About this tour
Master the fundamentals of sushi-making in Nara over 90 minutes with a skilled instructor guiding you through rice preparation, fish slicing, and nigiri assembly. You'll work with authentic tools, grate fresh wasabi, and select your own toppings before assembling eight pieces to take home. The session wraps with a certificate and group photo, leaving you with genuine techniques to recreate at home.
Highlights
- Grate fresh wasabi and slice sushi-grade fish yourself
- Learn rice seasoning and nigiri shaping from a practising chef
- Choose your preferred toppings and create eight pieces
- Receive a completion certificate and souvenir photograph
- Small groups allow tailored instruction for your level
- Dietary needs accommodated: vegetarian, vegan, halal, gluten-free
- Fully accessible venue with stair assistance available
What to expect
You'll start with a brief explanation of sushi's place in Japanese food culture, then move straight into hands-on work. The instructor demonstrates each step—seasoning the rice to the correct temperature, angling the knife for clean fish cuts, applying just enough pressure when shaping nigiri. You'll then repeat these motions yourself, with feedback on your technique. The pace is unhurried; there's no rushing through the 90 minutes. By the end you'll have made eight pieces you can actually eat, and you'll understand the logic behind each movement well enough to attempt it again at home.
Good to know
Arrive 10–15 minutes early. The venue is wheelchair accessible throughout, though stairs require staff assistance (no lift). Drinks aren't provided; bring water if needed. If running late, call +81-742-34-5789. Delays over 30 minutes count as cancellations with no refund.
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