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Host: Tomoko

Sapporo, Japan

USD
$59-$69 per person

Hands-on Decorative Sushi Making Class near Sapporo

Host offerings
  • House
  • Home cook
  • Pets
  • Vegetarian
  • Alcohol
  • Transportation
  • Cooking class
  • Market visit
  • Food tour

Meet Tomoko

Tomoko is a certified decorative sushi instructor based in Kitahiroshima, near Sapporo, Hokkaido. She raised her three children preparing homemade Japanese meals and has extensive experience in traditional home cooking. In 2024, she earned her certification as a decorative sushi (kazari maki sushi) instructor. Today, Tomoko is delighted to welcome travelers visiting Hokkaido to her home near Sapporo, where she shares the joy, creativity, and beauty of making flower-themed decorative sushi rolls. This hands-on Japanese cooking class in Hokkaido offers guests the opportunity to learn how to make sushi from scratch in a warm, home-style setting.

Perfect for travelers looking for an authentic home cooking class or a traditional Japanese sushi-making class in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Tomoko’s experience invites guests into a Japanese home, offering a glimpse of everyday life while they discover the artistry and flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-4 guests) Tomoko's home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Kitahiroshima, about a 10-minute taxi ride from Shin-Sapporo Station. Your hands-on decorative sushi cooking class in Hokkaido starts with a refreshing welcome drink. This Sapporo cooking class is focused on Japanese home cooking, culinary traditions, and family recipes. Start your immersive 2-hour sushi-making experience by learning how to prepare sushi rice using traditional wooden sushi tubs, making both white and pink vinegar rice. You will then learn how to make simple hosomaki (thin sushi rolls) to master basic rolling techniques, before moving on to creating beautiful flower-themed decorative sushi rolls (kazari maki sushi). The experience concludes with a relaxing matcha tea session, where you will whisk your own matcha and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi) sourced from a local confectionery. From May to October, enjoy Tomoko’s seasonal garden; she has been gardening for 25+ years, adding to the home’s peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

This family-friendly local food experience in Sapporo is perfect for travelers looking for authentic things to do in Hokkaido and a cultural experience with locals.

Notes:
1.The experience takes place in Tomoko's home in Nijigaoka, a 10 minute taxi ride from JR Shin-Sapporo Station. From Sapporo Station, it takes only 8 minutes by rapid train to reach Shin-Sapporo Station. Shin-Sapporo Station is served by both JR and the subway, making access easy and convenient.
2. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated with advance notice. If required, please advise Tomoko at the time of booking.

Languages spoken: English, Japanese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Hosomaki (simple sushi rolls with cucumber and Japanese pickles)
  • Decorative flower sushi rolls
  • Matcha
  • Seasonal wagashi (sweets)
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Tomoko

$59-$69 USD

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Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $69 $59 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $69 $59 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm

Meet Tomoko

Tomoko is a certified decorative sushi instructor based in Kitahiroshima, near Sapporo, Hokkaido. She raised her three children preparing homemade Japanese meals and has extensive experience in traditional home cooking. In 2024, she earned her certification as a decorative sushi (kazari maki sushi) instructor. Today, Tomoko is delighted to welcome travelers visiting Hokkaido to her home near Sapporo, where she shares the joy, creativity, and beauty of making flower-themed decorative sushi rolls. This hands-on Japanese cooking class in Hokkaido offers guests the opportunity to learn how to make sushi from scratch in a warm, home-style setting.

Perfect for travelers looking for an authentic home cooking class or a traditional Japanese sushi-making class in Sapporo, Hokkaido. Tomoko’s experience invites guests into a Japanese home, offering a glimpse of everyday life while they discover the artistry and flavors of authentic Japanese cuisine.

What to expect

Please note menu might vary. If there are particular dishes you are interested in trying, please include your request in the booking form.

Cooking experience: (1-4 guests) Tomoko's home is located in a quiet residential neighborhood of Kitahiroshima, about a 10-minute taxi ride from Shin-Sapporo Station. Your hands-on decorative sushi cooking class in Hokkaido starts with a refreshing welcome drink. This Sapporo cooking class is focused on Japanese home cooking, culinary traditions, and family recipes. Start your immersive 2-hour sushi-making experience by learning how to prepare sushi rice using traditional wooden sushi tubs, making both white and pink vinegar rice. You will then learn how to make simple hosomaki (thin sushi rolls) to master basic rolling techniques, before moving on to creating beautiful flower-themed decorative sushi rolls (kazari maki sushi). The experience concludes with a relaxing matcha tea session, where you will whisk your own matcha and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets (wagashi) sourced from a local confectionery. From May to October, enjoy Tomoko’s seasonal garden; she has been gardening for 25+ years, adding to the home’s peaceful, relaxing atmosphere.

This family-friendly local food experience in Sapporo is perfect for travelers looking for authentic things to do in Hokkaido and a cultural experience with locals.

Notes:
1.The experience takes place in Tomoko's home in Nijigaoka, a 10 minute taxi ride from JR Shin-Sapporo Station. From Sapporo Station, it takes only 8 minutes by rapid train to reach Shin-Sapporo Station. Shin-Sapporo Station is served by both JR and the subway, making access easy and convenient.
2. Vegetarian meals can be accommodated with advance notice. If required, please advise Tomoko at the time of booking.

Languages spoken: English, Japanese

Sample menu

This is just a sample menu to give you an idea of the types of dishes the host cooks. Your menu will vary according to seasonal availability.
  • Hosomaki (simple sushi rolls with cucumber and Japanese pickles)
  • Decorative flower sushi rolls
  • Matcha
  • Seasonal wagashi (sweets)
Pricing (per person)*
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $69 $59 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
1 person 2-4 ppl 5+ people
Cooking Experience + Meal
 $69 $59 Not offered
*Does not include 3% payment processing fee applied at checkout.
Experience Timings
 Lunch Dinner
Cooking Experience+ Meal
 11:00am-2:00pm
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