Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop (Tuna Don / Sushi)
Description
Tuna Don Workshop: 10:45~ Registration 11:00~ Greeting ~Introduction 11:10~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video 11:20~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by our Japanese chef 11:40~ Practice time 1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings 2) Practice cutting tuna for each person using a sashimi knife 3) Make tare (sauce) and marinate tuna 12:10~ Sharpening Japanese knives 12:25~ Make a Tuna Don 12:30~ Tasting time (Sake tasting is also available) Sushi Workshop: 13:30~ Greeting ~Introduction 13:35~ Tamagoyaki (rolled egg) making show 13:45~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video 13:55~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by Mr. Naoya Kumagai 14:10~ Practice with all participants 1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings 2) Practice cutting for each person using a sashimi knife 14:30~ sushi making 15:00~ Photo and tasting time (Sake tasting is also available) + optional knife sharpening experience
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Important Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Reviews(78)
I took the sushi workshop at Kappodo, and the experience was perfect. The course is great for anyone with no sushi-making experience who wants to start learning or simply do something different during their trip. The instructor and the translator were very attentive; the explanations were detailed, and they provided specific feedback on how I could improve. I gained the foundational techniques needed to practice at home later. I recommend it to all types of travelers, whether in groups or solo. Thanks a lot, everyone! You will learn about Japanese kitchen knives and how to make Tamagoyaki, slice sashimi, and prepare nigiri, gunkan, and hosomaki. You will first watch the instructor and then practice the techniques yourself—starting with test dough and moving on to fish—while receiving feedback throughout the activity.
Thank you so much for this incredibly detailed, thoughtful, and perfect review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that your experience at Kappodo was seamless and provided you with the foundational techniques to practice at home. We are especially grateful for how beautifully you described our curriculum. As you highlighted, we intentionally start with practice rice before moving on to the actual fish, and our instructors and translators focus deeply on providing personalized, specific feedback. Hearing that you found our team attentive and the process accessible for beginners, solo travelers, and groups alike means the world to us. Thank you for highly recommending us to fellow travelers! Your words are the ultimate reward for our entire team. We hope you enjoy making sushi for your family and friends back home, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our studio on your next visit to Tokyo!
It was amazing. The instructor was patient, the interpreter was fantastic, and the food was very good!
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you had a wonderful time in our sushi class. Knowing that you found the instructor patient, the interpreter fantastic, and the food delicious means the world to us. Our team always strives to work together to create a smooth, welcoming, and high-quality experience for our guests. Thank you for choosing Kappodo. We hope the skills you learned bring much joy to your kitchen back home, and we look forward to welcoming you back to our studio on your next visit to Tokyo!
We had a great time! Sushi was delicious and learned a lot!
Thank you for the fantastic feedback! We had a wonderful time hosting you as well. It’s great to know you enjoyed making (and eating!) the sushi and walked away with a lot of new knowledge. Happy cooking back home, and please come visit our studio again whenever you are back in Japan!
Amazing tour! Everything is very clear and the staff are very nice
Thank you so much for your amazing review! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our tour and found everything clear and easy to follow. Our team always strives to provide patient, step-by-step guidance in a friendly environment so that every guest can feel confident. It was a true pleasure hosting you in Tokyo, and we hope to welcome you back to our studio again in the future!
We learned a lot and ate well.
Vielen Dank für Ihre wunderbare Bewertung! Es freut uns sehr zu hören, dass Sie bei uns viel gelernt und das Essen genossen haben. Genau das ist unser Ziel: traditionelle Techniken verständlich zu vermitteln und ein unvergessliches Geschmackserlebnis zu bieten. Wir hoffen, Sie nehmen die neuen Fähigkeiten mit in Ihre Küche zu Hause. Auf ein Wiedersehen in Tokio!
We love sushi, so this visit in Japan we bought a Japanese knife and were looking for a hands-on workshop for sushi preparation. We asked Gemini for the best sushi workshops in Tokyo and got 3 suggestions from which we chose “Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop”. We had this workshop in a beautiful space, well organized and equipped. First, the sushi chef talked about Japanese knife making and its origins. We got a demonstration on how to prepare Tamago and sashimi/ sushi fish slicing. Each of us got a prepared Tuna block which we sliced and were explained how to use correctly the knife and how to prepare the rice sushi base and combine it with the sliced fish. We also got 2 pieces of boiled shrimp and some salmon roe, which required a demonstration on how to prepare a “boat” for it. We had a great time learning how to prepare sushi and had a nice meal, that we prepared, with an extra miso soup, a glass of sake and green tea. There is much to practice...but I think that this was a good way to start. The chef and helper/translator were patient and very welcoming. I highly recommend this experience!
Thank you so much for taking the time to share such a beautiful and incredibly detailed review! We are absolutely delighted to hear from you as well, and so honored that Gemini's recommendation led you and your husband to our 'Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop.' We are thrilled that you enjoyed our studio space, the equipment, and the entire process—from the history of Japanese knives to the art of slicing the tuna block and wrapping the 'boat' (gunkan) for the salmon roe. Hearing that you enjoyed your handmade sushi along with the miso soup, sake, and green tea brings a huge smile to our team. As you mentioned, authentic sushi preparation takes practice, but you both did a wonderful job for your first time! It was a true pleasure for the chef and our helper to host such a warm and passionate couple. Thank you for your high recommendation, and we hope these memories inspire many happy sushi nights back home. We look forward to seeing you both again on your next trip to Japan!
We asked Gemini for ***the best Japanese Sushi preparation class in Tokyo*** And we are VERY pleased with its recommendation. We went today for a 2 hours class - Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop - with the Chef and his assistant. During the class we heard first about the basics of forging the exquisite Japanese kitchen knives, and then had a patient guidance thru the phases of Sushi preparation, the proper way to hold a knife and allow it to slice the fish fillet without applying force, the preparation of the rice base and how to combine it with a fish. And at the end, when I ate the Sushi I prepared, I loved their taste. I don't feel "at home" in the kitchen. Not at all. Maybe today's workshop is a start of a new era for me :~)
Thank you so much for this truly heartwarming and incredible review! We are absolutely honored that Gemini recommended us as the best choice, and even more thrilled that we lived up to your expectations. It is magical to hear that today's workshop might be the start of a 'new era' for you in the kitchen! Our goal is exactly that—to show that with the right techniques, a high-quality knife, and patient guidance, anyone can discover the joy of cooking. You did a fantastic job mastering the knife grip, slicing the fish effortlessly, and creating delicious sushi. It was an absolute pleasure hosting you today. We wish you the best of luck in your new culinary journey, and we hope to welcome you back to Kappodo on your next trip to Tokyo!
Amazing experience and great attention to detail. They were very friendly and helpful throughout the process. Definitely recommend!
Thank you so much for your amazing review and high recommendation! We are absolutely thrilled to hear that you enjoyed our experience and appreciated our attention to detail. Our team always strives to be as friendly and helpful as possible throughout the process to ensure every guest feels comfortable. It was a true pleasure hosting you in Tokyo, and we hope to welcome you back to our studio in the future!
Lovely experience such a professional setting and very knowledgeable
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback! Our goal is always to balance a warm, welcoming experience with the highest standards of professional knowledge and skill. It's fantastic to know that we achieved that for you. Thank you for joining us at Kappodo, and we would love to welcome you back again in the future.
The workshop was really insightful with precise details and full explanation about knives and sashimi. It's a great practice for those who like to learn about sashimi and techniques.
We truly appreciate your wonderful feedback! Understanding the logic and details behind Japanese knife techniques and sashimi preparation is essential to mastering the craft. We are glad our full explanations helped deepen your knowledge. Thank you for recommending our workshop as a great practice ground for culinary enthusiasts. We look forward to welcoming you back for more!
