Make Your Own Taiyaki! Culinary Workshop

Kurikoma, Miyagi Prefecture

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Venture off the beaten path for a delicious side-trip in Kurikoma, Miyagi!

At old-fashioned sweets shop Kurikomaya in the Muikamachi neighborhood of Kurihara City, learn from the shop owner how to make taiyaki sweets, then try your hand at making one yourself. One charm of this experience is conversing with the shop owner, who speaks English. Enjoy the retro atmosphere of the Muikamachi Shotengai shopping street, along with the flavor of this classic sweet beloved by the Japanese for generations.

Enjoy making taiyaki sweets alongside an English-speaking taiyaki maker at his shop located in a retro shopping district. Vegan and halal options are available, so even those with dietary restrictions can participate with peace of mind.

 

  1. Taiyaki explanation: In an orientation, learn about the characteristics of taiyaki and how they are made. 
  2. Taiyaki-making demonstration: The owner of Komaya will demonstrate how to make taiyaki
  3. Hands-on experience and snacking: Try making taiyaki yourself. Enjoy eating your freshly made taiyaki. 

Experience Snapshot

What's Included

Taiyaki-making materials, apron rental, work gloves fee, arrangement fee

Cost

Please inquire below.

Experience Availability

Available October to May

*Excepting January 1, 2026 

Average Duration

30 minutes to one hour

Participants

From 1-5 guests. 

Meeting Location

Kurikomaya, Miyagi Prefecture

Important notes

Reservation availability may vary. Reserve to confirm availability.
Please notify us at least 3 days before if you must cancel or modify your reservation.

Requests for reservations for this experience must be made at least two weeks in advance.

Inquire about a taiyaki culinary workshop today

You can send a booking inquiry  below. After we receive your inquiry, we will confirm the booking with our partners and send you a booking confirmation email at least two weeks before your desired date.
Please note this form does not confirm the availability of the experience.

Cancelation policy

Our cancelation policy for this experience is below. Percentages represent the non-refundable portion of your experience fee.

7 days before date of experience

30% of total price

2-6 days before date of experience

40% of total price

1 day before date of experience

50% of total price

Same day

No refund