Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking classes

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a 56-year-old culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. This is not a demonstration—each participant prepares all dishes with personal guidance from a professional local chef.

Learn practical skills you can use at home, including how to shape sushi, make dashi, cook rolled omelets, and prepare Jibuni, a Kanazawa specialty. You’ll also gain insights into the cultural background of each dish.

We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium fish from Omicho Market—also supplied to Michelin-starred restaurants.

Real-time AI translation via a 65-inch screen ensures smooth communication in English.

Note: Vegan diets and those avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated. Please inform us of any other dietary needs at booking—same-day changes are not accepted.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for pregnant travelers

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Use of premium Japanese kitchen knives during the class.

Full-course tasting of the dishes you prepare during the lesson.

Participants Only: Premium Japanese Knives at Special Prices

Hands-on cooking class for 5 Japanese dishes, including sushi and Kanazawa’s local specialty jibuni.

Certificate of completion with your name written in Japanese.

Cutting-Edge Real-Time AI Translation Voice and text in multiple languages on screen.

Sushi chef uniform rental for the full experience and commemorative photos.

English recipe sent via email the day before the class.

One aperitif (Kanazawa plum wine or local sake) included with your meal.

Photo service during the experience, with images provided afterward.

Private transportation

Additional drinks such as sake, beer, or soft drinks (available for purchase).

Tips are not required, but always appreciated if you’re satisfied with the experience.

What To Expect

Join an authentic cooking class at a 56-year-old culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. After changing into a sushi chef uniform, you'll learn about Japanese food culture and ingredients with real-time AI translation support. You'll make five dishes with step-by-step guidance: • Nigiri Sushi – using wild fish from Omicho Market • Jibuni – Kanazawa’s signature chicken stew • Dashi-Maki Tamago – soft rolled omelet with a Michelin-style recipe • Dashi Broth – traditional bonito and kelp stock • Seasonal Side Dish & Miso Soup Use premium Japanese knives and, if you wish, visit our in-house Knife Museum (opening July 2025, 10% discount for participants). Photos will be taken during the class, and you’ll receive a beautiful certificate of completion. Enjoy your handmade dishes with a small aperitif (plum wine or sake). A hands-on, small-group class with local flavor and warm hospitality.

Sample Menu

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Authentic nigirizushi

We purchase sashimi from the same fishmonger in the Omicho Market as the Michelin-listed sushi restaurants.

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Japanese omelette

Using a Michelin restaurant recipe with plenty of Japanese fish stock.

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miso soup

Authentic miso soup with Japanese fish stock

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Jibe-ni, a typical local dish of Kanazawa

Sukiyaki-style seasoned local cuisine using ingredients unique to Kanazawa

starter

Seasonal appetizers

bolied vegetables with seasoning and bonito flakes

dessert

mochi

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Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking classes

Reviews

5.00

41 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A Great Experience
Phyllis G,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was a fun and educational experience. You get to play Japanese Chef for a few hours. The kitchen was beautiful and modern. The chef-instructor was a delightful young man who was funny, energetic, knowledgeable, and patient with slow learners. We learned how to make everything from miso soup to sushi and “jibuni.” I highly recommend it if you like to cook and like Japanese cuisine.
Amazing Fun
btavakoli,
Jun 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing experience. Husband and wife team were very nice and welcoming. Learned how to make few different dishes. Nothing too challenging, more for fun than a formal cooking class.
Outstanding!!!
Clinton G,
May 30, 2025
- Viator
5.00
AMAZING class! The chef is lively, personable, knowledge, and fun. The food turned out fantastic. The whole experience was perfect from start to finish. This is the best cooking class I have done on my trips (I have been around the world.)
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ - Highly Recommend
Daisy C,
Apr 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Absolutely brilliant experience ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The quality of the ingredients and level of expertise of the chef was beyond our expectations. The class is very intimate so you get a very personalised, friendly and welcoming experience.
Best Experience in Japan
Mike S,
Mar 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was such a fun and interesting experience. I HIGHLY recommend it. The chef was very accommodating and had it all setup for us when we arrived.