What will I make in this class?

Guests make two nerikiri wagashi sweets from scratch, shaped into seasonal motifs with guidance from the certified instructor.

Is prior experience required?

No. The class is suitable for all skill levels, from first-time wagashi makers to experienced bakers.

What is included in the experience?

The class includes a demonstration by the instructor, hands-on wagashi-making, and enjoying your sweets with matcha in the tatami tea room.

Where is the class located?

The class takes place in Sakura’s cozy home in Setagaya, just 15 minutes by direct train from Shibuya Station.

Private Nerikiri Sweets Making Class in Setagaya in Tokyo

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Location

Tokyo

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

Location

Tokyo

Duration

2 hours

Group size

Max 6 guests

Accessibility

Stroller Accessible

Language

English

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Make elegant nerikiri wagashi with a certified instructor in Tokyo
Create two sweets from scratch and enjoy them with matcha in a tatami room
Visit a cozy home in Setagaya, just 15 minutes from Shibuya Station
Learn neighborhood tips and take home recipes to recreate your treats

Just two stops from Shibuya, Sangenjaya’s streets are packed with charming retro cafes and restaurants. A tea area in Tokyo's Sendagaya district, Sangenjaya is the perfect place to enjoy a wagashi-making experience. Your host, Sakura, is a professionally trained instructor certified by the Wagashi Appreciation Society and Wahana Artfood Association. former Japanese language teacher, Sakura is patient and professional, and she has shared her deep knowledge and appreciation of wagashi with hundreds of students! Sakura will greet you at her cozy home with Choco, her helpful toy poodle assistant, and all the ingredients and tools needed to make nerikiri wagashi confectioneries! Whether this is your first introduction to wagashi or you're already a seasoned sweets maker, you'll learn a lot from Sakura's demonstrations. After your sweets are done, you'll photograph, plate, and enjoy the efforts of your hard work with a frothy matcha green tea served in her tatami tea room. You'll also take home a copy of the recipes so you can make these delicious treats again later!

Vegetarian

Available

Vegan

Not Available

Halal

Not Available

Pescetarian

Not Available

Gluten-free

Available

Kosher

Not Available

Vegetarian

Available

Vegan

Not Available

Halal

Not Available

Pescetarian

Not Available

Gluten-free

Available

Kosher

Not Available

Course changes seasonally, exact dishes can't be confirmed in advance. byFood can communicate any dietary needs to the host when you book.

Certified bilingual instructor

Ingredients and utensils

Two pieces of nerikiri wagashi

Recipes to take home

Transportation to and from the meeting point

Sangenjaya Station

Go directly to the instructor’s home, located a few minutes walk from Sangenjaya Station, or 15 minutes by train from Shibuya Station. More detailed information and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.

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Free cancellation

Cancel up to 2 days before for a full refund.

No refund within 2 days of the experience or no-shows.

Sakura

Partner since Feb 2024

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Rhonda JohnsonMarch 2025 • byFood

Terada-sensei was wonderful and so knowledgeable, so the class was informative and fun! It’s hands on and you get to eat or take with you the finished product. Truly one of the best things I did in Japan and I’m so glad I found the class. And Choko-Chan, her poodle, is a well-behaved delight. Highly recommend!!

Hwa Choo LimMarch 2025 • byFood

It was really fun to immerse and appreciate the art of nerikiri from Sakura-san. Wonderful way to learn about the japanese culture.

Lisa KeenFebruary 2025 • byFood

It was a fabulous Nerikiri Sweets making class! Sakura-san shared the history of wagashi and mochi in relation to Japanese tradition and culture, and then we made four different wagashi sweets, followed with a cup of matcha. We also met Choko-chan the dog who was so cute! Would definitely recommend this experience and would book again for another! We loved it!

Wu ShanOctober 2024 • byFood

We enjoyed the private class with Sakura sensei at her cosy home! Great as an introduction for beginners with simple to follow instructions as well as a sharing of its cultural context. She also has a nice photo setup corner to record our creations before we enjoy them with some matcha tea. Overall a lovely experience!

Hao Yu ChenOctober 2024 • byFood

Sakura was really knowledgeable and demonstrated the techniques of nerikiri well. She had prepared all of the mochi and fillings beforehand so the class ran smoothly. Thank you for a great time, Sakura!