Private Tour: VIP Tsukiji Sushi Lesson with a Master Chef

Your Tokyo sushi experience starts with hotel pickup by your guide, who leads you by public transportation to the restaurant in Tsukiji. Once you arrive, your private lesson begins with meeting the master chefs and putting on your chef's apron and hat.

The chefs who guide you through the sushi-making process are masters of their craft and trained diligently for many years before they were allowed to even serve customers. Not only will you learn authentic sushi craftsmanship from an expert professional, you will also enjoy the incredibly rare experience of actually stepping behind the sushi counter to make your sushi from the point of view of a real chef.

Follow your chefs through a number of different traditional nigiri sushi, using the freshest of raw fish acquired earlier that day from the famous Tsukiji fish market. Unlike much of the sushi found abroad, this is 'real deal' sushi from a renowned Tokyo restaurant with nearly a century of history behind it. Finish your lesson by choosing one hand roll to make (avocado, tuna or crab), and then move to the table to enjoy your creations, accompanied by miso soup and a couple of sushi pieces made by one of the chefs.

During your meal, the chef and your guide, who acts as a translator, tell you about the history of sushi and secrets of the trade, and can answer any questions you have. In addition to the white chef's coat and hat that are yours to take home, you will receive a fan, a traditional yunomi teacup and a group photo with which to commemorate this memorable experience.

Note: This authentic experience includes the use of raw seafood. You must make note of any food allergies when booking.