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A standard sightseeing spot in Asakusa! An attractive half-day plan to fully enjoy Japanese tradition and culture

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A standard sightseeing spot in Asakusa! An attractive half-day plan to fully enjoy Japanese tradition and culture

Hello! Welcome to the Asakusa area of ​​Tokyo, where you can enjoy traditional Japanese culture and modern culture at the same time! This time, we will introduce a standard Asakusa sightseeing plan where you can fully enjoy Japanese tradition and culture.

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Sushi Making Tokyo | Cooking Class in Japan

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We won the "Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best" in 2024! We ranked 11th in the global gourmet category and 25th in all categories in Asia! Our "Sushi Making Experience" was started with the desire to spread Japanese culture to the world! All of our staff will do their best to make it a wonderful moment during your stay in Japan! We look forward to seeing you in Japan!

Required time

Approximate time required: 4 to 5 hours

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Sushi Making Tokyo | Cooking Class in Japan
Sushi Making Tokyo | Cooking Class in Japan

Are you ready to become a "Sushi Master"?

Sushi is a representative of Japanese culture, so making sushi is the best way to enjoy Japanese food!

Our friendly staff will help you have the best time in Japan.

Let's dive into Japanese culture together!

▶︎About our class

Our sushi making experience cooking class started in Tokyo in 2023.

The theme is "Japanese food" and "experience".

We started with the desire to enjoy Japanese food culture and sushi making with people from all over the world!

▶︎Menu
There are many different types of sushi in Japan.

In this cooking class, you will learn how to make nigiri sushi and roll sushi.

1: Nigiri sushi

The most standard and popular sushi in Japan, and the origin of sushi.

2: Roll sushi

A popular sushi in the world, this type of sushi is made by wrapping ingredients in rice.

▶︎Schedule

It's about 2 hours.

In the first hour, you will learn the history of sushi and how to make sushi, and then actually make sushi!

In the second hour, you can make sushi freely and eat.

After the meal, you can take a memorable photo with Asakusa's landmarks!

▶︎Location

Our cooking class is located in the center of Asakusa, a 1-minute walk from Asakusa Station!

Asakusa is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Tokyo, with a strong sense of history and culture.

We also recommend sightseeing in Asakusa before or after the cooking class!

▶︎Instructors and staff

All cooking classes are held in English.

Local staff with extensive overseas experience will provide you with the best entertainment!

Your memories in Tokyo will surely be unforgettable!

▶︎Menu changes

The following menus can be accommodated.

・Vegan

・Vegetarian

・Gluten-free

・Halal

・Allergies (not including meat, nuts, or fruit)

※Please be sure to let us know in advance if you need to change the menu.

*We cannot accommodate changes to the menu on the day on site.
*We cannot accommodate likes and dislikes of ingredients or requests for changes to ingredients.

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Kaminarimon is a symbol of Asakusa, and its large, imposing gate is an eye-catching and attractive tourist spot.
Gorgeous lanterns and giant Nio statues welcome you, giving you a sense of traditional Japanese beauty.
The moment you pass through the Niomon Gate, you will feel as if your soul has been purified.

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Nakamise Shopping Street

Nakamise-dori is an arcade shopping street that connects Sensoji Temple and Kaminarimon, and is a charming street where Japanese traditions and culture live on.
The area is lined with colorful food stalls, traditional souvenir shops, and stores selling traditional crafts such as Japanese sweets and origami, creating a lively atmosphere.

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Sensoji Temple
Sensoji Temple

Sensoji Temple is a temple with a history of over 1300 years. The Kaminarimon Gate with its red lantern has become the symbol of Sensoji Temple.

After passing through Kaminarimon, you will find Nakamise Street, the oldest shopping street in Japan. About 180 souvenir shops and Japanese confectionery shops line the 250-meter-long shopping street, which is bustling with visitors every day. Asakusa is famous for sweet potato yokan desserts, deep-fried manju sweets, and other local treats.

Sensoji Temple is a historic Buddhist temple that represents Tokyo and is a fascinating spot where you can enjoy traditional Japanese culture and beauty.
You will be greeted by the impressive Niomon Gate, and the impressive main hall and five-story pagoda are highlights.
The beautiful garden and the Buddha statues in the hall are truly moving.

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Asakusa Nishisando Shopping Street

Asakusa Nishisando Shopping Street is an arcade street leading to Sensoji Temple, a popular Tokyo tourist spot, and is a fascinating spot where you can experience traditional Japanese culture.
It exudes the atmosphere of good old Japan, and is full of history and tradition.

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Hoppi Street

Hoppy Street is a street with a unique atmosphere that stretches out in a corner of Asakusa.
It features a retro Showa-era townscape and is an irresistible attraction for beer lovers.

In this nostalgic interior, you can enjoy the Japanese atmosphere while interacting with locals.

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Nakamise Shopping Street

summary

Asakusa is a wonderful tourist spot where Japanese tradition and culture come to life.
Enjoy the charm of both old and modern Japan through these classic sightseeing plans.
I hope you have a wonderful and memorable trip!

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Sushi Making Tokyo | Cooking Class in Japan

We won the "Travelers' Choice Awards Best of the Best" in 2024! We ranked 11th in the global gourmet category and 25th in all categories in Asia! Our "Sushi Making Experience" was started with the desire to spread Japanese culture to the world! All of our staff will do their best to make it a wonderful moment during your stay in Japan! We look forward to seeing you in Japan!

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