Tokyo: Make a Japanese Character Bento, Kids Welcome
Tokyo, Japanby Tokyo Cute Bento (Cooking class)
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Instant confirmation
- Up to 16 travelers
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Guide: English
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Overview
Enjoy a fun, hands-on character bento workshop in Akasaka. With step-by-step support from a friendly local host, you’ll create your own cute Japanese lunchbox. No cooking experience is needed. All ingredients, tools, aprons are provided. [Why join Tokyo Cute Bento?] Easy visual guides make it simple for first-time cooks, children, families, couples, and solo travelers. Choose Panda, Shiba Inu, or a seasonal design, then turn your lunchbox into a cute, photogenic artwork. More than a cooking class, this is a warm and creative way to experience Japanese culture through cute edible art.
What's included
- The bento you make, eaten at the studio
- Ingredients and supplies for character bento creation
- Apron and all tools
- Easy visual guides and an English recipe
Itinerary
Flow: a quick bento-culture quiz, colorful side dishes, your character's face, photo time, then you eat it at the studio. Skills: none needed; friendly instructors guide you step by step in English. Families: kids 6 to 15 make their own bento; under-6s share a parent's. Designs: Panda, Shiba Inu or the seasonal special, chosen after booking by email. Duration: 2 hours, about 1.5 to make and 30 minutes to eat. Provided: ingredients, tools, an apron, easy visual guides and an English recipe. Diet (3-day notice): vegan, halal-friendly, gluten-free. May not suit severe allergies. Language: English (Japanese on request). Guests so far: 3,000+ from 25+ countries.
Meeting and pickup
1 minute from Exit 8 of Tameike-Sanno Station. Look for the panda bento sign: we are on B1, under a ramen shop. Wheelchair, stroller or large luggage: take the Exit 7 elevator and walk straight across the intersection to our building. Wheelchair users: tell us when booking. Doors open 10 min early.
End point
1 minute from Exit 8 of Tameike-Sanno Station. Look for the panda bento sign: we are on B1, under a ramen shop. Wheelchair, stroller or large luggage: take the Exit 7 elevator and walk straight across the intersection to our building. Wheelchair users: tell us when booking. Doors open 10 min early.
Good to know
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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