Wagashi Sweets-Making Workshop at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple
Learn to make Japanese sweets (wagashi) and sip matcha at the historic Koboji Temple in Tokyo.
Highlights
Learn the intricate art of wagashi sweets-making in an authentic tatami room inside a temple near Tokyo Tower in central Tokyo
Sip on matcha prepared by expert hosts
Learn about traditional culture and traditions
10 meals
Experience Details
Rooted in centuries of history, the Japanese tea ceremony is one of the country’s greatest expressions of hospitality. A sign of respect and tradition, it consists of a ritual of making and serving matcha alongside wagashi confectioneries. In this experience, you can participate in this ancient practice and learn to make confectioneries at one of Tokyo’s iconic temples.
Neriki sweets are created by shaping a sweet paste from white beans and rice flour into delicate and colorful motifs. With the help of an English-speaking guide dressed in a kimono, you’ll work through the process before enjoying your sweets with a cup of matcha.
The sweets-making experience takes place in a room with Japanese straw mat flooring (tatami) at Koboji Temple, a historic site in Minato City. Koboji was established over a thousand years ago in Wakayama before being moved to Tokyo in the Meiji period and becoming the 13th temple in the Gofunai 88 Sacred Sites pilgrimage.
Your amicable hosts will share the rituals and traditions associated with the tea ceremony and the steps to prepare matcha. They will answer all your questions about Koboji Temple, wagashi, tea ceremonies, and Japan’s cultural history, so this is a great opportunity to dive deep into Japan's long-standing traditions.
Inclusions
Ingredients and utensils for wagashi sweets
Wagashi sweets-making workshop and tea ceremony
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host directly at Mita Koboji Temple, a 6-minute walk from Mita Station. A detailed address and a Google Maps link will be shared with guests upon booking confirmation.
Remarks
If you have any food allergies, please contact your host to inquire about their ability to accommodate your request when booking.
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
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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