Tokyo Food Sample Making Workshop

5.0 (5 reviews) Tokyo, Japan
Duration1h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesJapanese, English
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

• Learn how Japan’s famous plastic food samples are made
• Choose from ramen or different kinds of desserts and make your own plastic food
• Learn the secrets from a long-operating company in the industry

Options

Life-size ramen food sample

Workshop and gift: Plastic food sample making teacher
Materials and tools to make one food sample
A small cute food sample keyholder

Tart Charm

Workshop and gift: Plastic food sample making teacher
Materials and tools to make one food sample
A small cute food sample keyholder

Real-size Parfait Food Sample

Workshop and gift: Plastic food sample making teacher
Materials and tools to make one food sample
A small cute food sample keyholder

What's included

  • Plastic food sample making instructor
  • A small, cute food sample keyholder gift
  • Materials and tools
  • Transportation to and from the venue
  • Additional Japanese food sample making kits to take home

What to expect

When you visit Japan, you’ll soon notice that as you pass restaurants there is almost always a colorful three-dimensional display of the menu outside, drawing in customers to stop and enter. There are many factories across the country that specialize in making custom plastic food samples in the shapes of specific restaurants’ famous menu items. Yamato Sample Factory is one such company. With almost 70 years of experience in the industry Yamato is one of the best. Learn how to make your realistic food samples in Tokyo under expert guidance. Choose from ramen or any number of desserts then make a perfect souvenir from your travels.

The actual available time slots after November 2026 have not been finalized yet. We accept any participant date after November 2026 as a pre-order and may notify you of necessary time changes one month before your preferred date.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

It's a 5-minute walk from Kita-Ikebukuro Station on the Tobu Tojo Line or a 12-minute walk from the east exit of Itabashi Station on the JR Saikyo Line. This is near the Kami-Ikebukuro police box.
Please check the Google Maps link sent to your message or confirmation email upon booking confirmation.

End point

It's a 5-minute walk from Kita-Ikebukuro Station on the Tobu Tojo Line or a 12-minute walk from the east exit of Itabashi Station on the JR Saikyo Line. This is near the Kami-Ikebukuro police box.
Please check the Google Maps link sent to your message or confirmation email upon booking confirmation.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Children must be 7 years old and above to participate in this experience
  • This experience is mostly in Japanese with some English, but you'll still be able to easily follow along with the directions
  • Be sure to wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty or please bring your own apron
  • Additional toppings cost an extra 300+ yen for real size parfait samples
  • Food sample production kits can be purchased at additional cost

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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