Highlights
- Shape nigiri and rolls under the direct instruction of a professional sushi chef in Minakami.
- A bilingual guide supports communication between you and the chef throughout the session.
- The experience takes place at a casual, welcoming sushi restaurant listed on Tabelog.
- Questions to the chef are welcomed, giving you direct insight into sushi-making techniques.
What to Expect
You arrive at a casual sushi restaurant in Minakami, a town in Gunma Prefecture known as a gateway to the mountains of northern Kanto. The setting is relaxed and approachable rather than formal, giving you a comfortable introduction to one of Japan’s most recognized culinary traditions. As you settle in, your bilingual guide introduces the session and explains how the next 90 minutes will unfold.
The chef demonstrates nigiri-shaping and roll-making techniques directly in front of you, and you follow along step by step. You handle the rice, position the fish, and apply the hand movements the chef shows you — repeating and refining as you go. When questions come up, your guide bridges the conversation so you get clear answers from the chef without anything lost in translation.
By the end of the session, you have shaped your own pieces of nigiri and rolls using the same techniques shown by the chef. You sit down to eat what you have made, finishing the experience with a plate of sushi that reflects the skills you practiced during the class.
Important Information
- Additional food and drinks beyond what is included in the experience are available to order at the restaurant and must be paid for on-site.
- The experience is conducted in Japanese with bilingual guide support in English.
- Advance booking is required; walk-in participation is not available.
- Please inform the operator of any food allergies or dietary restrictions at the time of booking.
- Meeting point details will be confirmed in your booking voucher; check the provided information before travel.
- Cancellation policy details are outlined at the time of booking; review these before confirming your reservation.
Map
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