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Hands-On Matcha and Sweets Making in Asakusa

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Duration
1 hour
Number of Guests
2 - 10 guests
Accessibility
Family-friendly
Language
Japanese, English

Try making your own matcha and Japanese sweets at a traditional cafe located in historic Asakusa!

Highlights

  • Learn how to make matcha tea and wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets.

  • Present matcha and wagashi in beautiful dishware.

  • Take photos in a traditional tea room, with seasonal decorations.

For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

Enjoying matcha green tea and traditional sweets are a great way to taste the rich culture of Japan. Deepen your experiences by making them with experts!


Located in Asakusa, Tokyo’s most historic area, this cafe offers the experience of creating your own matcha green tea. You will also make wagashi, a beautiful traditional sweet that complements the taste of matcha. Creating these traditional delicacies is a unique experience, and you will be guided step by step by experts in wagashi and tea ceremonies. Those of any age and experience are welcome!


Matcha and wagashi are beautiful, and setting them with traditional dishware and decorations completes the look. Choose from an array of intricate bowls and plates to present your tea and sweet, and have a photo-op in a tatami room with seasonal decorations before enjoying your delicious creations.


Matcha and wagashi are representative of traditional Japanese culture, and creating them is sure to be an enriching experience.

Inclusions

  • Matcha green tea and wagashi

  • Matcha and wagashi making guided by professionals

  • Utensils for creating matcha and wagashi

Exclusions

  • Transportation to and from venue

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • About 2 minutes walk from Asakusa Kaminarimon

Remarks

  • Beginners and children welcome, no experience required

  • Guests will be seated on traditional tatami mat during the experience

  • Experience takes approximately 45 minutes

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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Experience Location

Over 14 million residents call Tokyo home. Functioning as Japan's economic and cultural center, it's no surprise the metropolis often appears at the top of travelers' bucket lists. Here, you can find everything from traditional tea houses to futuristic skyscrapers.

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