Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More
Make Japanese desserts at this wagashi-making class in Fushimi (Kyoto). Spend time in a traditional home, make (then enjoy) 3 wagashi & matcha tea.
Highlights
Learn how to make authentic Japanese sweets using seasonal ingredients: mochi ice cream, hanami dango, and taiyaki!
Learn the art of wagashi-making with a certified Japanese host
Spend time in a traditional Japanese home near Kyoto’s sacred Fushimi Inari Shrine
10 meals
Experience Details
Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts) at an interactive, social, and engaging sweets workshop near Kyoto’s sacred Fushimi Inari Shrine! Guided by a certified host and wagashi enthusiast, you’ll make a buffet of sugary treats: mochi ice cream, hanami dango, taiyaki, and matcha tea.
Experience flow:
Arrive at the cooking studio and relax ahead of the class
Japanese wagashi-making class
Wagashi are a variety of traditional Japanese sweets that are carefully crafted to balance taste, texture, and aesthetics. These treats often feature natural ingredients like azuki beans, matcha (green tea), mochi (rice cake), and fruit. Wagashi are not just meant to satisfy the palate; they are miniature works of art that capture the essence of the season and Japanese culture.
The menu you'll prepare includes...
Matcha: Matcha, finely ground green tea, and wagashi are a match(a) made in heaven. You'll learn how to prepare and appreciate matcha tea, which is packed with nutrients and an integral part of Japanese culture and traditions.
Mochi Ice Cream: Mochi, a chewy rice cake, is a versatile ingredient in Japanese sweets. In the class, you can make mochi ice cream, a delightful fusion of Western and Japanese dessert traditions.
Hanami Dango: Hanami dango are colorful rice flour dumplings on a skewer. You'll learn the art of crafting these chewy, sweet treats, which are reminiscent of the cherry blossom season and have been enjoyed in Japan for centuries.
Taiyaki: Another classic sweet, taiyaki is a soft fish-shaped cake filled with sweet red bean paste.
Inclusions
A wagashi-making lesson from a certified host
Ingredients to make wagashi
Apron rental
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the experience location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
15mins walk from Fushimi Inari Taisha (38-4 Watamoricho Fukakusa Fushimi-ward Kyoto 6120022)
Remarks
Due to the experience location, this cooking class is a convenient stop if you’re planning to visit Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
If children are joining this experience, they must be 6 years of age or above
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
What a memorable and delightful experience. Would highly recommend!
Thank you very much for joining the class. Hope your children enjoyed it too and make some for their friends.
Miho was an excellent host and teacher! My daughter and I had a lot of fun, learnt a lot, and enjoyed a great treat at the end. I definitely recommend this experience when visiting Kyoto.
Thank you very much for joining our Wagashi making class. Please make some for your family and friends!!
Great time cooking with Mihoko. We were just 2, my son and myself. Mihoko prepares and explains everything that’s needed. We made 3 sweets. It was good fun. Then we ate with a cup of tea. Nice expe...read more
We had a wonderful Japanese sweets class with Miho. It was a perfect activity with our children ages 12, 10 and 8. We made 3 types of sweets and they were all tasty and fun to make. We would highly...read more
It was an amazing experience!! Super useful and pleasant We spent the afternoon in a lively house learning tasteful food that I will definitely make once back home! I highly recommend this experie...read more
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10 meals
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