Arrive at a casual sushi restaurant in Fujikawaguchiko, a town situated near the northern shore of Lake Kawaguchi in Yamanashi Prefecture. The area sits within the Fuji Five Lakes region, drawing visitors who combine outdoor activity with local food culture.
As you step inside, your guide introduces the session and orients you to how the class will run, setting the tone for a hands-on, informal encounter with one of Japan’s most recognised culinary traditions.
Watch as your guide demonstrates nigiri technique, walking through each step before you replicate it yourself. Press, shape, and form the rice, then top each piece following your guide’s instructions. Your guide leads the session in English, so you can stay focused on the hands-on experience. The pace allows you to repeat techniques and refine your form across multiple pieces.
Once the demonstration and hands-on shaping are complete, put your Q&A time to use by asking your guide questions about technique, ingredients, or anything that came up during the session.
Finally, enjoy the sushi you shaped throughout the class, giving the 90-minute experience a clear and satisfying conclusion with a direct result you made yourself.
