For busy working professionals or those who want to acquire skills within a limited amount of time, sushi schools that you can attend short-term are recommended. A sushi school differs from a vocational college: whereas a vocational college is an educational institution accredited by the prefectural governor, a sushi school has its curriculum decided at the operator's discretion, and in many cases focuses on learning sushi techniques. Unlike vocational colleges, schools cannot be used as part of your academic record, but the certificate of completion issued independently by the school can be used to objectively demonstrate that you have learned sushi techniques. In addition, vocational colleges require a minimum study period of one year and charge high tuition, so for those who want to learn sushi techniques quickly or working professionals considering a career change to become a sushi chef, a sushi school you can attend short-term is often a better fit. This page introduces sushi schools that you can attend short-term—within 3 months (20 sessions or more)—so please use it as a reference when looking for a sushi school.

Insyokujin University · Sushi Meister Course

Insyokujin University · Sushi Meister Course
Course	■ Daytime Course (3 months) ■ Evening Course (2 months) * The evening course is for those with at least 2 years of practical Japanese cuisine cooking experience, or at least 3 years of practical cooking experience in cuisine other than Japanese.
Tuition	■ Daytime Course 968,000 yen (tax included) ■ Evening Course 847,000 yen (tax included) * The evening course is for those with at least 2 years of practical Japanese cuisine cooking experience, or at least 3 years of practical cooking experience in cuisine other than Japanese. * Materials, uniforms, etc. cost an additional 60,761 yen.
Schedule	■ Daytime Course Mon–Sat 9:00–16:00 (excluding Sundays and public holidays) ■ Evening Course Mon–Sat 17:30–22:00 (excluding Sundays and public holidays)
Campus	Tokyo (Ebisu), Hyogo (Awaji Island), Osaka (Momodani), Fukuoka, Taiwan (Taipei)

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"Insyokujin University · Sushi Meister Course" is a vocational school for sushi chefs that aims to train inexperienced people into professional sushi chefs in 3 months. As a sushi vocational school, it has a strong reputation for the quality of its short-term training, producing graduates who open sushi and Japanese restaurants with solid skills. In addition to its four schools in Japan—in Tokyo, Hyogo, Osaka, Fukuoka, and elsewhere—it has recently opened a school in Taiwan as well. It offers two courses, daytime and evening, but the evening course is open only to those with experience, so you will need to check the enrollment requirements. Many graduates are active as sushi chefs, and because the school has many overseas connections, many graduates are active overseas as well. It is a recommended school for those who want to acquire solid professional skills in a short period or who want to work overseas in the future.

Kyoto Sushi Academy

Kyoto Sushi Academy
Course	2-Month Training Course (2 months / 120 hours total)
Tuition	Enrollment fee: 55,000 yen (tax included) Tuition: 539,000 yen (tax included) Total: 594,000 yen (tax included)
Schedule	Part 1: 11:00–15:00 Part 2: 18:45–22:45 4 hours per day (3 to 4 times a week) Closed on Wednesdays
Campus	Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"Kyoto Sushi Academy" is a Kyoto sushi school operated by overclocking Inc. Unlike large schools, its operating policy is to limit enrollment to a small number of students and teach thoroughly, covering everything from basic techniques such as knife sharpening to traditional Edomae sushi techniques.

Tokyo Sushi School

Tokyo Sushi School
Course	Short-Term Intensive Course: 1 month Flexible Attendance Course: 3 months
Tuition	Short-Term Intensive Course: 495,000 yen Flexible Attendance Course: 495,000 yen
Schedule	Short-Term Intensive Course: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 (1-hour lunch break) Flexible Attendance Course: Mon–Fri 10:00–17:00 (by reservation)
Campus	Tokyo (Higashi-Ikebukuro)

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"Tokyo Sushi School" is a sushi school in Tokyo operated by Mr. Tsusho Co., Ltd., which runs franchises such as a handyman business. It aims to help students acquire the basic techniques of Edomae sushi in a short period.

Tokyo Sushi Academy

Tokyo Sushi Academy
Course	Intensive Training Course (2 months)
Tuition	Intensive Training Course: 880,000 yen (tax included)
Schedule	9:30–15:30 (Mon–Fri)
Campus	Tokyo (Shinjuku), Tokyo (Tsukiji)

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"Tokyo Sushi Academy" is a sushi school aimed at helping inexperienced people acquire the basic techniques required of a sushi chef in as little as 2 months. It also operates restaurants, and its appeal is that you can choose the course that suits you from four courses according to your goals.

Kansai Sushi Institute

Kansai Sushi Institute
Course	Two-Month Short-Term Intensive Course [Daytime] (2 months)
Tuition	750,000 yen
Campus	Osaka (Noda)

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"Kansai Sushi Institute" is a sushi school hosted by a group company of an intermediate wholesaler at the Central Wholesale Market in Osaka. Upon enrollment, you also receive an original Kansai Sushi Institute recipe book.

Sushi Nihonbashi · Sushi Class

Sushi Nihonbashi · Sushi Class
Course	Fruitful Full 20-Session Course: 120 min × 20 sessions
Tuition	20-Session Course: 260,000 yen
Schedule	12:00–14:00
Campus	Tokyo (Tsukiji)

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"Sushi Nihonbashi · Sushi Class" is a sushi school taught by Mr. Takashi Asai, the former owner of Sushi Nihonbashi. It welcomes people who want to make sushi as a hobby—such as those who want to be able to make sushi at home parties—and also offers courses for those aiming to become full-fledged sushi chefs, so you can enroll for a variety of purposes.

GINZA ONODERA Sushi Academy

GINZA ONODERA Sushi Academy
Enrollment Validity Period	Six months
Courses and Tuition	50-Session (60 min / session) Course: 300,000 yen 100-Session (60 min / session) Course: 450,000 yen 150-Session (60 min / session) Course: 600,000 yen 200-Session (60 min / session) Course: 700,000 yen
Schedule	Weekdays (Mon, Wed, Thu): 13:00–21:00 Sat, Sun: 10:00–18:00
Campus	Tokyo (Tamagawa)

"GINZA ONODERA Sushi Academy" is a sushi school operated by GINZA ONODERA in Tokyo. It is a recommended school for those considering a short-term career change to become a sushi chef, with the appeal of four courses to choose from according to your goals.

L'ecole Vantan Career College · Sushi and Japanese Izakaya Course

L'ecole Vantan Career College · Sushi and Japanese Izakaya Course
Course	■ Sushi Chef Course [2 months]
Tuition	■ Sushi Chef Course [2 months]: 830,000 yen * Separate enrollment fee: 50,000 yen * Separate materials fee
Campus	Tokyo (Kami-Meguro) Osaka (Nishi-Shinsaibashi)

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"L'ecole Vantan Career College · Sushi and Japanese Izakaya Course" is the sushi school of "L'ecole Vantan Career College," a school for working professionals where you can learn not only sushi but also café and barista qualifications. In the Sushi and Japanese Izakaya Course, you can learn the basic techniques of sushi.

Japan Sushi Leading Academy

Japan Sushi Leading Academy
Course	Sushi Chef Training Course: 3 months Online-only courses: 3-month (4 days a week) course or 6-month (2 days a week) course
Tuition	Sushi Chef Training Course: 880,000 yen Sushi Master Course: 440,000 yen (online only)
Schedule	Use online learning on weekdays and study at the physical restaurant on weekends Online-only courses also available
Campus	Online + Physical Restaurant Course: Tokyo (Roppongi) or Tokyo (Nishi-Azabu) Online-only courses: none

* The amounts and details are for reference. They may differ depending on the period, options, and other factors, so please contact the school directly for details.

"Japan Sushi Leading Academy" is a sushi school where you can learn about sushi both at a physical restaurant and online. Its appeal is that it offers a course where you can learn online in combination with the physical restaurant.