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Okinawa · Hands-on Cooking Class

Make Your Own Sushi
with a Real Sushi Chef

A 2-hour, beginner-friendly workshop in English. Slice fresh fish, shape nigiri by hand, roll your own maki, and enjoy everything you make.

Learn sushi skills in just 2 hours — and wow your friends at your next home party!

Reserve Your Spot See Plans

🇬🇧 Fluent English guide
👨‍👩‍👧 Kids welcome
🌱 Vegetarian option

What You'll Make

Three classic styles of sushi — and you eat them all!

Nigiri

Hand-pressed rice topped with tuna, salmon and more. Learn the chef's pressing technique.
Gunkan

"Battleship" sushi — rice wrapped in a strip of nori and topped with salmon roe, sea urchin and more.
Maki Roll

Roll sushi with nori seaweed using a bamboo mat. Try both thin and thick rolls.

Why Join Our Workshop?

More than a cooking class — a taste of Japanese food culture.

Learn from a Pro

Our chef has several years of experience in the sushi industry and will guide you step by step.

Fresh Ingredients

We use fresh seafood and carefully selected Japanese rice, prepared every morning.

Small Groups

Maximum 5 guests per class, so everyone gets personal attention and plenty of hands-on time. For larger groups, please contact us.

Photo Friendly

Wear a traditional festival happi coat and take home great photos of your sushi-making day.

Sushi Gallery

From classic nigiri to regional specialties — discover the wonderful world of sushi.

Sushi rolls topped with glazed grilled eel — Grilled eel (unagi) roll

Pressed mackerel sushi topped with sesame and green onion — Pressed mackerel sushi (saba)

A whole block of freshly made Japanese rolled omelette on a wooden board — Tamagoyaki (Japanese rolled omelette)

Meet Your Instructor

Our sushi instructor in a black chef's uniform and cap

Sushi Chef & Instructor

Takeo SUDA

With several years of experience in the sushi industry, Takeo loves sharing the art of sushi with people from all over the world.

Takeo speaks fluent English, so every step — from seasoning the rice to pressing the perfect nigiri — is explained clearly and naturally. Don't worry if it's your first time — we'll make sure you leave with great sushi and great memories!

Several years in the sushi industry
Fluent in English
Patient with beginners & kids

Our Happy Guests

Happi coats on, sushi made, smiles all around!

Two guests in blue happi coats holding the sushi they made — Proud of their own sushi

Guests taking a selfie with the sushi chef — A selfie with the chef

Guests showing their sushi-shaped eraser souvenirs — Fun sushi souvenirs

Two guests posing with arms crossed in happi coats — Sushi masters in the making

Made by Our Students

Every piece of sushi here was handmade by students in our workshop. You can make this too!

Two platters of nigiri, gunkan and maki rolls made by students — Two full sets: nigiri, gunkan & maki

A plate of nigiri, gunkan and maki rolls made by a student — All handmade, piece by piece

Several plates of sushi made by students lined up on a table — A table full of student creations

How It Works

0:00
Welcome & Introduction

Put on your apron and learn the history of sushi.
0:15
Fish Slicing

Learn how to slice fresh fish for sushi with a professional knife.
0:30
Hands-on Sushi Making

Make nigiri, gunkan and maki rolls with the chef.
1:30
Tasting Time

Enjoy the sushi you made yourself.
1:50
Photo Time & Special Gift

Put on a festival happi coat for photos, and get your surprise sushi gift!

Plans & Prices

All prices include tax, ingredients and apron rental.

Standard

¥8,800 / person

2 hours
Nigiri, gunkan & maki roll

Choose Standard

Premium

¥12,800 / person

2.5 hours
Nigiri, gunkan & maki roll
Premium toppings (fatty tuna, sea urchin, salmon roe)

Choose Premium

Family

¥5,500 / child

Ages 6–12
Kid-friendly toppings
Joins with an adult on any plan

Choose Family

Frequently Asked Questions

Do I need any cooking experience?

Not at all! The workshop is designed for complete beginners. Our chef will show you every step.

Can you accommodate dietary restrictions?

Yes. We offer vegetarian options. Please tell us in the booking form. Unfortunately we cannot fully guarantee an allergen-free kitchen.

Vegetarian guests can choose any of these sushi they like:

Avocado roll
Kappa maki (cucumber roll)
Takuan maki (pickled radish roll)
Kanpyo maki (sweet simmered gourd roll)
Natto maki (fermented soybean roll)
Inari sushi (rice in sweet fried tofu pockets)
Mayo-corn gunkan (sweet corn with mayonnaise)
Tamago nigiri (Japanese rolled omelette)

Is the class held in English?

Yes! All classes are guided by our instructor, who speaks fluent English. Japanese is also available.

What is the cancellation policy?

Free cancellation up to 48 hours before the class. Cancellations within 48 hours are charged 50%, and no-shows are charged 100%.

How do I pay?

We accept credit cards, cash (Japanese yen or US dollars) and major e-payment services on the day of the class. For US dollar payments, we use a fixed rate of $1 = ¥155.

Access

Address: Asato, Naha City, Okinawa
沖縄県那覇市安里
Getting Here: 3 min walk from Asato Station (Yui Rail monorail)
Class Times: Fridays & Sundays only
10:00 / 14:00 / 18:00
Contact: test@example.com

Book Your Workshop

Send a request and we will confirm by email within 24 hours.

Special bonuses included! Festival happi coat photos & a surprise sushi gift. See details ↓

Full Name *

Email *

Date *

Classes are held on Fridays and Sundays.

Time *

Plan *

Guests *

Up to 5 guests. For larger groups, please contact us.

Estimated total: ¥17,600

Dietary needs / Message

Special Bonuses for Every Guest

Two fun extras to make your day even more memorable!

Bonus 1

Festival Happi Coat Photo Session

Dress up in a traditional Japanese festival happi coat and take memorable photos with your handmade sushi.

Bonus 2

Surprise Sushi Gift

Every guest receives a fun sushi-themed novelty as a surprise present. What will it be? Find out on the day!

Make Your Own Sushiwith a Real Sushi Chef