Hands-On Matcha and Sweets Making in Asakusa
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.
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 2 days before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.
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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