Spice Up! Lab

Your palate
becomes the spice.

Taste Journey × Original Seasoning Blend

A hands-on workshop where a taste profile maps out exactly what you love,
then you blend a seasoning all your own from spices, herbs, and salts gathered from around the world — and take it home.

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Spices, herbs, and salts laid out beautifully across the workshop table

Concept

Three experiences

Three Pillars of the Spice Up! Lab Experience

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01

Taste Journey profile

A 12-question profile brings the flavors you crave into clear view. Once you know your own taste type, the direction for your blend falls into place.

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02

Your original blend

Compose a seasoning that's yours alone from 20 to 30 spices, herbs, and salts. Chef Kurumi, a professional, gives one-on-one guidance to every guest.

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03

Tasting

Try the seasoning you've created on real dishes. It's the thrill of tasting "the flavor you made yourself," right on your tongue.

A rich collection of spices, herbs, and salts

Courses

Our courses

Choose Your Spice Journey

Lite

Intro course

¥5,500

tax incl.

About 90 min8–10 guests

Mini profile → Sample 10 aromas → Blend 30g

Take Home Your original seasoning, 30g / storage jar / 3 recipe cards
Recommended

Standard

Most popular course

¥7,800

tax incl.

About 150 min6–8 guests

Full profile → Explore 25 ingredients → Blending theory → Blend 30g → 3-dish tasting

Take Home Seasoning, 30g / your taste report / 5 recipe cards

Premium Plus

A grown-up indulgence

¥15,800

tax incl. / ages 20+

About 210 min4–6 guests

Full profile → 30 ingredients → Blend 50g → 3-dish live cooking → Wine & sake pairing

Take Home Seasoning, 50g / pairing guidebook / 10 recipe cards

Launching spring 2026 and beyond

Early bird: 10% off when you book at least 14 days ahead
Group rate: ¥500 off per person for parties of 4 or more booking together

Flow

How the day unfolds

A Day at Spice Up! Lab

For the Standard course (about 150 min)

1

Welcome & introductions

15 min

Arrive, settle in with a drink, and relax. We begin with introductions among the guests.

2

Taste Journey profile

20 min

Answer 12 questions to map your taste type. The direction of your preferences — and the ingredient pairings that suit them — comes into focus.

3

Smell & taste the ingredients

20 min

Smell and taste 25 spices, herbs, and salts firsthand, and start picking out the ones you love.

4

Create your original blend

60 min

Learn the principles of blending as you compose a seasoning that's yours alone. Chef Kurumi advises each guest one on one.

5

Tasting

30 min

Taste your seasoning across three dishes. Confirming the flavor you blended yourself, right on your tongue — this is the most moving moment of all.

6

Packaging & feedback

15 min

Pack your finished seasoning into its own jar and take it home, recipe cards and all.

A professional-grade private kitchen studio A warm living space rich with the touch of natural wood

Venue

Sagrada Ninomiya

Sagrada Ninomiya — Private Kitchen Studio

Location
The Ninomiya area, Maebashi, Gunma
The full address is shared once your booking is confirmed.
Features
Private kitchen studio / a warm space with the touch of natural wood / professional-grade cooking equipment
Access
About 15 min by car from "Maebashi IC" on the Kan-Etsu Expressway
About 15 min by taxi from JR "Shin-Maebashi Station"
Parking
2–3 cars (reservation required)
🐱 Our studio has cats on staff. If you have a cat allergy, please let us know when you book.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Frequently Asked Questions

I have no cooking experience — is that okay?
Absolutely. All you do is smell the aromas and pick the ones you like. No cooking experience or knowledge of spices is needed — it's designed for everyone to enjoy. The chef supports you every step of the way.
Can children take part?
The Lite and Standard courses are recommended for ages 6 and up. Parents and children are very welcome to join together. Discovering the spices of the world alongside your child makes for a wonderful experience.
I'm worried about food allergies.
Just let us know about any allergies when you book. We'll adjust the ingredients and the tasting menu individually, so you can take part with complete peace of mind.
Is there anything I need to bring?
Come empty-handed — aprons are provided. We do ask that you go light on perfume, though, so you can enjoy the aromas to the fullest.
What is your cancellation policy?
Up to 7 days before the date: full refund
6–3 days before: 50% cancellation fee
2 days before or later: no refund
Date changes are possible once, up to 7 days before.

Reserve

Come make your
own "one shake."

Your spice. Your story.

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