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Tokyo : Cute Character bento making experience. Kyaraben workshop

By テイストニッポン・キャラ弁
Free cancellation available
Price is $77 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 1h 30m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

▪️ Make Your Own Kyaraben (Character Bento)
Learn how to craft an adorable and colorful character bento, just like Japanese parents prepare for their children. Use vibrant ingredients to shape cute animals and express your creativity.

▪️ Discover the Taste of Japanese Home Cooking
This hands-on workshop also introduces you to the foundations of Japanese home-style flavor, including seasoning techniques and traditional ingredients.

▪️ Super Instagrammable
Your finished bento will be a feast for the eyes as well as the stomach—perfect for photos to share with family, friends, and followers.

▪️ Flexible Access Options
Optional round-trip pick-up from hotels near Shinjuku, Shinagawa, or Gotanda is available. However, we highly recommend a stroll through the neighborhood to soak up the true local charm before the workshop begins.

Activity location

  • スナックヒロ
    • 24
    • 142-0043, Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • スナックヒロ
    • 24
    • 142-0043, Shinagawa City, Tokyo, Japan

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Tokyo : Cute Character bento making experience. Kyaraben workshop
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes1h 30m
    1h 30m
  • English
Starting time: 7:00pm
Price details
$77.16 x 1 Adult$77.16

Total
Price is $77.16

Activity itinerary

Step into the everyday life of Tokyo locals and discover the charm of Japan’s “shitamachi” neighborhoods through a unique hands-on bento-making experience. Located in Nakanobu/Togoshi—a cozy, non-touristy area where real Japanese life unfolds—this workshop lets you dive into the world of character bento (kyaraben), where cute animal faces come to life in delicious form. You’ll learn how to make colorful, photo-perfect bentos while mastering the basics of Japanese home-style cooking. This isn’t just a cooking class—it’s a cultural adventure into daily Japanese flavors, traditions, and aesthetics. ▪️ Highlights: ・ Explore a charming local Tokyo neighborhood (Togoshi/Nakanobu), far from the usual tourist crowds—perfect for a casual stroll before or after the workshop. ・Make your own Kyaraben, the cute characte -packed bento boxes that are a staple in Japanese school lunches. ・Learn real Japanese home cooking techniques, using traditional seasonings and step-by-step guidance. ・Optional car pickup is available from hotels near Shinjuku, Shinagawa, or Gotanda—though walking to the venue through local streets is the most authentic way to enjoy the vibe.

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