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Set within the deeply nostalgic atmosphere of Otaru Central Market, this special culinary experience connects you with the ""indomitable spirit"" of the women who once supported the local economy, carrying heavy tin cans on their backs.
With the hustle and bustle of the market as your background music, an Otaru-based seafood expert will provide careful instruction on making exquisite Onigiri using local ingredients. The exquisite hand pressure that brings out the full flavor of the rice and the techniques to make the most of the ingredients are lifelong skills you can recreate at home.
The highlight of the experience is the social time after cooking. Savor your freshly pressed Onigiri while listening to stories about the history of predecessors who lived resiliently in nature's harshness, and deep food culture known only to locals. Enjoy a rich, immersive moment that goes beyond a simple cooking class, connecting you deeply with the origins of Otaru’s ""food"" and ""people.""
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Otaru Station, the gateway to the port town and starting point for sightseeing, will be our meeting place, where you will meet the guide before walking to our destination.
Itinerary
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Otaru Station, the gateway to the port town and starting point for sightseeing, will be our meeting place, where you will meet the guide before walking to our destination. Walk to Otaru Central Market, exploring the city center along the way
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
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At Otaru Central Market: Orientation, hand washing, and changing.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Onigiri（Rice Ball） Making Experience. An Otaru-based seafood expert will carefully teach you how to prepare the ingredients. Learn professional Onigiri techniques that you can recreate at home. Interact while sharing stories about Otaru food culture known only to locals.
1 hour 15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
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Move to the Otaru Station area. Tour ends.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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