--- title: Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop (Tuna Don / Sushi) lang: en type: tour city: Tokyo country: Japan price: 115 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.99 reviews: 107 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [ja, en] free_cancellation: "true" rank_in_category: 7 of 24 (Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops) schedule_checked: 2026-11-07 data_updated: 2026-11-08 canonical: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-keen-japanese-knife-and-sashimi-workshop-tuna-don-sushi/ --- # Tokyo Keen Japanese Knife and Sashimi Workshop (Tuna Don / Sushi) **Guidekin's take:** Choose a Tuna Don or sushi workshop centred on Japanese knives and fish preparation. Tools, an apron, your meal and sake tasting are included; private transport is excluded. 4.99 from 107 reviews at €115 per person for 2h. In our comparison: #7 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops, by rating weighted by review volume (table below). ## Overview Tuna Don Workshop: 10:45~ Registration 11:00~ Greeting ~Introduction 11:10~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video 11:20~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by our Japanese chef 11:40~ Practice time 1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings 2) Practice cutting tuna for each person using a sashimi knife 3) Make tare (sauce) and marinate tuna 12:10~ Sharpening Japanese knives 12:25~ Make a Tuna Don 12:30~ Tasting time (Sake tasting is also available) Sushi Workshop: 13:30~ Greeting ~Introduction 13:35~ Tamagoyaki (rolled egg) making show 13:45~ Watching "The World of Japanese Knife" Special Video 13:55~ Demonstration of how to use Japanese knives by Mr. Naoya Kumagai 14:10~ Practice with all participants 1) Sashimi knife practice using flour dumplings 2) Practice cutting for each person using a sashimi knife 14:30~ sushi making 15:00~ Photo and tasting time (Sake tasting is also available) + optional knife sharpening experience ## Before you book - Meeting point: There is a samurai-style mural on the… - Min. 2 to book: not for solo travellers - Starts 11:00, 13:30: 2 departures a day - Food included: Tasting of Kappodo original sake - Strollers OK: infants accepted **Pickup:** No hotel pickup: everyone meets at the start point ## Key facts - Price: from €115 per person for the Keen Knife Tuna Don Workshop option; other options up to €134 - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.99/5 from 107 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Operator: 割烹道 - Minimum booking: 2 travellers at this price - Group: Shared tour - Guide languages: Japanese, English - Start times: 11:00, 13:30 - Booking: Instant confirmation, mobile ticket - Price checked on Viator: 2026-11-07 ## Reviews 4.99 from 107 ratings on Guidekin & Tripadvisor. 100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4 or 5 stars: 107 of 107. - 5 stars: 106 (99%) - 4 stars: 1 (1%) - 3 stars: 0 (0%) - 2 stars: 0 (0%) - 1 star: 0 (0%) ### What reviewers say Reviewers praise practical knife instruction, patient teaching and the food; the supplied reviews offer no recurring criticism. **Praised:** - Detailed lessons in knife handling, sharpening and sashimi preparation - Patient teaching and individual feedback suited to different skill levels - Clear English explanations and helpful interpretation - Modern kitchens and a well-organised class setup - Freshly prepared sushi and sashimi praised for their flavour **Complaints:** - No recurring complaints stated in the supplied reviews Written by Guidekin from the 50 most recent English reviews on Tripadvisor (2026-02-12 to 2026-11-04); last checked 2026-11-08. ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Keen Knife Tuna Don Workshop | €115 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Japanese | Make your own Tuna Don! | | Keen Knife Sushi Workshop | €115 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Japanese | Make your own Sushi! | | Sushi Workshop + Maki Sushi | €134 / person (for 2+ people) | English, Japanese | Learn to make Maki Sushi too! | ## What's included - participants can enjoy 10% off all items at the 1F Shop on the same day of their workshop visit. - All tools and aprons used in lessons - Tuna Don / Sushi Set - Tasting of Kappodo original sake - certificate of participation ## Not included - Private transportation ## Schedule - Runs: Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat, Sun - Departures: 11:00, 13:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-11-07 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point There is a samurai-style mural on the wall. Ends: back at the meeting point ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health ## Compared with other Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 24** | €115 | 2h | 4.99 (107) | shared | | [Pixel Lab Tokyo: Gameboy Mod Workshop (Classic/Color/Advance/SP)](/japan/tokyo/tours/pixel-lab-tokyo-gameboy-mod-workshop-classic-color-advance-sp/?format=md) | €336 | 3h | 5.0 (221) | shared | | [Tokyo: Game Boy Mod Workshop in Akihabara (Original/Advance)](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-game-boy-mod-workshop-in-akihabara-original-advance/?format=md) | €347 | 2h | 5.0 (177) | shared | | [Tokyo:Samurai Sword & Archery with a Master Swordsman](/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-samurai-sword-archery-with-a-master-swordsman/?format=md) | €174 | 3h | 5.0 (155) | shared | Ranked #7 of 24 in Samurai, Culture & Craft Workshops by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €91 to €347, median €121; typical length 1h 50m. 3 of 24 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Full list: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tokyo-culture-workshops/?format=md ## More in Tokyo - All Tokyo tours: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md - This page as HTML: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/tours/tokyo-keen-japanese-knife-and-sashimi-workshop-tuna-don-sushi/ Filters, the full catalogue and the URL contract for this city: https://guidekin.com/japan/tokyo/?format=md