About this tour
Learn to hand-form nigiri, roll vegetable sushi, and press oshi-zushi alongside a Japanese chef in Osaka's bustling Dotonbori district. This three-hour class teaches you the fundamentals of sushi-making through hands-on practice, finishing with a meal of your own creations paired with miso soup. Vegetarian and gluten-free options available upon request.
Highlights
- Hand-shape nigiri under chef's guidance
- Roll fresh salad sushi from scratch
- Master traditional pressed sushi technique
- Eat everything you've prepared
- Miso soup included with meal
- All ingredients and apron provided
- Located in central Dotonbori
What to expect
You'll arrive at the kitchen space and receive an apron and recipe card. The instructor demonstrates each sushi style, then you work through them yourself, starting with nigiri—the most technically demanding. Rolling comes next, followed by the gentler pressed method. Expect to make mistakes with your first nigiri; the chef corrects your hand position and grip as you go. By the third type, your confidence builds noticeably. The final hour is reserved for eating your work at a communal table with miso soup.
Good to know
Book ahead and note dietary requirements. Dotonbori is walking distance from multiple train stations. The kitchen is fully accessible for wheelchairs, and prams fit comfortably. Wear clothes you don't mind getting wet; fish prep can splash.
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