Yamaguchi Sushi Making Experience in Iwakuni｜Japan

Arrive at a casual sushi restaurant in Iwakuni, a city in Yamaguchi Prefecture known for its distinct regional character and proximity to the Nishiki River and Kintaikyo Bridge. As you settle in, the setting shifts from sightseeing to something more hands-on, and the session begins with a brief introduction to what you will be making.

Your guide demonstrates each technique in English, showing you how to form nigiri by hand and roll maki. Follow along, shaping rice, placing toppings, and assembling rolls step by step. Your guide will lead the session throughout, answer your questions, and help you understand each stage of the process.

By the end of the 90-minute session, you will have a spread of sushi that you made yourself — nigiri shaped by your own hands and rolls cut and plated. Sit down to eat what you have prepared, finishing the experience with a meal you made yourself.