Highlights
- Shape nigiri sushi under direct instruction from a working sushi chef at a casual local restaurant in Gujo.
- A guide supports the session and facilitates questions between you and the chef throughout.
- The experience takes place at a restaurant listed on Tabelog, Japan’s leading restaurant review platform.
- Additional food and drinks beyond the session are available to order and paid separately on-site.
What to Expect
You arrive in Gujo, a historic town in Gifu Prefecture known for its clear waterways and deep-rooted food culture. As you step into a casual local sushi restaurant, the setting immediately reflects everyday Japanese dining rather than a formal sushi counter. This is where working chefs serve regular customers, and today you join that space as a participant, not just a visitor.
The session begins as the chef demonstrates nigiri technique in front of you, showing how to handle rice, shape each piece, and place the topping. You then follow along, repeating the steps with your own ingredients. Your guide is present throughout, translating instructions, relaying your questions to the chef, and helping you keep pace with each stage of the process.
By the end of the session, you have shaped your own nigiri pieces from start to finish and eat what you have made. The chef’s answers to your questions — on technique, ingredients, or Japanese sushi culture — round out the session with context that goes beyond the hands-on steps themselves.
Important Information
- Advance booking is required; walk-ins are not accepted.
- Additional drinks and food ordered during or after the session are not included and must be paid directly at the restaurant.
- The session is conducted in Japanese with guide support in English; other language support is not guaranteed.
- Participants should arrive at the designated meeting point on time, as the session begins promptly with the chef.
- The restaurant is selected from casual dining establishments listed on Tabelog; this is not a formal or high-end sushi restaurant experience.
- Cancellation conditions apply as stated at the time of booking; review the policy before confirming your reservation.
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