Wagashi Food Experiences(105)

Immerse yourself in the traditional world of Wagashi with these delightful food experiences, featuring hands-on workshops and seasonal tastings.
Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)

Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!

from$54.99
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Mochi Making Class in Tokyo 2
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TOKYO

Mochi Making Class in Tokyo

Love chewy mochi? Join this cooking class in Tokyo and learn how to make 4 versions of the beloved Japanese sweet, including ice cream mochi, strawberry daifuku, dango and isobe mochi. Then, savor your sweets with a rejuvenating cup of matcha.

from$82.49
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Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony 1
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TOKYO

Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony

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.

from$82.49
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Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Baien, Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Plum Garden

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.

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Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience 3
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KYOTO

Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

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.

from$75.62
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Tsukiji Fish Market Tour with Breakfast 9
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TOKYO

Tsukiji Fish Market Tour with Breakfast

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!

from$192.82
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Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya 7
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KYOTO

Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Kyoto Machiya

Discover the warmth of Japanese omotenashi (hospitality) during this traditional Japanese tea ceremony at a renovated townhouse in Kyoto. Join tea master Randy Channell for a peaceful tea ritual featuring Kyoto matcha and local sweets.

from$44.68
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Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto 1
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KYOTO

Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto

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!

from$50.18
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TOKYO

Cherry Blossom Picnic w/ Matcha at Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)

Enjoy a picnic with locals at Tokyo’s Yoyogi Park and experience the Japanese tradition of hanami (cherry blossom viewing)! Enjoy a casual tea ceremony under the sakura trees and learn more about Japanese culture while nibbling on seasonal snacks.

from$6.87
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Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo 2
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Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo

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.

from$25.09
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Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting 3
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SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting

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

from$89.36
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Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home 1
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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$60.49
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Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony 1
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Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony

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.

from$96.24
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Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower 1
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TOKYO

Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

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.

from$68.74
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Matcha & Kyoto Tea Ceremony in a Traditional Japanese Home 3
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KYOTO

Tea Ceremony, Matcha & Wagashi Making in a Kyoto Home

Join a tea ceremony experience in Kyoto! Learn about the history of Japanese tea, watch a ceremonial matcha demonstration, and make and enjoy matcha and traditional wagashi sweets. You’ll leave with newfound knowledge and unforgettable memories!

from$54.99
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Nishio Matcha Tea Tour in Aichi: From Farm to Teahouse 8
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Nishio Matcha Tea Tour in Aichi: From Farm to Teahouse

Nishio City is Japan’s top producer of matcha. Here, don a traditional tea-picking outfit, see how matcha is processed from whole tea leaves, and use a stone mill to grind your own. Then immerse your senses in a tea ceremony with sweets.

from$109.99
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Wagyu beef with potato chips
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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$171.51
Free for kids
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Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto 11
Food Tours
KYOTO

Nishiki Market and Culture Walking Tour in Kyoto

This tour combines the cultural hotspots of Kyoto with its famous Nishiki Market, home to hundreds of shops selling everything from premium sake, to crunchy pickles, to savory rice crackers. Sightsee and snack your way through the area with a guide!

from$79.05
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Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo 10
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Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo

With the careful guidance of a certified wagashi expert, you can learn how to make nerikiri wagashi, or, as we like to call it, edible art. Shape the dough into a seasonal motif and enjoy with a cup of freshly brewed matcha.

from$54.99
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Nerikiri-Making and Matcha: the Flowers and Flavors of Japan 6
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Nerikiri-Making and Matcha: the Flowers and Flavors of Japan

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

from$59.81
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Cute Character Mochi & Matcha Mixology Workshop in Tokyo 1
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TOKYO

Cute Character Mochi & Matcha Mixology Workshop in Tokyo

Become a master mixologist at Emi’s colorful mocktail workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make original non-alcoholic tea cocktail and Japanese sweets under the guidance of a certified expert & take home the recipes.

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Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room 1
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room

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.

from$48.12
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Osu Street Food Tour in Nagoya 4
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Osu Street Food Tour in Nagoya

Explore Nagoya’s Osu Kannon Temple and Osu Shopping Street, learning about the area’s history and cultural traditions from a local tour guide. Stop by 5 street food stalls for some tasty local bites, and even draw your omikuji fortune at the temple!

from$110.67
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Asakusa Kimono Stroll & Cultural Food Tour w/ Tea Ceremony 1
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TOKYO

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.

from$170.82
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Sommelier-Guided Craft Beer and Regional Food Pairing 9
Drinking Tours
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$82.49
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Picnic in Yoyogi Park: Matcha, Sweets & Snacks (Tokyo) 3
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TOKYO

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.

from$41.25
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Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo) 1
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo)

Step inside a traditional tearoom in the tranquil Otaguro Park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Here, take part in a Japanese tea ceremony held by a master and enjoy authentic matcha while learning more about Japanese culture.

from$103.11
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Kimono Wearing & Hanami Picnic w/ Matcha at Yoyogi Park 7
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TOKYO

Kimono & Hanami Picnic w/ Matcha at Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)

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.

from$158.11
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We really wanted to do a tea ceremony in a more intimate setting and Aya exceeded our expectations. It was very interesting to learn some background knowledge and the tea room itself with the cute little garden was so pretty. If you are in Kyoto, I can recommend it 100%. Better to pay a little more, it was one of the best experiences we had in Japan. Many thanks to Aya
Eva Gratz
March 31, 2025
Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience 3
Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
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This whole experience was amazing - so informative, immersive, and truly an unforgettable experience. I highly recommend booking this when you’re in Kyoto!
Ioana Danci
March 29, 2025
Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience 3
Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience
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Highly recommend this unique spring experience! Whisking matcha under cherry blossoms was unforgettable. The seasonal sweets were delicious, and the atmosphere was so peaceful. A must-try if you’re in Tokyo during sakura season!
Akane Sanada
March 29, 2025
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Cherry Blossom Picnic w/ Matcha at Yoyogi Park (Tokyo)
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So nice to learn more about different kinds of mochi and for what Japanese traditions it is usually made. Our host was so patient and she was very skilled, I recommend this workshop if you are interested in making this traditional Japanese sweets!
Susan
March 26, 2025
Mochi Making Class in Tokyo 2
Mochi Making Class in Tokyo
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Our group of international guests had a great time learning to make the nerikiri and the proper way to enjoy matcha. Even our Japanese colleague learned new things that she didn't know before. A translator was also provided to help with communication. We even got to take home our creations in a plastic container. Would highly recommend to all!
Carrie Wong
March 25, 2025
Making Wagashi (Japanese sweets) at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple 1
Wagashi Sweets-Making Workshop at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple
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Explore the World of Wagashi: Traditional Japanese Sweets

If you have a sweet tooth and a passion for cultural experiences, Wagashi food experiences are your gateway to delight. Wagashi, traditional Japanese confections, are not just sweets, but an art form that reflects the changing seasons and intricate craftsmanship unique to Japan. These delightful confections are often made from rice flour, sweet bean paste, and natural ingredients, delivering a subtle sweetness and artistic presentation that captivates both the eye and the palate.

On a Wagashi food experience, you’ll have the chance to explore the history and tradition behind these exquisite sweets. Learn how they have been intricately tied to Japanese tea ceremonies and festivals for centuries. These experiences typically offer hands-on workshops where you can make your own Wagashi under the guidance of experienced artisans. Discover the variety of forms and flavors, like the delicate pink sakura mochi heralding the spring season, or the cool and refreshing matcha nama yatsuhashi ideal for summer. Engaging in a Wagashi experience not only enriches your understanding of this culinary art but also provides a deep insight into Japanese culture.

Dive Into the Seasonality and Beauty of Wagashi

Wagashi is more than just a dessert; it is an embodiment of nature's beauty and the seasons. In the realm of Wagashi food experiences, you will learn how these confections beautifully capture the ever-changing essence of nature. Each piece is crafted to mirror the flora and landscapes of Japan, offering a vibrant and delicious homage to the time of year. As you participate, you might create wagashi that resemble cherry blossoms in the spring or maple leaves in the autumn, using naturally derived colors and ingredients.

Furthermore, these experiences often include pairing Wagashi with traditional Japanese tea, such as matcha, which accentuates the flavors of the sweet confections. By partaking in these experiences, you gain an appreciation for the deliberate balance between sweetness and bitterness, an essential aspect of enjoying Wagashi. Whether you are creating or just tasting, each element of Wagashi making is carefully thought out, contributing to an immersive cultural experience.

Why Choose a Wagashi Food Experience?

Opting for a Wagashi food experience means diving into an enriching and fun activity suitable for individuals, families, and even groups of friends looking for a unique outing. It’s a perfect opportunity for those interested in culinary arts and Japanese culture to learn directly from skilled artisans who are passionate about sharing their craft.

These activities not only provide a culinary adventure but often include storytelling elements about the history and significance of different Wagashi types. Plus, taking part in this hands-on learning is the perfect way to take home some very sweet memories indeed. Whether you are in Japan or experiencing this through a local workshop abroad, Wagashi food experiences offer a uniquely wonderful connection to Japanese tradition and cuisine.

Discover the subtle flavors and beautiful artistry that make Wagashi an indispensable part of Japanese confectionary. Prepare to be transformed by these timeless treats on your next food journey.