US$ 39 per person

Time

Adults
US$ 39

Children (Ages 6-12)
US$ 33 -15%

Total US$ 39

✓ All taxes and fees included

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Tokyo Miso Making & Japanese Sake Experience

US$ 39 per person

5.00 3 reviews

Starting time

11am

Duration

3 hours

Group Size

1–8 guests

Language

English

Free cancellation until 48 hours before start

Discounted rates for children

What Guests Love

Relaxed, welcoming atmosphere
Clear, hands‑on instruction
Authentic Japanese food traditions
Take‑home freshly made miso

Based on recent verified reviews

Guests say the experience feels relaxed and welcoming, with the host team providing clear, step‑by‑step guidance that makes the hands‑on process easy for beginners. Participants enjoy authentic Japanese food traditions, learning to make miso, dashi, and onigiri while hearing the stories behind each ingredient. The seasonal meal paired with sake adds a memorable cultural touch, and guests leave with their own freshly prepared miso to take home.

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What to Expect

Dive into the heart of Japanese home cooking in Tokyo with this hands-on culinary experience. Discover the secrets of making flavorful dashi broth, mash soybeans to create your own batch of miso, and learn how to shape traditional onigiri.

After preparing the dishes, sit down and enjoy a seasonal Japanese meal around a communal table, accompanied by unlimited pours of carefully selected Japanese sake. Along the way, uncover the stories and traditions behind each ingredient and gain a deeper understanding of Japan’s rich culinary heritage.

Take home your freshly made miso to ferment and continue the experience long after the class ends.

Meet Your Host

Kiyoto

I’m Kiyoto, the founder of SHIGEN and a restaurant owner in Japan. After spending two years in Australia, I came to appreciate how sharing food can bring people together across cultures. My mother’s experience working in Japanese restaurants is also part of the food knowledge behind SHIGEN. Through dashi, koji, miso, and sake, I want to share the ingredients and stories that shape everyday Japanese cooking. The name SHIGEN comes from “Insui Shigen,” the idea of remembering the source when drinking water. For us, that means appreciating the people, places, and traditions behind what we eat.

Dashi Broth Tasting (Kombu & Bonito)
Hands-On Miso Making with Soybeans, Koji & Salt
Onigiri Shaping & Cooking
Miso Soup & Seasonal Japanese Home-Cooked Dishes
All-You-Can-Drink Premium Japanese Sake

Schedule

11:00 AM - Welcome & Introduction to Japanese Food Culture
Meet your host and learn about the traditions and ingredients that shape Japanese home cooking.
11:20 AM - Dashi Demonstration & Tasting
Discover how to make traditional dashi broth using kombu and bonito, followed by a tasting.
11:40 AM - Hands-On Miso-Making Workshop
Mash soybeans and combine them with koji and salt to create your own batch of miso.
12:00 PM - Onigiri Shaping Session
Learn how to shape traditional Japanese rice balls by hand.
12:30 PM - Shared Meal, Seasonal Dishes & Sake
Enjoy miso soup and seasonal Japanese home-cooked dishes around a communal table, accompanied by premium Japanese sake.
1:30 PM - Q&A & Take-Home Miso
Raise a glass, ask questions, and package your freshly made miso to take home for fermentation.
2:00 PM - End of the experience

Meeting Point

The meeting point is on the 3rd floor of BONDS HOUSE, an Italian restaurant. If you see any staff downstairs, please let them know you’re here for the SHIGEN experience. They’ll show you where to go.

* The exact address will be shared in your booking confirmation.

Additional Information

Confirmation

You will receive the confirmation of your booking within 24 hours.

Free Cancellation

Full refunds will be issued for cancellations made at least 48 hours prior to the activity.

Guest Reviews

5 /5

5.00

Based on 3 verified reviews

Anonymous • Family

Oct 2026

More Than Just a Cooking Class

A fantastic way to experience Japanese food culture beyond the usual tourist activities. The dashi tasting was a great introduction, and making our own miso was both fun and educational. We then prepared onigiri and sat down together for a wonderful seasonal meal. The sake pairing added another enjoyable element, and being able to take our homemade miso home made the experience feel truly personal and unique.

Anonymous • Solo

Oct 2026

Hands-On, Delicious & Authentic

I really enjoyed this cooking workshop! Making miso from scratch was something I had never done before, and it was fascinating to learn about soybeans, koji, and the fermentation process. We also made onigiri and enjoyed a delicious seasonal meal with plenty of sake to taste. The atmosphere was relaxed and welcoming, and I left with a much deeper appreciation for Japanese food traditions.

Guest • Friends

Oct 2026

A Wonderful Introduction to Japanese Home Cooking

This was such a memorable experience in Tokyo. We learned how to make dashi, prepared our own miso from soybeans, and shaped onigiri by hand. Everything was explained clearly, and I loved learning the stories behind the ingredients. Sharing a seasonal meal with Japanese sake made the experience even more special. Taking home our freshly made miso was a lovely bonus!