Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony
Make your own beautifully handcrafted traditional Japanese sweets during this creative wagashi making class in Tokyo.
Highlights
Learn how to make 3 pieces of traditional Japanese sweets, nerikiri wagashi
Make the dough and then shape it into a seasonal design, using traditional hand tools and techniques
Demonstration by the host on the procedure of a Tea Ceremony
Learn how to make your own bowl of matcha green tea.
Lean the etiquettes for dirinking tea and the spirit of "Chado" (tea ceremony)
10 meals
+Experience Details
Nerikiri wagashi are small traditional Japanese sweet treats made from plant-based ingredients (the main dough is a mix of beans and rice powder). Literally meaning “Japanese sweets,” it’s an edible art form that you’ll find almost everywhere throughout Japan, and which are often seen as an element used in traditional tea ceremonies. Wagashi sweets pair well well with a bowl of matcha green tea and can be eaten as an afternoon snack or as a beautiful dessert. Handmade wagashi are crafted with careful attention to detail, with references to the stunning nature found in Japan. Wagashi making takes time and patience, but the end result is satisfying for its deliciousness and thoughtful aesthetics. Considered to be a historical dish that is deeply tied to Japanese culture, traditional wagashi sweets are delicate and colorful and are a must-eat when visiting Japan.
Create your own wagashi during a Wagashi Making Class in Tokyo, where you’ll learn how to make beautiful Japanese sweets from traditional ingredients and techniques. You’ll make sweet dough typical of wagashi, then color and shape it, forming it into decorative and tasty wagashi. In this special wagashi-making class in Tokyo, you’ll learn how to hold, mold, and create your delicate Japanese desserts made from vegan and gluten-free ingredients. You’ll be making nerikiri wagashi, with motif designs that change depending on the season of the class. Enjoy your 3 beautifully handcrafted pieces of nerikiri wagashi with a complimentary bowl of green tea that you will learn how to make yourself. The instructor will also teach you the etiquette for drinking tea and enlighten you about the spirit of "Chado" tea ceremony and omotenashi (Japanese hospitality).
Inclusions
Ingredients to make 3 pieces of traditional wagashi
Recipes and instructions in English
All cooking utensils and tools are provided
Complimentary bowl of matcha green tea
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the location
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
All classes are held in a private studio near Meguro Station. It’s a 3-minute walk from the JR Yamanote Line Exit and a 5-minute walk from the Metro Line exit. The exact address and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Please be reminded to come to the class on time. Doors open 10 minutes before the start time. Please do not come too early as there is not wating area.
As the house is not childproof, toddlers under the age of 4 are not allowed.
This is a smoke-free residence. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated.
Please do not wear any rings to class.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
Experience Location
Meguro is surrounded by a cluster of restaurants and bars which trickle down through Meguro Dori Street, cherry blossoms line the canal along Meguro River, a popular spot for hanami season in spring. Follow the river to the west for trendy bars and hipster cafes of Nakameguro, where the ward stretches as far as Yutenji and Tokyo’s little Europe in Jiyugaoka. Meguro is home to 500 Buddha statues in Daienji Temple, as well as the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, alongside the much more unusual Meguro Parasitological Museum.
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10 meals
+A delicate craft, learn the art of wagashi and transform a mixture of sweet bean paste and mochi into delightfully artistic sweets! These sweet creations are complemented by the cup of matcha tea that you’ll also learn to whip up.
Only two stops from Shibuya is Sangenjaya, a retro area bustling with shops and cafes in Tokyo’s Setagaya district. Learn to make nerikiri sweets with Sakura, a certified wagashi instructor, and enjoy your treats with matcha tea in her tatami room!
Join a hands-on workshop in a local kitchen and make nerikiri wagashi. Cap off the experience by savoring the wagashi you've created with matcha green tea. Take home knowledge about wagashi and a cultural gift from your friendly host.
Enjoy an accessible tea ceremony without having to sit on the floor. This tea ceremony is performed sitting at a table, perfect for those who have difficulty or pain siting on the floor. Experience includes matcha and Japanese sweets.