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Immerse yourself in the traditional world of Wagashi with these delightful food experiences, featuring hands-on workshops and seasonal tastings.
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TOKYO

Ikebukuro Home Cooking Class (Tamagoyaki and Sushi Rolls)

Great for families, this cooking class is near Ikebukuro, Tokyo’s pop culture and anime mecca! Learn how to make sushi rolls and tamagoyaki rolled omelet with a professional chef, and enjoy them with matcha green tea and wagashi sweets.

from¥12,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Cute Character Sweets & Tea 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.

from¥12,000
(4)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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¥8,000
(3)
Private Experience
Food Tours
AICHI

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¥16,000
(1)
With lunch
Food Tours
OKAYAMA

Private Japanese Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master (Okayama)

Experience a private Japanese tea ceremony with a Tea Master in Kurashiki, a charming city in Okayama. Witness a traditional tea ceremony, enjoy fresh matcha and wagashi, then make matcha yourself under the guidance of your Tea Master.

from¥6,000
(1)
Food Tours
AICHI

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.

from¥24,150
(1)
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
KYOTO

Tea Ceremony in a Japanese Painter's Garden – Kyoto

Enter a world of Japanese art, nature, history, culture, & tea. Join Junko Sophie Kakizaki – a respected tea ceremony master – for a small group Japanese tea ceremony at Hakusasonso Hashimoto Kansetsu Garden & Museum in Kyoto.

from¥88,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo

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.

from¥12,000
(2)
With matcha
Private Experience
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
Food Tours
TOKYO

Practice Zen and Traditional Tea Ceremony With a Tea Master

With the guidance of a tea master, reach inner peace through the Zen practices within the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Learn gestures, forms, and movements used in tea ceremonies and implement them in your tea ceremony performance.

from¥9,900
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
Food Tours
TOKYO

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.

from¥6,000
(1)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Private Japanese Tea Ceremony & Matcha with A Master (Tokyo)

Enter the world of Japanese tea in Tokyo! Witness a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, enjoy a fresh bowl of premium matcha, & then learn how to prepare tea as a master would. You’ll also learn about Japanese culture, zen principles, & more.

from¥10,000
(1)
Private Experience
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
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
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
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
KAGOSHIMA

Tea Ceremony Class or Local Tea Tasting in Kagoshima City

Learn how to serve matcha in the traditional style of a Japanese tea ceremony or learn to serve and taste five different kinds of Kagoshima tea in this unique tea experience in Kagoshima City.

from¥7,850
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
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
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Akito is very knowledgeable and professional. He showed us a local farm and explained the leaf picking process. At the factory, he explained the tea production process. We tasted tea prepared different ways, and we gained understanding of what made the teas so different. It was a very educational and enjoyable tour. The view from the mountain was incredible!
Ana Garcia
November 20, 2024
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Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting
Food Tours
Despite the rainy and foggy weather, Akito-san was capable to light up our day! He picked us up at the station and let us have a small tour of the tea plantation (we just discovered the Camelia plants bloom in November!) explaining all the details of the harvesting (timing, methods, etc). Later we had a tea tasting session right inside the farm were the tea leaves are dried and rolled. Akito-san explained every detail from the tea refinement process to the chemical composition and how it might influence the taste. The very informal environment made us feel like home and it was such an amazing experience thanks to our host kindness and availability. Akito-san is very knowledgeable and definitely an expert in the tea sector: he was able to answer any question we might have (and we had many...thanks for the patience!). I won’t go in the details to avoid spoilers, but everything was both delicious and interesting. If you’re into tea (or just into exploring and learning), take this opportunity to discover this remote location and what the (japanese) tea actually is. We are tea lovers and we already knew more than a thing, but it turned out that we were missing huge pieces of the picture. Totally worth the money; the landscapes, the information and the tastes will be an highlight of our 3-weeks trip. Note: Akito-san definitely speaks a very good English!
Claudia Coletta
November 20, 2024
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Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting
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Akito was a knowledgeable and engaging tour guide. He provided clear instructions on where to meet him and how to get back to the station after the tour. A great relaxing experience!
Lydia T
November 19, 2024
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Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting
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It was a pleasure to have a lesson with lady Yoko, Wagashi were so tasty and it’s unforgettable experience. Thank you
Rita
November 18, 2024
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Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo
Cooking Classes
It was lovely. The staff was so nice and answering all of our questions. The tour of the farm was super interesting. They took us out with the car to the plantations and showed us the plants. We tasted a lot of the and were given great informations on what they are and why they taste like they taste
Mette Sievers
November 18, 2024
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Kyoto Tea Farm Tour, Tasting, and Lunch in Scenic Wazuka
Food Tours

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.