Solo Friendly! Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo
Solo Friendly! Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo
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10 meals
Learn to make kawaii Japanese sweets: mochi strawberry daifuku, hanami dango skewers, and traditional nerikiri wagashi, and enjoy them with matcha with your instructor in her home in Bunkyo, Tokyo.
Highlights
Make traditional Japanese sweets in a hands-on, casual class
Create fruit daifuku, hanami dango, and nerikiri wagashi
Learn from Yuko, a certified wagashi instructor and friendly host
Sip tea and enjoy your handmade sweets overlooking the Kanda River
10 meals
Experience Details
Discover the delicate world of wagashi in a relaxed home cooking class overlooking Tokyo’s peaceful Kanda River.
Guided by certified instructor Yuko, you will learn how traditional Japanese sweets reflect the beauty of the seasons while creating colorful treats by hand.
During the class, you will make three classic wagashi sweets. Fill soft mochi with fresh fruit to create daifuku, shape colorful hanami dango skewers, and craft elegant nerikiri sweets from smooth bean paste.
Along the way, Yuko will introduce the cultural meaning behind wagashi and explain the role of Japanese tea in these traditional sweets.
After the class, sit down with tea and enjoy the wagashi you created together in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.
The experience is designed to be casual and beginner-friendly, making it ideal for first-time wagashi makers, families, and small groups.
The class takes place at Yuko’s home near Waseda and Edogawabashi Stations.
With views of the Kanda River and friendly conversation throughout, it offers a peaceful break from the busy city while connecting guests with a traditional side of Japanese culture.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Children 5 and older are welcome to join the experience
- Aprons are available upon request
- The instructor’s home is not wheelchair accessible. We apologize for the inconvenience
- Please notify the host of any allergies upon booking
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.
Yuko is a really nice and amazing teacher. She welcomed me with tea and gave me great information about Japanese sweets culture. Her instructions were clear and I got the recipes to take home. Real...read more
Thank you so much for your lovely review! 🥰 I’m really happy you enjoyed the lesson and learning about Japanese sweets culture. It was so nice to spend time together, and I’m glad you liked the t...Read more
Exceptional experience! Yuko was so very warm and patient. What are extravagent Japanese desserts, she made it so easy to make and construct beautiful art. The home environment was cozy and peac...read more
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I’m really happy you enjoyed the class and the peaceful view of the Kanda River. I also had such a great time meeting you—it was a joy to share this exp...Read more
I can say how much my friend and enjoyed this class, you will learn so much from one of the nice instrutor, whom truly loves Wagashi, it was amazing
Brandon-san,Thank you so much for your kind review! I'm so happy to hear that you and your friend enjoyed the class. It means a lot to me that you could feel my love for wagashi. I truly enjoyed sh...Read more
My daughter and I loved this experience. We speak English, and Yuko communicated with us very clearly and gave detailed instructions that we were able to follow. The results were beautiful and deli...read more
Thank you so much for coming! It was such a pleasure to have you and your daughter in the class. I'm so happy to hear you enjoyed the experience—and that you found the wagashi both beautiful and de...Read more
Simply fantastic! Yuko is a highly skilled person with the utmost pedagogy. She is very nice, and so is her family. I had a terrific time, learned a lot, could ask many questions, and ended up wit...read more
Thank you so much for your wonderful review! I'm so happy to hear that you enjoyed your Japanese sweets experience and felt comfortable asking questions. My goal is always to create a warm and welc...Read more
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