Character Bento
Class in Tokyo (Kyaraben)
Tokyo Cute Bento is a character bento cooking class in Tokyo, Japan, based in Akasaka. Make your own kawaii Kyaraben in 1.5–2 hours for ¥9,000 per adult; pick a date below to book.
Adults ¥9,000 · Kids (6–15) ¥5,400 · Under 6 Free
Book Your Character Bento Cooking Class
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Regular Class for 1–9 Guests (Up to 16 per Class)
Kids (6–15) ¥5,400 · Under 6 free
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Good to Know Before You Book
- Duration: 1.5–2 hours
- Difficulty: Easy — no experience needed
- Last-minute bookings: you can book up to 4 hours before the class starts
- Language: English (Japanese on request)
- What to bring: Nothing — ingredients, tools, an apron and an English recipe are included
- Strollers welcome; babies sit on a parent’s lap (no infant seats)
- Wheelchair users welcome — please let us know when booking. Use the elevator route from Exit 7; there is one small step inside the building and our staff will help (see our Elevator Access Guide)
- Cancellation: free up to 24 hours before your class; within 24 hours it’s non-refundable
- Dietary requests: let us know at least 3 days before your visit
- Access: in Akasaka, central Tokyo — about 5 min from Ginza and 10 from Shibuya by subway
Group Booking (10–36 Guests)
For tour groups, hotels, schools & corporate teams of 10 or more.
¥12,000 / Adult
Traveling with kids? See ages, strollers and family FAQs.
Choose Your Design After Booking
Every workshop includes a choice of three designs: Panda, Shiba Inu or the Seasonal Special. Just tell us which one after you book, and we’ll confirm it by email.
Panda
Shiba Inu Dog
Seasonal Special
For individuals, couples & families (1–9 guests). Each class seats up to 16. Coming with 10 or more? Book a private group class below.
Workshop Schedule
Pricing & Inclusions
Studio Amenities
Suitcases welcome! We have plenty of room for your bags during the class.
Staff will help capture your cooking moments.
Held indoors — an easy plan for a rainy day in Tokyo.
The instructors made bento making simple and fun. We’d recommend this class even if you’ve never made a bento before.
Summarized from a guest review on TripAdvisor.
RATED 5.0 BY GUESTS
FROM 25+ COUNTRIES
Average rating on TripAdvisor
Rated 5.0 on Viator, GetYourGuide, Airbnb and Google (checked September 2026).
The instructors were friendly and welcoming, and everything was well organized and very easy to understand.
Everything was prepared and well organized, and they even set up fun backdrops for photos of our finished bento.
The instructions were easy to follow, the hosts were friendly and fun, and the bento we made was delicious too.
Summarized from guest reviews on TripAdvisor and Airbnb (2025–2026).
WHY TRAVELERS CHOOSE US
Of all the Tokyo workshops, this is one of the best Tokyo experiences for beginners — no cooking skills needed.
No Special Skills Needed:
Everyone is an Artist
Zero cooking experience? No problem! We provide visual step-by-step guides and full support so you can create a masterpiece you’ll be proud of.
Capture the Moment:
Memories for a Lifetime
We help you capture the perfect shots of your creation. Plus, you get an English recipe to recreate the Kawaii magic at home with friends.
Authentic & Unique:
Real Japanese Home Cooking
Kyara-ben is something you’ll find in Japanese homes, not in restaurants — come and try it for yourself.
Make Your Own Kyaraben:
A Bento Making Class for Families, Couples & Friends
Make a cute bento that’s all your own: a Kyaraben (character bento), the Japanese home art of shaping rice and side dishes into a character (read the story of bento). It’s a bento workshop for families, couples and friends, and no cooking skills are needed. Ready to try? Pick a date for your bento cooking class.
How the Class Goes
- Doors open 10 minutes before your start time — slip on an apron, meet the group and warm up with a quick bento-culture quiz.
- Cute side dishes — make colorful little side dishes, step by step.
- Your character’s face — shape rice and decorations into a Panda, Shiba Inu or this season’s special.
- Assemble & photo time — arrange your bento, then take photos of your finished kawaii bento.
- Sit down and eat — enjoy the bento you made, right here at the studio.
Bento Workshop FAQ
Location & Access:
Our Studio in Central Tokyo
Our Location
1 min from Tameike-Sanno Station (Exit 8)
1st basement floor, 2-2-21 Akasaka,
Minato-ku, Tokyo 107-0052
Tokyo Guides &
Bento Culture
Local guides around Akasaka & Roppongi, and the story of Bento— read more on our blog.
Things to Do in Tokyo in Winter
December lights and the Christmas market, New Year, and indoor plans for cold days near Akasaka & Roppongi.
6 Best Art Museums in Tokyo
teamLab Borderless, Mori Art Museum, NACT & more—the perfect cultural trip after your class.
Things to Do in Akasaka
Shrines, wizards, and the National Diet Building—all within a few minutes’ walk of our studio near Tameike-Sanno.