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OSAKA

Sushi & Wagyu Cooking Class w/ Tea Ceremony in Osaka

This cultural experience in Osaka with a seasoned industry pro includes a relaxing tea ceremony, a cooking class where you’ll learn to make sushi and grill selected cuts of melt-in-your-mouth wagyu beef, and a custom calligraphy art souvenir.

from¥16,000
(4)
With matcha
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima Hike: Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Shrines

Embark on a nature lover's dream in Hiroshima with a breathtaking mountaintop tea ceremony & hike! Ascend Mt. Futaba, bask in the forest air, sip on matcha tea with a breathtaking city view, & explore ancient shrines with passionate guides.

from¥16,500
(1)
With matcha
Food Tours
CHIBA

Kimono Experience & Japanese Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney

Dress in a beautiful silk kimono and experience the intricate ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony in this private experience. Sip tea with traditional Japanese confectioneries and learn cultural insights from your host at her home near Tokyo Disney.

from¥10,000
(2)
Private Experience
Food Tours
KYOTO

Comfortable Japanese Tea Ceremony at a Table with Sweets

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.

from¥2,900
Learn etiquette
Tastings
TOKYO

Japanese Tea Tasting, Matcha-Making & Matcha Sweets in Tokyo

Join Chisei, a professional tea instructor, for a Japanese tea-tasting & matcha-making experience in Tokyo. You’ll try & compare 5 varieties of tea, enjoy Japanese sweets (wagashi), & then make matcha with a bamboo tea whisk.

from¥8,800
Food Tours
CHIBA

Japanese Tea Ceremony & Traditional Music Near Tokyo Disney

A local welcomes you into her home in this private experience near Tokyo Disney. Participate in a tea ceremony with traditional sweets and learn to play the koto, a Japanese string instrument, in this unique introduction to Japanese arts.

from¥9,800
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Wagashi (Nerikiri) & Matcha-Making Class in Tokyo

Become a master confectioner with a wagashi-making workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make nerikiri (a traditional Japanese confectionery), master the art of matcha tea-making, then enjoy your handmade treats with your classmates and instructor.

from¥14,000
(3)
With matcha
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Learn How to Make Mochi & Dango With a Certified Instructor

Want to learn how to make traditional Japanese sweets like mochi and dango? Expand your culinary skills in this private cooking class with the help of a friendly, certified instructor. Enjoy your sweet creation with a view of Tokyo’s Kanda River.

from¥8,000
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony & Sweets at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple

Take a break from modern life and enjoy the calming atmosphere of a traditional tea ceremony! Learn the history and etiquette in a Buddhist temple in Tokyo and munch on traditional sweets. A flower arrangement option is also available.

from¥10,000
Cooking Classes
KANAGAWA

Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home

A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!

from¥9,600
(1)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Old Town Food Tour in Yanaka Ginza

One of Tokyo’s most charming neighborhoods, Yanaka Ginza is off the usual tourist track. Come sample Japanese street foods, learn about the area’s history, and absorb the flavors and sights of this adorable cat-themed shopping street!

from¥24,200
(3)
Shopping time
Tastings
TOKYO

Flavors of Japan Food Tour with Wagashi

This Tokyo food tour features 8 stops, showcasing the variety of Japan’s regional and seasonal foods. From the oldest and most expensive fruit store in Japan to a handmade Japanese sweets shop, you’ll witness the diversity of Japanese food culture.

from¥23,000
(3)
Regional food
Food Tours
TOKYO

Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo

The perfect tea ceremony experience for beginners! Enjoy making seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and learning the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea master will perform the ceremony, and then you’ll get to prepare the matcha yourself!

from¥13,200
(1)
Private Experience
Food Tours
HIROSHIMA

Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Breakfast in Hiroshima

Embark on a nature lover's adventure in Hiroshima with a mountaintop tea ceremony experience! Hike through serene forests, savor a traditional Japanese breakfast, matcha tea with a breathtaking city view alongside your knowledgeable guide.

from¥22,000
(1)
With matcha
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tsukiji & Asakusa: Tokyo Culinary & Cultural Walking Tour

Explore two of Tokyo’s vibrant food scenes on our delectable culinary tour in Tsukiji and Asakusa! Sample the freshest sushi at Tsukiji Outer Market, then savor the traditional flavors and street foods of Asakusa, Tokyo’s most historic neighborhood.

from¥22,500
With sake
Food Tours
TOKYO

Halal-Friendly Asakusa: Guided Tokyo Food Tour With Sweets

Discover Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional district, with peace of mind during this halal food tour. Visit the oldest Buddhist temple in Tokyo, browse shops along Nakamise Shopping Street, taste halal ramen and traditional sweets, and more!

from¥24,950
Free for kids
Tastings
KANAGAWA

Sommelier-Guided Craft Beer and Regional Food Pairing

Come along with a certified cicerone (beer sommelier) and eat and drink your way through Japan, without ever leaving Tokyo!

from¥12,000
(1)
Learn etiquette
Tastings
TOKYO

10 Kinds of Matcha Tasting & Matcha-Making Session (Tokyo)

Deepen your understanding of matcha tea with a former tea farmer and matcha expert. Try eight kinds of tea from across Japan, each with different colors and aromas, learn the best way to whisk frothy matcha and enjoy matcha latte and sweets.

from¥8,800
Tea experience
Dining Experiences
KYOTO

Kyoto Machiya Tour & Candlelit Kaiseki Dinner in Nishijin

Experience ancient Kyoto and indulge in its cuisine in Nishijin Lifestyle Museum Tondaya, a 140-year-old townhouse designated as a tangible cultural property of the city. Enjoy a guided tour followed by a traditional kaiseki meal by candlelight.

from¥15,000
Food Tours
TOKYO

Japanese Wellbeing: Tea, Miso, Regional Food, & Soba (Ginza)

Discover the secrets of Japanese health & wellbeing with a guided tour in Ginza! Join Kawada-san, your host, as you learn about & taste superfoods (matcha, miso, regional products, soba) at specialty locations. End the tour with a soba noodle lunch.

from¥22,500
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo

Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.

from¥8,000
With recipe
Food Tours
TOKYO

Sushi, Tea Ceremony, & Matcha-Making in Tokyo (Setagaya)

Learn about Japanese culture, customs, & traditions during this interactive experience in Tokyo’s charming Setagaya neighborhood. Enjoy a professionally made sushi lunch, a Japanese tea ceremony demonstration, & learn how to make & serve matcha tea.

from¥13,000
(1)
with lunch with matcha learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
CHIBA

Home Cooking, Music & Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney

Experience Japanese culture and arts in a local’s home near Tokyo Disney. Dressed in a cotton kimono, you’ll participate in a tea ceremony, enjoy a music performance, learn to play a traditional instrument and cook a delicious Japanese meal.

from¥10,000
Private Experience
Food Tours
OSAKA

Authentic Tea Ceremony with Wagashi in Osaka

Escape the hustle and bustle of Osaka and discover the traditions of the Japanese tea ceremony. Make matcha to enjoy alongside traditional Japanese sweets, all without needing to sit in a kneeling position, for a comfortable and fun experience.

from¥7,000
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)

Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.

from¥8,000
(3)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Ikebukuro Adventure Tour: Games, Food, & Family-Friendly Fun

Join a 4-hour guided food and adventure tour in Ikebukuro! This family-friendly experience includes a game center, a food-themed park, and tasty treats like sushi, yakitori, wagyu, takoyaki, and sweets. Children can join FREE of charge!

from¥22,950
(1)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Baien, Tokyo

Capture the allure of cherry blossoms in this traditional sweets making class and tea ceremony. You’ll learn to make traditional wagashi confectioneries against the stunning backdrop of Ikegami Baien, a tranquil plum blossom garden in Tokyo.

from¥15,000
(2)
New experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tokyo Imperial Garden Tour, Ukiyo-e & Premium Dinner (2024)

Uncover the heart of Tokyo: Tour the autumnal Imperial Palace Outer Gardens, contemplate ukiyo-e masterpieces and delight in premium dining by a chef who used to work at a two-Michelin starred restaurant in this limited-time event.

from¥100,000
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Amazing experience, Aya lives and breathes everything she teaches. I can only be greatful to be invited to someones house and to be received with such elegance and courtesy. Thank you so much for everything. 100% Recommended.
Ivan Mancilla Guerrero
December 20, 2024
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Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
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I joined this workshop at the Ikegami Baien Plum Garden in Tokyo’s Ota ward. Sayaka-san, who offers sweet-making workshops in Minami-Magome, greeted us at the garden entrance and guided us to a traditional house next to a koi pond, sharing fascinating details about the garden. We toured the wooden house with its different tearooms before settling in one for the class. Each of us had a personalized name card with kanji characters for our foreign names, a thoughtful touch. Before starting, Sayaka led us through a short meditation to help us focus. The class was conducted in English, and we received a color printout with each step to make cherry blossom-shaped wagashi. At the end, we sampled the sweets with matcha tea, which we prepared ourselves. We whipped the tea powder to the right foam level and poured it into beautiful tea cups. While sipping the tea and enjoying the sweets, we admired the autumn garden and listened to the sounds of water in the pond as the sun set. She was the sweetest teacher, explaining everything in detail in English on top of having prepared a color printout with all the necessary steps to make our sweets. She offered to take our photos and on top of the workshop, guided us through the garden pointing out the outstanding landscape and trees. A wonderful experience!
Barbara K.
December 14, 2024
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Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Baien, Tokyo
Cooking Classes
Where to start with the praises for the fantastic class Yuko hosted!! We are a family of three (with a chatty and restless 6 year old) from Australia. Yuko was very patient and went above and beyond what I expected in the booking. I now have a new favourite wagashi, thanks to Yuko! The class kept my daughter busy, and the view out the window was so lovely. If you go in March/April the view will be filled with Cherry Blossoms. We were there in Winter (December), while many trees were bare, we could see maples and the children play across the canal. Yuko's English is very good and her lovely husband, Michael, came down to greet us with an Aussie hello. Thank you for this wonderful experience, Yuko! We would love to come back again when the cherry blossoms are blooming. Highly recommend!
Shauna Wild
December 13, 2024
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Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo
Cooking Classes
I thoroughly enjoyed the sakura nerikiri class in a charming teahouse nestled in a traditional Japanese garden. The teacher, fluent in English, guided us gently through the art of making these delicate sweets. The class began with a calming meditation, and we concluded by savoring our creations with matcha during a serene tea ceremony. I highly recommend this class to those who want a hands-on experience of traditional Japan!
Laura
December 13, 2024
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Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Baien, Tokyo
Cooking Classes
It was a great fun with Yuko. First of all, I was given very detailed instructions how to get to Yuko house. Then, almost three hours passed unnoticeably as I was so involved in details of making wagashi. Yuko was hospitable and knowledgeable. After making pieces of edible art I enjoyed a short introduction how to make matcha. Absolutely stanning view from the window complemented the entire course. Thank you Yoko for your time, smile and patience. I will come back for more in the future.
Iwona Kaszowska
December 10, 2024
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Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo
Cooking Classes

Discover the World of Matcha Food Experiences

Matcha, a finely ground powder of specially grown and processed green tea leaves, has taken the culinary world by storm. Known for its vibrant green color and health benefits, it is not only a popular choice for beverages but also a stunning ingredient in a variety of dishes. Japan, the home of matcha, offers a range of food experiences for enthusiasts and newcomers alike. From traditional tea ceremonies to innovative culinary creations, exploring matcha food experiences can be a delightful journey of taste and culture.

Unveiling Authentic Matcha Experiences

One way to immerse yourself in the world of matcha is by participating in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony. These ceremonies are more than just a drink; they are a cultural performance where every movement and gesture is steeped in history and meaning. As you sip the rich, frothy matcha, you become part of the centuries-old tradition that honors harmony, respect, and tranquility.

For those seeking a culinary adventure, Japan’s matcha experiences extend well beyond the tea room. Indulge in matcha-themed meals where each dish highlights the unique flavors of this powdered tea. From savory to sweet, matcha adds a distinct nuance to culinary creations. Imagine tasting matcha-infused noodles, where the earthiness of the green tea pairs beautifully with umami-rich broths. Desserts like matcha ice cream, mochi, and cakes celebrate the delicate sweetness and slightly bitter undertones of the tea, offering a refreshing close to any meal.

Join Contemporary Matcha Creations

For those who love modern culinary thrills, Japan also offers innovative matcha experiences that integrate this traditional ingredient into contemporary cuisine. This includes matcha lattes accompanied by Instagram-worthy latte art, and matcha pastries that put a spin on classic desserts. You might also find matcha used in unexpected items like coffee, craft cocktails, or even savory dishes where its flavor complements and enhances various ingredients.

Participating in these unique matcha food experiences allows you to engage with a community of food enthusiasts and provides an opportunity to learn more about the versatility of matcha as an ingredient. Whether you are a matcha aficionado looking to deepen your appreciation or a curious newcomer wanting to broaden your palate, these experiences offer something for everyone.

Matcha's multifaceted nature not only elevates the taste of classic dishes but also encourages culinary innovation worldwide. Join the ranks of those who have discovered the pleasures of matcha through these incredible food experiences, and embark on a journey that delights the senses and celebrates Japanese tradition.