Nerikiri Wagashi-Making & Tea Tasting in Yanaka (Tokyo)
Make a traditional nerikiri wagashi with a beautiful seasonal motif to enjoy alongside a Japanese tea tasting in this private wagashi-making and tea-tasting experience in Yanaka (Tokyo).
Highlights
Make a traditional nerikiri wagashi sweet with a seasonal motif or your own personal design
Enjoy your wagashi alongside three different types of Japanese green tea
Learn the traditions surrounding Japanese tea as you taste the subtleties of each type
Extend this class by making two types of wagashi to enjoy during the tea tasting (see Options)
10 meals
Experience Details
Nerikiri is a type of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) often paired with tea ceremonies. Made with glutinous rice flour and bean paste dough, they are known for their beautifully detailed natural and seasonal motifs, with one of the more popular designs being cherry blossoms for spring. In this private wagashi-making class and tea-tasting in the laid-back Yanaka district of Tokyo, you’ll explore the world of traditional Japanese sweets and experience how they pair with a variety of Japanese green teas.
You’ll start by learning the basics of making nerikiri wagashi from your friendly host before creating your own beautiful design. Opt for a seasonal motif or make something from your imagination — it’s up to you! Nerikiri is traditionally served during tea ceremonies, so when you finish making your sweets, it’ll be time for a tea tasting.
Try three different types of Japanese green tea - matcha, sencha (green tea made from tea leaves rather than tea leaf powder), and hojicha (roasted green tea). Taste the subtle differences of each as you enjoy them in the traditional way alongside your wagashi. You’ll also learn how and when each tea is commonly served in Japanese homes, giving you a window into the daily life of Japanese people.
There’s also an option to make one additional kind of wagashi (see Options below!).
Inclusions
Wagashi ingredients and utensils
Wagashi making workshop
Three types of Japanese green tea (matcha, sencha and hojicha)
English speaking co-host
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the venue
Additional drinks and other purchases
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your hosts at the coffee shop “ko hi ko jo”, just a six minute walk from JR Nippori Station or a 5 minute walk from Sendagi Station. More details and a google maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please arrive 10 minutes before the start time.
Please don’t wear strong perfume or cologne.
Adults accompanying children under the age of 15 must also book the experience.
All underage participants must be accompanied by an adult.
The main host cannot speak English fluently but will be joined by an English speaking co-host.
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.
Package Options
Experience Location
Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.
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