The 2 Best Markets Worldwide

1.Kyoto: Enjoy Sushi & Market Tour! Best for Family & Couple!

★★★★★★★★★★4.8 · 20 reviews · 2 hours · from $77Our pick

Meet your English or Japanese-speaking guide near Kyoto’s center for a hands-on sushi class and Nishiki Market visit. You’ll choose fresh fish, watch skilled cutting, make vinegar rice, nigiri, temari, temaki, dashi, and miso soup, then sit down for dessert and coffee. The group is limited to 10, making this a good fit for families and couples who want practical food skills, not just a meal.

“Our guide was so lovely and extremely helpful in making sure we learned the right techniques but flexible enough to help us explore our own flavors. E always wanted to prepare great sushi, and she has given us the skills to make it happen. Very gracious guide and her facilities were very professional. Highly recommended.”

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2.Kyoto: Enjoy Sushi & Market Tour! Best for Family & Couple!

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 2 reviews · from $85Top rated

At Sushi Gastronomy Lab in central Kyoto, you learn to make vinegar rice, nigiri, temari, temaki, tamagoyaki, dashi, and miso soup during a 90-minute hands-on class. Fresh fish is bought that morning. You finish with dessert and coffee, with vegetarian menus available by advance request.

“I had a great experience in the kitchen and was able to easily make three types of sushi. It also comes with materials that you can use to make it at home, so you can make it even after you get home!”

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