Onigiri Food Experiences(38)

Delve into onigiri artistry with fun workshops and tours, learning its cultural roots and tasting diverse flavors.
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TOKYO

UNESCO Recognized Washoku Cooking Class

Learn how to make the UNESCO-recognized “washoku†(traditional Japanese cuisine) during a cooking class in central Tokyo! Learn the fundamentals of Japanese cooking while making 4 different dishes with an English-speaking culinary instructor.

from¥13,500
(7)
Free drinks
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Traditional Bento Making Class in Osaka

Join this hands-on bento making class in Osaka and learn how to prepare Japanese ingredients like fish, vegetables, and rice into an exquisite, balanced meal that’s artistically arranged in a bento box. It’s colorful, nutritious, and delicious!

from¥12,100
(4)
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Five Meal Options)

Cook your own teishoku meal set at Chieko’s kitchen in central Tokyo. Choose your favorite menu and venture into Japanese home cooking: sushi, tamagoyaki, onigiri, and more!

from¥11,500
(4)
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Grain Quest: Onigiri-Making and Amazake Tasting in Tokyo

In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

from¥10,000
(6)
Near station
Food Tours
AICHI

Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour

Explore downtown Nagoya with a local guide, trying the famous local dishes, from miso nikomi udon to chicken wings to a local eel delicacy! Learn all about the history, sights, and cuisine of Aichi prefecture’s capital city.

from¥24,150
(1)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
FUKUOKA

Onigiri Bento Making Class in a Fukuoka Home

Delicious and adorably presented bento are a treat for the eyes and the tastebuds. During this bento making class in Fukuoka, join your cooking instructor in their home kitchen, for an onigiri (rice ball) party!

from¥7,500
(2)
With recipe
Food Tours
TOKYO

Togoshi Ginza Street Food Tour With Karaage & Yakitori

Embark on a gastronomic adventure through Togoshi Ginza on this street food tour! Discover the finest local stalls, treating yourself to mouthwatering delights like karaage, yakitori, onigiri, curry pan, and Japanese pudding.

from¥13,800
With 1 drink
Tastings
TOKYO

Golden Gai Private Whisky Experience w/ Female Bartender

Walk through Shinjuku’s famous Golden Gai on this daytime tour led by a whisky connoisseur. Experience tasting rare Japanese whiskies paired with snacks in the cozy atmosphere of a private bar. Great for beginners!

from¥18,000
(2)
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Private Cooking Class in Kyoto: Make a Tonkatsu Cutlet Meal

Learn to make a crispy tonkatsu cutlet meal with a Kyoto foodie and culinary researcher in this cooking class only 10 minutes by train from Kyoto Station. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and vegetarian options available!

from¥13,000
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Lunch and Tour at One of the World's Largest Fish Markets

Discover why foodies from all over Japan, and the world, come to Tsukiji Market in search of the best seafood. Encounter market stalls with open grills, spice shops, fish wholesalers, and restaurants serving freshly caught seafood.

from¥17,600
Food Tours
HOKKAIDO

Sapporo Izakaya Hopping w/ Certified Sake Expert (Hokkaido)

Join a certified sake navigator and enthusiast foodie in an izakaya hopping experience tailored to your food preferences in Sapporo, Hokkaido! Enjoy good food with a friendly guide as you explore the gourmet scene of Japan’s northernmost capital.

from¥23,000
(1)
With sake
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Bento Making Class in Tokyo: Prepare a Japanese Lunchbox

Master Japanese home cooking in this bento-making class in Tokyo where you can learn authentic karaage or soboro bento recipes from a local home cook. Take home your very own bento box, complete with chopsticks and a chopstick rest.

from¥18,000
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Private Teriyaki Chicken Meal Cooking Class in Kyoto

Make a delicious chicken teriyaki meal in this private cooking class with a foodie and culinary researcher in central Kyoto. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and vegetarian options can be accommodated (with deep-fried tofu instead of chicken).

from¥13,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Bento Bliss: Make a Traditional Japanese Box Meal

Assembling a traditional Japanese bento box is an art form. In this Osaka experience, a local host will teach you what a bento box is and how to craft one packed with delicious staples like tamagoyaki omelet, karaage (fried chicken) and miso soup.

from¥11,000
Rain or shine
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Kyoto Home Cooking Class at a Local Izakaya

Immerse yourself in Japanese izakaya culture by making three classic dishes at a local izakaya in Kyoto before sitting down to enjoy your meal with a complimentary drink as you kanpai (cheers) with your group!

from¥13,200
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Cooking: Fried Onigiri, Pork Soup, and Karaage

Learn how to make a trio of classic dishes at the oldest cooking school in Japan! You’ll make yaki onigiri, tonjiru soup, and karaage chicken while learning about Japanese culinary traditions from a professional instructor.

from¥10,000
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Make Japanese Grilled Rice Balls (Yaki Onigiri) in Osaka

Learn how to make Japanese grilled rice balls (yaki onigiri) in this cooking class a short train ride from Osaka Station. Crispy outside and soft on the inside, this simple yet deeply satisfying food might become your favorite Japanese snack!

from¥5,500
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Cute Character Bento Cooking Class in Shinjuku

Bring pop culture to the kitchen and make your own character bento, known as kyaraben, with a warm and welcoming instructor in Shinjuku. Turn everyday ingredients like rice, vegetables, ham, and eggs into a packed meal that’s almost too cute to eat.

from¥11,000
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)

Try your hand at Japanese home cooking staples in this cozy cooking class in Shibuya’s Ebisu area. You’ll cook, steam, fill and shape rice into onigiri rice balls, and learn the authentic way to roll a Japanese-style omelet (tamagoyaki).

from¥7,000
(2)
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Breakfast-Making Class: Japanese Onigiri & Miso Soup

Put on your apron and create your own onigiri and miso soup, two of Japan’s beloved breakfast and all-day snacks, in a cozy home kitchen in Namba using an original recipe. Gluten-free, vegan, vegetarian and more options are available.

from¥7,000
Cooking Classes
HOKKAIDO

Hokkaido Cooking Masterclass with a Hunter Chef (Sapporo)

Let Chef Aoyama, a seasoned hunter from Hokkaido, guide you through some of the region’s iconic dishes in this Sapporo cooking class. Watch as he expertly prepares Yezo sika deer and rolled omelet, and make onigiri rice balls with local ingredients.

from¥15,000
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Breakfast Cooking Class with Tokyo English Teacher

Learn to make a classic Japanese breakfast guided by an instructor with 20 years of experience teaching English in high school. You’ll prepare onigiri rice balls, grilled seasonal fish and more staples in a cozy kitchen in Tokyo’s Jimbocho Book Town

from¥8,000
Cooking Classes
GIFU

Takoyaki Cooking & Tea Ceremony in Hida Takayama, Gifu

Known for its rural beauty and cultural heritage, Hida Takayama is the perfect place to make popular Japanese foods and enjoy a beginner-friendly tea ceremony. Cook onigiri, tamagoyaki, and takoyaki, then enjoy with fresh matcha.

from¥10,000
New experience
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Nakameguro Afternoon Food Stroll: Chic and Unique

Take a day tour around quaint Nakameguro with an experienced tour guide! Visit several lovely boutiques and delicious snack shops, and sit down for a lovely lunch at a chic local restaurant.

from¥31,900
Free drinks
Food Tours
TOKYO

Asakusa Day Tour: Japanese Food, Kimono and Culture

Discover Tokyo’s historic Asakusa district with an English-speaking guide by your side! Join this walking tour to feast on authentic Japanese food, participate in a traditional kimono experience, and explore the famed Nakamise Shopping Street.

from¥55,000
Wear kimono
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Learn How To Make Miso & Onigiri in a Cozy Japanese Kitchen

Learn to make miso, one of Japan’s classic fermented ingredients, and onigiri (Japanese rice balls) from a fermentation expert in a cozy Kyoto kitchen.

from¥12,500
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

All About Miso: Miso Making Workshop in Hiyoshi, Yokohama

Learn the traditional way to make Japanese miso, a fermented paste used in everything from ramen to desserts, in this workshop in Hiyoshi, Yokohama, where you’ll also taste different kinds of miso and enjoy a delicious homemade lunch.

from¥15,000
Has a gift
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Temaki Sushi & Onigiri-Making Class at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple

Near Tokyo Tower, step into an authentic tatami room at Mita’s Koboji Temple for a traditional Japanese hand-rolled sushi and onigiri-making class with two choices of temaki and onigiri that promises to be the highlight of your trip to Tokyo.

from¥10,000
Near station
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Highly recommend this whisky tour for anyone interested in checking out the golden gai area and looking for a non touristy unique tasting. Our expectations were exceeded. Ryo & Takako went above and beyond to make the tasting enjoyable. This was one of our favorite and unique experiences during our week in Tokyo. 10/10
Meredith Eisenberg
December 01, 2024
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Golden Gai Private Whisky Experience w/ Female Bartender
Tastings
I had an incredible time at this cooking class! The chef was so friendly and gave clear, easy-to-follow explanations, making it fun to cook authentic Japanese dishes myself. The recipes felt like genuine home cooking, and the English translation of the entire cooking class was perfect. The experience was both enjoyable and educational—highly recommend for anyone who loves food or Japanese culture!
Lara
November 27, 2024
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Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)
Cooking Classes
This was a fun and interactive presentation of two of Japan's favorite comfort foods, onigiri and tamagoyaki. Admittedly, I'm not the greatest cook, but with their expert guides I was able to make easy and delicious snacks. I'm confident that with the recipe sheet provided and the right ingredients I could make these at home in the U.S. Participants were encouraged to do all the preparation themselves and with an expert translation we were able to copy the Japanese chef's instructions easily. It was a really nice experience. I would highly recommend.
Paige
November 26, 2024
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Japanese Home Cooking Class in Tokyo (Onigiri & Tamagoyaki)
Cooking Classes
We had amazing time! The hosts were super welcoming, shared a lot of their food stories and had amazing English skills! 10/10 we will definitely come back for a different menu.
Maciej Chudy
November 23, 2024
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Teishoku Cooking Class in Shinjuku (Five Meal Options)
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I spent nearly two weeks in Tokyo, with so many amazing experiences, but the very best one came on my final full day, when I had my private whiskey tasting with Ryo. Along with her assistants Momo and Madoka, Ryo met me at the train station, first taking me on a lovely tour of the nearby Hanazono Shrine on our way to the bar. Tucked away on the second floor of a building in the iconic Golden Gai district, Ryo’s bar has a wonderful elegant, simple design. And she pulled out all the stops, even going so far as to ask for a list of my favorite music, days in advance. (Which is how I found myself enjoying some of the very best Japanese whiskeys while listening to Velvet Underground, Charles Mingus, Talking Heads and more.) The flight she’d curated was, in a word, perfect. I won’t say what the whiskeys are, as I’m guessing the flights will evolve over time, but suffice it to say, the progression of whiskeys were exceptionally well planned — treating me to a wonderful display, chiseling a round ice sphere from a cube along the way. The flights were served with the perfect bites, including cheese, nuts, fruit and chocolates, each complimenting the flight in their own way. Included in the menu were a wonderful savory soup and maybe the best onigiri I had on my trip. (Altogether, quite filling.) If you truly appreciate both whiskey and unparalleled service, this is for you. And I can tell you without question, I will never forget this experience.
Terrence McClusky
October 19, 2024
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Golden Gai Private Whisky Experience w/ Female Bartender
Tastings

Discover the World of Onigiri

Onigiri, also known as Japanese rice balls, are a staple in Japanese cuisine. They are simple yet flavorful and come in various shapes and sizes, typically wrapped in nori seaweed. Whether you are a seasoned foodie or a curious traveler, our carefully curated onigiri food experiences will open your eyes to this delightful culinary creation. These experiences are perfect for anyone looking to dive deeper into Japanese food culture and explore the versatility of onigiri.

Unique Onigiri Making Workshops

Join our hands-on workshops to learn the art of onigiri making. Under the guidance of skilled instructors, you'll gain insights into the history and significance of onigiri in Japan. Discover the importance of rice selection and the techniques to form these delectable morsels just right. Each workshop offers you the opportunity to experiment with a variety of fillings, from traditional options like umeboshi (pickled plum) and salmon to creative and modern twists. These workshops are an engaging way to experience Japanese food culture first-hand while developing your cooking skills.

Onigiri Tasting Tours

If tasting is more your style, embark on an onigiri tasting tour. Wander through bustling markets and quaint eateries where you can savor different types of onigiri. From classic flavors to innovative creations, these tours will take your palate on a journey through the diverse world of onigiri. Learn about regional differences and how local ingredients influence the taste profiles of these rice balls. These tours also provide a perfect opportunity to meet fellow food enthusiasts, exchange culinary stories, and make lasting memories.

The Cultural Significance of Onigiri

Onigiri are more than just rice balls; they hold cultural significance in Japan. They're a staple in bento boxes, a symbol of home-cooked meals, and an embodiment of comfort food. As you partake in these onigiri food experiences, you'll gain a deeper understanding of their role in Japanese society and how they have adapted to modern culinary trends. Whether you're participating in a making session or enjoying a tasting journey, you'll leave with a newfound appreciation for this iconic dish. Join us in discovering the charm and cultural importance of onigiri, one bite at a time.