Taiyaki Making Experience in Asakusa, Tokyo
Taiyaki Making Experience in Asakusa, Tokyo
10 meals
Learn how to make the iconic fish-shaped Japanese wagashi, taiyaki, in historic Asakusa, a district famous for this treat!
Highlights
Enjoy piping hot taiyaki, made with fillings of your choice
Choose from sweet fillings like traditional red bean paste and cream
Select unique savory flavors like cheese, spicy curry, and okonomiyaki
Assemble a monument to wagashi: your own taiyaki tower!
Take Instagram-worthy photos in a traditional Japanese room
10 meals
Experience Details
Learn how to make taiyaki, a beloved wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) thought to have originated in Tokyo. This fish-shaped treat, often compared to a waffle, can be filled with classic anko (red bean paste), creamy custard, or other creative fillings. You can even experiment with fun flavors like cheese, spicy keema curry, or okonomiyaki. Feel free to bring your own unique additions, such as wasabi or karashi (spicy mustard), to make your taiyaki truly one-of-a-kind.
The experience begins with a short instructional video that introduces taiyaki and shows the step-by-step process. Then, you’ll prepare the batter from scratch before selecting your fillings. Once ready, you’ll cook your taiyaki on a special hot plate, using traditional tools to pour the batter and portion the filling. Watch as your taiyaki transforms into a perfectly shaped golden fish.
After cooking, enjoy your creations and stack them into a delicious taiyaki tower. The shop’s traditional Asakusa-style interior, with sliding paper doors and classic floor seating, provides a perfect backdrop for photos. Located in historic Asakusa, this workshop immerses you in the charm and sweet culture of Tokyo.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please be careful to avoid burns
- Free for children younger than 6 years old
- All participants aged 6 and over, including accompanying adults, are required to book the experience in order to join
- Filling options: red bean paste, cream, matcha bean paste, cheese, spicy keema curry, sweet potato, apple cinnamon honey, tuna mayo, kimchi cheese, "hot dog style" and "okonomiyaki style"
- Depending on the day, all fillings listed above may not be available
- Please be aware that fillings and toppings are subject to availability
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Asakusa Taiyaki Factory. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon 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 famous Sensoji Temple, a Buddhist temple built in the 7th century, Asakusa overflows with rich history and traditional culture. In the past, Asakusa was Tokyo’s leading entertainment district, a red light district with a number of kabuki theaters. Most of Asakusa was destroyed during World War II, but it has since grown into one of Tokyo's most visited tourist spots. Here, you'll find Nakamise Dori, a bustling shopping street lined with local snack and souvenir shops. Asakusa also has other attractions such as parks, public baths, and museums.
Fun activity and value for money. Host was lovely, guided us how to make and helped us take pictures and videos of us making the Taiyaki. As we only eat halal, we could only make matcha and red bea...read more
My 8-year-old loved the experience. It was a lot of fun and the portions were quite generous. I highly recommend doing this!
One of our best memories made so far. Fun interaction, great setup and tasty results
Very friendly and fun!
The staff were very friendly, kind and funny. Made the experience very enjoyable and comfortable and tried to communicate in English when they could. Would recommend!!!
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