Top 15 Kyoto Sushi Experiences

1.Sushi Making in Kyoto! Same-day bookings welcome!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 713 reviews · from $53Our pick

Make nigiri and rolls in a 90-minute Kyoto sushi class with English-speaking instructors, sake options, lunch, gifts, and free cancellation.

“I had a great time learning about the history of sushi and how to make several different types. You learn little tips and tricks to help as well as the specific details for types of sushi. Come hungry since you eat what you make! They also have different sakes and you can do a flight/sampler for those which is fun as well. It’s a little tricky to find the location, but it’s up the stairs next to the sketchers store on the second floor and definitely worth finding.”

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2.The Original Small-Group Sushi Making Class in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 436 reviews · from $69

Learn nigiri and maki in a restored Kyoto townhouse with Kana, fresh fish, tea, and a small group of eight.

“Everything - from start to finish - was AMAZING!!! Our sensei (teacher) - Kana - shared her knowledge of Kyoto and sushi-making with us so we could become better (?) sushi-makers. The sushi we made was delicious and definitely filling!! LOVED THE ASSORTMENT and DIFFERENT STYLES TOO!!! Definitely gonna try to dc this at home! Doomo areigato, Kana and hubby!! CONGRATS”

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3.Small-Group Authentic Sushi Making Workshop

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 137 reviews · 1h 30m · from $60

Learn nigiri and maki in a restored Kyoto townhouse with fresh fish, English guidance, lunch, and a useful sushi-making gift bag.

“An amazing experience!! The class was enjoyable for the whole family and the sushi was delicious! highly recommend!”

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4.Sushi – Authentic Japanese Cooking Class – the best souvenir from Kyoto!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $72

Learn sushi, dashi, pickled ginger, and Japanese dining manners in Kaori’s hands-on Kyoto cooking class, with food, tea, and recipes included.

“The Lady was great explained very well the Umami tast and how to prepare super, prickelnd gingen, Rice ans sushi...also my Kids enjoyed it a lot ...great experience...”

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5.Private Kyoto Sushi Cooking Class & Tea Ceremony with Emika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 66 reviews · from $109

Cook sushi or Kyoto Obanzai in Emika’s home, enjoy matcha or local drinks, and learn Japanese food traditions in a private three-hour class.

“Amazing experience! Emika welcomed us in her beautiful home for a private nigiri class. My husband is vegetarian and she was able to accommodate him wonderfully. We loved learning about japaneese culture and we still can’t stop talking about how great the meal was. Read more”

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6.Sushi Making Class with Sushi Chef

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 64 reviews · 90 minutes - 3 hours · from $74

Learn nigiri and maki with a Kyoto sushi chef, using fresh market fish, then enjoy your handmade lunch in a small English-friendly class.

“Everything was great!!! They even accommodated our gluten allergies. Fun and very informative class.”

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7.Sushi Making Experience Luxury Course in Nara

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 36 reviews · from $115

Make eight pieces of premium sushi in Nara, from seasoned rice and fresh wasabi to fish cutting, shaping, traditional dress, and a certificate.

“What a great experience learning how to make different types of sushi! Okashi made the experience lots of fun! Dressing up in traditional Japanese clothes and learning words and actions to make traditional sushi. I would recommend for anyone no matter what your cooking skills are!”

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8.Enjoy Sushi & Market Tour! Best for Family & Couple!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $77

Make sushi, miso soup, and vinegar rice in Kyoto, visit Nishiki Market, and get seasonal sightseeing tips in a small two-hour class.

“An absolute highlight of our family Kyoto trip! Our guides were kind, knowledgeable, and incredible teachers. I can’t recommend this tour enough for anyone visiting Kyoto. It’s most definitely a must-do! We got to see how the salmon is cut at the fish market, make miso soup, and then make three different types of sushi and it was all topped off with sake, green tea, and a homemade matcha dessert. Incredible doesn’t express how cool this experience was. Out of the many things we saw and did in Kyoto, this topped it all. JUST BOOK IT!!”

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9.Sushi or Traditional Japanese Cuisine in a Kyoto Home with Emika

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 20 reviews · from $79

Share sushi, obanzai dishes, matcha, and conversation in Emika’s Kyoto home during this warm 90-minute private meal.

“We had a great lunch with Emika. She was very polite and courteous. The food was very good and we enjoyed talking with her about the food, drinks, and Kyoto. Thank you very much for this wonderful experience!”

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10.Kyoto Sushi Making Experience with a Professional Sushi Chef

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 16 reviews · from $163

Learn sushi making with a professional Kyoto chef, taste sake and tempura, and finish with matcha in a peaceful garden.

“Our guide, Ayuri, was wonderful. This is a great tour. My family had a lot of fun with the sushi making class with chef. The quality of the fish provided was fresh and tempura was the best I’ve had so far in Japan. We learned a lot about the history of sushi and sampled different type of saki. Would definitely recommend to anyone interested in sushi.”

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11.Sushi Making Experience in Kawaramachi

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 13 reviews · from $40Best value

Make 12 pieces of sushi in central Kyoto, learn traditional techniques in English, eat your creations, and take home a special gift.

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12.Private Art Sushi Roll Class in Kyoto

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 13 reviews · from $93

Make a peach-flower sushi roll in Kyoto with Aya, wearing traditional clothing in a private one-hour kazarimaki class.

“Ava is a Master of Sushi making and it was lovely to share her skill. She was very patient with us, but perhaps this is for people who know a little about making sushi already. Her home is delightful and we felt very welcome.”

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13.Kyoto Sushi & Takoyaki Cooking Class near Gion and Kiyomizu-dera!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $96

Make rolled sushi and takoyaki in a Kyoto machiya with HANA, then enjoy sake, matcha mochi ice cream, and recipes to take home.

“We did both the cooking class and walking tour. Hanna was our cooking class host and she was fantastic! The presentation was thoroughly enjoyable and well put together. The food was plentiful and delicious (we couldn’t eat it all so had take away too!). She answerRead more”

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14.Cooking class, learning how to make authentic sushi

★★★★★★★★★★4.2 · 9 reviews · 1h 30m · from $113

Make authentic sushi in Kyoto, wear a happi coat, learn vinegar rice, enjoy eight pieces, and take home a completion certificate.

“Thank you so much! We're delighted you enjoyed the sushi-making experience with us. Your comment made our day! Please visit us again whenever you return to Japan—we’d love to see you again!”

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15.Kyoto Making Wagyu Sushi experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 9 reviews · from $70

Make wagyu sushi in Kyoto with Chef Yoshi, then enjoy tempura, miso soup, pickles, and a drink in a small hands-on lunch.

“We had a wonderful time. Two adults and three kids around 10 years old. As mentioned before it was tricky to find. Google maps got us to the area but it was unclear which elevator to take. Do not take the elevator you can see from the Read more”

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