An authentic taiyaki-making experience from the batter up—savor Japan’s tradition and culture with all five senses.
An interactive sweets workshop in Asakusa where you can experience Japanese culture through making wagashi
【浅草たい焼き工房 求楽】
Located in Taito City, Tokyo—about an 8-minute walk from Asakusa Station and about a 4-minute walk from Tawaramachi Station—there is an interactive workshop “求楽（ぐらく）” where you can make the traditional Japanese confection “taiyaki” with your own hands.
With the concept of “Food×Experience×Culture,” this facility conveys Japan’s traditions and culture through taiyaki, which has long been loved. At 求楽, we offer a registered experiential program called “Taiyaki Experience®,” allowing you to make authentic taiyaki from batter using commercial taiyaki equipment. The experience takes about 50 minutes; adults can make 6 taiyaki per person, and children (elementary to high school students) can make 3 per person. The interior is a Japanese-style tatami cafe, and in a comforting atmosphere like your grandmother’s home, you can spend special moments with family, a partner, or friends. Photography and video recording are permitted.
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1. Commitment to carefully selected premium ingredients
The taiyaki at 求楽 is crafted with uncompromising attention to ingredients and a pursuit of the best flavor. For the bean paste (an), we use the finest brand “豊祝小豆” from Tokachi, Hokkaido, and a completely additive-free chunky red bean paste with nothing extra added. The ingredients are only azuki beans, sugar, and salt, and artisans painstakingly cook it using a traditional method with a direct-fire copper kettle. For sweet potatoes, we use the completely pesticide-free, JAS organic brand “紅はるか” from Ayabe City, Kyoto Prefecture, so you can enjoy it with peace of mind.
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2. Create a one-of-a-kind original taiyaki
The biggest attraction at 求楽 is that you can make your own original taiyaki. In addition to classic chunky red bean paste and cream, a wide variety of fillings are available, such as matcha bean paste, cheese, spicy keema curry, sweet potato style, apple cinnamon honey, tuna mayo, kimchi cheese, hot dog style, and okonomiyaki style. Furthermore, you can bring your own ingredients (free of charge) — bring fruits, sweets, and other favorites to create a truly one-of-a-kind taiyaki.
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3. Comprehensive hands-on experience and flexible arrangements
In the experience, you can go through all the authentic steps from making the batter to baking. Enjoy learning the artisans’ techniques up close while measuring, sifting the mix flour, mixing the batter, pouring it onto the griddle, filling with bean paste, and baking. Any portions you can’t finish within the time can be taken home. Experience times are available upon consultation from 9:00 to 21:00, and we also accept private bookings for 7 or more people as well as early-morning and nighttime sessions. It’s an experience that can be enjoyed by a wide range of participants, from domestic and international tourists to families and solo visitors.
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Facility Information
| Name | 浅草たい焼き工房 求楽 |
| Address | 2-3-2 Nishi-Asakusa, Taito City, Tokyo 111-0035 |
| Access |
Ginza Line “Tawaramachi Station”: 4 min on foot from Nishi-Asakusa 1-chome Exit Ginza Line “Tawaramachi Station”: 4 min on foot from Exit 3 Ginza Line/Toei Asakusa Line “Asakusa Station”: approx. 8 min on foot from Exit 1 Tsukuba Express“Asakusa Station”: approx. 4 min on foot from Exit A1-2 |
| Hours |
Takeout: 11:00–18:00 Tatami café: 11:00–18:00 Taiyaki Experience®️: 9:00–22:00 [Advance reservation required] (The Taiyaki Experience®️ requires advance reservation. For time slots before 11:00 or after 18:00, or for groups of 7 or more, please contact us by email.) ※Depending on same-day sales, we may close early. ※If you visit for the Taiyaki Experience® without a reservation, we may not be able to accommodate you. |
| Closed days | ※Irregular holidays. Please check our website for closure dates. |
| Fees (tax included) |
Adults (18+) ¥3,850 Elementary, junior high, and high school students ¥2,750 Observer (no materials, may participate in the experience) ¥2,200 ※Preschool children may accompany and sit with an adult participant. For safety reasons, preschool children cannot participate in the experience. In addition, materials for taiyaki are not provided for preschool children. [Fee example] 1 adult + 2 preschoolers = ¥3,850 (tax included) |
| Plan details |
Approx. 50 minutes Ingredients for 3–6 taiyaki Rental of experience-dedicated machine and other cooking utensils A complete set of takeout packaging ※Adults: 6 pieces per person; children (elementary–high school): 3 pieces per person. |
| taiyaki.guraku@gmail.com | |
| Official site | https://guraku.jp/ |
Other recommended information
At 求楽, there are many ways to enjoy yourself besides the taiyaki-making experience.
🔸Takeout & Cafe Menu: During business hours from 11:00〜18:00, you can enjoy freshly made taiyaki and shaved ice at the in-store tatami cafe. Seasonal taiyaki are also available; for example, in December there is Orange Chocolate Taiyaki and in November Caramel Apple Taiyaki, letting you savor the flavors of the seasons.
🔸Summer-only Shaved Ice Experience: In summer, shaved-ice making experiences are also held, allowing you to feel refreshed while experiencing Japan's summer culture.
🔸Catering & On-site Experience: We also offer catering and delivery, rental of taiyaki grills, and planning and hosting of on-site taiyaki-making events, which can be used for various occasions.
🔸Hometown Tax: The taiyaki experience at 求楽 has been selected for the "Municipality Award" chosen by ふるさと本舗, and can also be used as a return gift for the hometown tax program.
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References
- 浅草たい焼き工房 求楽 Official Website：https://guraku.jp/
BASIC INFORMATION
| Name |
浅草たい焼き工房 求楽 (アサクサ・タイヤキ・コウボウ・グラク) |
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| Address | 2-3-2 Nishi-Asakusa Taito-ku Tokyo Access |
| Phone | 070-4037-0101 |
| Official URL | https://guraku.jp/ |
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FACILITY INFORMATION
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Children welcome
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Rain or shine