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Temaki Sushi-Making Experience in Tsukiji | Fresh Seafood Paired with Japanese Craft Gin

Join a hands-on temaki (hand-rolled) sushi class at "Kururi Sushi" in Tsukiji, Tokyo. Roll your own sushi using salmon, sweet shrimp, and colorful vegetables sourced fresh from Tsukiji Market, then pair your creation with Japanese craft gin. The experience lasts 1 to 1.5 hours.

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Prices and ratings are as of August 21, 2026. Please check the booking page for the latest details.

Tsukiji Hand-Rolled Sushi Cooking Class & Craft Gin Tasting

BEFORE YOU BOOK

4 Things to Know Before Booking

  1. 01Make your own hand-rolled sushi while experiencing Japanese food culture
  2. 02Combine different ingredients to create hand rolls to your own taste
  3. 03Taste Japanese craft gin and discover different aromas and flavor profiles
  4. 04Enjoy a unique pairing of handmade sushi and craft gin in one experience

BEST FOR

Who This Experience Is Best For

  1. 01

    Families wanting to experience Japanese food culture together

    With step-by-step guidance and no cooking experience required, this is designed for participants of all ages, including children. Making something with your own hands tends to leave a lasting memory.

  2. 02

    Those who want to enjoy market-fresh ingredients in Tsukiji

    Using salmon, sweet shrimp, and colorful vegetables sourced fresh from Tsukiji Market, you can mix and match ingredients to your taste. The location also pairs nicely with exploring Tsukiji on foot.

  3. 03

    Those who enjoy pairing food with drinks

    The experience includes a tasting of Japanese craft gin alongside your freshly made sushi, letting you explore how food and drink can complement each other.

When to Compare Other Options

This is a great fit for families and first-time visitors looking for a short, hands-on cultural food experience.

The Venue: Tsukiji, a Market Town for Temaki Sushi

This experience takes place at "Kururi Sushi" in Tsukiji, Tokyo, offered as a meet-on-site group tour. The session runs 1 to 1.5 hours, making it easy to fit into a day of sightseeing.

Tsukiji is famous for its outer market food stalls, so you can easily combine this experience with a stroll through the neighborhood before or after. Making sushi in a place surrounded by market-fresh ingredients is one of the unique charms of this location.

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The shop is located near Tsukiji Outer Market

Seafood and Vegetables Fresh from Tsukiji Market, Your Way

The ingredients come straight from Tsukiji Market, featuring rich, flavorful salmon and sweet shrimp. Combined with a colorful array of vegetables, this is a fully customizable experience where you choose your own toppings.

You'll place warm rice on crisp nori seaweed, layer on your chosen ingredients, and roll it all together. The best part of the experience is that very first bite of the roll you made yourself.

A vegan option is also listed, giving those who prefer to skip seafood a choice as well.

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An image of temaki sushi

No Cooking Experience Needed—Step-by-Step Guidance

No prior cooking experience is required, as the class follows step-by-step guidance. Even if you've never rolled sushi before, you'll be walked through the process so you can create something you're proud of.

The experience is designed for families of all ages, making it a great fit for those traveling with children or in groups. Since it's a hands-on activity, it offers a different kind of satisfaction than a more observation-focused cultural experience.

Pairing with Japanese Craft Gin

Your freshly made temaki sushi comes with a specially selected pairing of Japanese craft gin. The gin is chosen to complement the sushi, adding a tasting element to what is otherwise a cooking class.

It's a surprising combination of Japanese cuisine and Western spirits that you can try right on the spot with the sushi you just made. This experience is well suited to food lovers or anyone looking for a slightly unconventional food experience in Tokyo.

A Cultural Experience Available in English and Japanese

The experience is offered in both English and Japanese, making it accessible for participants visiting from overseas. It's run as a meet-on-site group tour.

As this is listed as a newly added activity, it's best to check the booking page directly for available time slots and availability.

Things to Check Before Booking

  • Start time and meeting time on the day
  • Meeting location (Tsukiji, Kururi Sushi)
  • Languages offered (English, Japanese)
  • The group tour format
  • Expected duration of 1 to 1.5 hours
  • Whether children can participate and any age requirements
  • How to request the vegan option
  • Whether seafood or other food allergies can be accommodated
  • Availability of craft gin and any age restrictions
  • What's included in the price
  • Cancellation and change policies

Details and pricing may change depending on the season. Please check the booking page for the latest information.

In Summary

The Tsukiji Temaki Sushi Class and Craft Gin Tasting is a meet-on-site group experience held at "Kururi Sushi" in Tsukiji, Tokyo. Using salmon, sweet shrimp, and colorful vegetables sourced fresh from Tsukiji Market, you'll follow step-by-step guidance to create your own hand-rolled sushi.

Your freshly made sushi comes paired with Japanese craft gin, letting you enjoy a cooking class and a tasting experience all in one. The session runs 1 to 1.5 hours, is offered in English and Japanese, requires no cooking experience, and includes a vegan option.

Check the booking page for availability and time slots.

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Tsukiji Hand-Rolled Sushi Cooking Class & Craft Gin Tasting

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