Cedar Bento Box & Chopstick Making
From ¥90,700 for up to 2 guests · 2 hours
Make a 'breathing' bento box and chopsticks from rare akamasa cedar with the fifth-generation couple behind a 150-year-old workshop.
- Where
- Osaka
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Group size
- 1–6 guests
A workshop that has made wooden goods from carefully selected Japanese cedar for over 150 years is known for its bento boxes of unpainted cedar, which keep food fresh for a long time. It uses only akamasa, a rare part of the cedar.
You discover cedar's characteristics and make your own bento box and chopsticks under the guidance of the fifth-generation couple who run the workshop.
What is included
- Making a cedar bento box
- Making a pair of chopsticks
- Guidance from the workshop's family
- English-speaking host
Host and place
Hosted by A family of woodworkers
Meeting point Osaka — exact address sent once confirmed
Cancellation policy for this experience
Our standard tour cancellation terms (Terms and Conditions, clause 5) do not apply to this experience. It is run by a partner host, who sets its own conditions:
Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed.
We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed. Please read them before you book.
Good to know
How long is Cedar Bento Box & Chopstick Making?
Cedar Bento Box & Chopstick Making lasts 2 hours.
How much does Cedar Bento Box & Chopstick Making cost?
From ¥90,700 for up to 2 guests. A larger group, up to 6 guests, costs more. We confirm the exact price when we confirm your date.
What is the cancellation policy?
Our standard tour cancellation terms do not apply to this experience: it is run by a partner who sets its own conditions. Free cancellation up to 6 days before the experience date: you get a full refund if we receive your cancellation by 5:00 PM Japan time on that day. After that the booking is non-refundable, and the date and the number of guests cannot be changed. We will remind you of these conditions by email when your booking is confirmed.
How many guests can join?
This experience takes 1 to 6 guests, so it stays small and personal.
Where does it take place and where do we meet?
The experience takes place in Osaka. Meeting point: Osaka — exact address sent once confirmed.
What is included?
Making a cedar bento box, Making a pair of chopsticks, Guidance from the workshop's family and English-speaking host.
How do I book?
Send an enquiry with your preferred date using the form on this page. We confirm availability with the host and reply within one working day. Nothing is charged at the enquiry stage.
