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Learn to make higashi and nerikiri using traditional Japanese ingredients in Tokyo
Create delicate sweets with wasanbon sugar, bean paste and mochi flour
Watch a tea leaf grinding demonstration and enjoy a casual matcha tea ceremony
Visit a convenient location within walking distance of JR Yamanote Line near Akihabara
Known for their delicate sweetness and colorful shapes capturing the seasons and cultural motifs, wagashi has delighted the senses for hundreds of years, finding devoted fans worldwide.
Step into the world of wagashi craftsmanship in this fun, hands-on class that includes a tea ceremony featuring single-origin matcha.
In this class, your instructor will teach you to make two types of wagashi: higashi and nerikiri. Higashi are dry sweets made from wasanbon, a fine Japanese sugar produced traditionally in Kagawa and Tokushima Prefectures.
Press this delicate dough before forming decorative shapes like maple leaves or cherry blossoms. Next, dive into the art of nerikiri using glutinous rice flour and sweetened bean paste from Kyoto. Shape nerikiri into seasonal motifs using special tools and let your creativity shine.
Wagashi’s delicate sweetness perfectly complements the bitterness of matcha tea.
After watching a traditional tea leaf grinding demonstration and experience a casual tea ceremony.
Snap some photos before savoring your tea with your proudly crafted wagashi delights.
Please note the experience venue is only accessible by stairs
If you are late, your booking may become canceled
Outside food is not allowed. Please also refrain from bringing large luggage
Children aged 1 and younger who sit on their guardian's lap can enter the premises free of charge
Permission is required in advance to take photos and videos for commercial purposes
Guests will learn to make two types of wagashi: dry higashi using wasanbon sugar, and nerikiri with red and white bean paste and mochi flour.
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Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the host when you book.
Colored higashi
Two types of nerikiri
Matcha tea leaf grinding demonstration
Tea ceremony
Transportation to and from the experience
Tokyo
Meet your guide at the experience venue, which is a short walk from Kanda Station. A Google Maps link and further instructions will be provided upon booking.
I booked an experience for my family visiting me in Japan and we were all very satisfied of our experience. It was a very nice and fun way to discover wagashi and tea. The staff was also very nice and welcoming. I would 100% recommend !
RK
Romana Kathleen MillerApril 2025 • byFood
This was such a fun and educational experience. I got to learn and experience a unique cultural tradition but it felt very comfortable and accessible as a foreigner. The instruction was patient and friendly. Highly recommend.
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