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Make Mochi, Mochi Ice Cream & Kakigori in Setagaya
Learn how to make three Japanese sweets in this cooking class in Setagaya. Make matcha kakigori, mochi ice cream and warabi mochi with a seasoned expert. Perfect for traveling families!
Highlights
Learn how to make three different delicious Japanese desserts: mochi, matcha kakigori and warabi mochi.
This class is easily accessible from Shibuya! It’s only a 15-minute trip from Shibuya Station by train.
10 meals
Experience Details
The term “wagashi” refers to traditional Japanese sweets. Wagashi come in many shapes and forms, ranging from chewy mochi, to fresh-off-the-pan taiyaki, to little castella cakes and more. It’s impossible to visit Japan and not run into a kind of wagashi that you’ll enjoy.
In this cooking class, guests will learn how to make three different kinds of wagashi: matcha kakigori (Japanese shaved ice), mochi ice cream and warabi mochi (mochi dipped or covered in kinako, sweet toasted soybean flour). Taste the full range of wagashi flavors and textures in a single lesson! These Japanese desserts are especially delicious in the summer, but you can enjoy them year-round.
Experience flow:
-Arrive at the venue and greet Sakura, your instructor, who will introduce the recipes.
-Make the mochi dough for the ice cream and chill.
-Make mochi dumplings (dango) for the kakigori and chill.
-Wrap the ice cream with the chilled mochi dough and freeze.
-Make the warabi mochi, sprinkled with kinako (roasted soybean flour) and topped with brown sugar syrup.
-Make matcha kakigori topped with matcha dumplings, matcha ice cream and matcha syrup.
-Take lots of photos and dig in!
This experience takes place in Setagaya, more specifically Sangenjaya, a residential neighborhood west of Shibuya. Very few tourists know this, but Sangenjaya is home to fantastic restaurants and foodie spots. Let this wagashi cooking class be your gateway to this hidden Tokyo neighborhood!
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please do not arrive more than 10 minutes early as there will be pre-preparation.
- Children over 4 years of age are welcome to participate.
- The instructor’s house has stairs, so unfortunately this experience is not wheelchair accessible.
- Note that the host owns a dog. If you are not comfortable with dogs, let the host know at the time of booking. This experience is not recommended for guests with dog allergies.
- No admittance without payment.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Go directly to the instructor’s home, located a few minutes walk from Sangenjaya Station, or 15 minutes by train from Shibuya Station. More information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 72 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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.
Really enjoyed the workshop. The host was super friendly and informative. Love that we get to interact with her dog too.
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10 meals
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