Tsukiji Fish Market Tour & Sushi Making Class

Explore Tsukiji Fish Market with a market insider, meet local shop owners, and discover Japanese food culture. Then join a hands-on sushi making class and create 10 pieces of sushi in a handcrafted wooden bento box, all in just 2 hours.

Highlights

Explore Tsukiji Fish Market with a Tsukiji market insider in a small group.

Meet local shop owners and discover specialty shops, ingredients, tools, and Japanese food culture.

Make 10 pieces of sushi with fresh, high-quality ingredients from Tsukiji Market.

Use authentic Japanese sushi tools and experience real fresh wasabi.

Arrange your sushi beautifully in your own handcrafted wooden bento box.

Enjoy a Tsukiji Market tour and sushi making class in one easy 2-hour experience.

Full Description

Experience two of Tsukiji's must-do activities in one easy 2-hour experience: a small-group Tsukiji Fish Market tour led by a market insider and a hands-on sushi making class.

Start in Tsukiji Outer Market, one of Tokyo's most famous food districts. Explore the lively market streets and specialty shops with a Tsukiji market insider. Meet local shop owners and discover seafood, Japanese ingredients, traditional food culture, and professional kitchen tools. The market walk is limited to 8 guests, allowing for a more personal experience in the busy market.

After the market walk, head to our cooking studio in the heart of Tsukiji for a hands-on sushi making class. Make 10 pieces of sushi, including tuna, salmon, vegetable sushi, traditional inari sushi, and a tuna roll.

What makes this experience different is the quality behind every part of the experience.

It is authentic because the family behind the experience has more than 100 years of connections to Tsukiji Market. These relationships help us work with trusted specialty shops and bring ingredients, Japanese sushi tools, real fresh wasabi, and the food culture of Tsukiji into the experience.

It is beautiful because you do more than simply make sushi. As you finish each piece, arrange it in your own handcrafted wooden bento box. The empty box gradually becomes a colorful sushi bento that you created yourself, making the finished meal a memorable part of the experience.

It is delicious because ingredient quality matters. We use fresh, high-quality ingredients from Tsukiji Market, including tuna and salmon, so even first-time guests can enjoy sushi that is both beautiful and genuinely delicious.

No previous cooking or sushi making experience is needed. Your instructor demonstrates each step clearly using simple English and visual guidance, making the class easy to follow for beginners, families, and international travelers.

Once your sushi bento is complete, take photos and enjoy the sushi you made yourself at the venue.

In just 2 hours, you can experience the people and food culture of Tsukiji Market, learn the basics of sushi making, and create a beautiful sushi bento using ingredients and tools connected to the market.

True Tsukiji Experience: 100-Year Family Legacy

This premium cultural tour is proudly guided and produced by a local family with over 100 years of history in Tsukiji. As a genuine, community-driven town revitalization project, we offer an authentic Tsukiji Market Walking Tour led by a true local insider, followed by a hands-on sushi bento making class. 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 Guided Tours, Custom Lessons, & Exclusive Family Buyouts. For custom private arrangements, please feel free to message us directly through this platform!

What's included?

Food & drinks
Landing & facility fees
Entry or admission fee
Goods & services tax

English-guided Tsukiji Market walking tour with a Tsukiji market insider
Small-group market tour with up to 8 guests
Hands-on sushi making class
10 pieces of sushi you make yourself
Fresh, high-quality ingredients from Tsukiji Market
Tuna, salmon, vegetables, inari sushi, and tuna roll ingredients
Authentic Japanese sushi tools
Real fresh wasabi and hands-on wasabi grating
Handcrafted wooden bento box
All sushi making ingredients
Enjoy the sushi you make on-site
Entry or admission fee

Please note

Stroller / pram accessible
Wheelchair accessible
Public transportation nearby
Infants must sit on your lap

Please inform us of any allergies or dietary restrictions (e.g., vegetarian) in advance. We may not be able to accommodate same-day requests.
No takeout available. For food safety, all sushi and lunch boxes must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken to go.
This is a hands-on cooking class where you will eat what you prepare; however, as we handle raw fish, please refrain from participating if you are feeling unwell.
Please arrive at the meeting point at least 10 minutes before the start time. Late arrivals may not be able to join.
This tour departs strictly on time. No refunds will be issued for late arrivals or no-shows under any circumstances, including prior notification. Please allow plenty of time for travel to the meeting point.
We will try to accommodate allergy-related requests, though it may not be possible.
Sushi must be consumed on-site and cannot be taken away.
Please wear comfortable clothing and walking shoes.
Some Tsukiji market shops may accept cash only. If you would like to shop during the tour, we recommend bringing small cash or coins.
Large suitcases or oversized luggage are not recommended. Please travel light if possible.

FAQ

Can children and beginners join?

Yes. Kids and beginners are welcome. Simple English, demonstrations, and visual guidance make the experience easy to follow.

Can you accommodate food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Please tell us when booking. Vegetarian and some dietary requests may be available with advance notice.

What is included in the price?

The price includes the Tsukiji Market tour, sushi making class, all ingredients, sushi tools, and a handcrafted wooden bento box.

What kind of sushi will I make?

You will make 10 pieces, including tuna, salmon, vegetable sushi, inari sushi, and a tuna roll.

Can I book a private tour?

Yes. Private tours and group bookings are available on request, subject to availability.

Can I bring a stroller or luggage?

Compact strollers are possible, but large luggage is not recommended because Tsukiji Market can be narrow and busy.

Can I take my sushi with me?

No. For food safety reasons, the sushi must be enjoyed at the venue.

Is Tsukiji Fish Market still open?

Yes. The wholesale market moved to Toyosu, but Tsukiji Outer Market has fish market and remains active with food shops, restaurants, and specialty stores.