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Authentic Temari Sushi Making Course in Nara

Nara, Japanby Umemori Sushi School

  • 1.5 hours
  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
  • Up to 150 travelers
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted
  • Guide: Japanese, English

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Overview

How to Make Temari Sushi 1) Make Perfect Sushi Rice For all sushi, the rice is just as important as the toppings or fillings. Mastering rice preparation allows you to create all kinds of mouthwatering sushi recipes. 2) Choose Your Fillings At our shop, we meticulously prepare each temari sushi filling and always offer a variety of options. Freely combine sashimi, vegetables, and condiments to enjoy their distinct flavors and textures. One set of ingredients makes 9 pieces, so be sure to try all the fillings! ❤ Key Points ❤ Instructors carefully guide you through the techniques of hand-rolled sushi. You can recreate it at home. Shape the nigiri sushi and decorate with toppings to your liking—a simple process enjoyed with all five senses. Discover new combinations too. The possibilities for temari sushi are endless! Once you master the techniques at Umemori Sushi School, unleash your creativity and enjoy making your own original temari sushi!

What's included

  • Certificate of Completion and Graduation Ceremony
  • Commemorative Photo Session
  • Matcha ice cream&One Non-alcoholic drinks
  • Rental Costume (Various costumes available for selection)
  • Sōmen soup(Sōmen soup is one of the local dishes originating from Nara.)
  • English-Speaking Instructor
  • 9 Handmade Sushi Balls
  • Other optional menu
  • Alcohol Drink

Itinerary

Celebrate happy occasions with these colorful ball-shaped Temari Sushi! They‘re easily the prettiest sushi you can make at home. They make the perfect sushi to serve if you're hosting a party. ◆What is Temari Sushi? Temari, meaning “handball” in English, is a traditional Japanese embroidered ball once used as a toy. Today, temari are generally treated more as home decorations than children's toys. As you might imagine, temari sushi takes its name from these vibrantly colored temari balls. This is a classic example of food imitating everyday objects. Why not join us in making temari sushi? Using Japan's rich ingredients, we'll create colorful, visually stunning, and of course, delicious sushi. 【Important Notes for Participants】 1. This tour will proceed regardless of weather conditions. 2. There is no elevator. However, staff will assist elderly or disabled guests with stair climbing. 3. We offer various dietary options including allergy-friendly, cooked-through foods, halal, and gluten-free. Please notify us in advance. 4. Special meals for infants are not available. 5. Photos shown are for illustrative purposes only. 6. Ingredients may vary depending on the season

Meeting and pickup

Please get off at the south entrance of Shin-Omiya station and turn right into the narrow street. Go down the street for a while, so you can see a railroad crossing. If you turn right there, you can see us soon in front of the Nara Loyal Hotel and behind a parking area.

End point

Please get off at the south entrance of Shin-Omiya station and turn right into the narrow street. Go down the street for a while, so you can see a railroad crossing. If you turn right there, you can see us soon in front of the Nara Loyal Hotel and behind a parking area.

Good to know

  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Allergies, non-raw, gluten-free and other options are also available.
  • There is no elevator here, but we can help you go up the stairs.
  • We don't have any special infant meals.
  • We have options for vegetarians, vegans and Muslims. Please inform us before your class.
  • What should I do if I'm going to be late for the meeting time? If you are unavoidably delayed by up to 15 minutes, we would appreciate it if you could contact the experience organizer's emergency contact number. The emergency contact details can be found below. ・Phone: +81-742-34-5789 As other participants will be present on the day, we cannot accommodate schedule changes. Please note that if you arrive late, you may not be able to experience all the activities listed on the experience details page. In such cases, partial refunds are not possible. Please be advised that arrivals more than 30 minutes late will be treated as cancellations. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations due to late arrival. If you know you will be late, we recommend participating on a date and time when you have sufficient time.

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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