Tokyo sushi: compare all five tours
The best sushi-making class: the happi coat
The Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat is the most-booked option — rated 4.9 from 1,563 reviews. You wear a traditional short coat, learn from named instructors like Taka and Mai, and walk away able to make nigiri, maki, gunkan, inari, and tamagoyaki. You eat what you make. It’s $58, about 2–3 hours, and runs year-round.
All five tours
Three hands-on classes. Two market tours with the tuna auction at dawn.
Most bookedTokyo Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot
Best valueTsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with a Pro Chef
Classic classTokyo Sushi Making Class with Local Instructors
PrivatePrivate Toyosu & Tsukiji Market Adventure with Tuna Auction
Early morningToyosu Tuna Auction & Sushi Breakfast at Sushi Dai or Bentomi
Which suits you: class or market?
Classes teach you to make sushi. Market tours show you where it comes from.
| Tokyo Sushi Making Class in a Happi Coat near a Famous Spot | Top pickTsukiji Fish Market Sushi Making Class with a Pro Chef | Private Toyosu & Tsukiji Market Adventure with Tuna Auction | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $58 | $51 | $146 |
| Duration | 2–3 hrs | ~2–3 hrs | ~3 hrs |
| Type | Hands-on class | Hands-on class | Private market tour |
| Highlight | Happi coat, history | Expert technique | Tuna auction, Tsukiji |
| Rating | 4.9 | 4.9 | 4.8 |
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Book any class in advance — they fill weeks ahead in peak season. Morning slots tend to be less crowded than afternoon.
Read the individual reviews
I’ve written detailed reviews of all five tours: what you actually do, who teaches you, which reviewers loved it and why. Start with the happi coat class or the Tsukiji class, or browse all reviews.
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Frequently asked questions
How many Tokyo sushi tours do you cover?
Five: the three hands-on classes (happi coat $58, Tsukiji $51, standard class $68) and two market tours (private $146, Toyosu $111). All rated 4.6 or higher, all bookable through GetYourGuide with free cancellation.
Should I take a class or a market tour?
A class teaches you to make sushi by hand — you leave able to roll nigiri and maki. A market tour shows you the tuna auction at 5 a.m. and the wholesale stalls where Tokyo’s restaurants source fish. If you want to make it, pick a class. If you want to understand where it comes from, pick the market.
Are classes hard for beginners?
No. All three classes welcome first-timers with zero experience. The reviews show guests often report feeling proud of what they made on their first try. Vegetarian and gluten-free options are available — confirm when you book.
Which class is cheapest?
The Tsukiji class at $51. It’s held near the old market, teaches expert technique, and is rated 4.9 stars. Best value in Tokyo for a hands-on sushi class.
Can I book these on the day of?
Rarely. Classes fill weeks ahead, especially weekends and evenings. Book through GetYourGuide 3–7 days ahead if you can. Market tours have more last-minute availability, but tuna auctions depend on market closures (some Wednesdays and Sundays).
What if I have a dietary restriction?
Tell the operator when you book. The classes page lists which tours explicitly welcome vegetarian, vegan, gluten-free, and celiac guests. The Tsukiji class is noted for explicit vegetarian accommodation.