Fish Cutting workshop in Kyoto Japan

About this tour

Learn to fillet and prepare raw fish for sashimi in a hands-on two-and-a-half-hour workshop in Kyoto. Your instructor brings two decades of fish-shop experience to teach you the techniques that transform whole fish into restaurant-quality cuts. You'll process your own catch and eat what you've prepared, gaining genuine insight into Japanese culinary traditions and why the fish you handle yourself always tastes superior.

Highlights

• Fillet whole fish using professional techniques
• Prepare and eat your own sashimi lunch
• Learn from a 20-year fish-shop veteran
• Understand Japanese food culture through hands-on practice
• Gluten-free and halal soy sauce available

What to expect

You'll start with instruction on knife grip, blade angle and filleting anatomy. Your instructor will demonstrate each step on a fish, then guide you through the process yourself. Expect concentration—this requires focus and precision. Once you've finished butchering, you'll plate up your sashimi and eat the results. The whole experience takes about two-and-a-half hours, including lunch. You'll leave understanding the craft behind Japanese seafood preparation.

Good to know

Not suitable if pregnant or with heart conditions. Children under 8 cannot participate due to knife handling. Public transport reaches the venue easily; private transfers aren't included. Dietary requirements like gluten-free or halal accommodations are possible—ask when booking.