Onigiri Bento-Making Class in Yanaka (Tokyo)
Let your creativity flow as you craft a variety of onigiri with cute faces and shapes before arranging them with a selection of local dishes to make a delicious bento box.
Highlights
Show off your creative side: Make and shape onigiri in a variety of cute and creative designs
Complete your onigiri bento box with home-style dishes from local shops and delis
Learn about classic home-style Japanese favorites
10 meals
Experience Details
Onigiri (rice balls) are a Japanese staple that are almost infinitely customizable with different fillings. Walk into any convenience store and you’ll be greeted by shelves of different onigiri to choose from. But why settle for store-bought onigiri when you can learn to make your own and customize them to your liking?
In this onigiri bento box-making class in Yanaka, Tokyo, you’ll learn how to form onigiri into a variety of different shapes and designs to make a truly unique array of onigiri for your bento lunch box. Add fillings and toppings for an extra layer of flavor. Then, it’ll be time to add in a few extras!
Your onigiri will be paired with a selection of seasonal okazu (side dish) from local shops in Yanaka. Chosen by your hosts, these dishes will give you a window into the daily lives of the locals. Possible dishes include karaage (Japanese-style fried chicken), croquettes and Japanese-style omelets. Learn how to arrange your onigiri and side dishes to make a beautiful bento box. Be sure to take some pictures before you dig in!
Savor your meal alongside a comforting bowl of miso soup. You can enjoy chatting with your local hosts while you eat. Learn more about home-style Japanese dishes and get recommendations for places to enjoy more Yanaka home-style cooking.
Class flow:
Introductions
Design your own onigiri using fillings, toppings, pickles and furikake (rice sprinkles)
Craft your bento box by arranging your onigiri alongside locally made side dishes chosen by your host
Take beautiful pictures of your completed bento box
Enjoy your onigiri bento meal and learn more about Yanaka and the local food as you chat with your host
Inclusions
Onigiri-making ingredients and utensils
Onigiri-making workshop
Side dishes sourced from local shops and delis
Certified English speaking guide
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Additional drinks and other purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your hosts at the coffee shop “ko hi ko jo”, just a six minute walk from JR Nippori Station or a 5 minute walk from Sendagi Station. More details and a google maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Please don’t wear strong perfume or cologne.
Adults accompanying children under the age of 15 must also book the experience.
All underage participants must be accompanied by an adult.
Gluten-free, vegetarian, vegan and pescatarian options are available. If you have dietary restrictions, please inform the host upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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10 meals
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