Build the ultimate original rice bowl "Sorameshi" packed with exactly what you want to eat.
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The DIY Rice Bowl Experience
The Highlight
- DIY Customization Start with a bowl of white rice and roam Tanga Market to create your unique "Sorameshi" by choosing your favorite toppings.
- Retro Showa Atmosphere Experience the nostalgic vibe of Tanga Market, known as the "Kitchen of Kitakyushu," which retains its historic Japanese charm.
- Photogenic Food Creation Share your beautiful, custom-made "Sorameshi" on social media. Your unique combination of colorful ingredients will look amazing.
The Experience
【Tanga Market】 Affectionately known as the "Kitchen of Kitakyushu," boasts over 100 years of history. Located in the heart of Kokura, it is a lively arcade lined with roughly 100 shops selling fresh seafood, vegetables, meats, and traditional side dishes.
【Sorameshi: DIY Rice Bowl】 A culinary treasure hunt. You start with a simple bowl of warm white rice. With this blank canvas, you wander Tanga Market. Load up your bowl with fresh tuna from a fishmonger, crispy tempura, and juicy karaage (fried chicken). Then, add the market's famous nukamiso-daki (a local specialty of fish slowly simmered in fermented rice bran for deep umami), the iconic Tanga canape (savory minced fish paste wrapped in crispy deep-fried bread), and aromatic smoked salmon from Ibushiya. You build your own original rice bowl step by step!
Guide Services
Languages Spoken by Guides
- Japanese
Itinerary
- Ibushiya Opening Hours: 11:00 AM - 6:00 PM
- Visit the participating shops to create your very own original "Sorameshi"!
- Snap a photo of your unique "Sorameshi" and share it with the world!
Price Details
How to Use
- Voucher will be sent via email. Please show your e-voucher at designated location.
Purchase Notice
Please note that delicatessens, fresh fish shops, and butcher shops at Tanga Market have irregular holidays and may be closed on the day of your visit.
Important Booking Information
【How to use】 First, please visit the "Ibushiya" store to receive your white rice, a serving tray, and your vouchers. Please note that these vouchers can only be used at designated "participating shops." Please check the provided map or list in advance, as the vouchers cannot be redeemed at non-participating stalls.
【How to eat】 Eating while walking around the market is considered bad manners. Please enjoy your completed "Sorameshi" only at the designated eating areas. 【Recommended Items to Bring】 Your hands might get a bit sticky while handling the bowl and receiving different toppings. Bringing a personal pack of wet wipes is highly recommended for a comfortable experience.
Cancellation Policy
- Cancellation made at least 2 day(s) before departure date, Fully refundable (100% refund)
- Cancel during 0 ~ 1 day(s) of departure, Non-refundable (0% refund)