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1 hr 30 minneeds a 4h call5.0★ · 21 reviewsFree cancellation 24h aheadSmall group

Kanazawa Sushi-Making Experience

A 90-minute temari-sushi class with fresh local ingredients, followed by the sushi lunch and a short tea ceremony.

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Duration
1 hr 30 min
From pickup or the meeting point and back
Your call needs
4+ hours
Incl. getting ashore and the hour before all-aboard
Price
From US$78 per person
Free cancellation 24h ahead · as of 26 Sep 2026
Group
Small group · up to 10
IN KANAZAWA HOUSE, 1-4-28 Hosai, Kanazawa
Why it is on this site
  • You make small, round temari sushi with toppings of your choice, then eat it as lunch.
  • A mini tea ceremony follows, and all ingredients and utensils are included.
  • The host teaches in English and Japanese (the listing also names French and German); 21 reviews average 5.0, and the venue is listed as wheelchair accessible.
Best for

Food-minded travellers who want lunch and a hands-on class in one.

Think twice if

Transport is not included; the class is at a house in Hosai, Kanazawa, so you arrange the ride from the ship. Alcohol is extra. It is a shared class of up to ten.

What the operator lists

The day, stop by stop

It takes place at one venue, so there is no route to list.

Included
  • All taxes, fees and handling charges
  • Lunch
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Meals as per itinerary (Lunch)
  • All cooking utensils
  • All cooking ingredients
Not included
  • Transportation to/from attractions
  • Alcoholic Drinks

Guide languages: German, English, French, Japanese. Cancellation: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. Run by IN KANAZAWA HOUSE.

Book it

Check dates and book

Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company). There is rarely a tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.

Kanazawa Sushi-Making Experience5.0★ · 21 reviews · Small group · up to 10From US$78 per personCheck dates →

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Quick answers

Before you book

Is the Kanazawa Sushi-Making Experience worth it from the Kanazawa cruise port?

A 90-minute temari-sushi class with fresh local ingredients, followed by the sushi lunch and a short tea ceremony. Best for: Food-minded travellers who want lunch and a hands-on class in one.

How long a port call do I need for this tour?

About 4 hours. The tour runs 1 hr 30 min; add half an hour to get off the ship and keep the hour before all-aboard free. Add the bus or shuttle into Kanazawa, about 30 minutes each way, and a taxi to the house.

Can I cancel if my ship skips the port?

The operator's policy: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What should I know before booking?

Transport is not included; the class is at a house in Hosai, Kanazawa, so you arrange the ride from the ship. Alcohol is extra. It is a shared class of up to ten.

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