Solo Friendly! Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo
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
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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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💛
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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