★Making Wagashi (Japanese sweets) at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple
Let's make Wagashi (Japanese sweets) at Koboji Temple in Tokyo.
Highlights
You can learn how to make popular Japanese sweets
Recommended for foreigners and Japanese people who are interested in Japanese culture
10 meals
Experience Details
At Terakoya NINJA's Japanese sweets making experience, you can learn how to make nerikiri, which is the main sweet of traditional tea ceremonies. The tea ceremony has a history of hundreds of years, originating from samurai culture and was once considered the ultimate form of entertainment. Our experienced host will explain and guide you about the special Japanese sweets used in tea ceremonies while you sample matcha tea.
In this popular Japanese sweets making experience, you can enjoy the main sweets and matcha green tea served by the kimono-clad host. The course is held in a 24-tatami-mat authentic tatami room and lasts about 60 minutes. We can provide guides in English and Japanese. Don't miss out on this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to experience making historic Japanese sweets!
Located in Minato Ward’s Shiba Park area, adjacent to Keio University (East Gate) and offering views of Tokyo Tower. The surrounding area features embassies and traditional buildings, making it a prime location in Tokyo.
Koubouji Temple was originally established in 816 by Kobo Taishi Kukai in Wakayama as a center for Buddhist chanting. It was later relocated to Mita, Tokyo, by a nun in the mid-Meiji period. In 2014, it underwent major renovations and now includes a columbarium called "Karoto Tokyo 納骨堂「かろうと東京」."
Known as the 13th temple in the Gofunai 88 Sacred Sites pilgrimage | 御府内八十八ヶ所霊場第十三番札所, it attracts many visitors daily.
In 2021, Koubouji became the first temple in Japan to receive the “Eternal Flame,” lit by Kukai 1200 years ago, from Taisho-in Temple in Miyajima.
Inclusions
Japanese sweets making and matcha
Exclusions
Transportation to and from the meeting point
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Mita Kōbouji Temple (6min walk from Mita Station ・7min walk from Tamachi Station ・7min walk from Akabane hashi Station)
Remarks
This is a group experience
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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10 meals
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