Immerse into Niigata's culinary culture with a sushi chef, from market to meal
3 hour private experience
Location: Niigata City
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the Master
What you’ll do
Join the sushi chef in sourcing fresh catch for his dishes. Learn about seasonal and regional options and how to select cuts worthy of fine-dining meals. Then, head back to the restaurant for a private session on sushi-making led by the chef. Celebrate your hard work by feasting on your own creations, as well as those created by the master.
Who can attend
Children must be 12+
What else you should know
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies.
Availability
Tuesday to Sunday
Session 1 (11:00 - 14:00)
Access
10 minutes by car from Niigata Station
Sushi in Season
Sushi: an undeniably iconic image of Japanese culinary culture. Sleek cuts of mouth-watering maguro, laid atop a shaped mound of rice. The sweet, fleshy bodies of ama-ebi shrimp, harvested in winter and a signature of the Hokuriku region. Harmonious blends of flavor, from salty and savory, to rich and umami-packed. Sushi may appear simple, but making this meal requires true mastery, as the right balance and quality of ingredients can make or break the final dish. Professional chefs are notoriously selective about where their materials are sourced from, scouring the markets to find fresh fish and seafood in peak season. Join this 2nd-generation sushi chef at his most trusted vendors as he completes his daily preparations for his restaurant, discovering the secrets behind the elegantly addictive flavor of sushi. Then, dive deeper into the world of sushi, with one-on-one instruction from the chef about how to craft your own sushi. From rolling the rice to filleting the fish, learn all the industry know-how needed to start making your own mouthwatering masterpieces after your journey in Japan draws to an end.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
