Japan · Cooking

Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking class (Price Per Person / Minimum 2 Participants)

3 Hours Round trip from Kanazawa Easy pace

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The journey

Trip highlights

01 Hands-on Japanese cooking class in Kanazawa
02 Prepare five traditional dishes, including nigiri sushi
03 Learn sushi-making basics with seasonal seafood
04 Make Kanazawa’s local specialty, jibuni
05 Change into a traditional sushi chef outfit for a commemorative photo
06 Enjoy the meal you prepare at the end of class
07 English and Japanese instruction with a large-screen translation system

Discover authentic Japanese home-style cooking in Kanazawa with a hands-on class at a long-established cooking school. Guided in English and Japanese with the support of a large-screen translation system, you’ll learn practical techniques while preparing a full menu of traditional dishes, including nigiri sushi, Japanese rolled omelet, jibuni, miso soup, and a spinach appetizer.

Dress in a sushi chef outfit, cook with professional tools, and enjoy the meal you’ve made at the end of class. This small-group experience offers a welcoming introduction to Japanese culinary culture, with a special focus on sushi-making fundamentals and a local Kanazawa specialty.

Dress in a sushi chef outfit, cook with professional tools, and enjoy the meal you’ve made at the end of class.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Shared

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Kanazawa

Languages English, Japanese

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking classes

Meeting Point
Please meet at Nakata Cooking School, 2nd Floor
(4-13 Konohana-cho, Kanazawa City, Ishikawa)

Welcome & Preparation
Upon arrival, you will change into a traditional sushi chef outfit and take a commemorative photo.

Cooking Experience
You will prepare five Japanese dishes, all made by yourself in a fully hands-on class:

Nigiri Sushi (6 pieces)
Made with high-quality seasonal seafood
Please note: Sushi contains raw fish and cannot be taken home.
Japanese Rolled Omelet (Dashi-maki Tamago)
Prepared using professional techniques inspired by Michelin-level recipes
Jibuni (Kanazawa Local Specialty)
A traditional simmered dish with chicken and wheat gluten (fu)
Cooked in a lightly sweet soy-based sauce
Miso Soup
Spinach Appetizer (Ohitashi-style)

Meal & Closing
After cooking, you will enjoy the meal you have prepared.
The experience ends on-site, and participants may depart freely afterward.

Additional Notes

The total experience time may vary and can be extended by up to 30 minutes depending on the pace of the group.

The route

Where you'll travel

Tour route map — Round trip from Kanazawa 1 city · 3 Hours

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

Change into a real sushi chef costume
Translation system using a large monitor
Free wifi
Japanese tea
Detailed English language digital recipes.

What's Not Included

Private transportation

Know before you go

PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
We are unable to accommodate guests with severe food allergies due to the nature of the cooking class and the shared kitchen environment.
Not wheelchair accessible
Not stroller accessible
Not suitable for pets
Infants must not sit on laps
Infant seats unavailable
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for people with heart conditions

Logistics