Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, and More
Dessert-Making in Kyoto: Mochi Ice, Dango, Matcha, and More
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10 meals
Make Japanese desserts at this wagashi-making class in Fushimi (Kyoto). Spend time in a traditional home, make (then enjoy) 3 wagashi & matcha tea.
Highlights
Learn how to make authentic Japanese sweets using seasonal ingredients: mochi ice cream, hanami dango, and taiyaki!
Learn the art of wagashi-making with a certified Japanese host
Spend time in a traditional Japanese home near Kyoto’s sacred Fushimi Inari Shrine
10 meals
Experience Details
Make traditional Japanese sweets at a fun and interactive wagashi workshop near Kyoto’s iconic Fushimi Inari Shrine. Guided by a certified host and wagashi enthusiast, you will learn how to craft a variety of colorful and delicious treats.
Start by arriving at the cooking studio and relaxing before the class begins. Then dive into hands-on wagashi-making, learning techniques that balance taste, texture, and presentation. Wagashi are more than sweets. They are miniature works of art that reflect the seasons and Japanese culture.
During the class, you will prepare matcha and learn how to appreciate finely ground green tea as it complements the wagashi.
You will make mochi ice cream, a chewy rice cake filled with ice cream that blends Japanese and Western dessert traditions.
You will also create hanami dango, colorful rice flour dumplings on a skewer that are traditionally enjoyed during cherry blossom season, and taiyaki, soft fish-shaped cakes filled with sweet red bean paste.
This workshop is social, engaging, and hands-on, giving you the chance to create, taste, and enjoy authentic wagashi in a welcoming environment.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Due to the experience location, this cooking class is a convenient stop if you’re planning to visit Fushimi Inari Shrine in Kyoto
- If children are joining this experience, they must be 6 years of age or above
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
15mins walk from Fushimi Inari Taisha. A complete address and Google maps will be provided after booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
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.
My partner and I had an excellent experience with Miho learning to make dango and mochi. She was very good at instructing us on proper methods and spoke English well! Would definitely recommend 10/...read more
Thank you very much for joining our Wagashi making class. We are so happy to hear that you liked our class. Please make some sweets for your love ones!!
The location was a bit hard to find - but the experience was lovely. It ended up just being our family. Great to have a cooking experience in a typical Japanese home. The desserts we made were...read more
Thank you very much for joining the class. Our house is pretty close from Fushimi inari shrine but it is in a residential area so it may a bit difficult to find. Looking forward to see your whole ...Read more
We highly recommend this experience. We had a wonderful time and learned so much while making delicious desserts! We can’t wait to try making what we learned in this class once we return home!
Thank you very much for joining our Wagashi making class. Please remake some for your family and friends and make them smile!
Wonderful experience! Our grandson (age 12) really enjoyed making the desserts!
Thank you very much for joining our class. So happy to hear your grandson enjoyed it !!
What a memorable and delightful experience. Would highly recommend!
Thank you very much for joining the class. Hope your children enjoyed it too and make some for their friends.
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