Make Temari Sushi Decorated with Edible Flowers at a Shinjuku Flower Café

Make Cute, Round Temari Sushi at a Flower Café in Shinjuku

This 1.5-hour program takes place at Flower Wall Mone, a café in Shinjuku, where you'll make temari sushi by hand. The venue is a stylish space surrounded by flowers, and the experience is run as a group activity with a meeting point on site.

Guidance is available in English, Chinese and Japanese. Share the time with your travel companions as you get a hands-on taste of Japanese food culture.

Temari Sushi: Bite-Sized Sushi Shaped Like a Traditional Handball

Temari sushi is a round, bite-sized sushi inspired by the temari, a traditional Japanese toy ball that has been loved for centuries. Its plump shape and colorful look are what make it special.

It's a cute style of sushi, quite different from nigiri. Shaping each piece by hand, one at a time, is part of the fun of this experience.

Just Wrap and Roll: Easy for First-Timers

The method is simple: wrap fresh sashimi-style toppings such as salmon and tuna together with vinegared rice in plastic wrap, then roll it into a ball. You don't need any special skills to end up with neatly shaped temari sushi.

Even if you've never made sushi before, it's easy to get started, and you can think about topping combinations to create a plate that's entirely your own.

Finish with Edible Flowers for an Artful, Colorful Plate

Your finished temari sushi is decorated with edible flowers. The splash of color makes for a vibrant presentation you'll want to capture in photos.

Against the backdrop of the flower-filled café, it's also a great idea to take pictures of your creations.

A Drink and a Sweet Treat Included, So You Can Relax

The experience includes one drink and one sweet treat. After making your sushi, you can unwind and enjoy the café at your own pace.

It's a relaxing way to enjoy making Japanese food in a calm space between busy sightseeing stops.

Things to Check Before You Book

• Start time and participation date
• How to get to the meeting point (Flower Wall Mone Shinjuku)
• Availability of your preferred guidance language
• Handling of food allergies and raw fish
• Group size for the group tour
• What's included (drink and sweet treat)
• The latest price
• Cancellation policy
• Arrival time and how late arrivals are handled

Since the experience uses sashimi-style toppings, please check in advance whether dietary restrictions can be accommodated. Prices and conditions may change, so please check the latest information on the booking page.

Summary

At the café Flower Wall Mone in Shinjuku, you'll roll sashimi-style toppings and vinegared rice into temari sushi and decorate them beautifully with edible flowers in a 1.5-hour experience. One drink and one sweet treat are included.

It's offered in English, Chinese and Japanese, and the method is easy enough for beginners. If you'd like to spend some time exploring Japanese food culture in Shinjuku, take a look at the details of the temari sushi making experience.