Kyoto Sushi Making Experience with a Professional Sushi Chef
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【This experience is offered by MagicalTrip, proud winner of the Tripadvisor Best of the Best Award】 This is an authentic "Sushi Making Experience". ■COURSE ー9 Nigiri Sushi, Roll sushi ーTempura set ーTwo Drink ー Sake tastings ー Matcha Experience ー Japanese sweets Embark on a flavorful journey in Kyoto, beginning with a visit to a local shop for traditional Japanese sweets, guided by a friendly expert. Then, step into an authentic sushi restaurant and meet a professional Taisho chef. Watch as he showcases precise knife work and the elegant craft of making nigiri. Learn to roll sushi yourself—an impressive skill to share back home! Next, make your own sushi under the Taisho’s careful guidance. Enjoy freshly made tempura by the chef, followed by a sake tasting with pairing tips to elevate each bite. To end your experience, unwind in a peaceful Kyoto-style garden. There, your guide will teach you how to whisk matcha, which you’ll enjoy with the sweets you picked earlier.
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- Public transportation options are available nearby
Reviews(18)
Fabulous experience. Way beyond expectations. The experience is in a professional sushi restaurant and the ingredients are greats. Teachers and guides are so nice.
We loved the experience, very good guide to Ayu, dynamic and cheerful. The very friendly chefs, gave us a nice time. I highly recommend it.
My husband and I did this sushi tour and tea ceremony and it was the highlight of our trip. Akko was our tour guide and she delivered over and above. Learning about Japanese culture through the lens of Akko and the sushi chef was an additional plus to learning how to make sushi. Highly recommend!
My husband and I had an incredible experience with Yuka! She and the amazing chefs who taught/served us did such a wonderful job explaining everything, teaching us about the history of sushi making and other cultural things, and answering all of our questions. The sushi, sweets, sake, and matcha tea were all so delicious. We would absolutely recommend this experience to anyone. Thank you again!
Thank you so much for your lovely review! We’re thrilled to hear that you and your husband had such an incredible experience with Yuka and our talented chefs. It’s wonderful to know you enjoyed learning about the history and culture of sushi making, as well as tasting the sushi, sweets, sake, and matcha tea. We truly appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you again in the future. Thank you!
This was an amazing experience. Best sushi I had while in Japan. Yuka the guide was amazing. 10 out of 10 try it. Ask for Yuka.
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear you enjoyed the sushi and had such a great experience with Yuka. She’ll be so happy to know she made your tour memorable! Hope to see you again on another MagicalTrip adventure. MagicalTrip
Our sushi class with Ayuri was truly one of the highlights of our entire trip! From the moment we walked in, she made us feel like family — so warm, genuine, and full of energy. We were laughing nonstop and felt completely at home throughout the experience. The chef and sake master were incredible as well, guiding us step-by-step on how to make our own sushi while sharing fascinating insights about Japanese culture and traditions. It was interactive, and fun— we left with full hearts and full stomachs! This class is more than just a cooking lesson; it’s a beautiful glimpse into local life and community. You can really feel the passion and authenticity that Ayuri and her team put into every detail. We can’t recommend it highly enough — an absolute must for anyone visiting the area! And the sushi chef SHREDS! 🌊🏄♂️
Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review! We’re absolutely thrilled to hear that your sushi class with Ayuri was one of the highlights of your trip. She truly loves making every guest feel like family, and we’re so glad her warmth and energy made you feel right at home. The chef and the sake master will be delighted to hear your kind words too. It means a lot to us that you experienced the class as more than just a lesson, but a true glimpse into local life. Thank you again for your glowing recommendation. We hope to welcome you back for another unforgettable experience someday!
Lovely experience overall, from meeting our wonderful guide, Ayu, to learning so much from the sushi chef and sake expert. Highly recommend!
Ayuri is the best host ever! She is so kind, sweet and helpful! The tour was fabulous! The chef was very professional and knowledgeable. He teaches with passion and cooks with passion! You have to do this one in Kyoto!!!
Ayu was a perfect guide. She spoke great English, which was amazing because she could easily translate what every person we talked to was saying. She was happy, excited to lead us on the tour, and very knowledgable about the history of Kyoto. She was so kind as well, and her as our guide made our tour experience unforgettable.
Thank you so much for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear that you had such a memorable experience with Ayu in Kyoto. Her passion, knowledge, and kindness truly make her an exceptional guide, and we're so glad she could help bring the local culture to life for you. We’ll be sure to pass along your lovely feedback to her—she’ll be so happy to hear it! We hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
We booked the sushi making tour in Kyoto for our Wednesday afternoon in town. My partner and I are visiting from Florida, USA for our first trip to Japan, and he was hesitant to sign up for this experience but it turned out to be so amazing and worth it. We both agreed that this has been our best meal of our trip so far. Also, I thought it was just going to be the sushi, but our guide started out by walking us around a few places and chatting about the area, then there was the sushi, a sake tasting, and finished with having matcha while sitting on tatami mats. So it was like four experiences for the price of one! I highly recommend signing up for this! Also our guide Ayo was fabulous!
Thank you so much for your fantastic review! We’re thrilled to hear that the sushi-making tour exceeded your expectations and became one of the best meals of your trip. It’s wonderful that you enjoyed the walk around the area, sake tasting, and matcha experience as well—truly a full cultural immersion! Ayu will be so happy to hear your kind words. We really appreciate your recommendation and hope to welcome you back for more unforgettable experiences in Japan!
