Solo Friendly! Learn How to Make Mochi and Dango With a Certified Instructor
Solo Friendly! Learn How to Make Mochi and Dango With a Certified Instructor
Learn the history and culture behind famous Japanese sweets as you make your own with your English-speaking host in Tokyo!
Highlights
Join a private cooking lesson and learn lasting techniques
Make wagashi while enjoying views of the Kanda River
Savor your handmade sweets with tea or coffee
10 meals
Experience Details
If you want to learn about Japanese culture and history, making traditional sweets is a delectable place to start. Boasting stunning views of the Kanda River, this home cooking course will teach you all there is to know about wagashi, or Japanese sweets.
Get into the groove with a seasonal story about the Japanese sweets you’ll learn to make. Then, you’ll try making strawberry daifuku and three-color dango, both of which can be enjoyed with a selection of tea or coffee.
And since you’re going to want to take the recipe home with you, a downloadable recipe will be provided so you can recreate the taste of Japan back home!
Host Yuko is a certified instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan and has made it her life’s work to teach foreigners about the world of Japanese sweets. She is passionate about all things Japan and is happy to discuss cultural touchstones like kimono and kabuki with you.
If you’re looking to increase your knowledge and have a delicious bite to eat at the same time, this private course will be the perfect addition to your Tokyo itinerary.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Children under 4 years old cannot join this experience
- Aprons are available upon request
- Not wheelchair accessible
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet directly at the host’s house in Bunkyo Ward near Waseda and Edogawabashi Stations. 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.
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.
I loved my experience with Yuko-San. She was a very sweet lady who wants to make sure you get the best experience possible. The cooking was pretty fast paced but it's because she wants you to have...read more
Thank you so much for your wonderful and heartfelt review. I am truly happy to hear that you enjoyed the experience and our time together. Making wagashi is important to me, but meeting kind peopl...Read more
This class was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan. Yuko, our host, was so welcoming and patient as she took us step by step through the art of making wagashi helping us achieve beautiful re...read more
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