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Asakusa Tokyo Early-Bird Onigiri Making Class with a Chef

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Asakusa Tokyo Early-Bird Onigiri Making Class with a Chef

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About

• 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, the...

Highlights

1 hour

Offered in Japanese & English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

1 hour

Offered in Japanese & English

Free Cancellation

Mobile Ticket

What's Included

Bottled water

Breakfast

Meeting Points

Departure

Sushi Meets Matcha | Tokyo Sushi Making Class & Matcha Experience

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

Itinerary

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’...

Important Information

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Wheelchair accessible

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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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Service animals allowed

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Public transportation options are available nearby

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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap

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Specialized infant seats are available

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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.

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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.

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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.