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Tokyo
Tsukiji Fish Market & Sushi Making: Tokyo Food Tour
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Overview
The Tsukiji Fish Market Guided Tour and Sushi Making with Pro Chef experience lets people explore the famous Tsukiji Fish Market and learn to make sushi. This tour is a fun way to see the market and learn about Japanese food. A guide shows the best spots and talks about Japanese history.
After the market tour, guests learn to make sushi from a sushi master. The class takes place in a Japanese-style room in the market. The sushi master teaches how to make different kinds of sushi. People will make four nigiri sushi and one rolled sushi. Then, everyone eats the sushi they made, along with sushi from the master, soup, and tea.
This experience includes fresh ingredients, utensils, a local guide, and a professional sushi master. People will learn about the market, Japanese foods, and how to make sushi. It's a great way to learn about Japanese culture and food. 
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Scores are shown on a scale of 1 to 10, 1 = lowest score, 10 = highest score.
What People Love
Safety (8 - Secure) : Strong feeling of safety and control
Upsell Risk (8 - Transparent) : No upsells or hidden costs
Guide Quality (8 - Exceptional) : Engaging and memorable
Guide Reliability (9 - Dependable) : On time with strong follow-through
What to Watch Out For
Crowd Density (5 - Standard) : Normal crowd, some waiting or tight spots
Logistics (7 - Friction) : Issues but experience continued
Mobility (7 - Moderate) : Some effort required
Pacing (7 - Uneven) : Inconsistent or mixed pacing
Instagram Factor (7 - Scenic) : Some good photo moments
Highlights
Explore Tsukiji Fish Market: See the world-famous fish market with a local guide.
Make Sushi with a Pro: Learn to make sushi from a professional sushi chef.
Eat Your Creations: Enjoy the sushi you make, plus extras from the chef.
Learn About Japanese Food: Discover Japanese history, culture, and food.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers loved learning about the Tsukiji Fish Market.
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They enjoyed making sushi with a professional chef.
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Many visitors liked eating the fresh sushi they made.
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Guests found the guide to be knowledgeable and friendly.
Some customers mentioned that it's hard to find the meeting location.
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A few visitors felt the class was too crowded.
The Journey
Tsukiji Fish Market
One of the world's largest and most famous fish markets, Tsukiji is a bustling hub of seafood commerce, popular with both local Japanese shoppers and international tourists. It offers a vibrant glimpse into Japanese culinary culture and history.
Japanese-Style Classroom (Tsukiji)
A hidden local building in the center of the Tsukiji market where you'll participate in a sushi-making class. This traditional setting enhances the immersive experience, providing an authentic environment to learn the art of sushi.
Know Before You Go
This experience includes tea, soup, sushi from the master, fresh ingredients, and utensils. It also features a family-friendly sushi-making workshop with a local guide, an English-speaking host, and a professional sushi master. The experience also covers the transportation fee to the sushi restaurant, depending on the location of the cooking class. This experience excludes any personal expenses. Please note that sushi toppings cannot be changed on the day of the event. Be sure to confirm meeting point details upon booking.
Hot Tip
Many reviewers say to arrive early at the meeting point, since it can be hard to find.
Review Summary
Customers find this tour to be a highly engaging and immersive cultural experience that successfully combines market exploration with hands-on culinary learning.[6][8] Travelers consistently praise the knowledgeable English-speaking guides who effectively explain Japanese food culture, market operations, and ingredient sourcing, with one reviewer noting the guide was "incredibly knowledgeable."[8] The highlight for most visitors is the professional sushi master instruction, which makes the traditionally challenging skill of sushi-making accessible and enjoyable for beginners.[5] Customers appreciate the value of learning culinary skills while eating their own creations, and the small group sizes ensure personal attention from instructors.[2] A few travelers note that while the experience is excellent, it requires punctuality and attention to specific meeting point directions to avoid confusion.[1]
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