I joined a sushi-making class in Nara that went far beyond the usual tourist experience. Instead of simply shaping sushi, I was invited to step into the chef’s working space — to hold the knife myself and learn how to slice the fish under the guidance of a professional sushi master. Even the wasabi wasn’t the typical green powder. I got to grate it fresh from real wasabi root, releasing a fragrance and spiciness that felt completely different from what I had known before. Every step was handled with care, and the chef’s explanations were clear and patient. It truly felt like learning from a real artisan rather than just taking part in a short class. Compared with other sushi experiences I’ve joined before, this one was much deeper and more genuine. Highly recommended for anyone who wants to learn the true spirit of Japanese sushi craftsmanship — not just make sushi, but understand it.
About Activity
What's Included
Includes
- Rental cloth(We have various kinds of clothes, so you can choose)
- Premium Sushi (8 pieces)
- Certificate of completion
- Various toppings such as green onion, ginger and so on(You can choose your favorites)
- Souvenir photography
- Lecture about how to make sushi
Excludes
- Drink
- Other Japanese food such as tempura, tofu(soy), pork shabu-shabu
- Other optional menu
Departure & Return
Departure Point
- Please get off at the south entrance of Shin-Omiya station and turn right into the narrow street. Go down the street for a while, so you can see a railroad crossing. If you turn right there, you can see us soon in front of the Nara Loyal Hotel and behind a parking area.
Return
- Please get off at the south entrance of Shin-Omiya station and turn right into the narrow street. Go down the street for a while, so you can see a railroad crossing. If you turn right there, you can see us soon in front of the Nara Loyal Hotel and behind a parking area.
Itinerary
Dive into the world of authentic Japanese sushi-making with this interactive and enjoyable hands-on class. From beginners to sushi enthusiasts, this is a rare opportunity to learn the art of sushi-making from start to finish, guided by skilled instructors at the heart of Japan. 【Step 1】Making Shari (Sushi Rice): Learn how to prepare perfectly seasoned sushi rice. 【Step 2】Grating Wasabi: Enjoy the aroma of freshly grated wasabi. 【Step 3】Fish Preparation: Master the art of cutting fresh sushi-grade seafood. 【Step 4】Shaping Sushi: Form and assemble sushi like a pro. 【Step 5】Completion: Receive your certificate and celebrate your achievement. This immersive class is more than just making sushi. It's an experience to create memories, deepen your cultural understanding, and gain skills to share with family and friends. Whether traveling solo, as a couple, or in a group, this sushi-making experience will be a highlight of your trip to Japan. ※Ingredients (toppings) may vary depending on the season ※Photo for illustrative purposes only
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Reviews
A great experience for all, our 8 and 10 year old girls loved every minute. Tossi the master, was fantastic and made the making of the Sushi amazing fun.Everything was so fresh Totally amazing 😍🤩, Thank you Tossi 🙏👍
Authentic sushi-making class with friendly and attentive instructors. You will put on a Japanese traditional festival coat called “happi coat” as you make your sushi. The ingredients are super fresh, delicious and not fishy at all. It’s beginner-friendly and you will make wonderful memories there.
My husband and I had a wonderful private sushi making class today, taught by Tossy. He was fun and informative and really made the class a pleasure. We got to eat our sushi creations and everything was delicious! Thank you, Tossy, for this unique and special experience!
Daigo was AMAZING! And so talented. I love the challenges and the laughter. The various fish was perfect to eat and some new to try. And the costumes are cute! Best trip!
An amazing experience with Daigo. From the introduction to the costumes to the lesson to the food - perfect for beginners and a wonderful time for all. Plus the sushi was delicious at the end!
Fantastic experience for the whole family. Chef Daigo was very professional and entertaining. Sushi was high quality, definitely worth doing!
It was a really fun experience, I never thought I would have this much fun making sushi. We were on a school trip from California and the staff were super nice to us. I wish to go there again someday and highly recommend you check it out!
Great atmosphere and energy! Love the experience! Very engaging and easy to follow and the best part you get to eat your creations!
The instructors were very entertaining. The meal was absolutely delicious! I would highly recommend this experience!!!
This was a fun and yummy experience. The instructors were funny and supported us through the lesson. I eat a lot of sushi, now I can make it myself!
The food was amazing at this dining establishment and school, it was a great food eating experience and learning experience.
This experience was fun, engaging and delicious. We made the sushi while in our Japanese apron and enjoyed the meal after!
I loved the energy of the employees! Such a lovely vibe, and the steps to make them were easy and fun. I also love how we got to wear the cooking attire.
Delicious sushi and so much fun! Everyone was very welcoming and kind. They give you a jacket and hat, which makes it fun. They also provided us with udon soup and miso soup to join our sushi. Definitely come to have a memorable experience!
It was an amazing experience learning to make my own sushi. The instructors are amazing! They make it fun and interactive
Wonderful experience and amazing food afterward in Kyoto. The hosts were energized and passionate towards their craft.
So much fun making Sushi! It’s a really good group activity, kid and family friendly but also good for friends. You get to eat the sushi afterwards and it’s so good and sooo fresh. Thanks Umemori!
Great experience and amazing food. Daigo was very energetic and made the experience really fun. We got to wear a really cute outfit too.
Making the sushi was really fun and the staff was very fun and lively. The sushi afterwards tasted amazing and the udon and miso were great too!
We got to put on special Sushi chef costumes for the sushi lesson. The hosts/ teachers were super enthusiastic and fun and made sure we all had a really great time!
Had an amazing time making our own sushi! Great atmosphere and teachers! Everyone was super pleasant and very helpful!
This was a fun night. It was a class with only our group. Teacher was very knowledgeable and excited for us to learn. We had fun and learned a lot, including Japanese names for fish we made sushi with, and also had udon soup and drinks (alcoholic ones with dinner available) with our sushi. Fun extra was dressing up in kimono and getting pictures. Our class was in Kyoto. While a bit outside of town, it was only a 25 minute car ride and we walked to the subway (15 mins) to get back to our hotel. Enjoyed seeing what we imagine was a much more residential and quiet part of town. School was very clean, fish superb, and we are glad we did it!
Very friendly staff, fun photo shoot, detailed lesson, and delicious sushi. Highly recommend! Would absolutely go again
Super good time!! The people were very kind and had great energy, and the food was very yummy! I highly recommend, it was a really fun experience. It will definitely be one of the most memorable parts of my Japan trip. Thank you Umemori Sushi School!!! :)
Very sweet emergetic staff. My students loved them and were engaged. Good sequence of teaching, lots of food to go with the sushi, and great fish!
Made own sushi in a fun way. Chef was funny and taught very well. We all had great fun experience. It was nice meal provided including miso soup, upon noodles. Thank you.
Toshi was amazing, super patient, knowledgeable and kind. We learned about sushi rice, the proper measurement, how to cut the fish and make rolls and ngiri. Super fun experience - Thank You. He also waited for our car to arrive in the rain as one of us didn't have an umbrella <3
Full meal and very informative. It was family event with both understanding the ingredients and the methods. The kids enjoyed it.
Amazing experience but the food was a lot for one person We did tempura and sushi class with master Tossy, very joyful
Great experience and very sweet and welcoming people with lots of fun and enthusiasm Absolutely loved it and it was amazing
Excellent experience. Team was really good and make us very well come. Tought us how to make Sushi 🍣 we tested after and really enjoyed it.
What a great experience learning how to make different types of sushi! Okashi made the experience lots of fun! Dressing up in traditional Japanese clothes and learning words and actions to make traditional sushi. I would recommend for anyone no matter what your cooking skills are!
Making sushi was so much fun and we learned a lot. Our teachers were knowledgeable and spoke enough English to answer our questions and guide us. The location was easy to find and the directions provided were very helpful.
Very good experience. I liked the enthusiasm of the teachers and the atmosphere was good. Everyone is dedicated to making sushi, sushi is fresh, paper pot is delicious, and the purple leaf and leaf roo in Tianjin Lo is also very delicious, not to eat elsewhere. But the food portion is a little bit, I and my friends can't eat out 🙏🏻 Thank you for the welcome, a nice day. ra-shya!
The experience was great. The chef we taught, Ogo, was very attentive and funny, learned how to make a lot of sushi, provided fresh and varied ingredients, couldn't eat a whole eel, harvested a lot, and gave us sake.
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