Sushi Nigiri Experience
Sushi
Not even the Japanese know about it.
We offer you a valuable experience.
Enjoy your own sushi.
Enjoy it with freshly squeezed soy sauce.
'A chef's life'.
Originally only chefs were allowed to touch
You can also experience using high-end Japanese kitchen knives, which are normally only touched by chefs.
Over 50 years of teaching cooking in Kanazawa.
Enjoy cooking with the third generation of Nakata Culinary Academy instructors.
Recipes will be provided so that you can make them at home.
(in Japanese or English).
Enjoy "real Japanese food" at home.
A certificate will be issued for the sushi experience.
A fantastic soy sauce, of which only a few per cent exist in Japan.
Soy sauce fermented for more than a year using only 'salt, soya, wheat and koji' in a traditional process.
Eat such soy sauce with sushi right after pressing.
Japanese home cooking
Japanese home cooking
It is the only place where foreigners can attend
cooking classes for locals.
Rare opportunity to participate in cooking classes for locals. Max. 6 participants. The instructor's Japanese is shown in real time in English on a large monitor.
Menu changes weekly.
Japan has four seasons and the delicious ingredients change with spring, summer, autumn and winter. The instructor sources the best ingredients at the time from the Omicho market.
One translator per person.
Supports 74 languages worldwide
PocketTalk translates speech and text in 74 languages.
Use the translator to ask questions to the instructor.
WASHOKUDOJO – Japan’s Only Culinary Destination of Its Kind
Experience authentic Japanese cooking, curated kitchen knives, and a private cinema hotel – all under one roof in Kanazawa.
Join us for a one-of-a-kind cultural journey.
Japanese Cooking Classes – Hands-On & Unforgettable
earn hands-on authentic Japanese cuisine in a fun and interactive environment.
Our 56-year culinary heritage ensures deep tradition meets modern hospitality.
Bullet points:
Taught by a professional Japanese chef (2nd generation)
Live English translation support (AI-powered)
Certificate with your name in Japanese included
Japanese Knife Shop – Curated by a Chef
Discover high-quality Japanese knives selected by our chef from Sakai, Seki, and Echizen.
Available on-site and internationally shipped.
Bullet points:
Expert-guided consultation
Custom engraving available
International shipping from July 2025
Tsuzumi-suite – Your Private Cinema Stay
Stay in a cinematic suite blending modern comfort with Japanese aesthetics.
Enjoy a projection bath, luxury mattress, and a personal theater system.
Bullet points:
3 private suites with theater screens
Modern Japanese design with tatami
Centrally located near Kanazawa Station
Our Story – Tradition, Innovation, Hospitality
Founded by Chef Seiji Nakata, Washoku Dojo combines tradition with cultural exchange.
We welcome travelers from all over the world with food, craftsmanship, and heart.