Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo

Organized by Yuko Di Stasio
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2 hours
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Number of Guests
1 - 5 guests
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Family-friendly
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English
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Private Experience

Become an expert in making nerikiri wagashi, a traditional Japanese sweet, in a cozy Tokyo home near the Kanda River.

Highlights

  • Make traditional Japanese sweets that best suit the season

  • Yuko's husband from Australia will join during tea time for a chat

  • Enjoy a nice view of Kanda River during the class

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals

Experience Details

In this private home cooking course, you’ll learn the history and culture behind traditional Japanese sweets as you make your own!


This lesson focuses on nerikiri wagashi, which are so pretty you may not want to eat them! Nevertheless, they taste as good as they look, and are sure to impress anyone you make them for (even if it’s yourself).


Yuko, our host, has made it her life’s work to introduce foreigners to the ancient art of wagashi. Certified by the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, you’ll be in good hands as you mold the dough into a seasonal motif. Upon finishing, enjoy your sweets with a cozy cup of matcha and a nice chat with Yuko’s husband, who is from Australia. Set against the backdrop of the Kanda River in Tokyo, the views will be as lovely as the memories you’ll create.


Take the recipe home with you and try it on your own, as you’ll receive a downloadable version on your way out.


Experience flow:

A little seasonal story about the dish

Make the nerikiri wagashi with Yuko’s expert guidance

Eat your sweets with a cup of green tea (matcha) or coffee

What You Get

Ingredients for two pieces of nerikiri wagashi
Matcha green tea to drink with the wagashi
Downloadable recipe
Transportation to and from the meeting point

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 minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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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Rebecca A Schena
April 16, 2025
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My friends and I had SUCH a wonderful experience learning to make wagashi with Yuko in her lovely home! We learned how to make 4 types of nerikiri as well as sakuramochi while looking out at the be...read more

Rebecca-san,Thank you so much for the lovely review! It was such a joy to have you all in my home—your creativity and energy made the class so much fun. I loved seeing your unique wagashi designs! ...Read more

Yuko Di StasioApril 17, 2025
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Kent Mewborne
February 23, 2025
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Amazing experience! Yuko is so kind and welcoming. We had a great time creating the adorable desserts, and they were very delicious. In addition to the class, Yuko treated us to some homemade match...read more

Dear Kent-san, Thank you for such a wonderful message. It made me so happy to read. I very much enjoyed your visit and was very impressed with you artistic skills too. I've already emailed you some...Read more

Yuko Di StasioFebruary 26, 2025
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Iwona Kaszowska
December 10, 2024
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It was a great fun with Yuko. First of all, I was given very detailed instructions how to get to Yuko house. Then, almost three hours passed unnoticeably as I was so involved in details of making w...read more

Dear Iwona-san, Thank you so much for your lovely message! You were so dedicated and hardworking during the class, and your creations turned out absolutely wonderful. Seeing your smile made me so ...Read more

Yuko Di StasioDecember 10, 2024
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Rita
November 20, 2024
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It was a pleasure to have a lesson with lady Yoko, Wagashi were so tasty and it’s unforgettable experience. Thank you

Rita-san, Thank you for your kind message. I was also happy to meet you.Many Thanks💛

Yuko Di StasioNovember 21, 2024
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Sayaka Catudio
April 11, 2024
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It was a good and interactive cooking class. Yuko-san was great with tracking and taking you through the steps to make different types of mochi. Their house had a wonderful view of cherry blossom t...read more

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