Ishikawa / Kanazawa

Make Sushi with a 50-Year Master Chef: Hands-On Class Steps from Kanazawa Station

At Akamechan, a sushi and sukiyaki restaurant three minutes from Kanazawa Station, a chef with over 50 years of experience guides you through a hands-on sushi class. You'll season sushi rice, watch a fresh fish being filleted, make tamagoyaki, practice a decorative knife cut, then shape 4 nigiri an…

Approx. ¥9,800 / guestParticipants: 1–8
Culture ExperienceFood & DrinkLocal CuisineFood Culture

  • Time of day

    AM, PM

  • Maximum Participants

    Up to 8 people

  • Languages

    Japanese, English

  • Meeting place

    Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan

Overview

Kanazawa sits on the Sea of Japan, and locals will tell you it's one of the best sushi cities in the country. Now you can learn the craft from a master who has spent more than 50 years behind the counter.

At Akamechan, a cozy sushi and sukiyaki restaurant three minutes from Kanazawa Station, the chef takes you through the full process, step by step:

  • Season traditional sushi rice the way professionals do
  • Watch the master fillet a fresh fish right in front of you
  • Make tamagoyaki, the sweet Japanese rolled omelet
  • Learn a decorative knife technique by carving a bamboo leaf
  • Shape 4 pieces of nigiri and 1 sushi roll with your own hands

Then sit down and eat what you made. To finish, you'll receive a certificate to remember your day as a sushi apprentice.

Beginners and families are welcome. The chef's patience is as legendary as his knife skills.

Operated by

Ishikawa Locals Network

Locals available to lead this activity

These Locals have trained for this activity. Your Locals is assigned after you request to book.

Locals come along only if you choose to be guided by Locals.

What's included

  • Local guide (¥11,000 per group)
  • Local insights and insider tips

Sushi-making class with a master chef, all ingredients (4 nigiri + 1 roll), tamagoyaki, and a certificate of completion.

Not included

  • Transportation fee
  • Other personal expenses

Additional food and drinks, and transportation.

If you choose to be guided by Locals, the host arranges Locals to guide you on the day.

What happens after you request

  1. 1

    Send your request

    Pick your dates and party size and send a request. No payment yet.

  2. 2

    Decide the details together

    Chat with the Locals to work out the date, plan, and final price together.

  3. 3

    Pay securely

    Once confirmed, pay through a secure link to lock in your booking.

  4. 4

    Enjoy your experience

    Meet your Locals host on the day and enjoy. You can leave a review afterwards.

For cancellation fees, see our Cancellation Policy.

Meeting point

Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan

1-9-12 Honmachi, Kanazawa, Ishikawa 920-0853

A 3-minute walk from the East Exit (Kenrokuen Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your class.

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Things to know

  • Classes start at 11:00 or 14:00.
  • Children are charged the same rate as adults.
  • Not suitable for guests with food allergies.
  • Seasonal fish varies depending on the day's catch.
  • Advance booking is required.

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Est. total (tax incl.) ¥20,800

1 guest · guided by Locals

Frequently asked questions

Where do we meet?
The meeting point is Sushi Sukiyaki Akamechan. A 3-minute walk from the East Exit (Kenrokuen Exit) of JR Kanazawa Station. Please arrive 5–10 minutes before your class.
What languages is this activity available in?
This activity is available in Japanese, English.
How many people can join?
This activity can be booked for 1 to 8 guests.
How much does it cost and what is included?
The activity fee is about ¥9,800 per guest, plus a local guide fee of ¥11,000 per group (tax included). Guiding by Locals is optional; if you go on your own, there is no guide fee. Included: Local insights and insider tips. Sushi-making class with a master chef, all ingredients (4 nigiri + 1 roll), tamagoyaki, and a certificate of completion. Not included: Transportation fee, Other personal expenses. Additional food and drinks, and transportation.
How far in advance do I need to book?
Booking requests must be made at least 1 day before the date you want to join.
Who runs this activity?
This activity is run by Ishikawa Locals Network. Locals who can lead it: Maho Shimazaki, Kaede Fukushima, kayo fukatani, takuya kitamura, Tomoko Sasaki, Natsumi Tamura.
What is the cancellation policy?
For bookings that do not require tickets, the cancellation fee is 30% of the price when cancelled 30 days or more before the date, 50% for 14-29 days before, 80% for 7-13 days before, and 100% from 6 days before onwards (including no-shows). Activities that require tickets cannot be cancelled. The price here includes the local guide fee. See the cancellation policy
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WOW U is a booking platform that connects travellers directly with local guides in Japan, called Locals. You book, message your Locals host and pay on WOW U, and every experience can be reviewed afterwards. More than 6,100 Locals are registered on WOW U. Reviews left by travellers average 4.7 out of 5.