Private Sushi Roll & Japanese Cooking Class with Chef Shiori

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Sapporo, Japan

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

5.0

· Anne_S ·

Sep 2025

Shiori was a fabulous hostess! She was warm and welcoming, patient, clear, and made the whole experience interesting and enjoyable. I learned a lot and enjoyed the scrumptious feast. I will definitely be applying the techniques she shared when I get home.

· Eric_C ·

Apr 2026

Do this! Shiori welcomes you into her traditional and beautiful home and makes you feel part of her family. She is informative, gracious, and very generous. You will learn about traditional Hokkaido ingredients and cuisine and best of all—eat and drink a bunch of them.

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Overview

Learn to make a traditional Japanese meal during this private cooking lesson in Sapporo. Join a professional culinary instructor for a hands-on workshop including starters, main dishes, and side dishes such as sushi, somen noodles, and grilled chicken. Get advice and recipes for recreating the Japanese feast back home.

Visit a peaceful residential neighborhood for a private cooking class
Learn how to prepare a traditional meal from start to finish
Watch a professional culinary instructor for cooking techniques
Prepare classic dishes like sushi and somen noodles

Sample Menu

Main

Handmade sushi roll

Main

Somen noodles

Main

Grilled chicken and vegetables

Dessert

Nimono of fish cakes and vegetables

What's Included

Private Japanese cooking class & home-cooked
Local alcohol (1-2 glasses)
Pick up from Sumikawa station

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Sumikawa Station
2 Chome-4 Sumikawa 4 Jo, Minami Ward, Sapporo, Hokkaido 005-0004, Japan
Meet your host Shiori at SUMIKAWA station on the Nanboku subway line.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation

Vegetarian option is available, please advise at time of booking if required
This is a family friendly experience and children are welcome!
Shiori will pick you up at the north exit of Sumikawa Station. Her car can accommodate up to four guests. For groups of five or more, additional guests are kindly asked to follow by taxi, which costs approximately $10 USD.
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Featured review

Nikolina_M

We had a truly wonderful time at the cooking class! Shiori welcomed us into her lovely home with such warmth and kindness. She taught us how to make delicious sushi with great care and attention to detail. The ingredients she prepared were fresh and locally sourced, and every bite was absolutely divine. It was a heartwarming and unforgettable experience — we would wholeheartedly recommend it to anyone visiting Japan!

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5.0

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Shiori is the best

Kieran_C, Jul 2026

From start to finish Shiori was so friendly, it was like an aunty picking us up from the station. We learnt how to make sushi from scratch and she explains all the ingredients and then she served us an absolute banquet too! I think we had about 7/8 courses in the end. We even briefly met her family as it was in her home. She offered for me to try on her grandmothers kimono and it was really special. The day was just great, highlight of our trip to Hokkaido. Would recommend for all abilities too. Shiori is the best!

Response from Host, Jul 2026

Thank you so much for your thoughtful review! We're delighted to hear that your time with Shiori was a highlight of your trip to Hokkaido. It’s wonderful to know that she made you feel so welcome from the moment you met, and that you enjoyed learning to make sushi from scratch while discovering more about the ingredients and Japanese cuisine. We're also so glad you had the chance to experience her warm hospitality, from sharing a delicious multi course meal to trying on her grandmother's kimono and briefly meeting her family. Those personal moments are what make these experiences so memorable. Thank you for your kind recommendation. We’ll be sure to share your lovely words with Shiori, and we hope to welcome you on another Traveling Spoon experience during your future travels!

Wonderful day

Susie_R, Jun 2026

Can not recommend this experience highly enough!!!!! I learnt a lot about Japanese food and culture - Shiori is lovely - very easy to talk to and perfect English

5 Stars. 10 Stars. All the Stars.

Eric_C, Apr 2026

A full experience and memorable evening

Ryan_B, Mar 2026

Shiori-san's generosity and friendliness was the highlight of our trip to Sapporo. The cooking is the solid base upon which a delightful experience is built- learning about Japanese family cooking, enjoying a delicious meal while sharing stories and experiences, and truly sharing Japanese hospitality with us are memories we won't forget. This is not lecture or classroom, it is a home you are being invited into to see a slice of someone's life and learn much more than just how to make food. This value is far beyond what we expected and we are extremely grateful to have met them!

Shiori was extremely...

Kelsey_N, Nov 2025

Shiori was extremely friendly, full of Japanese cooking history and knowledge, and welcoming in her home. The food was delicious. Shiori made this an unforgettable evening.

A taste of Hokkaido

Julie_A, Oct 2025

The food was exceptional! Showcasing the best of Hokkaido’s seafood and produce, we felt so very welcome in her home. Shiori is a talented chef and a gracious host. She accommodated dietary allergies with care and shared lots of useful information. We had made sushi previously but enjoyed doing it again under her guidance. An unexpected bonus was the invitation to try on her family kimonos - it was a privilege. We would have liked the recipes for some of the delicious dishes we sampled, and maybe a glass of sake.

A delightful way to experience the food and culture of Hokkaido

Anne_S, Sep 2025

Fantastic evening.

Yannic_J, Sep 2025

It was amazing. Shiori is a lovely host and everything was delicious. We learned some new skills about japanese homestyle sushi.

Incredibly authentic, welcoming and culinary exquisite experience

Annika_K, Sep 2025

I had a wonderful time at Shiori-san’s place. Finding my way to the station where she picked me up wasn’t difficult at all thanks to prior communication. Since I was travelling alone and my Japanese was very limited, I was worried that it might be a little awkward at first but from the moment we met, Shiori-san was very friendly and welcoming and the conversation, using both English and Japanese, kept flowing. • Once we arrived at her home, we started cooking almost right away. Shiori-san was very patient with me and explained all the steps as well as the ingredients we used. Shiori-san had also prepared some additonal food beforehand, so I got to enjoy a full-course home cooked menu and it was one of the best meals I had during my trip in Japan. I also met some members of her family and all of them treated me just as kindly as she did. • Overall it was an wonderful experience and even though I was quite nervous ahead of it, I am more than happy that I booked it. It turned out to be one of the most memorable and precious moments of my trip and I can highly recommend it to anyone who is looking for an authentic experience.

Heartwarming Sushi Making with Local Flavors

Nikolina_M, Jul 2025

Home Cooking!

Michael_M, Feb 2025

Shiori was so kind to welcome our family into her charming home and such a patient teacher! I would recommend this experience for sure.

Wonderful experience

Katherine_C, Feb 2025

My family and friend had a wonderful time visiting Shiori to learn about japanese home cooking. We prepared sushi and then enjoyed the meal with the dishes prepared by Shiori. She was a wonderful host and teacher. It was a very fun experience and my toddler enjoyed it as well. Definitely was worth it for us.

An authentic Japanese experience

Travis_B, Sep 2024

Shiori was an amazing host and gave us much insight into the preparation of the dish and the required techniques. She was most welcoming and made us feel very comfortable in her home. We would definitely love to cook with Shiori again.

Sushi making and fun time with Shiori

Glenn_S, Jun 2024

Learning to make sushi and being able to enjoy a meal using ingredients from Hokkaido. Shiori was a great instructor and host. We thoroughly enjoyed this experience.

Wonderful in-home experience!

Mark_H, Jun 2024

We made sushi and I learned techniques that were new to me and that I will use when I return home. I enjoyed sampling a big range of different dishes that were prepared by an amazing cook with a strong background in professional and personal hospitality. Great memories were made!

A must do when visiting Sapporo

Sergio_D, Jun 2024

This experience was a god send. Shiroi is truly a wonderful human being with years of cooking under her belt. She’ll pick you up, take you to her home and drop you off at your hotel right after. The food was delicious and the class itself was an experience we will never forget. We will definitely return if we ever visit Sapporo in the future.

Must-do in Sapporo

Rachel_W, Feb 2024

I had a wonderful time cooking with Shiori. She prepared a great array of different foods to try and was a very patient teacher. Shiori is so sweet and I also really enjoyed chatting with her about Sapporo and her Japan travel/food recommendations. Everyone traveling to Sapporo should spend at least one meal at Shiori’s house :)