Mochi and Nerikiri: Discover Two Traditions of Japanese Wagashi with Matcha
Mochi and Nerikiri: Discover Two Traditions of Japanese Wagashi with Matcha
10 meals
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Experience two distinct sides of Japanese wagashi, from the playful textures of mochi to the delicate artistry of nerikiri.
Highlights
Create traditional Japanese sweets including two types of nerikiri wagashi and two types of mochi
Shape and decorate your sweets using traditional tools and techniques taught by professional trained bilingual instructors
Learn about the history, cultural meaning, and seasonal motifs of wagashi and mochi
Enjoy your handmade sweets with a bowl of matcha green tea and learn how to prepare it
Take home your remaining sweets along with recipes to recreate them at home
10 meals
+Experience Details
Experience the art of handmade Japanese sweets in this wagashi and mochi-making class in Tokyo. Wagashi, which means “Japanese sweets,” are traditional treats made from plant-based ingredients, making them naturally vegan and gluten-free.
Wagashi, known for their delicate textures, subtle flavors, and seasonal designs, are usually enjoyed with matcha green tea as part of the traditional Japanese tea ceremony. Mochi, a soft rice cake often paired with sweet azuki red bean, is another iconic Japanese treat you’ll get to make and taste.
During the class, you’ll make two types of mochi and two kinds of wagashi (nerikiri) with your own hands. You’ll learn to shape and decorate each sweet using traditional tools and techniques, turning them into beautiful, edible works of art. Once your creations are complete, enjoy them with a complimentary bowl of matcha, which you’ll also learn to prepare. The remaining sweets can be taken home, allowing you to savor a taste of Japan later.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Please be reminded to come to the class on time
- As the studio is not childproof, toddlers under the age of 4 are not allowed
- This is a smoke-free venue. Your cooperation is greatly appreciated
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host near Meguro Station which is only two stops from Shibuya. More details and a Google Maps link will be provided upon booking.
Cancellation Policy
Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.
Experience Location
Meguro is surrounded by a cluster of restaurants and bars which trickle down through Meguro Dori Street, cherry blossoms line the canal along Meguro River, a popular spot for hanami season in spring. Follow the river to the west for trendy bars and hipster cafes of Nakameguro, where the ward stretches as far as Yutenji and Tokyo’s little Europe in Jiyugaoka. Meguro is home to 500 Buddha statues in Daienji Temple, as well as the Tokyo Metropolitan Museum of Photography and the Tokyo Metropolitan Teien Art Museum, alongside the much more unusual Meguro Parasitological Museum.
Hatsumi was amazing as a teacher and a host
This class was super fun, and the teachers were both very helpful and kind! Wish we had a little more time to make the mochi though, as the presentation/learning segment felt very long, which made ...read more
We had a really great time making the sweets and learned a lot about the culture behind it. Definitely a recommendation :)
A superb experience with Michiko, who taught us so much. We recommend it 100%. An unforgettable moment for us, thank you again a thousand times!
My family had a wonderful time with Waka. She was very kind and patient as we learned how to make beautiful desserts. We especially enjoyed the history of Mochi and its role in Japanese culture. ...read more
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