Frequently Asked Questions
Due to the nature of the program, late arrivals of more than 30 minutes cannot join midway.
If you arrive just a little bit late (5-10 minutes), please knock before entering and we’ll help you get caught up while the other guests are working.
There is no private parking available. If arriving by car, please search for paid public parking areas near our shop beforehand.
Dress comfortably :) We provide happi coats and aprons to be worn over your clothes, so there is no need to wear anything special.
Nothing at all. Just a willingness to learn about sushi and your appetite :)
Totally! Even elementary school children can enjoy making sushi! Our staff will assist them, and we have smaller-sized outfits for them, too!
Reservations are available from 1 to up to 8 people, depending on availability.
Make your reservation here.
Please provide us your preferred date, time and the number of guests planning to attend.
Unfortunately, we do not accept walk-in guests. Reservations made as late as the previous day are required in order to ensure we have the freshest ingredients available for our guests.
Our cancellation policy is below:
– Cancellation 7 to 2 days before your reservation: 30% of your total booking fee.
– Cancellation on the day before your reservation: 50% of your total booking fee.
– Cancellation on the day of your reservation: 100% of your booking fee (ie. no refund).
Reservations through our website will be accepted until the day before your desired date.
Absolutely! Single guests are very welcome! Our presenter and sushi chef will be present throughout the entire experience making it a fun and sociable activity for any number of guests!
We love groups! Reservations are available for groups of up to 8 people. Please feel free to contact us with any other questions or concerns.
Yes, a private booking is certainly available upon payment equivalent to the fee for 8 people. Please contact us for inquiries.
Social Media Review Price*: 14,000 JPY / person. Regular Price: 15,000 JPY / person. *We ask that you review your experience with us on your personal social media or blog. We welcome reviews on TripAdvisor, but please be advised that due to our company regulations, a Trip Advisor review itself does not guarantee a discounted price.
We currently accept payment in advance via Paypal.
However, last-minute reservations may require on-site payment.
Participants as young as 7 years old are more than welcome when accompanied by a guardian. Please refrain from bringing children younger than 7. Please feel free to contact us if you have any other requests, needs or concerns regarding your individual situation.
Yes, it is mandatory for elementary school children to be accompanied by a guardian.
Unfortunately, our sushi shop is located on the basement floor at the bottom of a narrow staircase. Also, our building’s elevator does not allow access to our basement-level shop. Because of these restrictions as well as the lack of a ramp within the shop itself, we currently cannot accommodate guests in wheelchairs. However, as this Akasaka location is only our first location, wheelchair access will be available at other locations moving forward. We apologize for the inconvenience and look forward to inviting you into a more comfortable environment in the future.
Soy, wheat, and fish are essential ingredients, so those with allergies or dietary restrictions related to these should reconsider their participation. Please inform us of any other allergies when booking. We will not be able to accommodate any allergies or special requests unless we receive advance notice at the time of your reservation.
The menu includes:
・5 traditional “nigiri” sushi
・1 “maki” (roll) sushi
・1 luxurious nigiri sushi dressed with seasonal toppings
・Colorful “chirashi” sushi
・Japanese green tea sampling
Sushi ingredients may vary depending on availability. Please inform us of any allergies when booking.
You’ll be enjoying 7 total sushi plus a bowl of chirashi sushi at the end. Depending on how hungry you are at the end, you can adjust the amount of rice and toppings for the chirashi sushi to satisfy even the hungriest of guests :)
Of course! Your entire experience will be conducted in English! While the sushi master is a native Japanese speaker, your presenter will be guiding and translating in English throughout your experience. Any questions or comments are more than welcome and we’ll happily interpret if you need help.
No prior experience is necessary! Beginners are more than welcome.
The total experience is around 1 hour and 40 minutes. Our basic time schedule is below: (subject to change depending on conditions on the day)
05 min – Introduction and changing into your sushi chef outfit
15 min – Sushi quiz & rice prep
20 min – Sushi quiz & nigiri lesson
10 min – Maki sushi lesson
10 min – Sushi Master Challenge
20 min – Meal, toppings, making chirashi sushi
10 min – Ending movie, presentation of certificates
10 min – Japanese tea tasting
Studio Sushi is more than just a cooking class; it’s sushi entertainment! It’s packed with fun elements like sushi quizzes and challenges to aid in your sushi mastery. Plus, you can step behind the luxurious and traditional sushi counter to make sushi, something that is normally not permitted at sushi restaurants in Japan. You’ll learn sushi-making from scratch, so you can have sushi parties with family and friends afterward!
You’ll also receive a sushi-making video as a gift, so you can review what you learned even after returning home. Thanks to our own camera person, you’ll also have access to all fo the photo and video data ready to download and post before you leave!
Absolutely! First, you’ll learn the basics through video, then practice each step with the sushi master. Individual advice and feedback will also be provided.
You can take home the following:
– Certificate with photo
– Cute sushi cards with video QR codes to review what you learned
– Digital data of all photos and videos from the day
– Sushi master hat
We currently do not accommodate changes to our menu. Please inquire for more details when making your reservation.
Our shop sits 8 guests at our gorgeous sushi counter so the experience is limited to a maximum of 8 people per session.
Gloves are provided for those who would rather use them while making sushi.
Like many places in Japan, our restaurant is small so please bring as little baggage as possible. Large luggage such as suitcases may be left at the entrance but we cannot be responsible for them.
The venue opens 15 minutes before your experience. Please be sure to arrive no later than 5 minutes the start of your session.
If you can’t find the solution here, please feel free to contact us via the contact page!