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Make Your Own Kyaraben: Tokyo’s Cutest Bento Workshop

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$83.03
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

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.
Make Your Own Kyaraben: Tokyo’s Cutest Bento Workshop
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours

  • Meals
  • Important Notice: Alcoholic beverages will be served only to guests who are 21 years of age or older. Guests under the age of 21 will be offered non-alcoholic alternatives.
  • Private transportation

Meeting point
Coming on your own? Head to Nakanobu Station (Toei Line). It’s about a 10-minute walk from there. " Once you exit to the ground level from Exit A4 of Toei Nakanobu Station, please contact us. A staff member will come to meet you.
Return details
Coming on your own? Head to Nakanobu Station (Toei Line). It’s about a 10-minute walk from there. " Once you exit to the ground level from Exit A4 of Toei Nakanobu Station, please contact us. A staff member will come to meet you.

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.

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Make Your Own Kyaraben: Tokyo’s Cutest Bento Workshop

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $83.03
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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