Kanazawa: traditional Japanese & sushi cooking classes

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Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

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.

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.

What's Not Included

    What's not included
    • 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.

    Tour available in your selected language

    Japanese
    English

    Additional information

    Public transportation options are available nearby

    Not recommended for pregnant travelers

    Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

    Not wheelchair accessible

    Bring your ticket with you to the attraction.

    Location

    Departure point

    Nakata Cooking School & Knife Shop (By Appointment Only), 13, Kanazawa, 920-0852
    Come to Nakata Cooking School. 4-13 Konohanamachi Kanazawa City, Ishikawa Pref. At Nakata Cooking School, 2nd floor “Washoku Dojo”

    End point

    Nakata Cooking School & Knife Shop (By Appointment Only), 13, Kanazawa, 920-0852

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