own sushi using fresh market ingredients, arrange it beautifully in a handcrafted wooden bento box, and enjoy the meal you made at the venue.
Q: How long does the sushi-making class take?
A: The sushi-making class takes approximately one hour, including making sushi, arranging your bento, and eating your finished meal. The class may occasionally finish slightly later than scheduled.
Q: What types of sushi will I make?
A: You make 10 pieces of sushi, including tuna and salmon nigiri, inari sushi, and a tuna roll. The class includes shaping nigiri by hand and making a traditional sushi roll before arranging your sushi in a wooden bento box.
Q: Are the ingredients and the sushi meal included in the price?
A: The high quality ingredients for your 10-piece sushi bento and the use of sushi-making tools are included in the booking price. You eat the sushi you make at the venue during the class.
Q: Where do the sushi ingredients come from?
A: SMILING TOKYO uses fresh ingredients sourced from trusted specialty shops in Tsukiji Market. These ingredients, including tuna and salmon etc, are used in the sushi you prepare and eat during the class.
Q: Will I eat real fresh wasabi?
A: Fresh wasabi tasting is included in the sushi-making class. You try grating and tasting real fresh wasabi yourself as part of learning about Japanese sushi ingredients and preparation.
Q: Will I use Japanese knives and sushi-making tools?
A: The class includes hands-on use of Japanese knives and traditional sushi-making tools. The instructor demonstrates the techniques used during the sushi-making experience.
Q: What makes the wooden sushi bento special?
A: You arrange your handmade sushi in a handcrafted wooden bento box made especially for this experience. The activity introduces the Japanese tradition of presenting food beautifully, creating a colorful sushi bento that you can photograph before eating.
Q: What aspects of Japanese food culture will I experience?
A: The class combines nigiri and sushi-roll making, fresh wasabi grating, Japanese knives and sushi tools, and bento presentation. You explore Japanese food culture by preparing, arranging, and eating your own sushi.
Q: What is SMILING TOKYO’s connection to Tsukiji Market?
A: The experience is created by a team with family connections to Tsukiji Market spanning more than 100 years. These relationships connect the class with local specialty shops, ingredients, tools, and the market’s food traditions.
Q: Do I need previous cooking or sushi-making experience?
A: No previous cooking or sushi-making experience is required. The instructor provides step-by-step demonstrations to help beginners make sushi and arrange their finished bento.
Q: What language is the sushi-making class taught in?
A: The sushi-making class is taught in English. Spoken instructions are supported by practical demonstrations of the sushi-making and bento-arranging techniques.
Q: Is the sushi-making class suitable for children, and are child rates available?
A: Discounted child rates are available for children ages 3–9. Children ages 5–9 frequently join our sushi-making class, and simple, beginner-friendly demonstrations help them follow along. Families can enjoy making sushi, arranging their bento, and eating what they have made together. Select the child pricing option when booking.
Q: Can babies and toddlers attend the sushi-making class?
A: Children of all ages, including babies, are welcome. Children ages 0–2 may accompany their family free of charge if they do not occupy a separate seat. The free infant option does not include a sushi-making experience or a separate set of ingredients and tools.
Q: How should I book for a child age 0–2 who wants to make sushi?
A: For a child age 0–2 who will take part in sushi making, please book a paid child place so we can prepare their experience. The free infant option is for children ages 0–2 who do not occupy a separate seat and do not have their own sushi-making experience.
Q: Can I bring a stroller?
A: Strollers are welcome at SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class. The classroom is on the third floor, and an elevator is available.
Q: Are vegetarian options available?
A: Vegetarian options are available at SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market. Please request a vegetarian menu by the day before your class. Same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Are vegan options available?
A: Vegan options are available at SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class in Tsukiji Market. Please request a vegan menu by the day before your class so we can prepare the ingredients. Same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Can you accommodate halal dietary requirements?
A: SMILING TOKYO is not halal-certified, but we can make dietary adjustments for guests with halal requirements where possible. Please tell us your specific requirements by the day before your class so we can confirm what we can accommodate. We cannot guarantee that every halal requirement can be met, and same-day requests may not be accommodated.
Q: Can you accommodate kosher dietary requirements?
A: Kosher dietary requests require individual consultation and cannot be guaranteed. Please contact SMILING TOKYO before booking to discuss your specific requirements and whether a suitable arrangement is possible.
Q: When should I tell you about dietary requirements?
A: Please notify SMILING TOKYO of your dietary requirements by the day before your sushi-making class. Advance notice allows us to prepare suitable ingredients. Requests made on the day of the class may not be accommodated. Kosher requests require individual consultation, and halal adjustments are subject to what we can accommodate without halal certification.
Q: Can I take photos during the experience?
A: You can photograph your finished sushi bento before eating it. Complimentary photos taken by staff are also included in the sushi-making experience.
Q: Can I take my finished sushi bento or leftovers away?
A: All sushi prepared during the class must be eaten at the venue during the session. Takeout is not permitted, including leftover sushi.
Q: What is the maximum class size?
A: SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class accommodates a maximum of 20 participants.
Q: Can I book a private sushi-making class for a group?
A: Please contact SMILING TOKYO to request a private group booking. We can discuss availability and arrangements for your group.
Q: Is the sushi-making classroom wheelchair accessible?
A: Guests using wheelchairs can attend SMILING TOKYO’s sushi-making class. The classroom is on the third floor, with elevator access. Please notify SMILING TOKYO in advance if you will be attending in a wheelchair so we can prepare for your visit.
Q: Where is the sushi-making classroom, and how do I find it?
A: SMILING TOKYO’s classroom is in a prime and incredibly convenient location right in the heart of the Tsukiji Market. It is on the third floor of the building containing Sushizanmai Bekkan (the Annex) at 4-10-6 Tsukiji, Chuo City, Tokyo. Follow the narrow pathway on the right side of the building to the elevator, then go to the third floor. There are several Sushizanmai restaurants in Tsukiji, so please make sure to use the Bekkan building as your landmark.
Q: Is the sushi-making class operated by Sushizanmai?
A: The sushi-making class is independently operated by SMILING TOKYO and is not affiliated with Sushizanmai. Please contact SMILING TOKYO for assistance rather than asking the restaurant staff.
Cancellation policy
- •A full refund will apply if you cancel more than 24 hours before the activity start time.
- •No refund is possible if you cancel less than 24 hours before the activity start time.