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Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking Class at a Historic School

By Nakata cooking school
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is CA $129 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Join a fully hands-on Japanese cooking class at a long-established culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station.
This is not a demonstration—each guest cooks every dish with clear, personal guidance.

You’ll learn practical skills you can recreate at home, including sushi shaping, making dashi, fluffy rolled omelettes, and Jibuni, a Kanazawa speciality with samurai-era roots.
We also share the cultural background of each dish.

We use fresh, seasonal ingredients, including premium seafood from Omicho Market, trusted by top local restaurants.
Real-time AI translation on a large screen ensures smooth communication in English.

Please note: Vegan diets and guests avoiding fish-based dashi cannot be accommodated.
Please inform us of other dietary restrictions at booking, as same-day changes are not possible.

Activity location
  • Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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Kanazawa: Sushi & Japanese Cooking Class at a Historic School
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English
Price details
CA $128.81 x 2 AdultsCA $257.62
Total
Price is CA $257.62

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Participants-only option to purchase premium Japanese knives (optional)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Hands-on cooking class for 5 Japanese dishes, including sushi and local jibuni
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Real-time AI translation (voice and text) on a large screen
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Use of premium Japanese kitchen knives during the class
  • What's includedWhat's included
    One aperitif (Kanazawa plum wine or local sake)
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English recipe sent via email the day before the class.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Full tasting of all dishes you prepare
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Photo service during the experience, plus a Japanese Certificate of Completion with your name.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Chef-style apron rental for the experience
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to and from the meeting point
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Additional drinks (sake, beer, or soft drinks available for purchase) Tips (not required)
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tips (not required)

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for pregnant travellers
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health

Activity itinerary

Join an authentic cooking class at a 56-year-old culinary school just 3 minutes from Kanazawa Station. After changing into a sushi chef uniform, you'll learn about Japanese food culture and ingredients with real-time AI translation support. You'll make five dishes with step-by-step guidance: • Nigiri Sushi – using wild fish from Omicho Market • Jibuni – Kanazawa’s signature chicken stew • Dashi-Maki Tamago – soft rolled omelette with a Michelin-style recipe • Dashi Broth – traditional bonito and kelp stock • Seasonal Side Dish & Miso Soup Use premium Japanese knives and, if you wish, visit our in-house Knife Museum (opening July 2025, 10% discount for participants). Photos will be taken during the class, and you’ll receive a beautiful certificate of completion. Enjoy your handmade dishes with a small aperitif (plum wine or sake). A hands-on, small-group class with local flavour and warm hospitality.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Nakata Cooking School ＆ Knife Shop (By Appointment Only)
    • 13 4
    • 920-0852, Kanazawa, Ishikawa, Japan

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