Sushi Class at the Port: Make It Where the Tuna Lands
A two-hour hands-on sushi class at Dream Plaza with a professional chef, after a walk through the sushi museum.
It starts by the cruise terminal — no transport needed
- It is 10 minutes on foot from the ship, so it cannot strand you.
- You eat what you make, plus nigiri from the chef; local sake tasting is an optional extra.
Families and short calls.
Few reviews yet. If you just want to eat sushi, Sushi Yokocho in the same building needs no booking.
What you’ll do
Shimizu lands more tuna than any port in Japan — so learn to handle it here. This two-hour private class at Shimizu Port teaches you to shape nigiri the proper way, with a guide who meets you holding a Viator sign with your name. It’s history and culture folded into a hands-on hour, and the finale writes itself: you eat what you made, minutes from where the fish came ashore.
Why it’s worth it
- Fits nearly every call — two hours, at the port itself. Even 13:00-arrival ships can do this.
- Fully private: your party only, pace set by you. Kids welcome company at the counter.
- The story beats any souvenir: “I learned nigiri in Japan’s tuna capital.”
Good to know
- Come a little hungry, and arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
- Pairs perfectly with the fish-market walk before or after — same neighbourhood.
- Booking and live pricing are on Viator.
What you will see
Our own guides to each stop — so you know what you are booking before you book it.
ShoppingS-Pulse Dream Plaza & Sushi Yokocho
S-Pulse Dream Plaza is 10 minutes' walk from the Shimizu cruise pier: a full sushi alley, tea and sakura-shrimp gifts, and a ¥600 bay Ferris wheel.
Our guide to it →
EatShimizu Sushi Yokocho
A dozen sushi counters in one alley inside Dream Plaza, serving Suruga Bay catch — sakura shrimp and shirasu.
Our guide to it →Check dates and book
Booked through Viator (a Tripadvisor company) — free cancellation up to 24 hours ahead. There is no tour desk at the pier, so book before you sail.
- Includes freshly made nigiri sushi prepared by a professional sushi chef after your nigiri sushi workshop.
- Photo shoot support
- Materials and tools needed to make sushi rolls
- We offer a sake tasting experience featuring locally brewed sake from Shizuoka as a paid option for those who are interested. Only available for guests aged 20 and above.
- English guide
- The pick-up and drop-off service to/from your accommodation is not included.
- Personal expenses such as shopping at the market or additional food and drinks are not included in the tour price.
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Before you book
Is the Sushi Class at the Port: Make It Where the Tuna Lands worth it from Shimizu?
A two-hour hands-on sushi class at Dream Plaza with a professional chef, after a walk through the sushi museum. Best for: Families and short calls.
How long a port call do I need for this tour?
About 4 hours: the tour runs 2 hours, and you should be back at the pier 60 minutes before all-aboard, plus time to get off the ship.
What should I know before booking?
Few reviews yet. If you just want to eat sushi, Sushi Yokocho in the same building needs no booking.
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