Wagashi 1-day Tours(19)
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!
Kimono Wearing & Hanami Picnic w/ Matcha at Yoyogi Park
Enjoy the beauty of cherry blossoms at one of Tokyo’s main sakura spots, Yoyogi Park! Dress in a traditional kimono, take part in a nodate-style open-air casual tea ceremony with locals and enjoy snacks that pair well with matcha.
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.
Kanazawa Food Tour: Omicho Market & Geisha Districts
See the main sights of Kanazawa and taste its specialties on this guided food tour. You’ll sample local foods in Omicho, the city’s biggest seafood market, and stroll through Kazuemachi Chayagai and Higashi Chaya, two iconic geisha districts.
Matcha Making Picnic: Sweets & Snacks in Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)
Whisk matcha, snack on Japanese treats and enjoy your time relaxing in a picnic with locals at Yoyogi Park in Tokyo. Learn Japanese games, connect with local culture and taste delicious wagashi and modern snacks that pair perfectly with matcha.
Asakusa Kimono Stroll & Cultural Food Tour w/ Tea Ceremony
Don a Japanese kimono of your choice and explore Tokyo's traditional district of Asakusa! Try tasty Japanese street foods and yakiniku (barbecue) at a specialty restaurant; then, finish the experience with a traditional tea ceremony.
Tokyo Old Town Nostalgia Private Food Tour Of Yanaka Ginza
Join a Yanaka Ginza food tour & a tea ceremony experience in Tokyo! Dine at local Japanese restaurants (soba noodles, omurice), enjoy a tea ceremony & matcha-making experience, & visit a tea house to enjoy a sip (tea) & sweets (anmitsu).
Asakusa Walking Tour w/ Halal A5-Grade Wagyu Beef Dining
In this private tour of Asakusa, explore iconic Tokyo landmarks like the Sensoji Temple and the Asakusa Shrine, and indulge in a halal yakiniku dining experience with soft drinks and dessert at a restaurant with an amazing view of Tokyo Skytree.
Kyoto Matcha Green Tea Tour in Uji with Lunch
Calling all matcha lovers! Uji, Kyoto is famed for its high-quality green tea. Tour the tea-making district, enjoy a tasting of various matcha teas, enjoy tea-flavored ice cream and wagashi sweets, and have a lunch of traditional Japanese dishes.
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.
Sugamo, Tokyo: Jizo Dori Shopping Street Food & Culture Tour
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.
Kyoto Tea Town Tour for Matcha Lovers
Come to Uji, Kyoto – the birthplace of tea in Japan – for a hands-on tea experience. Grind tea leaves, whisk your own bowl of matcha, attend an authentic tea ceremony at a beautiful tea house, and indulge in a meal of tea soba and matcha rice cakes.
Specialties of Nagoya Food Tour
Explore downtown Nagoya with a local guide, trying the famous local dishes, from miso nikomi udon to chicken wings to a local eel delicacy! Learn all about the history, sights, and cuisine of Aichi prefecture’s capital city.
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.
Vegan Ginza Tour
Explore the vegan scene in glitzy Ginza! Join us for an exclusive, 4-hour walking tour featuring traditional Japanese sweets, a tasty plant-based ramen, and more. Perfect for vegans, friends of vegans, or anyone who wants to try something new!
Sweet Vegan Asakusa Dessert Tour
Looking for a vegan food tour in Tokyo? This dessert tour in Asakusa, Tokyo’s historic district, features four different Japanese treats that are 100% plant-based. Learn all about traditional wagashi (Japanese sweets), from an English-speaking guide.
Flavors of Mt. Fuji Food Tour with Shinkansen Bullet Train
In the foothills of Mt. Fuji, this food tour will introduce you to the delights of Shizuoka. Visit cultural sites like Fujisan Sengen Shrine and 6 food stops, including an 80-year-old soba restaurant and a sweets shop with handmade confections.
Afternoon Food Tour of Nihonbashi w/ Drinks (Tokyo)
Step back in time on this lunch tour in Nihonbashi, a central Tokyo district near Ginza and Tokyo Station. Enjoy an omakase sushi course, visit a specialty eel restaurant, and wind down with castella cake and coffee or tea at a 70-year-old cafe.
Miyoshi Walking Tour & Traditional Tea Ceremony (Hiroshima)
Explore the historic city of Miyoshi in Hiroshima, where you’ll stroll through cobblestone streets and learn about its culture from a local guide before partaking in a traditional tea ceremony in a 200-year-old thatched roof house.

Discover the Art of Wagashi on a 1-Day Tour
Experience the delicate and intricate world of wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, through specially curated 1-day tours. These tours offer a comprehensive exploration of the art and craft of making wagashi, providing visitors with a unique opportunity to appreciate this cultural delicacy. From mochi and manju to nerikiri, each sweet is a work of art, crafted with precision and rich in tradition. Your journey will lead you through hands-on workshops, educational sessions, and tasting experiences that highlight the elegant simplicity and beauty of wagashi.
Hands-On Wagashi Making Workshops
During your 1-day tour, participate in hands-on workshops where experienced wagashi artisans guide you through the process of creating these sweets. Learn the skills of sweet bean paste shaping, rice dough kneading, and the use of traditional tools to craft intricate designs that symbolize the seasons and cultural stories. These workshops not only provide the joy of creation but also deepen your appreciation for the precision and patience required in the art of wagashi making. You'll leave with a newfound skill and an exquisite handmade confection to savor.
Tasting and Cultural Insights
The tour also includes wagashi tasting sessions, allowing you to enjoy a variety of flavors and textures that these traditional sweets offer. From the subtle sweetness of yokan to the chewy texture of daifuku, each bite tells the tale of Japan's rich culinary history. Alongside tasting, gain insights into the cultural significance of wagashi in Japanese tea ceremonies and festivals, learning how these sweets have evolved over centuries from simple offerings to symbolic delicacies. The tour is an immersive cultural experience, perfect for those looking to delve into Japan's sweet culinary traditions.