Taiyaki Making Experience in Asakusa, Tokyo
In historic Asakusa, learn how to make the iconic fish-shaped Japanese wagashi that the area is known for - taiyaki!
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) that is thought to have originated in Tokyo. This cute, fish-shaped treat is often compared to a waffle, and it is stuffed with all manner of sweet fillings from cream to the traditional anko (red bean paste). This experience will also allow you to experiment with other fun and funky flavors, like cheese, spicy keema curry, and even okonomiyaki! The unassuming exterior can conceal all sorts of creative flavors and mix-ins, making it perfect for a game of Russian roulette. So, feel free to bring your own crazy additions like wasabi or karashi (spicy mustard) to up the ante.
First, you'll watch an instructional video to prepare you for the taiyaki making lesson. Then, you'll get started on the dough, making it from scratch. After heating up the special taiyaki hot plate, which turns out perfectly fish-shaped taiyaki every time, you’ll use traditional Japanese tools like “chakkiri” to pour the batter and “ansashi” to portion the fillings. After your three taiyaki have cooked, you can create a delicious taiyaki tower.
Located in Asakusa, an area of Tokyo known for historic temples and shrines and its old-school feel, the store is furnished to suit the neighborhood. It is decorated in a traditional Japanese style, making it an Instagrammable spot to take commemorative photos or videos. With its sliding paper doors and traditional floor seating, immerse in the in the store's Asakusa-style atmosphere.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please take care so as not to get 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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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.
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!!!
My daughter (8) and I had a good time and the taiyaki was good! You get a lot to eat, and we had to take leftovers to go. My kid was having a pretty rough time when we got there (jet lagged/exhaust...read more
Super friendly! I kept forgetting to take pictures and the staff kept asking to use my phone to take pictures of me. After the experience, I was sat at a table on the side to enjoy my Taiyaki, then...read more
Such a great experience! Loved by all! We made a few too many Taiyaki but a great variety of fillings available. A fun class for us all! Thank you!
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