Vegan Wagashi Food Experiences(57)

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.

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In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

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Try your hand at amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of sugar sculpting, during this special workshop at a studio near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district. Led by an instructor, learn to make an adorable edible rabbit the traditional way.

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Stroll through lush green fields, experience tea leaf picking, enjoy a Japanese tea tasting, visit a tea factory, and more!

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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!

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Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of one of Tokyo’s most famous markets: Tsukiji Market. From a variety of seafood vendors and street food stands, your guide will take you to four can’t-miss spots for the freshest seafood!

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Japan’s cultural capital is the perfect place to learn to make “wagashi,” the traditional Japanese confections made of sweet bean paste and mochi. Join this workshop with an experienced wagashi teacher and make your own artistic and delicious sweets!

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Spend a delightful afternoon crafting tiny edible works of art! During this wagashi class in Tokyo, you’ll make three Japanese confections with designs that are inspired by the current season. Then, whip up a bowl of matcha to pair with the sweets.

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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.

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A family-like atmosphere makes this lesson more than a way to make sweets – it’s a way to build connections! Make fruit daifuku, colorful dango skewers, and nerikiri confectioneries in a certified wagashi teacher’s home overlooking the Kanda river!

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Use traditional wagashi molds to form delicate sweets in the form of Japan’s seasonal flowers while you sip hand-made matcha tea.

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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.

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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.

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Level up your love of matcha with this matcha-making class in Asakusa that pairs the rich flavor of green tea with elegant Japanese confectioneries in an unique experience led by friendly English-speaking staff.

The world of matcha awaits in this fun, informative workshop near Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Station. Learn the history of matcha and use traditional tools and methods to make a bowl of genuine matcha to enjoy with traditional Japanese sweets.

Easy access from Sapporo Station! Learn to make traditional Japanese sweets with Yuki, a professional cooking instructor. Mold and decorate intricate nerikiri wagashi sweets and elevate your trip with this sweet experience in Hokkaido!

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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.

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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.

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Join this captivating, culturally immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo, in the tranquil setting of a traditional Japanese tea room. Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony guided by a local expert, and learn about its history and etiquette.

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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.

Make wagashi sweets with a certified instructor at her home in Tokyo. Learn the cultural significance of mochi, make fruit daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.

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Tsuruoka, recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, has a rich and diverse food culture. Come and learn how to make hinagashi, a Tsuruoka specialty that’s made of sweet bean paste and shaped to look like the area’s local specialties.

Experience the serenity of a Japanese tea ceremony and sample matcha and traditional confectioneries in this experience led by a tea instructor near Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple in Ninenzaka.

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.

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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.

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Immerse yourself in the retro atmosphere of Sugamo, a laidback area near Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Stroll Jizo Dori Shopping Street with a local guide and savor snacks and sweets at local shops and explore shrines and temples like Koganji Temple.

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.

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You might have tried mochi, but do you know how to make it? Stop by this mochi-making class for a demonstration on how to make delicious traditional mochi sweets, and discover the connection between mochi and Japanese history and culture.

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