Character Bento Cooking with kimono in Nagoya
Join this hands-on class in Nagoya to create cute character bento with rice balls and colorful side dishes, enjoy your handmade meal, and take home fun bento-making tips!
Highlights
Meet your friendly host and prepare for a fun and cultural Japanese cooking experience
Slip into a beautiful kimono with expert guidance and take memorable photos
Discover the dishes you’ll make today, including ingredients, techniques, and tips
Create adorable character bento and traditional Japanese dishes under your host’s guidance
10 meals
Experience Details
Step into the delightful world of Japanese home cooking with a touch of creativity—and tradition!
In this fun and interactive class in Nagoya, you’ll wear a beautiful kimono and learn how to create kyaraben (character bento) — charming and artistic lunch boxes that turn everyday meals into edible works of art.
Shape cute rice balls into animals or popular characters, and decorate them with colorful side dishes using fresh, seasonal ingredients. Guided by your friendly host, Yuko, you’ll discover the secrets behind Japanese home-style cooking while preparing your own character bento in kimono.
As you enjoy your handmade meal, you’ll also learn about Japanese table manners, food culture, and the meaning behind this adorable culinary tradition.
Perfect for families, friends, and food lovers of all ages, this experience lets you express your creativity, savor a delicious homemade feast, and take home new skills to recreate the magic in your own kitchen—all while dressed in elegant traditional attire. Whether you’re new to cooking or a seasoned foodie, you’ll leave with a full stomach, a happy heart, and a bento too cute to eat!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Before the experience, please let us know your height, usual clothing size, hair color, and your kimono preferences so we can prepare the perfect kimono for you
- If you have long hair, please wear it up so it doesn’t touch your neck. Hair accessories will be provided
- If you have food allergies or dietary restrictions, please let your host know in the “notes” section when booking
- If you arrive late, you may not be able to participate in the entire experience. Please arrive on time for your reservation
- For the preservation of the kimono, we kindly ask that you avoid wearing perfume. If any scent transfers, there may be a small fee for odor removal (approximately ¥5,000)
- If you are pregnant, please inform our staff before kimono dressing. We cannot be responsible for any issues if we are not notified in advance
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host at the cooking studio, a 3-minute walk from Nagoya Dome-mae Yada Station. Detailed access info will be provided after booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Home to the economic powerhouse and port city of Nagoya, Aichi Prefecture backs onto mountainous landscapes that overlook the two peninsulas surrounding Mikawa Bay and famously fuels its hard-working people with miso, complimentary breakfasts, and more miso.
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10 meals
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