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Asakusa Tokyo Early-Bird Onigiri Making Class with a Chef

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$66.01
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

• Learn Rice Techniques from a Sushi Chef (Tsukiji-trained)
Beginner-friendly and hands-on—go beyond “making” onigiri and learn the rice fundamentals behind great Japanese food, taught by a sushi chef trained in the Tsukiji tradition.

• Discover the Story Behind Onigiri (“Samurai Soul Food”)
Hear how onigiri became a practical, beloved staple—once carried by warriors and travelers, now a classic Japanese breakfast.

• Master the “Air” Technique for Fluffy Onigiri
The secret isn’t squeezing—it’s shaping. Learn how to gently form warm rice while keeping air inside for a light, tender texture.

• A Complete Japanese Breakfast (With Hot Miso Soup)
Fill and wrap your onigiri with crisp nori, then enjoy them with comforting hot miso soup—the perfect way to start the day.

• Steps from Senso-ji Temple (Easy Morning Plan)
Located just moments from Senso-ji, this is an easy, beginner-friendly morning activity—finish breakfast and head straight into sightseeing.
Asakusa Tokyo Early-Bird Onigiri Making Class with a Chef
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

  • Breakfast
  • Bottled water

Meeting point
We will be waiting in front of the store entrance. Access: • Senso-ji: 5-7 min / Kaminarimon: 5 min • Tobu Skytree Line (North Exit): 1-2 min Closest • Ginza Line (Exit 7): 2 min • Toei Asakusa Line (Exit A3): 4 min • Tsukuba Express: 10 min
Return details
We will be waiting in front of the store entrance. Access: • Senso-ji: 5-7 min / Kaminarimon: 5 min • Tobu Skytree Line (North Exit): 1-2 min Closest • Ginza Line (Exit 7): 2 min • Toei Asakusa Line (Exit A3): 4 min • Tsukuba Express: 10 min

Start your morning in Asakusa with a hands-on onigiri breakfast experience—simple, comforting, and deeply Japanese.

Just a short walk from Senso-ji Temple, this workshop is led by a sushi chef who’ll teach you the rice techniques that make Japanese food so satisfying. You’ll taste a level of freshness and care you simply can’t get from convenience-store onigiri—and you’ll be able to recreate it at home.

• Samurai “Soul Food”
Onigiri has been loved for centuries—famously as practical fuel for travelers and warriors. Before we start, you’ll hear the quick story of how this humble rice ball became a classic Japanese breakfast.

• The “Air” Technique (Fluffy Onigiri, Not Dense)
The secret isn’t squeezing—it’s shaping. Learn how to gently form warm rice while keeping air inside, so your onigiri stays light, fluffy, and tender.

• Itadakimasu! Your Perfect Breakfast
Choose tasty fillings, wrap your onigiri in crisp nori, and enjoy your handmade breakfast with hot miso soup.

Perfect before sightseeing—beginner-friendly, interactive, and a great way to start your Asakusa day with real Japanese culture (and great photos).

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Asakusa Tokyo Early-Bird Onigiri Making Class with a Chef

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $66.01
    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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