Traditional Bento Making Class in Kichijoji (Tokyo)

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3 hours
Number of Guests
2 - 6 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
English, German
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Gluten-free, Vegetarian

Make an iconic Japanese food — shokado bento — guided by a certified cooking instructor with 10 years of experience teaching overseas!

Highlights

  • Enjoy a traditional shokado bento-making class taught by a certified instructor from a Tokyo sushi school, with 10 years’ experience teaching overseas

  • Learn more about the history and culture behind shokado bento and other traditional Japanese cuisine

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Though you may not know it by name, you’ve definitely seen it before. Shokado bento’s red and black square lacquerware box is an iconic centerpiece in traditional Japanese kaiseki meals. But what exactly goes into a shokado bento?


If you’ve ever asked yourself that question, Miho is here to answer. A certified graduate of a Tokyo sushi school, she has led culinary classes in the Japan Information and Cultural Center in Switzerland for 10 years, teaching hundreds of students. Having recently returned to Japan from her stint in Switzerland, she continues to teach out of a kitchen in Tokyo’s trendy Kichijoji neighborhood.


On arriving at JR Kichijoji Station, you’ll follow Miho to her nearby kitchen. You'll walk by a charming local market where you can see fish and fresh vegetables being sold. Once you've arrived at the cooking venue, under Miho's guidance, you’ll learn to make a shokado bento to rival the finest kaiseki chefs. Drawing on her knowledge of Japanese cuisine, Miho will tailor the dishes to incorporate seasonal produce and other traditional delicacies. At the end of the class, you will enjoy the shokado bento you’ve made for lunch — but don’t forget to take pictures first!


A popular stopping point for westbound travelers on the way to Mt Takao and Arakura Sengen Shrine or Mt Fuji in neighboring Yamanashi, Kichijoji is full of trendy eateries and cafes, boasts a thriving nightlife scene and enjoys easy access by train.


The nearby Mitaka-no-Mori Ghibli Park also draws a steady stream of Miyazaki Hayao enthusiasts all year round, but it’s thanks to Inokashira Park that visitors surge in the spring and autumn, thanks to the cherry blossoms and maple leaves respectively.

Inclusions

  • Pick-up from JR Kichijoji Station

  • Ingredients and utensils for cooking class, including aprons, knives etc

  • Homemade shokado bento meal

  • Copy of English recipes for traditional Japanese dishes to take home

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from the venue

  • Cost of additional purchases made during Kichijoji neighborhood tour

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at JR Kichijoji Station in front of the West Exit on the 2nd floor. Kichijoji Station is serviced by the JR Chuo-Sobu Line, the JR Chuo Line (Rapid) and the Keio Inokashira Line.

Remarks

  • The journey from JR Kichijoji Station to the venue is about eight minutes on foot. Please be prepared for a short walk after meeting the host.

  • Depending on the number of participants, there may be slight changes in the schedule.

  • Parties looking to forgo the Kichijoji tour after the bento-making class are requested to inform the host when making a booking.

  • Groups of 7 to 8 guests may be accommodated but conditions may apply. Please contact byFood directly for more information.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 4 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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