Kaisendon and Sashimi Cutting Workshop

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Watch a professional knife skills performance and try your hand at slicing sashimi.

In this class, each participant will use a sashimi knife to cut a piece of sashimi, then place the sashimi on top of vinegared rice to create a seafood bowl~Keisen-don~.

Instructor Naoya Kumagai will also provide a brief explanation of Japanese knife techniques.

Enjoy your handmade Kaisendon with miso soup and sake for a complete meal.

Sashimi Cutting & Kaisendon Workshop

10:45~/12:45 Registration

11:00~/13:00 Greeting ~Introduction

11:10/13:10 A lecture on sashimi knives by the instructor

11:20~/13:20~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by Mr.Naoya

11:30~/13:30~ Practice with all participants

1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings

2) Practice cutting sashimi for each person using a sashimi knife

11:50~/13:50~　 Make a Kaisenndon (Seafood bowl）

12:00~ Tasting time (Sake tasting is also available)

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

In this class, each participant will use a sashimi knife to cut a piece of sashimi, then place the sashimi on top of vinegared rice to create a seafood bowl. Instructor Naoya Kumagai will also provide a brief explanation of Japanese knife techniques. This is a short course that focuses on practicing cutting sashimi. If you would like to learn more about Japanese knives or how to sharpen them, please join the "Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop"

Sample Menu

main

Seafood bowl

place the sashimi you cut on top of vinegared rice to create your seafood bowl.

What‘s Included

participants can enjoy 10% off all items at the 1F Shop on the same day of their workshop visit.

The seafood bowl you made

Alcoholic Beverages

Tour Guide

All tools used in lessons

certificate of participation

Private transportation

Options

Kaisendon and Sashimi Cutting Workshop

Reviews

5.00

7 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Great workshop ad Kappodo
U9569JLstephenn,,Dec 25, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
For the sashimi and kaisendon workshop we had an incredible time. Kappodo spends time with you the entire way and makes it a very warm experience. Helpful guidance, many laughs and great English. I highly recommend this workshop to anyone who is interested in cooking or someone who wants to just have a great experience in Japan.
Don't buy a knife without taking this class
akucharski,,Dec 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This is such a wonderful class. I can't imagine buying a Japanese knife and NOT taking this class. You'll learn what makes the knife es special, how to cut vegetables and most importantly sashimi. Finally we get to learn how to sharpen our knives using proper technique and how to test them for sharpness. Our self prepared pole bowl lunch was delicious. We did our class in English and it was perfect. Highly recommend, even better before you buy your knife.
Super
524shimons,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very fun, I learned a lot about cutting and improved my skills. Cutting different fish and different cutting angles, also making my own bowl.
A literal taste of Japanese culture
mattiag130,,Nov 17, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
A really interesting experience! An original and different way to learn something new about Japanese culture from the inside, in a much easier and more fun way than simply visiting a museum. The guys then really nice and prepared. Highly recommended!
Amazing experience and food, need i say more!
T6657APhelent,,Oct 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a great experience, Weixin and Naoya were so helpful and friendly! We learned alot, ate alot and left full and happy! We would definitely recommend coming here and trying out one of the classes!
Amazing
nevieo2024,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very educational and exceptional teacher and interpreter! I learned to much about knives and how to care for them. The meal was excellent too!
Great Japanese cooking and knife skills class!
Caitlin L,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was a great experience! We learned a lot about Japanese knives and how to use them properly. The lesson was very informative and will help us immensely in the future with our cooking skills! We also got to learn how to make and marinade sushi and even got to eat it. Highly recommend!