Nara: Onigiri Making Experience
ID: GYG935300-1459680
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Learn how to make onigiri, a traditional Japanese rice ball, in Nara. Enjoy a hands-on experience making different types of onigiri and learn about Japanese rice culture and culinary traditions.
Join a fun, interactive, and educational onigiri-making experience in the historic and serene prefecture of Nara. Learn typical techniques of shaping and seasoning Japan’s beloved rice balls.
Get hands-on experience in making different types of onigiri. Learn about Japanese rice culture and culinary traditions. Enjoy making your original onigiri with delicious traditional and homemade fillings.
Take the opportunity to interact with locals and fellow travelers. Whether you're a food lover or just curious about Japanese culture, this is a must-try experience.
Highlights
- Discover the art of making onigiri, a traditional Japanese rice ball
- Learn about Japanese rice culture and culinary traditions
- Choose from a variety of traditional and homemade fillings
- Enjoy the onigiri you made along with an local Japanese meal
- Interact with locals and fellow travelers in a fun and educational setting
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
■Participation information
・Onigiri Making: You will choose 3 of your favorite fillings from a selection of 10 to make your onigiri. Afterward, everyone will enjoy the rice together with miso soup and pickles.
・Group Participation: Please note that there may be other groups participating in the workshop alongside yours.
・Aprons: Aprons will be provided for the workshop.
■Precautions
・Ingredients: Unfortunately, we cannot accommodate vegan diets. While several plant-based fillings are available, we do not offer dedicated vegan fillings. Please choose according to your own preference.
・Allergy Information: Please be aware that our ingredients include seafood, vegetables, seaweed, dairy products, legumes, and spices. If you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions, please inform us in advance. While we take precautions, we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment, but your safety and comfort are our priority.
This is a guest house named Authentic Local Experience house. It takes about 5 minutes from JR Nara station and 7 minutes from Kintetsu Nara station.
INCLUDED
- Hands-on experience in making different types of onigiri
- Learn about Japanese rice culture and culinary traditions
- Enjoy making your original onigiri with delicious traditional and homemade fillings
- Enjoy the onigiri you made along with an authentic Japanese-style meal after the experience
- A great opportunity to interact with locals and fellow travelers
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.