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Tokyo : Cute Character Bento making work shop in Shinjuku

By taste nippon
Free cancellation available
Price is P 4,470 per adult
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview
  • Your hosts are two friendly and warm Japanese girls!
  • Learn the Secrets of Japanese Home Cooking
  • Creative, Hands-On Fun (No Experience Needed!)
  • Great for All Ages and Backgrounds
  • Truly Unique & Photogenic
Activity location
    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
    • 日本、〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿５丁目１８−２０ ー 1103 | Directions 1: Just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit E1) 2: Look for the building next to Café Veloce 3: Enter the building with Nangokutei (a Chinese restaurant) on the ground floor, and go up to the 11th floor
    • Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan

Multiple meeting/redemption points available, see location information for full list

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Create Your Own Vegetarian Kyaraben
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English

Create your own vegetarian-friendly character bento using fresh, seasonal ingredients and plant-based foods — no meat or fish.

Language options: English
Price details
P 4,470.11 x 1 AdultP 4,470.11
Total
Price is P 4,470.11
Tokyo : Kawaii bento making experience
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Price details
P 4,470.11 x 1 AdultP 4,470.11
Total
Price is P 4,470.11

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Your hosts are two charming and cheerful Japanese women who love sharing their country’s cutest culture. Their warm energy makes the experience feel like a home visit—fun, relaxed, and full of heart.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    1.5-hour bento-making, Learn the Secrets of Japanese Home Cooking
  • What's includedWhat's included
    This is not restaurant-style cuisine—it’s the taste of family and love. You’ll learn why Japanese moms make character bentos, and how simple ingredients like soy sauce, mirin, and miso come together in everyday meals.
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Take It With You!
  • What's includedWhat's included
    You don’t need to eat it all at once. Your bento is boxed up and ready for takeaway—perfect as a meal on the go or for a scenic picnic in Tokyo. Reusable containers are provided if needed.
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Meals outside the workshop
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transportation to and from the workshop location

What you can expect

Dive into the heart of Japanese home-cooked culture with this interactive, kawaii-packed bento-making workshop located right in Shinjuku—Tokyo’s vibrant and accessible center. Whether you're a food lover, cultural explorer, or content creator, this is the perfect chance to create something truly adorable, delicious, and totally Instagram-worthy.

In this fun-filled, family-friendly class, you’ll learn how to craft your own Character Bento (Kyaraben)—those charming lunch boxes often made by Japanese moms for their kids.
You’ll also get hands-on with the basics of traditional Japanese flavors, from umami-rich dashi to crispy karaage and sweet-savory tamagoyaki.

What You’ll Do

  1. Make Your Own Dashi (Japanese Soup Stock) from Scratch
    Kick things off by learning how to make dashi, the base of almost every Japanese meal. Made from ingredients like kombu (kelp) and katsuobushi (bonito flakes), this savory broth is key to understanding Japanese taste profiles.

  2. Cook Classic Tamagoyaki: Japan’s Beloved Rolled Omelet
    Tamagoyaki is a staple in Japanese lunchboxes—and you'll learn to make it just like Japanese families do. Soft, sweet, and savory, it’s also the main ingredient in a popular Japanese egg sandwich: the Tamagosando!

  3. Fry Crispy Japanese Karaage (Fried Chicken)
    Learn how to marinate and fry juicy bite-sized chicken, seasoned with authentic Japanese flavors. This dish pairs beautifully with rice and is one of the most popular bento items for both kids and adults in Japan.

  4. Create a Colorful, Kawaii Animal-Shaped Character Bento
    Bring everything together as you build your own “Kyaraben”. You'll use tools like seaweed punches, cutters, and edible decorations to give your bento personality.

Workshop Staff
Your hosts are two friendly and warm Japanese girls who love sharing their country’s cutest culture. Their warm energy makes the experience feel like a home visit—fun, relaxed, and full of heart.

Location & Access
The workshop is held in Shinjuku, one of Tokyo’s most popular, central, and accessible districts. The venue is just a short walk from major train lines and stations, making it super easy to reach—even between sightseeing stops!

Additional Notes
・Great for All Ages and Backgrounds
・Vegan & vegetarian options available upon request (please notify in advance).
・The bento is for takeaway only, not dine-in.
・Aprons are provided. Please wear casual clothes suitable for cooking.
・All ingredients, tools, and packaging materials are included.
・Please notify us of any allergies or dietary restrictions in advance.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    • Tokyo
    • Tokyo, Tokyo, Japan
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿５丁目１８−２０ ー 1103 | Directions 1: Just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit E1) 2: Look for the building next to Café Veloce 3: Enter the building with Nangokutei (a Chinese restaurant) on the ground floor, and go up to the 11th floor
    • Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    • 日本、〒160-0022 東京都新宿区新宿５丁目１８−２０ ー 1103 | Directions 1: Just a 2-minute walk from Shinjuku-sanchome Station (Exit E1) 2: Look for the building next to Café Veloce 3: Enter the building with Nangokutei (a Chinese restaurant) on the ground floor, and go up to the 11th floor
    • Shinjuku City, Tokyo, Japan