Nerikiri Wagashi Sweets Making Class in Sapporo (Hokkaido)
Indulge in the sweet side of Japanese food culture and learn to make traditional (and cute) Japanese wagashi sweets in this class taught by a professional cooking instructor in Sapporo, Hokkaido!
Highlights
Make 4 pieces of nerikiri, an ornate and delicate traditional Japanese confectionery (wagashi), following the beautiful designs provided by your instructor!
Your host, Yuki, is a professional cooking instructor that makes regular appearances on TV and learned Japanese cuisine from a chef who used to work for the Japanese imperial family
The meeting point for this class is Makomanai Station, only 20 minutes away from Sapporo Station by train!
10 meals
Experience Details
For over 1000 years, wagashi — traditional Japanese sweets — have captivated the eyes and taste buds of people around the world. These delicate confectionaries add color to every season with elegant sweetness and charming patterns. Wagashi makers draw inspiration from nature and even art forms like poetry to create simple yet whimsical designs.
In this experience, you’ll learn how to make nerikiri, one of the most delicate and ornate types of wagashi. A soft and chewy rice cake with sweet white bean paste filling, nerikiri has a unique texture and strikes just the right balance of flavors without being overly sweet. The dough is soft enough to mold into beautiful designs, which your instructor will help you achieve.
Your host, Yuki, is a professional cooking instructor who has appeared on Japanese TV many times. She studied the principles of washoku (traditional Japanese cuisine) from a professional chef who used to cook for celebrities and the Japanese imperial family. Yuki loves to share her knowledge with everyone, and her expertise and enthusiasm make this experience one you don’t want to miss out on during your time in Sapporo.
Itinerary:
Meet Yuki at Makomanai Station (only 20 minutes by train from Sapporo Station).
Shape 4 nerikiri wagashi pieces following the host’s demonstration (the dough will be premade and pre-colored, and the recipe for the dough is available upon request).
Enjoy your creations!
Inclusions
All ingredients and utensils for making wagashi sweets
A bilingual (in Japanese and English) professional cooking instructor
Wagashi recipes in English
Complimentary drinks (green tea, etc.)
Exclusions
Transportation to and from Makomanai Station
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Makomanai Station, which is about 20 minutes from Sapporo Station by train. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Remarks
Pick-up from Makomanai Station is available upon request, but please note that only four seats are available in the car
Upon booking, please specify if you’re traveling by car, and Yuki can share information about parking at her place
Children under 6 years old must be accompanied by a parent or guardian
Please submit the participants' names and inform your host of allergies or dietary restrictions when booking
For groups of 9 or more participants, please inquire availability upon 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
The northern island prefecture of Hokkaido offers a beautiful natural landscape whose diverse environment produces high-quality local meat, vegetables, and seasonal seafood to create regional cuisine and famous dairy products.
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10 meals
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