Kyoto: Small-Group Authentic Sushi Making Workshop
Join Kyoto’s original small-group sushi-making experience, welcoming guests since 2018. Enjoy a fully hands-on outing (max 8 guests) as you create and savor your own s...
What to order at Sushi Iwa
- Must order
- Chef's omakase, 20 pieces over 90 minutes
- Signature dishes
- Edomae sushi omakase
- Editor tip
- Lunch is half the dinner price and easier to book; weekday seats open up two weeks ahead.
CuisineJapanese Sushi
Price¥¥¥¥
Neighborhoodgion
Hours12:00-14:00; 18:00-22:00. Closed Sundays
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Signature dishes: Edomae sushi omakase
Must order: Chef's omakase, 20 pieces over 90 minutes
Tip: Lunch is half the dinner price and easier to book; weekday seats open up two weeks ahead.
Taste Edomae sushi omakase with a local in Kyoto
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Sushi-Making Class with a Master chef in Kyoto
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Location
Address: Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto 605-0074, Japan
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