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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¥11,000
(20)
With dessert
Private Experience
Food Tours
TOKYO

Traditional Tea Ceremony in Ginza

Experience the ancient ritual of a traditional Japanese tea ceremony in the heart of Ginza, Tokyo. Enjoy the calming atmosphere of the tea house while learning the intricacies of this time-honored practice and its spiritual significance.

from¥3,500
(9)
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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¥14,000
(21)
With recipe
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony Experience in Asakusa

Experience a time-honored piece of Japanese culture in Asakusa, Tokyo’s traditional district. Learn about the art and history of Japanese tea ceremonies, and try your hand at preparing and serving your own matcha!

from¥3,500
(2)
Food Tours
KYOTO

Experience a Tea Ceremony in a 130-Year-Old Tearoom in Kyoto

Experience a Japanese tea ceremony in a 130-year-old townhouse in Kyoto! Learn about the history, culture, and etiquette of this ancient ritual, enjoy matcha with traditional Japanese sweets, and learn how to make matcha the traditional way.

from¥4,000
(2)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, & More

Make traditional Japanese desserts at a wagashi-making class near Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto! Spend time in a traditional home, make then enjoy 3 wagashi sweets & matcha tea.

from¥12,000
(4)
Food Tours
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¥7,000
(3)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
OSAKA

Osaka Dessert Workshop: Matcha Parfait & Japanese Sweets

Become a dessert-making pro at Saeko’s sweets workshop in Osaka! Learn how to make matcha ice cream and a range of Japanese desserts like warabi mochi, shiratama dango, & kuromitsu. End the experience by indulging in your handmade sweets & tea.

from¥9,000
(5)
With dessert
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo

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!

from¥12,000
(4)
With green tea
Food Tours
TOKYO

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!

from¥13,900
(1)
With green tea
Food Tours
KYOTO

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.

from¥24,300
(4)
Shopping time
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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¥8,700
(3)
With matcha
Food Tours
TOKYO

Back to Edo: Sensoji and Asakusa Food Tour

Centered on historic Asakusa, this tour covers Sensoji Temple (Tokyo’s oldest temple) and the neighboring Nakamise Shopping Street. Hear stories about the area from local guides and get insight into Japanese dining etiquette and food culture.

from¥24,300
(6)
Shopping time
Cooking Classes
KYOTO

Make Japanese Sweets (Nerikiri) & Matcha with Nariko (Kyoto)

Unleash your inner confectionary artist with a nerikiri-making class in Kyoto! Join Nariko to learn how to make 5 different nerikiri (Japanese wagashi sweets) then enjoy a matcha-making & tasting experience.

from¥10,000
(2)
Near station
Food Tours
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¥8,000
(2)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony (Sado), Matcha, & Wagashi-Making in Tokyo

Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), matcha, & enjoy a tea ceremony (sado) demonstration in Tokyo’s quaint Setagaya neighborhood. This experience includes an expert, English-speaking guide & a take-home souvenir.

from¥8,000
(1)
with matcha learn etiquette
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)
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
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
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
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

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
OSAKA

Osaka Calligraphy Class and Tea Ceremony Experience

This creative experience in Osaka combines two ancient Japanese arts: calligraphy and tea ceremony. Practice calligraphy and learn to write your name in Japanese, then enjoy a traditional tea ceremony with sweets in a tatami room.

from¥4,000
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Very informative and entertaining. The sweets and drinks were also top notch, a must if you like tea!
Samuel Eriksson
December 25, 2024
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Japanese Tea Tasting, Matcha-Making & Matcha Sweets in Tokyo
Tastings
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
Food Tours
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

Discover the World of Vegetarian Matcha Food Experiences

Welcome to a culinary journey that caters to both vegetarians and matcha enthusiasts alike! In recent years, matcha has become a global sensation, revered for its rich flavor and health benefits. When you mix that with delectable vegetarian options, it creates a dining experience unlike any other. Whether you are new to matcha or a devoted fan, the blend of these two worlds offers a unique taste adventure that is both delicious and healthy.

From salads dressed in matcha vinaigrettes to hearty matcha-infused mains, these culinary experiences are crafted to satisfy the palate while adhering to vegetarian principles. Matcha, a finely ground powder of specially grown green tea leaves, provides a vibrant color and an earthy taste that elevates each dish to new heights.

Unleash the Potential of Matcha in Vegetarian Cuisine

Vegetarian cuisine has evolved dramatically, breaking the old stereotypes of being bland or uninspired. Chefs around the world have embraced the use of matcha to create dishes that are not only still vegetarian but also innovative and full of flavor. Imagine indulging in a creamy matcha risotto or a refreshing matcha soba salad. These are just snippets of what you can expect on this enticing menu.

Incorporating matcha into vegetarian dishes isn't merely about adding flavor; it’s about creating a holistic dining experience. Matcha’s inherent antioxidant properties make it a great addition to the vegetarian diet, bolstering it with additional health benefits. So, whether you're opting for a vibrant matcha smoothie bowl to kickstart your day or a decadent matcha dessert to conclude your meal, you're embedding wellness into each bite.

Where to Find Your Next Vegetarian Matcha Adventure

It’s one thing to read about these delightful possibilities, but another to actually savor them. Across the globe, numerous dining establishments and gastronomic tours offer specialized vegetarian menus teeming with matcha flavors. These experiences range from casual cafes offering a quick matcha-laden snack to exclusive dining venues that take you through a carefully crafted multi-course menu.

Additionally, food festivals and special pop-up events often showcase the creative potential of matcha in vegetarian dishes, providing an ideal opportunity for you to explore. Join a culinary workshop to hone your own matcha cooking skills or indulge in a tasting event that features samples from various chefs and restaurants. These experiences are perfect for those who want to deepen their understanding and appreciation for this remarkable ingredient.

Embarking on a vegetarian matcha food experience not only satisfies your gastronomic cravings but also aligns with a more mindful and sustainable way of eating. Whether you are a matcha novice or a seasoned lover, the symbiotic pairing of matcha with vegetarian cuisine offers a path to discovering new flavors while maintaining a lifestyle that is both health-conscious and environmentally friendly.