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Onigiri Rice Ball Making Experience in Historic Tokyo
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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This is an English‑guided tour.
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The tour may be canceled if the minimum number of participants is not met. If canceled, we will contact you via Viator chat.
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Infants (0-2 years old) are free of charge with no inclusions
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.
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Crafting onigiri rice balls in a traditional 100-year-old house captures the essence of Japanese soul food. This unique cooking experience begins with a lesson in English, where you’ll learn about the rich culture behind rice and its ingredients. You'll create three onigiri using premium Koshihikari rice and your choice of fillings. Dressed in a traditional apron, enjoy a tasting session of delicious pork soup and pickles that pair perfectly with your handmade rice balls. A commemorative photo session captures the moment, and you'll have the chance to browse curated Japanese goods before concluding your experience.
Highlights
1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tenugui (Japanese hand towel) to take home
Commemorative photo
Choice of 3 fillings from 5 options
Tasting: tonjiru (pork & vegetable miso soup) and tsukemono (pickles)
Ingredients and tools to make 3 onigiri with Koshihikari rice
Use of a traditional kappogi (apron) during the lesson
English‑led onigiri making class in a 100‑year‑old townhouse
Transportation to/from the meeting and dismissal point
Personal purchases (e.g., curated Japanese goods at the venue)
Additional food or drinks not listed
Meeting Points
Departure
Inari-yu Nagaya
Please arrive at Takinogawa Inariyu Nagaya by 14:20. Enter the building and go to the reception/check‑in area near the entrance.
Tell staff the name on your reservation (showing your Viator voucher on your phone is also helpful).
The class starts at 14:30. Late arrivals may not be able to join.
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Onigiri Rice Ball Making Experience in Historic Tokyo
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Crafting onigiri rice balls in a traditional 100-year-old house captures the essence of Japanese soul food. This unique cooking experience begins with a lesson in English, where you’ll learn about the rich culture behind rice and its ingredients. You'll create three onigiri using premium Koshihikari rice and your choice of fillings. Dressed in a traditional apron, enjoy a tasting session of delicious pork soup and pickles that pair perfectly with your handmade rice balls. A commemorative photo session captures the moment, and you'll have the chance to browse curated Japanese goods before concluding your experience.
Highlights
1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 50 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Tenugui (Japanese hand towel) to take home
Commemorative photo
Choice of 3 fillings from 5 options
Tasting: tonjiru (pork & vegetable miso soup) and tsukemono (pickles)
Ingredients and tools to make 3 onigiri with Koshihikari rice
Use of a traditional kappogi (apron) during the lesson
English‑led onigiri making class in a 100‑year‑old townhouse
Transportation to/from the meeting and dismissal point
Personal purchases (e.g., curated Japanese goods at the venue)
Additional food or drinks not listed
Meeting Points
Departure
Inari-yu Nagaya
Please arrive at Takinogawa Inariyu Nagaya by 14:20. Enter the building and go to the reception/check‑in area near the entrance.
Tell staff the name on your reservation (showing your Viator voucher on your phone is also helpful).
The class starts at 14:30. Late arrivals may not be able to join.
Meet at Takinogawa Inariyu Nagaya. Check in between 14:20–14:30 inside a century‑old townhouse—a rare, atmospheric setting that sets the tone for your class. Begin with a brief, English‑language introduction to Japanese rice culture and classic onigiri fillings. Learn how to handle freshly cooked Koshihikari rice and shape it into neat triangles or rounds. Follow your instructor step by step as you make 3 onigiri, choosing 3 fillings from 5 options. (Donning a traditional kappogi apron is part of the fun—and great for photos.) Expect about 50 minutes of hands‑on time. Sit down to taste your onigiri alongside tonjiru (pork & vegetable miso soup) and tsukemono (pickles), a classic pairing in J...
