C
Great experience near Tokyo tower
I had a great time at this rice ball making workshop with my friends. We put our favorite ingredients in and tried them after wich was delicious
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Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert
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At a glance
- Duration
- 3 hours
- Price from
- $39 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 6
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- TRB BIKE TOUR
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the Onigiri making class!
Description
Learn how to make home made onigiri, picnic at the traditional Japanese gardens, then pedal through Tokyo’s streets to explore the local neighbourhood.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 11:00 AM
- Next available
- Thu, Oct 22
- Adult (ages 12+)
- $39
Prices change with the date; the lowest is shown.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 21.
Tour Options
Itinerary
You will learn and make hand made Onigiri by our expert.
Hamarikyu Wharf
Hop on your bike to cycle to a beautiful Japanese garden where you will enjoy your hand made Onigiri!
Cycle through this town to feel like you are in Italy!
Visit a local shrine in a traditional Japanese town!
Tsukishima Monjya Street
Cycle through the traditional Japanese Tsukishima Monja Street!
Tsukiji Fish Market
Visit a traditional Fish Market in Japan!
Tokyo Tower
Cycle towards the Iconic Tokyo Tower!
Visit the famous Zozoji Temple whilst enjoying the Tokyo Tower in the background!
What's included
Included
Onigiri making class with expert
Onigiri ingredients
Bike
Entrance to Hamarikyu Gardens
Local bike tour guide
Not included
Extra snack and drinks at the shop
Tips and gratitudes
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
10 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Rated higher than 74% of 1,011 reviewed tours in Tokyo
- Starting price $39 is 50% below the typical $78 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,173 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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 Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert take?
Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
How much does Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert cost?
Prices start at $39 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 2 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 11:00 AM.
Can I cancel Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert 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 Meet your guide at the Onigiri making class! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 6 participants.
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tokyo: Rice Ball Making Class by an Expert worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by TRB BIKE TOUR.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
K
Fun, Delicious, and Relaxing!
The host was very kind and explained everything clearly, so making onigiri was a lot of fun. Having a picnic in a beautiful Japanese garden made the experience even more relaxed and enjoyable. Highly recommend!
L
Fun even for solo traveller
I joined this rice ball making class alone but I had a great time. The price was very reasonable with you being able to eat the handmade rice balls afterwards!
T
Chill and discover new Tokyo
It was a very fun activity. Both Guide and experience was very memorable. We had a very nice morning and lunch time having Onigiri 🍙and cycling 🚲Highly recommend
C
Fun experience
This rice ball making class was great fun. We learnt the basics of rice ball making and actually tried them afterwards
I
Great experience in tokyo
I had a great time at this Onigiri making class. Our guide Sho was fantastic took us around tokyo with the bikes which was a fantastic experience!
G
Love onigiri !!
Onigiri is a food that represents Japan, so it was really interesting to learn how to make them from the locals. I had a very cool experience in Tokyo! This tour is totally recommended! Thank you,
N
Rice ball and bike tour
This rice ball making class was so much fun, learnt the basics then actually made them ourselves and got on the bikes and ate them at a beautiful Japanese garden. Thank you so much for a great experience!
D
Fun time making ONIGIRI!
I joined this rice ball making class with my friend and we had a great time. They said that they just started the tour recently but it was so well run and the staff are brilliant. Would 100% recommend to everyone!
S
Great experience in Tokyo
This Rice ball making class was so much fun, we made the riceballs then got on our bike to eat at a beautiful Japanese garden. Great way to experience the culture and views on the same tour!
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