This is a completely private tour, and a vegetarian option is available. Your nationally licensed tour guide — who is also an experienced sushi instructor — will lead you through the lively Tsukiji Outer Market. Along the way, we’ll purchase fresh ingredients such as tuna, sashimi, and wasabi. After about an hour, we’ll take the subway to my home, where you’ll prepare sushi rice, slice tuna, grate wasabi, and cut seaweed. Then, we’ll make three types of sushi: maki (rolled), nigiri (hand-shaped), and gunkan (boat-shaped). Finally, enjoy your handmade sushi with miso soup prepared by me. The class takes place at my home with a beautiful view, directly connected to Higashi-Ikebukuro Station. After the sushi experience, enjoy shopping at nearby Pokémon and Hello Kitty stores, popular with visitors. Ikebukuro Station is a 10-minute walk away, offering easy access to major Tokyo attractions. Your instructor can answer any questions about Japanese culture, customs, or sightseeing. If you are late, please email your estimated arrival time. I will wait until 9:30 a.m.; late arrivals may miss part of the Tsukiji visit.