Tokyo Cooking Class
Visiting Tsukiji Market and Making 3 Types of Sushi with the National Government Licensed Guide Interpreter (Vegetables are available for Vegan/Vegetarian)

Vy, United States of America

Masa was an amazing host. She led my sister and I through the Tsukiji market, telling us about its history and showing us how foods are sold. After hearing about our interests, she also recommended well-priced stores for quality products (ceramics, dried foods, etc.). We also made a quick stop at the Shinto temple. After the market, she graciously had us in her home and taught us how to roll three different types of sushi. She sent us home with instructions and a little tool to help make maki rolls faster. After eating our delicious sushi, we got dressed up in Masa's kimonos by her and her sweet friend! My sister had the honor of wearing the kimono that Masa wore for her coming of age ceremony! We felt incredibly welcomed at Masa's home and can confidently say that this experience was the highlight of our trip. Masa is quite busy, especially during the autumn and spring, so try to book time with her earlier rather than later!

Dec 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you for the wonderful review. I hope you are enjoying Tokyo and Hakone now. You are very knowledgeable and made sushi so well. Thank you again for treating me to Gunkan sushi with delicious uni and ikura, your favorites, which you bought at Tsukiji. You also looked so beautiful in my kimonos. I think my kimonos were happier then than when they had been sleeping for so long in my kimono closet.

Chelsey, United States of America

We had the best time with Masa!! Thank you so much for the incredible tour of Tsukiji Market, we learned so much about the various types of cuisine in Japan and interesting history as well. Then the sushi making class in Masa's lovely home was the highlight of our trip. Can't wait to impress our friends back in New York with what we learned! Highly recommend this class and experience.

Nov 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you for your wonderful review! Have you already returned to NYC? I hope you enjoyed Hakone, the Taya Cave, and all the other places near Tokyo. Enjoy making sushi and surprise your brother and friends with your skills!

Mareike, Germany

We had such a great time with Masa! First we went to the market, she gave us interesting insights and we bought the fish and the ingredients for the sushi. Afterwards, we went to her place and we prepared different kinds of sushi while she gave us further information and explanations. The class was fun, the sushi was very, very tasty and we had a great time! We highly recommend it!

Nov 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you for your kind comment. You've already returned to Germany, right? I hope our class made your 45th (or 46th?) visit to Japan a little more memorable. I also hope you try making sushi at home!

Kristen, United States of America

Masa’s class was wonderful, I’m so glad I did it. She was very knowledgeable and made the class interesting and fun. She is a great person to talk to about any topic and will try her best to help you get to know Japan. I really enjoyed the Tsukiji market part, I had been there before but saw more local parts with her. And the sushi we made was so fresh and delicious, I will practice more at home!

Nov 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you so much for your wonderful review. I always learn new things from my international guests. Yesterday, you taught me about how Japanese Americans feel while traveling in Japan, and also about the new sightseeing spot, the Tokiwa-so Manga Museum. Did you visit it? I'm planning to go there soon. I hope you are enjoying Japan safely.

Martine , France

Toute la famille a passé un moment fabuleux. Malgré la barrière de la langue nous sommes arrivés à échanger. Ce fut une expérience extraordinaire, tant par le cours de sushi que par la visite du marché et de son temple. Merci pour tout.

Oct 2024

Response from Masa
J'ai également beaucoup apprécié le temps passé avec vous tous. J'étais ravi que votre fille puisse faire ses débuts en cuisine chez nous. Profitez de votre séjour à Okinawa, Kyoto et Osaka. Vous pouvez également acheter des couteaux à Osaka. I also really enjoyed spending time with all of you. I was happy that your daughter had her first cooking experience at my home. Enjoy your time in Okinawa, Kyoto, and Osaka. You can buy knives in Osaka as well.

YI-HUI, Taiwan

謝謝老師的這次體驗行程 除了帶我們深入了解築地市場外，還能直接從市場帶回新鮮的魚做壽司 也很貼心的配合我們的飲食需求，非常值得的體驗!

Sep 2024

Response from Masa
感謝你給我們的好評。也感謝你擔任翻譯的努力。希望你在台灣做壽司，並在家裡學習日語！ 良いレビューを有難うございます。通訳もしてくれてありがとう。台湾で寿司を作り、日本語の勉強を続けてください。 Thank you for your positive review. We appreciate your effort as an interpreter. Make sushi in Taiwan and study Japanese at home!

Karina , Brazil

Masa was kind and friendly all the time, she also told us some historical events in Japan which was very helpful to understand the food we were about to make. It was a great lesson and we had fun!! Masa was very patient and didatic - my 11 year old son loved to make his own rolls, niguiris and gunkans! Highly recommend!!!

Jul 2024

Response from Masa
ありがとう（Arigatou）. Thank you very much for your review. I was moved that you remembered your granma's taste ( anko, mochi, dango ) and are going to her home town. Enjoy Harry Potter, Kyoto, Osaka, and of course Kumamoto. Your smart son will never forget this great travel.

Kazuma, Japan

Masa’s sushi experience was eye-opening even for local people, and I will never forget how wonderful today’s experience was. Returning to my home country, Japan temporarily, I decided to join in Masa's class in order to learn more about Japanese culture, and my decision was right and it was beyond my high expectation! The event started at the bustling Tsukiji Old Outer Market, This area is usually touristy but became a vibrant hub of fresh ingredients under Masa's guidance. Then, the sushi-making class was held in a well-equipped living room. Masa demonstrated how to make a perfect sushi roll. It looked easy and simple at first, but I was totally wrong. Though my rolls were obviously beginner-level, Masa's encouragement (no sighs!) kept me motivated. After struggling to 'decorate' sushi, we managed to start the lunch time. She also gave me a nice miso soup and the combination with sushi made me hilarious. I had lots of time to eat sushi before but today’s sushi was unforgettable. Masa added more information about sushi and Japanese manners, which was great information. Masa’s way of communication in English and passion undoubtedly made my day. The five-star is not good enough for this experience. I highly recommend this activity for those who want to enjoy sushi in a memorable way; You won't just make sushi; you'll create a unique culinary memory. Thank you, Masa, for the greatest opportunity to have sushi!

Jul 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you so much for your wonderful comment; it encourages me to do my best for this class. As you are Japanese, you have eaten sushi at many different restaurants and you were still satisfied with our homemade sushi. It makes me so happy! I hope you will make sushi in America and invite your friends to your sushi party.

Michelle, Canada

Our sushi-making experience with Masa was great!! She spent the time to give us history of sushi, the market where we shopped, and the overall process in a way that accommodated our amateur skills. The end product eaten at her house tasted amazing and she was such a wonderful host - highly recommended!!

Jul 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you so much for your review. You are a great lady. You turned him into a sushi lover in Texas 2 years ago. You turned him into a sushi chef in Tokyo yesterday because you had booked my class. Did I contribute a little to it, right? I hope he will make a lot of sushi in Seattle for you.

Richard Patterson, Australia

This was an excellent experience for our family (kids 9 and 11). Masa was a great host. She had good conversational English and was very warm and friendly. Our kids felt very comfortable and welcomed by her. We all learnt a lot about the small details that make a big difference in making traditional sushi from scratch. We highly recommend for families. It was a great to have a guide to navigate and explain everything the the tsukiji market... this was an adventure on its own. Sushi making was great, Masa explained the history, about the food, and the process beautifully, it was a pleasure to see and hear her passion for ingredients, process and customs. An experience that our family will remember for a long time! The Sushi was delicious... look for to putting our new skills into practice at home!

Jun 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you so much for your review. Thank you to the great father, your cute children, and your wife, a great author. Now I understand why she was so gentle and educational to your kids. I'm glad that all of you enjoyed the time with me. Make sushi at home and revisit Japan in winter!!

Oscar, United States of America

I would recommend this class 100% and I would certainly come back (I will when I visit Tokyo again with my wife). The visit to the market was great, we saw so many stands and a variety of food. The class wouldn't have been the same without the market visit. Masa is so sweet and welcoming, she explained many Japanese food/customs during the market visit and how to prepare sushi at her place. We learned so many things and the sushi making was a great experience. This class was probably the best experience we had at Tokyo. Thank you so much Masa!

Jun 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for your wonderful review. In Tsukiji, you seemed to be a little strange group to me. ( I couldn't guess your profession and why you stayed in Okinawa.) In my kitchen, all of you were enthusiastic sushi chefs and good eaters. I hope you found the warabi-mochi shop in the complicated Ikebukuro station. I am looking forward to seeing you with your wife someday.

Mark Hess, United States of America

Masa. It was a pleasure meeting you today and we thoroughly enjoyed the sushi class. It was the highlight of our trip. The tour very interesting and fun. With gratitude, the Hess family.

Jun 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you again for all of you. Make sushi in LA, NYC, and Wash. and compete to make maki at your next family reunion. Who will be the winner?

Mark Hess, United States of America

Masa was a wonderful host. She taught us to make delicious fresh sushi, and was able to adapt to our dietary needs. The tour of the Fish market was fascinating. It was a fun adventure, and we highly recommend a tour and The sushi making class. being in her home, made the class very special.

Jun 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you for your wonderful comment. I want to express my respect for your effort. You prepared the class quite early and gave me a lot of information to make the class enjoyable. You are a great father and a planner of the tour.

Yvonne, Hong Kong

Our sushi class with Masa is excellent. She is all rounded, story telling, cooking experience, sharing of family affairs, tourist attractions as well as Japanese table manner …… THANKS Airkitchen & Masa! It’s a wonderful experience for my daughter & me.

May 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for your heartwarming comment. Thank you again for sharing your scallops and strawberries with me, and teaching me some hints about iPhone. I hope you will be able to see Mt Fuji today!

Ruben, Portugal

The sushi experience with Masa-sama was incredible. It started with a tour around the fish market, where she explained everything about the Japanese culture including the history and meaning of everything . Then we went to her place where we felt at home . Really cosy place with amazing view . Everything was ready to start the sushi class and really well explained, we also made real wasabi , with an wasabi root and prepared our sushi pieces . In the end we ate in a traditional Japanese table, drank an amazing miso soup and great green tea . I really recommend this experience . And Masa-sama was really welcoming and fun . Ps: Masa-sama's english is really good .

May 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you for your wonderful review. I also enjoyed the time with all of you. I hope you will go back to Portugal with a lot of good memories in Japan. I was surprised you knew the relationship between your country and Japan in the 16th Century. Kasutera and Tempura came to Japan from your country!! I'm sure I will visit a Portuguese restaurant in Tokyo soon and visit your country someday.

Kathleen, United States of America

We had a wonderful experience with Masa. We toured the fish markets, then made sushi and had a beautiful feast. I highly recommend this experience.

Apr 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for taking my class and for your nice review. Walking around Tsukiji Market with you in the heavy rain is an unforgettable memory for me. You are a lucky lady who can enjoy delicious meals your good chef prepares. He was so good at slicing tuna. Add the sushi to your menu. Enjoy your long trip around Japan.

Kathleen, United States of America

We had a wonderful day with Masa. She is a great host and I can’t wait to get home to try making sushi on my own. Thank you Masa.

Apr 2024

Response from Masa
Have a good party with your homemade sushi!

Rebecca , Italy

Our cooking class with Masa was AMAZING. We first went to Tsukiji market, where Masa clearly explained us a lot of interesting things about the place. Then we moved to her house and prepared sushi. She carefully explained us every step and she even arranged vegetarian sushi for my sister that does not eat fish or meat. She was extremely kind and qualified. This experience was very memorable. Highly recommended !!

Apr 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for taking my class and your heartwarming review. I think you've already arrived at your home in Italy. Thank you for the delicious chocolate and cheese, too. You are a fashionable and wonderful family. Your father must be glad to get your souvenir from Tsukiji, a good soy sauce. I apologize for one thing. I forgot to serve you some green tea because I was so into chatting with all of you.

Megan, Great Britain

Thank you Masa for an amazing experience! It was easy to find the meeting place at the station and we had a really interesting tour through the market, with Masa explaining and pointing out many things. It was an easy journey back to Masa’s apartment and we used the time to chat about Japanese history and culture. Masa has a beautiful home with an amazing view over Tokyo. She gave very clear demonstrations and instructions of how to make the sushi and we were able to follow along well. The sushi we created was delicious with high quality ingredients, and then we shared a meal together at a beautifully prepared table. Masa also made us miso soup and green tea. Masa was so friendly and welcoming and also gave us lots of tips for our onward journey. I am so glad we chose this cooking class and would recommend it to anyone!

Mar 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for your detailed review. I was happy to find your empty plate and soup cups. Thank you again. You are a lucky couple, who could look at Mt. Fuji twice. I hope you will be able to enjoy beautiful cherry blossoms on your tour in Japan. Not only in famous places but also in local parks and streets, we can see them. Enjoy Fuji Five Lakes, Kyoto, Osaka, Kumano, and Hiroshima....!!

Diane Lande, United States of America

We loved our time with you today. Thank you so much for showing us the markets shopping, taking us to your home, teaching us how to make sushi, and talking with us about your neighborhood and Japan. We are very grateful! Diane and Bob

Mar 2024

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for taking my class, fresh oysters, salmon roe, and good review. I’m so impressed you can use your Google map perfectly. Above all, I’m happy that you enjoyed the time with me. I hope you enjoy Kabuki, Nagoya, Magome, Hiroshima, and Kyoto!

Kelvin Loke, Singapore

We booked our sushi making experience with Masa San on 15th Dec 2023. Booking was easy enough. She contacted us via email or through the Air Kitchen platform regularly with clear instructions on where to meet. The first 1-1.5 hours was a tour of the Tsujiki market to view the stalls where we bought our ingredients for the sushi workshop like wasabi and fish. Masa San explained everything clearly and helped us when we tried to get konbu. Following this we proceed back to her apartment for the workshop. My kids love temaki and Masa San was kind enough to swap the Gunkan for temaki. Spend an enjoyable 2 hours or so making our 3 sushi that was followed by our sushi party. Such an enjoyable time with an incredible host. I've definitely learnt a lot and hope to make my own sushi and temaki back home! Thank you Masa San

Dec 2023

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for taking my class and for your detailed review. I'm happy you enjoyed my class. I also learned that kids like temaki and it's popular in Singapore. Please enjoy the temaki party in your home. your cute children must enjoy it. Make good Udon noodles with the convenient konbu-dashi pack, which you bought in Tsukiji market!

Alexander, United States of America

My partner and I had a delightful time during our sushi cooking class with Masa! From cutting the fish to grinding the wasabi, every step felt hands-on and authentic. We learned how to make maki, nigiri, and gunkan sushi with fresh ingredients from the market. Masa's teaching style was fantastic, making the class both personal and enjoyable. Highly recommend for sushi enthusiasts!

Dec 2023

Response from Masa
Thank you for spending your last day in Japan with me. You are an excellent cook and a brave driver. Both of you were the strong guests who brought the heaviest bags to my house!! Anyway, enjoy making sushi in the U.S.!

Mister Neal, United States of America

Very satisfied by the tour in general. We had a great time with Masaho san. Thank you.

Nov 2023

Response from Masa
To sushi expert family! Thank you very much for participating in my class. We were very lucky to see the workers slicing the big tuna in Tsukiji. Enjoy not only eating sushi at restaurants but also making sushi at home in the U.S.!!

Kristof, Germany

Thank you again for your cooking class! It really was fun and the combination of buying some ingredients at the market and use them for making sushi together gave us both a good impression of the market and making sushi. When we're back in Germany, we'll try making sushi again considering your tips.

Oct 2023

Response from Masa
Thank you very much for taking my class and for your wonderful review. Yes, you are right! We understood how fresh the seafood in Tsukiji was and it’s the reason the sushi in Japan is delicious. I hope my class will help you make sushi in Germany. ‘Kaizen’ is not only for making cars but also for making sushi!

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