
【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course
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4.3/5
Based on 6 traveler reviews. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
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Is 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course worth booking?
【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course is a 3-hour experience in Tokyo, Japan, from $40000 per person. It scores 50 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”, based on a 4.3/5 rating across 6 reviews. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 50 / 100
- Rating
- 4.3/5 (6)
- Duration
- 3 hours
- From
- $40000 per person
This workshop is one of the few sushi-making experiences where guests start by filleting the fish. Join a private class led by a sushi master with experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Watch live demonstrations of
What you get
About this experience
This workshop is one of the few sushi-making experiences where guests start by filleting the fish. Join a private class led by a sushi master with experience at a Michelin-starred restaurant. Watch live demonstrations of professional knife work and nigiri preparation, and learn how cutting technique, ingredient balance, and seasonality transform each piece of sushi. All steps will be guided by fully bilingual staff under private settings so that you can fully immerse yourself in the craft of sushi making. This is more than a cooking class—it's an invitation to carry forward a mindset where attention to ingredients connects to larger questions of sustainability and respect for what we consume.
What's included
Included
- Meals
Not included
- Alcoholic beverages
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Tokyo
Look for the building with a red sign that says "A". Please enter and go to the second floor.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
Look for the building with a red sign that says "A". Please enter and go to the second floor.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- ja, en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 10 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- SUSHI MAKING CLASS in TOKYO 咲 -EMI
Know before you go
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Specialized infant seats are available
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What travelers are saying
Outty’s summary of the themes that recur across 6 traveler reviews. Written by us, not quoted from reviewers.
Knowledge and storytelling
3 mentionsReviewers describe the commentary as informative rather than scripted.
Organization
2 mentionsPickup, timing, and logistics are described as running smoothly.
Traveler reviews
6 verified traveler reviews for 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course. Ratings and reviews provided by Viator and Tripadvisor.
Wrong course and false promises
We booked the Premium Package, learned on arrival that the organizers only prepared Basic for the appointment and promised to give us a refund of 10,000 yen per person (there were 5 of us). After more than 3 weeks we still haven't seen a refund on our credit card, even a message to the organizer went without feedback. Please be careful what you book.
Response from the operator: Vielen Dank für Ihre Nachricht und es tut uns aufrichtig leid, dass wir Ihnen Unannehmlichkeiten bereitet haben. Wie bereits vor Ort erklärt, war für Ihren Termin versehentlich nur das Basic-Paket vorbereitet worden, obwohl Sie das Premium-Paket gebucht hatten. Dafür möchten wir uns nochmals ausdrücklich entschuldigen. Die Rückerstattung von 10.000 Yen pro Person muss über das Buchungssystem von Viator bearbeitet werden, weshalb die Bearbeitung leider etwas Zeit in Anspruch nimmt. Wir haben den Vorgang bereits eingeleitet und arbeiten aktuell daran, die Rückerstattung schnellstmöglich abzuschließen. Es tut uns sehr leid, dass die Bearbeitung länger dauert als erwartet und dass wir zudem nicht schneller auf Ihre Nachricht reagieren konnten.
via Tripadvisor (translated)
Fantastic premium fish fillet experience
Took the premium fish fillet course and had a fantastic experience! We were looking to pick up a new skill and be able to make our own sushi and this class absolutely delivered. They kindly walked us through each step of the process and the fish at the end was delicious! They were knowledgeable and answered all the questions we had
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your wonderful review! We are so happy to hear that you enjoyed the Premium Fish Fillet Course and that the experience helped you learn a new skill while having fun making sushi. It means a lot to us that you found the class informative and easy to follow. Our team always strives to carefully guide guests through each step and create an enjoyable, hands-on experience for everyone. We’re also very glad you enjoyed the fish and sushi at the end of the class! Thank you again for joining us, and we hope to welcome you back again in the future.
via Tripadvisor
Best activity in Tokyo
Loved this activity in Tokyo. We learnt new cooking skills, while learning about Japanese culture and history, chatting with the instructors AND eating a lot of fish!
Response from the operator: Thank you very much for your warm review!! You demonstrated excellent knife skills. Take care, and we hope to see you soon. EMI Team
via Viator
Impressive Sushi Skills Demonstration
I loved watching the instructor’s demonstration at the beginning — the smoothness of the movements, the precision of the cuts, the elegance of shaping the rice. It was like a performance. Seeing such skill up close was inspiring.
Response from the operator: Thank you so much for your wonderful review! We are glad the craft was inspiring. We hope to see you again soon! EMI Team
via Tripadvisor
Amazing Cultural Sushi Experience
This class exceeded all my expectations. The instructor not only taught us the techniques but also shared fascinating stories about the origins of sushi and the traditions behind each style. Learning the cultural background made the hands-on part even more meaningful. I left with a completely new appreciation for Japanese cuisine.
Response from the operator: Thank you for this lovely feedback! Combining culture with technique is what we're all about. Sae travels, and we'd love to see you again! EMI Team
via Tripadvisor
Good to know
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 2
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Why this scores 50
The Outty Ranking is a weighted composite. Here is how this experience performed on each component.
【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Tokyo.
How much does 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course cost?
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Prices start at $40000 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Tokyo usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course take?
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Plan for about 3 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Tokyo is not rushed.
Is 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 50 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (4.3/5 across 6 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Tokyo, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 3-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course?
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Around 2 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Tokyo can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Tokyo and add a light layer if any part of the 3-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does 【Private】Premium Fish filletting sushi making course start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Tokyo within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Tokyo?
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Tokyo is less a city than a stack of neighborhoods with completely different opening hours. A guided food crawl through Shinjuku's Omoide Yokocho gets you past the no-tourist curtains, while the day trips west to Hakone and Fuji need an early start to be worth the fare. Our ranking weighs guide quality heavily here, because in Tokyo the guide is the product. On Outty we rank every Tokyo experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include Tokyo Shinjuku Chopsticks Making Class, Tokyo : Asakusa Chopsticks Making Class, Shinjuku Night Food and Bar Crawl. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Tokyo?
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Late March to May for blossom, October to November for clear Fuji views. Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Tokyo?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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