Kitakyushu Tanga Market Tour & Sushi-Making at Local Restaurant
- Explore Tanga Market, the 100-year-old “Kitchen of Kitakyushu”
- Learn sushi-making from a local chef using fresh market-sourced seafood
- Enjoy 12 handmade sushi pieces crafted by you
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Tanga Market Tour & Sushi-Making Class
What's included in Kitakyushu Tanga Market Tour & Sushi-Making at Local Restaurant
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Meet your host at Kokura Station
Tanga market tour, approximately 40-50 minutes
5-10 minutes by taxi to the sushi making experience restaurant
Approximately two hours of sushi making experience
Discover the rich food culture of Kitakyushu through this immersive tour and sushi-making class. Begin at Kokura Station and head to the 100-year-old Tanga Market, a lively street food hub known as the “Kitchen of Kitakyushu.” Your local guide will walk you through the market’s vibrant stalls, introduce you to fishmongers, and share the region’s culinary history and techniques.
After the tour, visit local sushi restaurant Heishiro for a hands-on sushi-making class. Under the guidance of a professional chef, you’ll learn to prepare sushi rice, slice fresh fish, and assemble your own 12-piece sushi set using seafood sourced directly from the market. It’s a perfect blend of culture, flavor, and local hospitality.
Inclusions
- Tanga Market Tour
- Transportation by taxi from the market to the sushi-making venue and monorail fare from Kokura Station to Tanga Market
- Sushi-making experience
- Sushi set (12 pieces)
- Food and drink purchases at Tanga Market
- Additional drinks or food orders at the sushi restaurant
Meet
Venues
- Kokura StationMeet your host at Kokura Station in Kitakyushu, Fukuoka. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking confirmation.
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Purchase Summary
- When booking, please provide your clothing size (needed to prepare your sushi-making uniform).
- Please inform us of any food allergies or dietary restrictions.
- Please note that the portions that participants will make during the sushi-making session are big.
