Explore Tsukiji Market with a market insider, discover trusted specialty shops, and taste fresh tuna before making your own beautiful 10-piece sushi bento with high-quality ingredients from the market.
・Nigiri Sushi
Make fresh tuna and salmon nigiri by hand.
・Hosomaki – Thin Sushi Roll
Make a traditional thin sushi roll with tuna, sushi rice, and nori seaweed.
・Traditional Inari Sushi
Enjoy traditional Japanese inari sushi made with seasoned fried tofu and sushi rice.
・Vegetable Sushi
Colorful sushi made with traditional Japanese ingredients.
・Real Fresh Wasabi
Grate real fresh wasabi yourself and discover its fresh aroma and delicate heat.
・Handcrafted Wooden Sushi Bento
Arrange and decorate your handmade sushi in your own handcrafted wooden bento box.
Sushi (寿司, 鮨) is a Japanese dish of specially prepared vinegared rice (鮨飯 sushi-meshi), usually with some sugar and salt, combined with a variety of ingredients (ネタ neta), such as seafood (most commonly and often raw), vegetables, and occasionally tropical fruits. Styles of sushi and its presentation vary widely, but the key ingredient is "sushi rice", also referred to as shari (しゃり), or sumeshi (酢飯).
Inarizushi is stuffed in seasoned Aburaage tofu pouch. Inarizushi is technically sushi, but it is not something you order at nice sushi restaurants. It is easily found at supermarket delis, but, as you know, home made is the best. Inarisushi is a very casual food and a perfect lunch for picnics because it’s best eaten right from your hands.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
Experience the real Tsukiji Market in just 2 hours with an insider market walk and hands-on sushi making. This is more than a tour or a cooking class—it’s a complete Tsukiji Market experience, made possible by over 100 years of family connections in the market.
Start by exploring Tsukiji Market with a market insider closely connected to the people and businesses here. Walk through hidden alleys, visit trusted specialty shops, meet local shop owners, and discover the seafood, ingredients, tools, and culture behind one of Tokyo’s most famous food destinations.
After the walk, head to our cooking studio right in the heart of Tsukiji Market. Taste fresh, high-quality tuna, then make 10 pieces of sushi using top-quality tuna, salmon, vegetables, traditional inari sushi, and a tuna sushi roll. The ingredients for the class are specially prepared and supplied with the support of trusted Tsukiji Market shops—they are not purchased during the walk.
You’ll also use authentic Japanese knives and sushi tools, grate real fresh wasabi, and arrange your handmade sushi in your own handcrafted wooden bento box.
Once your beautiful sushi bento is complete, take photos of your creation while our staff captures candid moments of you enjoying the experience. Then say itadakimasu and enjoy the surprisingly delicious sushi you made yourself.
The market walk is limited to 8 guests, and no cooking experience is needed. Simple English, demonstrations, and gestures make the experience easy and fun for beginners, children, families, and non-native English speakers.
Meet the people, discover the culture, taste the quality, and make your own sushi—all in the heart of Tsukiji Market in just 2 hours.
Meet in front of Sushi restaurant "Sushizanmai Bekkan" (Annex). Your guide will be waiting on the right side of the building. Important note * There are several Sushizanmai locations in Tsukiji. Please make sure you are at the "Bekkan" building. * This tour is completely independent and not affiliated with the Sushizanmai restaurant. Please do not ask the restaurant staff for directions or questions regarding this tour.
Start by exploring Tsukiji Market with a local insider who knows the area deeply. Walk through hidden alleys and visit specialty shops rarely discovered by independent travelers. Meet local shop owners, learn about seafood, ingredients, and traditional tools, and experience the authentic atmosphere of Tokyo’s most famous food district.
Soak up the vibrant atmosphere as you explore the visitor areas, then enjoy tasting fresh tuna purchased during the tour—one of the most memorable highlights of your Tsukiji experience.
After exploring Tsukiji Market, step into the heart of Japan’s sushi culture and create 10 premium sushi pieces using fresh market ingredients trusted by top chefs. Make tuna, salmon, vegetable sushi, traditional inari sushi, and a tuna roll with hands-on guidance. Then present your handmade meal in an original handcrafted wooden bento box made by Japanese artisans. Use authentic Japanese tools, professional knives, and enjoy rare fresh wasabi. A photogenic and unforgettable highlight of your Japan trip.
Say itadakimasu and enjoy the sushi you made yourself. Along the way, you'll naturally discover a little Japanese food culture, from itadakimasu and gochisousama to how sushi and soy sauce are traditionally enjoyed. This isn't just about making perfect sushi. It's about laughing with family or friends, discovering new ingredients, creating something beautiful together, and finally tasting what you made. Shape. Roll. Arrange. Photograph. Eat. In just one hour, create a beautiful—and surprisingly delicious—sushi bento with authentic ingredients, tools, and craftsmanship made possible through more than 100 years of connections in Tsukiji Market. Most of all, we hope you leave thinking: “I'm so glad I came to Tsukiji Market.”
The class is designed to be easy and fun for everyone. Around half of our guests are families, and about half are non-native English speakers. Simple explanations, demonstrations, and gestures make it easy to follow, even for beginners and children.
Hello! I'm Masa. Through my wife's fourth-generation Tsukiji Market family, I have a close connection to Tsukiji Market and its food culture.
My passion is to share the real Tsukiji Market with visitors from around the world and help preserve its unique traditions for future generations.
Our Sushi Bento Making Experience brings Tsukiji Market to life through fresh local ingredients, traditional Japanese kitchen tools, and hands-on sushi making. We also offer insider market tours where you can discover the people, shops, and stories behind Tsukiji Market.
Whether you're visiting with family, friends, or a group, I hope you'll experience Tsukiji Market not just as a place to visit, but as a living food culture to enjoy and remember.
The closest station
Tsukiji Station
How to get to the station?
From Tsukiji Station: 10mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 8 people can join SMILING TOKYO's cooking class.
Yes, Sushi Bento Making & Tsukiji Market Insider Tour with Tuna Tasting has a vegetarian option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
It costs 11000 per person.
Yes, Sushi Bento Making & Tsukiji Market Insider Tour with Tuna Tasting has a vegan option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
