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Sushi & Bento Making Class by SMILING TOKYO

1 hour

Easy

Join a fun 60-minute session to make a sushi bento with fresh tuna, salmon, and veggies in a traditional Japanese bento box, using authentic kitchen tools.

Create your own beautiful—and surprisingly delicious—sushi bento in just one hour at our cooking studio right in the heart of Tsukiji Market, using high-quality ingredients and authentic tools supplied with the support of trusted specialty shops in the market.

Grate real fresh wasabi yourself, make sushi using top-quality, fresh and delicious tuna, salmon and other ingredients, and try traditional inari sushi and sushi rolls. Then arrange everything beautifully in your own wooden bento box, handcrafted especially for this experience.

What makes this quality possible is the host family's connection to Tsukiji Market, built through more than 100 years of relationships with people in the market.

Friendly and knowledgeable English-speaking instructors guide you every step of the way, making the experience authentic yet easy to enjoy for beginners, children and travelers whose first language is not English. It's especially popular with families—even three-year-old guests have successfully created their own adorable sushi bento.

And because the entire experience takes just one hour, children stay engaged while families can make the most of their valuable time in Tokyo. It is a sushi-making experience made possible by being part of Tsukiji Market itself.


HIGHLIGHTS

Make authentic sushi with fresh, delicious ingredients in the heart of Tsukiji Market

Grate real fresh wasabi yourself

Use authentic tools trusted by professionals

Create your own handcrafted wooden sushi bento

Enjoy the excitement of creating it piece by piece

Surprisingly delicious—even when it's your first time

Only one hour—so you have more time to enjoy Tokyo

Welcoming for beginners, families and non-native English speakers

Made possible by more than 100 years of connections in Tsukiji Market

Take home great photos of what you made—and the fun you had making it

Discover Japanese food culture naturally


True Tsukiji Experience: 100-Year Family Legacy

This unique cultural tour is proudly produced by a local family with over 100 years of history in Tsukiji. As a genuine, community-driven town revitalization project, we love welcoming couples, families, and private groups to experience the real heart and soul of our historic marketplace.


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This is the official direct booking page for SMILING TOKYO. By booking here, you are guaranteed the best rates, direct communication with our local team, and the flexibility to customize your session.

We proudly offer Private Lessons & Exclusive Event Buyouts for families, honeymoons, and corporate groups. For custom private arrangements, please feel free to message us directly through this platform.


Location: Room 302, Sankei Bldg, 4-10-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo  

Operated by: Tee-up LLC   合同会社ティー・アップ

Address: Room 302, Sankei Bldg, 4-10-6 Tsukiji, Chuo-ku, Tokyo

What's included?
  • Landing & facility fees
  • Entry or admission fee
  • Goods & services tax

All sushi-making ingredients

1-hour Sushi Making & Bento Experience

10 pieces of sushi you make yourself

Fresh, high-quality tuna, salmon and vegetables from Tsukiji Market

Traditional inari sushi and tuna sushi roll

Handcrafted wooden bento box made especially for the experience

Bento arrangement and decoration

Authentic Japanese sushi-making tools

Use of a professional Japanese knife

Real fresh wasabi and hands-on wasabi grating

Friendly English-speaking instructor

Enjoy the sushi bento you make on-site

Complimentary photos taken by staff during the experience

Exclusions

    Tsukiji Market walking tour

    Hotel pickup and drop-off

    Transportation to and from the venue

    Additional food and drinks

    Personal shopping and souvenirs

    Takeaway of prepared sushi

    Personal expenses

    Please note
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller / pram accessible
    • Public transportation nearby
    • Infants must sit on your lap
    • Wheelchair accessible(Including all transportation & surfaces)
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • No cooking experience is needed. Friendly English guidance is provided.
    • This is a fun 1-hour beginner-friendly experience.
    • Suitable for beginners, couples, families, and children.
    • Loved by kids. Family-friendly.

    Food & Dietary Requests

    • Please inform us in advance of any allergies or dietary restrictions (such as vegetarian requests).
    • Same-day dietary requests may not be possible.
    • Unfortunately, Kosher meals cannot be accommodated.
    • For food safety reasons, all food must be enjoyed on-site and cannot be taken away.

    Health & Safety

    • This is a hands-on cooking class using raw fish. If you are feeling unwell, please refrain from participating.

    Meeting Point

    • We are located on the 3rd floor of the building with the sushi restaurant “Sushizanmai Bekkan” (Annex).   https://maps.app.goo.gl/vy3Y7eT7E5XWQgUf8  
    • Use the narrow pathway on the right side of the building and take the elevator to the 3rd floor.
    • There are several Sushizanmai locations in Tsukiji, so please come to the Bekkan building.
    • This tour is independently operated and not affiliated with the restaurant. Please do not ask restaurant staff for tour assistance.

    Additional Notes

    • The tour may finish slightly later than scheduled depending on the day.
    • Services not listed (extra food, drinks, hotel pickup, transportation, etc.) are not included.
    What to bring