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Highly recommended!!
Excellent!! So much fun and worth doing it!
Experience Big soba knife Soba Making Class in Tokyo Kappabashi
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At a glance
- Duration
- 50 min
- Price from
- $45 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rating
- 4.9 / 5 · 110 reviews
- Languages
- JA, EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- Sobagiri Rakujyo
- Meeting point
- It is diagonally across from a food sample specialty store with a large beetle objet d'art on Kappabashi Kitchenware Street.
Description
At “SOBAGIRI-RAKUJYO” in Kappabashi, visitors can experience fine buckwheat noodle cutting, which has been practiced in Japan since the Edo period, in just 30 minutes. Among Japanese foods, soba is not as major as sushi. This is the reason why it is a favorite experience for connoisseurs. The satisfaction level is different as it is an authentic cooking activity class where water is added to the flour, kneaded and stretched, and a knife is used! Soba flour is made from the most delicious buckwheat flour in Japan, produced in Shinshu, where buckwheat is grown. While it takes 90 minutes to make soba at other restaurants, the newly developed smart technology allows soba to be made in 30 minutes, allowing adults and families alike to participate with ease. A variety of flavors are available so that each country and each generation can enjoy the delicious taste. (Vegan compatible) Activities using kitchen knives in Kappabashi, the town of kitchen knives. Please try it!
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:45 AM, 1:15 PM, and 2:45 PM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 15
- Adult (ages 18–89)
- $45
- Youth (ages 10–17)
- $45
- Child (ages 3–9)
- $45
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
In demand: 74 of the next 90 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
All Fees and Taxes
Taste the soba you cut yourself!
Aprons and gloves available in various sizes
Not included
An additional fee of 500 yen will be charged if you choose a vegan or no-pork flavor option.
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
4.9
110 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Starting price $45 is 43% below the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,170 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Those with buckwheat allergies are not permitted to enter the restaurant.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does this tour take?
Experience Big soba knife Soba Making Class in Tokyo Kappabashi lasts about 50 min.
How much does this tour cost?
Prices start at $45 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does this tour run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:45 AM, 1:15 PM, and 2:45 PM.
How much does this tour cost for children?
Children aged 3–9 pay from $45, adults from $45.
Does this tour sell out?
It can: 74 of the next 90 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Can I cancel this tour for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is It is diagonally across from a food sample specialty store with a large beetle objet d'art on Kappabashi Kitchenware Street. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is this tour offered in?
The experience is available in JA, EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller Specialized infant seats are available
Is the tour wheelchair accessible?
Wheelchair accessible All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Reviews(110)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
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First soba noodle making experience
It was my first soba noodle making experience, but I had a lot of fun because you taught me so carefully!
Operator response
貴重なお時間を使って当店にお立ち寄りいただき、深く感謝申し上げます。 SOBAGIRI楽常では、電気を使わずにご自身の手で麺を切り出すという手作りの原点を大切にし、素材本来の素直な美味しさを感じていただける場を目指しております。 ささやかなご案内ではございますが、手作業に没頭したひとときが心に残る良い思い出となれたのであれば大変光栄に存じます。 今後も日本の食文化の素朴な魅力を丁寧にお伝えしてまいります。 またお会いできる日を静かにお待ち申し上げております。
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Great experience
A lot of fun, making own soba. Very tasty too. Nice and friendly cook explaining everything in great detail
Operator response
Thank you so much for joining our workshop and sharing such a wonderful review! You picked up the steps so quickly and mastered our "secret tools," resulting in a truly impressive noodle-cutting finish for your own fresh bowl. There is nothing quite like tasting noodles that you put your whole heart into making, so we are thrilled you loved both the process and the flavor. Whenever you travel to Asakusa or Kappabashi again, please feel free to drop by and cut noodles with us anytime! Our team is looking forward to seeing you again with big smiles.
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Japanese food culture
It was a very easy to understand, kind, and polite experience. There were also foreigners participating from other places, and it seemed so much fun; it was a wonderful space where we could share Japanese culture together.
Operator response
素敵なレビューをありがとうございます！ 分かりやすい説明と親切丁寧な対応で、楽しく体験していただけたとのこと、とても嬉しく思います。 当店には世界中から多くのお客様にお越しいただいておりますが、日本のお客様と海外からのお客様が同じ空間で一緒に楽しみ、自然と笑顔になる時間は、私たちにとってもとても嬉しいものです。 これからも清潔なスペースとおもしろ道具で楽しい体験を心がけようと思っています。 またぜひ遊びにいらしてください！
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For making memories!
It was very easy to understand and I had a lot of fun for my first experience!!
Operator response
遊びに来ていただき、温かいレビューまで本当にありがとうございます。 「ひみつ道具」を上手に使いこなして、初めてとは思えないくらい見事なそば斬りで仕上がった一杯になりましたね。 自分で心を込めて作った「自分SOBA」の美味しさは、やっぱり格別だったのではないでしょうか。 浅草やかっぱ橋方面へお越しの際は、ぜひまた気軽にそばを斬りに立ち寄ってくださいね。 またお会いできる日をスタッフ一同楽しみにしています。
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Soba experience
It was my first soba experience. It was set up to be easy to experience and it was a good experience!
Operator response
世界一カンタンで楽しいそば斬り体験を目指しております！ 道具を使う楽しみ、電気を一切使わない手作りの無添加調理のそばの旨さを、特に日本の若い方に味わって頂きたく思っています。 この度はご参加ありがとうございました。
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Experience making soba for the first time!
It was my first experience of soba making, but I enjoyed learning about it in detail!
Operator response
レビューありがとうございます。 楽しい！という言葉は、講師冥利に尽きるというものです。 これからも清潔なスペースとおもしろ道具で楽しい体験を心がけようと思っています。 またお会いできる日を楽しみにしております。
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It was so much fun.
It was the first time in my life that I really enjoyed soba making. I went with a friend this time and I want to go with my family again.
Operator response
かっぱ橋スタジオにお越し頂き誠にありがとうございます。 ご友人との大切なひとときに当店をお選びいただき、手作りから実食までお楽しみいただけたなら幸いです。 自分で心を込めてそばを斬る楽しさは、世代を問わず皆さまで共有していただける魅力がございます。 今度はぜひご家族の皆さまとも素敵な体験をしにお立ち寄りくださいませ。 またのご来店をスタッフ一同、楽しみにお待ちしております！
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Noodle workshop
Fun activity for the whole family
Operator response
Thank you for your wonderful review! We're delighted that you found our ramen-making experience fun for the whole family. Seeing families enjoy making their own ramen together is one of the most rewarding parts of what we do. We hope this became a special memory of your time in Japan!
M
Highly recommend, amazing owners!
Our instructor was amazing! Both him and the other owner were incredibly kind and helpful. It was a great course, easy to understand and do, with multiple options for both hot and cold soba to choose from. They recognized my husband from when he had previously visited and were beyond excited to see him again. We would highly recommend this to anyone visiting and has the capacity for a quick and easy class!
Operator response
Thank you for your heartfelt review. Seeing returning guests is always a special moment for us, and it was wonderful to welcome your husband back and meet you as well. We're so happy that you enjoyed making soba and that the class was easy and enjoyable. Your recommendation means the world to us, and we look forward to welcoming you again in the future!
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