Japanese Wagashi (Nerikiri) & Matcha-Making Class in Tokyo
Make Japanese wagashi (nerikiri) and matcha at this hands-on workshop in Katsushika (Tokyo). Learn how to make artful nerikiri, master the art of matcha tea-making, then enjoy your handmade treats.
Highlights
Learn how to make nerikiri (traditional Japanese sweets) & matcha with a friendly, professional instructor
Use healthy, natural ingredients (entirely plant-based; no eggs, dairy, or wheat flour)
Use red bean paste from a renowned sweet bean paste factory in Kyoto
Spend time in a real Japanese home and kitchen
Enjoy a beginner-friendly social & cultural learning experience
10 meals
Experience Details
Become a master confectioner with a wagashi-making workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make nerikiri (a traditional Japanese confectionery), master the art of matcha tea-making, then enjoy your handmade duo with your classmates and instructor. This is a fun, beginner-friendly, and social experience where you’ll learn how to create sweet, edible masterpieces!
Experience flow:
Brief class and recipe introduction
Nerikiri (wagashi) workshop
Make matcha tea
Enjoy your handmade nerikiri and matcha
Nerikiri are one of the oldest types of confectionary in Japan, dating back to the Edo period (1603–1868). They’re a type of wagashi (traditional Japanese confectionary) made by artfully shaping and decorating bean paste. On top of being steeped in history and culture, these aesthetic sweet treats are made using healthy, plant-based ingredients (no eggs, dairy, or wheat flour in sight).
Nerikiri primarily consists of three key components: High-quality sweet bean paste, typically made from azuki beans, which this experience sources from a renowned sweet bean paste factory in Kyoto. Mochi, a chewy and glutinous rice cake, is skillfully kneaded into the sweet bean paste. Natural pigments, that are employed to achieve the confection's stunning, vibrant colors.
During this experience, you’ll knead, color, shape, and decorate five artful nerikiri with the guidance of your host. Mari, a dedicated mother of three, is on a mission to share Japanese culture. In 2022, she launched self-learning confectionary classes for kids as young as three. In just a year, she taught 500 children the art of crafting Japanese sweets and expanded to offer adult courses, making cultural exploration accessible to all ages; it’s safe to say you’re in good hands!
After you’ve nailed your nerikiri, move on to matcha-making! Learn how to prepare matcha tea (temperature, measurements, sifting, whisking, serving), then enjoy your handmade sweet treats alongside a freshly made cup of tea.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Children joining this experience must be accompanied by an adult
- Male guests joining this experience must be accompanied by a female guest (this experience is unable to accommodate solo male groups/participants)
- Apron rental: Upon booking, please share the gender and/or approximate size range of guests so we can provide a well-fitted apron
- This is a group experience; if you’d like to book this experience as a private class, please select the private option upon booking
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Meet your host at Otona WAGASHI Cooking School , a 2-minute walk from Keisei Aoto Station in Tokyo. More detailed information and 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.
This was my first Wagashi class and I have had an amazing time learning not only the essentials about Wagashi but also created really amazing cute japanese sweets thanks to Mari's patient and helpf...read more
Mari-san is very patient, supportive and welcoming. This helps so much for nervous foreigners :) Mari-san's class was a fantastic experience. It was lovely to get to experience a different side of...read more
My daughter and I had a wonderful time with Japanese Wagashi (Nerikiri) making class. The very informative instructor Mari was so lovely and patient enough for my 4yo daughter to finish by herself....read more
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10 meals
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