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Sushi Making with Pro Chef and Tsukiji Fish Market Tour in Tokyo

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Activity provider: Japan Wonder Travel
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Half-day tour in Tokyo, taking in Tsukiji and Tsukiji Outer Market. Run by Japan Wonder Travel, booked direct rather than through a reseller.

Highlights

  • Tsukiji
  • Tsukiji Outer Market
  • Runs 4 hours
  • Lunch (your own made sushi: 5 different nigiri sushi and 1 rolled sushi)
  • Sushi workshop
  • Local and professional guide

Sushi Making with Pro Chef and Tsukiji Fish Market Tour: Key Facts

PriceFrom $118 per person
Duration4 hours
LanguagesEnglish
Tour typeGuided Tour
BookingDirect with the local operator — no OTA markup

Full description

This is a 4-hour experience from Tokyo, built around Tsukiji and Tsukiji Outer Market. It is run by Japan Wonder Travel, an operator we book with directly rather than through a reseller, which is why we can hold your place with them before we treat your booking as final.

Tokyo's wholesale fish market moved from Tsukiji to Toyosu in 2018, but the Tsukiji Outer Market, the lanes of shops and stalls around the old site, stayed and is where the food walks go: tamagoyaki on a stick, tuna cuts, uni, grilled scallops and knife shops, busiest from about 8:00 to 11:00 and closed on Sundays and some Wednesdays. The tuna auction itself is at Toyosu, watched from a viewing deck before 6:30 with an advance lottery. Sushi classes teach shari, the vinegared rice, and the hand pressure of nigiri; most run two to three hours and you eat what you make.

The price covers Lunch, Sushi workshop, and professional guide, Family-friendly Sushi making workshop with history and host. Everything included is listed in full on this page; if something is not on that list, assume it is not in the price.

Tsukiji Honganji. We need at least one day's notice, and we confirm the date with Japan Wonder Travel before treating your booking as final. If they cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.

Tour Itinerary

Itineraries are customisable as per your request

The schedule below is a suggested plan and can be adjusted to suit your preferences.

Starting location

Tsukiji Honganji

Tsukiji

Visit

Tsukiji Outer Market

Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Food market visit

Tsukiji Outer Market

Lunch, Class, Cooking class

Detailed Itinerary

Starting location: Tsukiji Honganji

Tsukiji: Visit

Tsukiji Outer Market: Visit, Guided tour, Walk, Food market visit

Tsukiji Outer Market: Lunch, Class, Cooking class

Includes

  • Lunch (your own made sushi: 5 different nigiri sushi and 1 rolled sushi)
  • Sushi workshop
  • Local and professional guide
  • Family-friendly Sushi making workshop with history, trivia, and lesser known facts
  • English speaking host, and a professional sushi master from the area who love to answer questions
  • Fresh ingredients and proper utensils, all sourced from the market
  • Dashi soup, as well as some sushi from the master

Important information

Meeting point

Tsukiji Honganji

Know before you go

  • Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the activity starts

About this activity

Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more
Duration 4 hours
Check availability to see starting times
Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Main Tour Price
Starting from $118
$118
Need a custom booking or have a larger group?Contact Support via WhatsApp
Free cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund
Secure payment
Complete your booking safely with Razorpay. Full refund if you cancel 24h prior. Read more

Traveler Reviews

4.8/5
based on 95 reviews
Guide
4.8/5
Value for money
4.6/5
Verified reviews from travelers on this operator’s experience
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Nicola
August 27, 2026

Everything was excellent, very kind staff. Thank you to: JJ as the guide, K as the Host and KORO as the chef. They were so nice!

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Lynn
August 7, 2026

We loved the tour of the food market. Sunny, our guide, was excellent- full of interesting info and obviously passionate about sharing her knowledge of Japan's food & drink. We tried lots of food Ive never even seen before & had a lot of chats and laughs. The sushi making was also very good and Im sure we'll be practicing when we get home. This is a fun activity for teens who enjoy their food.

5
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Lisa
July 8, 2026

This was a fun activity where we learnt about the different foods available at the fish market with an informative guide. We then did a sushi making session which was lots of fun. A great morning. Highly recommended!

5
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Anne
July 1, 2026

Kate and Keigo were amazing! Definitely worth every money!

5
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Jodi
June 19, 2026

Masa was amazing on walking tour and Kate and Miky were fantastic at sushi making!!! It's a must in Tokyo

5
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Casey
May 28, 2026

Our Tsukiji Guide Jiro was excellent. In addition to the market we also visited the Tsujiki Temple and a shrine. She was very kind and knowledgeable. Our Sushi host Miky was kind and enthusiastic, as was our Sushi Chef Kate. Great quality of fish and instruction.

5
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Spencer
May 20, 2026

Mac gave us a great tour of Tsukiji Hongan-ji Temple and Tsukiji Market, teaching us common best practices, traditions, history, and phrases. The market was lively with lots of sights and smells. He then passed us off to Miky who took us up to the cooking class with Chef Tanaka. They gave us a great course on how to make sushi - nigiri and maki with Miky translating. They made it easy and fun to become amateur sushi chefs and sushi eaters. The food was great as well and they offer drinks at additional cost. Thanks to the team for a nice day!

5
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Heather
May 19, 2026

Excellent tour and sushi making. We were shown a variety of stalls and given the chance to try things we would not have normally looked at without a guide. We have some great food souvenirs to take home with us. The sushi making class was a great experience. Learning how to make our own sushi and then getting to eat it too! The staff were friendly and willing to take pictures of the group for nice memories.

5
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Jazmine
April 5, 2026

The tour of the sushi market was a great way to start the tour! We were able to try food and walk around. The sushi making class was great! They explained everything very well and had a slideshow to learn the different types of fish and sushi. I would recommend this tour when visiting Tokyo!

5
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Regina
January 16, 2026

Kate, Yuko, and Matsayo were very kind, professional and entertaining! Thoroughly enjoyed our experience at the market and learning how to make Sushi!

5
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lynette
October 22, 2025

Very enjoyable, learned a lot about sushi making, good information for the tour of Tokyo market , shrine and temple. Excellent guides. Went with adult children and husband.

5
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Dragos
September 15, 2025

Excellent market tour, lot of information about surroundings. The class was amazing, with a real chef. We learned to prepare so many sushi varieties, some of them didn’t know to exist before the class

Frequently Asked Questions

Tsukiji Honganji
Yes, if you tell us when you book rather than on the day. Dashi, the fish stock, is in almost everything, so vegetarian and vegan need to be named specifically and the host will plan a kombu-based version. Halal-certified restaurants exist in the big cities but are fewer, so say so early.
We confirm your booking with the operator before we treat it as final, and we need at least one day's notice. Once it is confirmed you get the meeting point, the time and a contact number for the day. If the operator cannot take your date we tell you and refund you rather than leave you waiting.
Lunch (your own made sushi: 5 different nigiri sushi and 1 rolled sushi), Sushi workshop, Local and professional guide, Family-friendly Sushi making workshop with history, trivia, and lesser known facts, English speaking host, and a professional sushi master from the area who love to answer questions, Fresh ingredients and proper utensils, all sourced from the market, Dashi soup, as well as some sushi from the master
The duration of the Sushi Making with Pro Chef and Tsukiji Fish Market Tour is typically 4 hours. We recommend arriving 15 minutes before the scheduled start time for a smooth check-in. Your guide will meet you at the designated meeting point and ensure the experience runs on schedule while remaining flexible to your pace.
For most experiences, we highly recommend an early morning start. This allows you to avoid the midday heat, bypass the largest crowds, and capture the best lighting for photography. Your guide can advise on the optimal timing based on the season and specific attractions included.
Yes, once your booking is completed via our secure payment gateway, you will receive an instant confirmation email with your tour details, meeting point address, guide's name, and direct contact information. You can also view and manage your booking through your AsiaByLocals account dashboard.
Yes! All our private tours are fully customizable. Whether you want to add extra stops, skip certain locations, change the pace, or adjust the start time — simply let your guide know in advance or on the day. We aim to create a personalized experience tailored to your interests and energy level.
We offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the scheduled start time for a full refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may be subject to a partial charge depending on the tour type. Weather-related cancellations for outdoor and boat tours are handled on a case-by-case basis, with full refunds or free rebooking offered when safety is a concern.
Most of our experiences are family-friendly and suitable for children of all ages. However, some tours involving extensive walking, water activities, or early morning starts may be better suited for children aged 5 and above. Please check the specific tour description for age recommendations, or contact us for personalized family itinerary advice.
After booking, you will receive detailed meeting point instructions via email. Most tours include complimentary hotel pickup within the central area. For tours without pickup, your confirmation email will include the exact address, Google Maps pin, and your guide's phone number for easy coordination. Guides typically arrive 10 minutes early and will message you on WhatsApp.
We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express), PayPal, Apple Pay, and Razorpay for Indian cards. All payments are processed through a PCI-compliant secure gateway with 256-bit encryption. You can also pay in multiple currencies — the price is automatically converted to your local currency at checkout.
Yes, all AsiaByLocals guides are licensed professionals who have been rigorously vetted through background checks, skill assessments, and customer reviews. Many hold government-issued tourism licenses, university degrees in history or cultural studies, and have years of experience leading tours for international travelers. Every guide maintains a minimum 4.5-star rating to remain active on our platform.
Late March to early April for cherry blossom, or late October to early December for autumn colour and the clearest skies. Contrary to most advice, October is Tokyo's wettest month (234.8 mm), not the June rainy season. Full month-by-month figures are in our best time to visit Tokyo guide.
Get a Suica or Pasmo IC card and budget ¥1,000–¥1,400 a day. Do not buy a JR Pass for a Tokyo-only trip — it costs ¥50,000 and excludes Tokyo Metro and Toei entirely. Note JR East raised Tokyo fares on 14 March 2026, so Metro is now cheaper than JR on several routes. See getting around Tokyo.
Shibuya Sky releases tickets only 14 days ahead at 00:00 JST — it cannot be booked months in advance. teamLab Borderless tickets drop at 12:00 JST on the 1st of each month. Our 3-day Tokyo itinerary lists every booking deadline.
Yes — a Japanese licence or an International Driving Permit issued under the 1949 Geneva Convention. 1968 Vienna Convention permits are not valid in Japan. Licences from Switzerland, Germany, France, Belgium, Monaco and Taiwan need an official JAF translation instead. Arrange it before you fly; see the Tokyo go-kart guide.
Yes — the highway bus from Busta Shinjuku to Kawaguchiko takes about 1h 45m for ¥2,200. But manage expectations: Fuji is visible on 84% of December mornings and only 23% of July mornings, and cloud builds through the day, so go early. Details in our Mount Fuji day trip guide.
Edomae sushi (the Tokyo Bay style, where curing began as a workaround for having no refrigeration), monjayaki — a runny griddle dish unique to Tokyo with 80+ specialists on Tsukishima's Monja Street — and soba. Also worth knowing: Tsukiji Outer Market never closed; only the wholesale auction moved to Toyosu. See the Tokyo food guide.
The crossing itself takes about ninety seconds. What makes it worth an evening is one street back — Nonbei Yokocho, a lantern-lit alley of tiny bars a minute away that almost nobody who photographs the scramble walks into. Note street drinking is banned in the area 18:00–05:00 year-round, though the ordinance carries no fine. See the Shibuya Crossing guide.
Yes, some. Japan's cashless ratio reached 58% in 2025, so over 40% of payments are still cash — and card refusal is most likely at small independent izakaya, ramen ticket machines and market stalls. Tipping is not expected anywhere.
Starting from$118