Tokyo: Tsukiji Fish Market Food Culture Tour & Sushi Making Class
Description
Explore Tsukiji Fish Market and make your own sushi in just 2 hours with a 100-year Tsukiji market family. More than a market tour or sushi class, this is a food culture experience. Go beyond the tourist route to discover hidden spots, meet local shop owners, and learn the traditions behind Japan's most iconic food district. Then join a hands-on sushi making class using market-fresh ingredients and authentic Japanese tools. Create your own sushi and arrange it in a handcrafted wooden bento box. Ideal for travelers who want to experience Japanese food culture in a short time. Enjoy easy English guidance throughout the experience. Children ages 3–9 receive 20% off. *Discover authentic Tsukiji food culture *Hosted by a 100-year Tsukiji market family *Hidden spots beyond the tourist route *Make your own sushi *Handcrafted wooden bento box *Authentic Japanese sushi tools *Walking tour limited to 8 guests *English guidance *Child pricing 20% OFF (ages 3–9)
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Explore Tsukiji fish market with a local insider on a guided walking tour through hidden gems, the famous fish market area, and traditional specialty shops rarely discovered by independent travelers. Learn about Tsukiji’s market culture, ingredients, and history while experiencing the authentic atmosphere of Tokyo’s most iconic food destination—the perfect introduction before your sushi making class begins.
After exploring Tsukiji Market, step into the heart of Japan’s sushi culture and create 10 premium sushi pieces using fresh market ingredients trusted by top chefs. Make tuna, salmon, vegetable sushi, traditional inari sushi, and a tuna roll with hands-on guidance. Then present your handmade meal in an original handcrafted wooden bento box made by Japanese artisans. Use authentic Japanese tools, professional knives, and enjoy rare fresh wasabi. A photogenic and unforgettable highlight of your Japan trip, perfectly located in the heart of Tsukiji Market for more exploring after the tour.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time. The tour starts promptly and late arrivals may not be able to join. Please allow extra travel time.
- There are several Sushizanmai locations in Tsukiji. Please make sure you go to the Sushizanmai Bekkan building. This tour is independent and not affiliated with the restaurant. Please do not ask restaurant staff about this tour.
- This is a hands-on class where guests eat what they prepare. For food safety reasons, sushi and bento must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken away.
- Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary requests (such as vegetarian). We will do our best to accommodate, but same-day requests may not be possible.
- Unfortunately, Kosher requests cannot be accommodated.
- As raw fish is handled during the class, please refrain from joining if you are feeling unwell.
- Extra food and drinks, hotel pickup/drop-off, and transportation to/from the meeting point are not included.
- Some Tsukiji market shops may accept cash only. If you would like to shop during the tour, we recommend bringing small cash or coins.
- Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes, as this experience includes walking through the market area.
- Large suitcases or oversized luggage are not recommended. Please travel light if possible.
Reviews(30)
I came back again to Japan and yes, Tsukiji! I joined this beautiful bento sushi making class with my friend this time! They created a new combination of Tsukiji short tour and the sushi making! It was so priceless to see around the market with a sweet guide and some hidden gems. Was worth coming! All of the staff were so nice as well!
I highly recommend this place! It was such an amazing and memorable experience. I especially loved being able to make sushi by myself—it made the experience even more special and enjoyable. The explanation was very clear and easy to understand, and he was incredibly friendly and welcoming throughout the experience. I had such a great time and learned a lot about sushi as well. If you’re looking for a fun and unique experience, I definitely recommend visiting this place! 🍣✨
Thank you for this wonderful recommendation! Guiding your market walk and seeing you successfully craft your own sushi with a big smile was an absolute joy. Sharing authentic Japanese Food Culture in a welcoming atmosphere is what our Tsukiji Family cares about most. We hope the Smiles and Beautiful Memories made in Tsukiji Market stay in your heart forever.
The quality of the sushi ingredients was excellent, and the sushi itself was absolutely delicious. It was not only a great experience to make sushi ourselves, but also very interesting and informative to learn about Tsukiji’s culture, its current situation, and the guide’s passion for the area. I highly recommend this experience to anyone looking for a great Tsukiji tour guide.
Thank you for your high recommendation! It was a absolute joy to share our passion, local culture, and top-quality ingredients with you in Tsukiji Market. Connecting through authentic Japanese Food Culture and warm Smiles is the true heart of our Tsukiji Family. We hope the Smiles and Beautiful Memories you made with us stay in your heart forever.
That was an absolutely amazing experience! You will know the real “Sushi” world if you join this activity.
Thank you for your incredible words! Walking through Hidden Tsukiji together and unlocking the essence of real Japanese Food Culture made this Local Experience truly memorable. Sharing these authentic moments and Smiles is the heart of our Tsukiji Family. We hope you'll always remember the Smiles and Beautiful Memories you made with us in Tsukiji Market.
Amazing experience, the tour guide is needed in order to really appreciate and understand the history and culture behind the famous market. The sushi class was also very helpful and fun to do and I would definitely recommend.
Thank you for your fantastic review! We are so glad to hear that having a local guide helped you truly connect with the deep history and tradition behind the vibrant Tsukiji Outer Market. It’s wonderful that you also enjoyed the fun and interactive sushi making experience! Thank you for choosing our Sushi Making & Tsukiji Market Insider Tour to discover Tokyo’s Local Food Culture with us!
This was a great way to see the market. Kenji was great! Very friendly and knowledgeable. The sushi making was fun and soooo delicious! Highly recommend!
Thank you so much for the high recommendation! We are thrilled to hear that Kenji made your exploration of the vibrant Tsukiji Outer Market so friendly and insightful. Combining a deep dive into Tokyo’s food scene with hands-on sushi making is our favorite way to show guests around! Thank you for joining our Sushi Making & Tsukiji Market Insider Tour and celebrating our Local Food Culture with us!
It was a really nice tour/cooking class. The perfect combination of a guided tour of the market and small tastings with the cooking class with sushi. It was really good and fresh ingredients. I can highly recommend this tour.
We are incredibly grateful for your wonderful review! Hearing that you found our experience to be the perfect combination of a guided market tour, delicious small tastings, and a hands-on sushi cooking class means the world to our entire team. We take great pride in sourcing only the freshest, highest-quality ingredients from our trusted neighborhood friends to ensure your sushi tastes absolutely spectacular. It was an absolute joy showing you around, and we are so glad that this seamless blend of exploration and cooking became a memorable highlight of your trip to Tokyo. Thank you so much for highly recommending our tour! We hope the flavors of our Local Food Culture stay with you for a long time, and we look forward to welcoming you back to Tsukiji Market for another amazing Sushi Bento Making Class in the future!
Akiko and Masa were tremendous hosts! The walking tour was soo involved and educational and so interesting to learn about! There are so many amazing places to see here between food and trinkets, it was great to be shown around. The sushi making class was wonderful as well! Such fresh ingredients, learning the exact ways of how to do and create a bento box was so fun and useful. I would highly recommend this tour, 5 stars for sure!
We are incredibly thrilled by your 5-star review! Hearing that exploring everything from delicious food to unique trinkets, and learning useful bento-packing skills became a wonderful highlight of your trip means the world to us. We loved showing you around our vibrant neighborhood and bringing that inspiration into the kitchen. Sharing these practical techniques is the heart of our Local Sushi Bento Making Class here at Tsukiji Market. Thank you for embracing our Food Culture so enthusiastically. We hope your new skills inspire many fun cooking adventures back home! Many Thanks !!
I joined this tour with my friend, and we had a wonderful time! It was fascinating to see the behind the scenes of the Tsukiji shops, which you normally wouldn't get to experience. Our guide also explained the history of Tsukiji and the strong connections between the people who work there, which made the tour even more meaningful. The sushi making experience was definitely the highlight. It was so much fun to make our own sushi, and it tasted absolutely delicious! I highly recommend this tour to anyone who wants to experience the culture and history of Tsukiji while enjoying amazing sushi.
We are incredibly touched by your review! Hearing that discovering the rich history and the strong bond among the people here made this a meaningful highlight of your trip means everything to us. It was wonderful sharing those special stories with you. Bringing that beautiful legacy into the kitchen to craft delicious sushi together is what makes our Local Sushi Bento Making Class here at Tsukiji Market so unique. Thank you for deeply embracing our Food Culture and the true spirit of our community. We hope these flavorful memories stay with you and your friend forever!
I very much enjoyed my personal tour of the market with AJ. She was very knowledgeable and pleasant to be with. She took me to places that normal tourists would not see. She was also my instructor for the sushi making class. I do not know my way around a kitchen, but she made the experience easy and I have a new skill to show off to my family. I will definitely tell my friend all about this tour and AJ.
AJ is absolutely thrilled by your kind words! We’re honored that discovering those hidden spots and learning a new skill became a highlight of your trip. Stepping off the beaten path to explore Tsukiji Market and diving into our Food Culture together is what makes this Local Sushi Bento Making Class so rewarding. Show off your sushi skills back home!
