Sweets Making in Kyoto: Mitarashi Dango & Matcha Shiratama
During this 1-hour workshop, learn to make mitarashi dango, matcha shiratama sweets and matcha tea in Kyoto. Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and other options are available.
Highlights
Take part in a 1-hour workshop and learn to make two classic Kyoto confectioneries, mitarashi dango and matcha shiratama
Take home simple and easy-to-follow recipes you can easily replicate anytime
Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and other accommodations are available upon prior request
Convenient location within short walking distance from Sanjo and Kawaramachi Stations
10 meals
Experience Details
In this hands-on sweets-making workshop, learn how to make two of Kyoto’s most beloved wagashi (traditional confectioneries): mitarashi dango and matcha shiratama.
Mitarashi dango are skewered rice dumplings (dango) coated in a glossy and rich soy sauce glaze with a sweet and savory flavor. These round rice dumplings are said to have been inspired by the Shimigamo Shrine, a UNESCO World Heritage site located in Kyoto — more specifically, by the water bubbles of the Mitarashi Pond, where purification rituals were performed.
Matcha shiratama are soft and chewy dumplings flavored with matcha and served with kuromitsu (black sugar syrup) and kinako powder (roasted soybean flour) for extra flavor. These soft treats are said to have been inspired by Chinese dumplings that became popular in Japan centuries ago, particularly as summer treats.
Through this 1-hour hands-on workshop, you’ll learn to make both of these sweets to understand Kyoto’s unique food culture further, discover new ingredients you might not have known before, and take home original, easy-to-follow recipes to satisfy your next craving for traditional Japanese confectioneries.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Gluten-free, vegan, halal-friendly and allergen-free options are available. Please inquire with your host upon booking.
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at the cooking venue in Nakagyo, Kyoto. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
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.
Experience Location
Featuring beautiful landscapes from mountain to sea, Kyoto Prefecture conveys traditional Japanese culture through its architecture and gardens, art and artisanal crafts, and delicious local cuisine made from regional produce.
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10 meals
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