Making a bento box with cute character look in Japan

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Tokyo, Japan

2 hours 30 minutes (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

In Japan, bento boxes are an art form, with food crafted into adorable little characters. If you’d like to learn how to make your own “chara-ben” (character bento), then this hands-on class is a perfect option. Pick up creative skills that are unique to Japan, and discover how to elevate your lunches back home—it’s a perfect fusion of an arts and craft lesson combined with a foodie experience.

Special opportunity to learn how to craft food into bento characters
Nutritionally-balanced meal with rice and vegetable side dishes
Small group experience gives you great access to the instructor
Perfect for social feeds—make a photogenic and one-of-a-kind bento box

Sample Menu

Main

Character Lunch Box

What's Included

Cooking Experience
Ingredients
Beverages

Private transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Minato City, Tokyo, Japan
Please note that the address shown on the Google Map below displays a different location. The cooking studios are located near Shinjuku, Chiyoda, and Minato wards respectively. We will inform you of the details of the location 3 days prior to the reservation date.

End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Operating hours
.11:00 am

What To Expect

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Infants must sit on laps

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
A minimum of 2 people per booking is required.
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 15 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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Reviews

5.0

based on 15 reviews

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Wonderful Japanese cooking experience

Petti_P, Aug 2024

We had a wonderful experience attending the bento class. We wanted to do something special and had a closer connection to local culture. We attended as a family, and we were glad that the kids also learned some Japanese culture. And the bento box was delicious! Thank you so much!!

Response from Host, Sep 2024

Thank you for joining to our class! We’re so happy that you chose our bento class as a special activity for your family. It’s great to hear that your kids enjoyed learning about Japanese culture, and we’re happy that you found the bento delicious. We truly enjoyed having your family with us, and we hope to see you again in the future for more cultural experiences!

Lots of fun

Caroline_L, Jun 2024

Michi was very helpful and a fantastic teacher! My daughter and I had so much fun! I would recommend this class. The directions to get to the class was also very helpful.

Response from Host, Jun 2024

Thank you so much for your kind words! We're happy to hear that you and your daughter had such a wonderful time. We hope to welcome you back for more fun experiences in the future!

Kawaï

Diane_K, Apr 2024

Le cours de cuisinie était amusant les personnes qui s'en occupe sont trop gentille, il faut être prêt à manger son Bento sur place. Nous nous sommes bien amusez.