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Sushi-Making Class in Asakusa: Sake Barrel Opening, Nigiri and Matcha in 90 Minutes

At Sushi Matcha Asakusa, just outside the north exit of Tobu Asakusa Station, your sushi-making class begins with a traditional sake barrel opening. Put on a sushi uniform, make six pieces of nigiri and one sushi roll, then whisk your own matcha and enjoy everything together in about 90 minutes.

Published: 2026.10.22

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BEFORE YOU BOOK

4 Things to Know Before Booking

01Starts with a sake barrel opening toast, making it easy to connect with fellow guests you've just met
02Wear a sushi uniform and make six pieces of nigiri and one sushi roll
03Enjoy all-you-can-drink sake, or toast with green tea or water if you don't drink alcohol
04Finish by whisking your own matcha and enjoying it with your sushi on the spot

BEST FOR

Who This Experience Is Best For

01
Solo travellers who want to meet other guests
Because the class starts with a shared cheer at the sake barrel opening, conversations come naturally.
02
Families who want to make sushi with their children
With low seats and tables, children can join alongside their parents. Babies and toddlers are welcome too.
03
Travellers who want to combine Asakusa sightseeing with a Japanese food experience
In a class close to the station, you can enjoy a sake barrel opening, sushi making and matcha whisking in about 90 minutes.

Sushi Making and Matcha in Asakusa, Starting with a Sake Barrel Opening

This experience is run by Sushi Matcha Asakusa, operated by THE KABUKU Co., Ltd. The shop sits under the elevated tracks just outside the north exit of Tobu Asakusa Station, and you can spot it by its white lanterns. It is an easy stop before or after sightseeing in Asakusa.

With an instructor who speaks English and Japanese, you will enjoy a sake barrel opening (kagami-biraki), sushi making and matcha whisking in about 90 minutes. You can eat the sushi you make right there, so it fits neatly into your plans for lunch or dinner.

A large group of participants in sushi uniforms holding up their sushi — Change into a sushi uniform and enjoy 90 minutes in Asakusa, from the sake barrel opening to sushi making and matcha whisking.

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First, Put on a Sushi Uniform and Open the Sake Barrel

Once you have changed into your sushi uniform, the experience kicks off with the sake barrel opening. Raise your glass together with a shout of "Yoisho!" It is a great icebreaker with the other guests.

Sake is all-you-can-drink during the class. If you don't drink alcohol, you can toast with green tea or water. Whether you are travelling solo or with family or friends, this is where you all head into sushi making together.

Guests in happi coats raising their hands in delight at a table next to a sake barrel

Next, Prepare the Sushi Rice in a Wooden Tub

Sushi making begins with mixing the rice and seasoning it to make sushi rice. Your instructor will show you how to use the rice paddle and how to handle the rice.

The seats and tables are low, so children can join in alongside their parents. Babies and toddlers can stay next to a parent or on their lap.

A woman mixing rice with a wooden paddle in a wooden sushi tub — Next up is the sushi rice. You will learn how to mix it with a rice paddle, starting from the basics.

A child in a happi coat and their family at a wooden tub, learning from the instructor — Children can make sushi together with their parents, listening to the instructor and working with their own hands.

Participants shaping rice beside the instructor — Watch the instructor's hands and follow each step. If anything is unclear, you can ask right on the spot.

Now It's Time to Make Six Pieces of Nigiri and One Sushi Roll

Watching the instructor's demonstration, you will check how much rice to use and how to place the topping, then shape your nigiri one piece at a time. Next, try your hand at a sushi roll. Sushi you have finished yourself lines up on your plate.

When it is done, take a commemorative photo before you eat. Wearing your sushi uniform, hold up the plate you made and capture the moment.

Two participants making nigiri while watching the instructor's hands — Finally, the nigiri. Learn how much rice to use and how to place the topping, then shape each piece one by one.

Tuna, salmon and shrimp nigiri lined up on a bamboo mat — Add the topping and finish each piece one at a time. Snap a photo of your sushi before you taste it.

A family holding up plates of nigiri and sushi rolls — Once your sushi is done, hold up your plate for a commemorative photo.

Finally, Whisk Your Own Matcha and Enjoy

To finish, you will whisk matcha using a bamboo whisk (chasen). Guided by your instructor, make a bowl of your very own.

You can enjoy your sushi and matcha right there. From the toast at the sake barrel opening to shaping the sushi and whisking the matcha, these are 90 minutes where you take part in every step yourself.

A woman whisking matcha in a tea bowl with a bamboo whisk — Last, whisk your matcha with a bamboo whisk. After making sushi, finish your own bowl of tea.

Two people drinking matcha they whisked themselves — Relax with the matcha you whisked yourself. Enjoy it with your sushi on the spot to round off the experience.

FAQ

■ How long is the class, and what time does it start? The class lasts 90 minutes. Start times are 10:00, 12:00, 16:00 and 18:00. Please check the booking page for the sessions available on your preferred date.

■ Can children take part? Yes. Low seats and tables are provided, and families with children are welcome. Babies and toddlers can join next to a parent or on their lap.

■ Do you accommodate allergies and dietary restrictions? If you let them know in advance, they will take measures such as using separate utensils and cutting boards. However, because there is only one kitchen, complete removal of allergens cannot be guaranteed. Guests who don't eat seafood can be offered vegetable sushi.

■ Can I join if I don't drink alcohol? Yes. You can toast with green tea or water. Sake is for guests aged 20 and over, so please bring photo ID that shows your age. Alcohol is not served to anyone who is driving.

■ Do you offer halal options? The shop does not hold halal certification. If you contact them in advance, they can prepare a menu that avoids alcohol-based seasonings. If you would like this, please discuss the detailed conditions before booking.

■ Where is the venue? It is Sushi Matcha Asakusa at 1-10-16 Hanakawado, Taito City, Tokyo. It is under the elevated tracks just outside the north exit of Tobu Asakusa Station, marked by white lanterns. Please check the guidance sent after booking for the meeting time.

Things to Check Before You Book

Start time and meeting point
Number of guests and booking conditions for children
Advance consultation about allergies and dietary restrictions
ID for drinking alcohol, and change/cancellation terms

Prices, session times and plan details may change. Please check the latest information before booking.

Summary

Change into your sushi uniform and raise a toast with a cheer of "Yoisho!" Shape your sushi while following the instructor's demonstration, then whisk your own matcha to finish.

Once your finished sushi is in front of you, you will be eager to both photograph it and eat it. Why not add 90 minutes of enjoying sushi you made yourself to your Asakusa itinerary?

Check the latest information and plan details at Asakusa Sushi-Making Experience (Sake Barrel Toast and Matcha Whisking Included).