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A sushi bar with various types of sushi displayed on plates. 1
A sushi preparation area with chefs wearing gloves, a wooden table, and various sushi ingredients. 2
A group of people around a sushi bar with various dishes displayed. 3
A wooden tray with a pink mochi and a green tea cup on a rock. 4
An assortment of sushi on a black plate. 5
By 合同会社池澤
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$98 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 40m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Selective hotel pickup
  • Multiple languages

Overview

    • Learn to shape your own nigiri sushi from scratch with a professional chef
    • Discover the craft and precision behind every piece of sushi you make
    • Enjoy a table-side Japanese tea ceremony with premium Uji matcha
    • Taste the depth of Japan's finest matcha and enjoy a seasonal sweet
    • Immerse yourself in Japanese food culture in a restored machiya townhouse

Activity location

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

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What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Sushi-making class
  • Inclusions
    Table tea ceremony
  • Inclusions
    Professional chef guidance
  • Inclusions
    Sushi meal (eat what you make)
  • Inclusions
    Premium Uji matcha
  • Inclusions
    Seasonal Japanese sweet
  • Inclusions
    Complimentary shuttle from JR Ayabe Station (advance reservation required)
  • Exclusions
    Upgrade to Premium Set (available at additional cost)

What you can expect

  • Begin your experience by stepping into the world of nigiri sushi. Under the guidance of a professional chef, learn to shape your own nigiri from scratch — gripping, pressing, and plating fresh fish with your own hands. Discover the craft and care behind every piece of sushi, then sit down to enjoy the meal you've made together.

    Then, slow down with a table-style Japanese tea ceremony. No kneeling, no strict rules — just you, a chasen (bamboo whisk), and a bowl of premium Uji matcha. Learn to whisk your own bowl, taste the depth of Japan's finest matcha, and enjoy a seasonal wagashi sweet as your host shares the history behind this centuries-old tradition.

    Together, these two experiences offer a rare glimpse into the heart of Japanese culture — hands-on, intimate, and genuinely memorable.

    Set in the tranquil countryside of Ayabe, Kyoto, this 160-minute class welcomes all skill levels. No experience needed — just curiosity and an appetite. Small groups keep the atmosphere relaxed and personal, with your instructor available throughout to guide and answer questions.

    Book this Experience Set and save ¥800 compared to booking each activity separately.

Location

Activity location

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • Kyoto
    • Kyoto, Kyoto, Japan