Home Cooking with a Local Host (Optional Shiba Inu Picnic)

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3 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 1 more

@TOKYO | 2–4 people | Private Tour

Step into a real Japanese home's kitchen, and learn how to make traditional handmade bentos with a local mom! Experience what it's like to live in Japan, and have your bento at a picnic at shrine accompanied by an adorable Shiba Inu.

Your English guide will provide translation, cultural insights and help you throughout the cooking and picnic experience. Keep your authentic bento box as a souvenir to bring back home.

- Create an authentic Japanese bento with a Japanese mom
- Have your yummy creation with an adorable shiba inu
- Bring home the bento box as a souvenir
- English interpreter support
- Digital photos provided after tour
- Private tour
- Exclusive to small groups – Limited to 2-6 participants to have a safe and authentic local experience

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This tour is 20% off for those willing to be photographed for our website, complete a survey and write a review.

What's Included

Apron, cooking cap, hand sanitizer, vinyl gloves, bento box
Liability Insurance – Covers injury and damage at visited sites (excludes intentional acts).
Bento making experience (Recipe and guidance, aprons, ingredients)
Photo service – Photos will be taken by the guide and distributed after the tour at no extra cost
Local guide – Friendly, bilingual staff (English & Japanese) to guide you throughout your tour
We will take you to and from the tour location to the station

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point
4-chōme-9-5 Iidabashi

At JR's Iidabashi Station's West exit, our tour guide will be holding a sign and waiting for you.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Step into a real Japanese home's kitchen, and learn how to make traditional handmade bentos with a local mom! Experience what it's like to live in Japan, and have your bento at a picnic at shrine accompanied by an adorable Shiba Inu.

Your English guide will provide translation, cultural insights and help you throughout the cooking and picnic experience. Keep your authentic bento box as a souvenir to bring back home.

10:00 | Meet at Iidabashi Station West Exit
Join your guide at the station

10:00-11:30 | Bento Making Experience (1.5 hours)
Cook with a Japanese mom's guidance in her kitchen
(Aprons provided / Guide will provide translation and cultural commentary)

11:30-11:45 | Walk to Picnic Location
Meet Ginta the Shiba Inu and head to nearby park and shrine

11:45-12:45 | Picnic Time with Ginta (1 hour)
Enjoy your homemade bento while relaxing and taking photos with Ginta

12:45 | Return to Station
Our guide will escort you back to the station

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
Supplied by Enrich Your Travel Japan

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Cooking Classes
Walking Tours
Food & Drink
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