Wagashi-Making Class & Tour Near Nippori Station (Tokyo)

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3 hours
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1 - 6 guests
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English
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Step into the old streets of Yanaka, near Nippori Station, where you’ll make traditional Japanese sweets and visit historic shops that locals love.

Highlights

  • Create seasonal wagashi confectioneries guided by locals in the nostalgic district of Yanaka near Nippori Station

  • Learn about Japanese culture and history and visit traditional, long-standing shops that are popular with locals

  • Enjoy wagashi sweets and shop for unique souvenirs

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

Experience Details

For many, visiting Tokyo feels much like stepping into the future, with autonomous robots, self-cleaning toilets and high-speed trains as everyday sights. However, the Japanese capital also has something in store for those who want to connect with ancient traditions and learn its classic arts.


Step out of Nippori Station and travel back in time as you stroll Yanaka’s old streets. Here, you’ll learn to make traditional Japanese confectioneries, known as wagashi, guided by local hosts. You’ll then walk the area and visit two shops selling Chiyogami paper and senbei crackers.


Wagashi sweets reflect the seasons, featuring botanical and colorful designs, and are usually enjoyed with matcha. Your hosts will guide you through the wagashi-making process, from kneading the dough to shaping the sweets into delicate motifs.


After making and enjoying your wagashi, you’ll explore Yanaka. Your first stop will be a shop selling Chiyogami paper. The colorful patterns of kimono originally inspired this colorful decorative paper from the Edo period. You'll find handmade products like origami paper, boxes and even folding screens at the shop.


Finally, the tour ends with a visit to a local shop that sells a popular savory snack — senbei! Rice crackers flavored with soy sauce or dusted with white sugar, there’s many flavors to choose from. This particular shop has been in business for multiple generations and is beloved by locals. After the tour, you’re free to continue exploring, shopping for souvenirs, and simply enjoying the amazing ambiance of Yanaka.

What You Get

English-speaking guide
A bowl of matcha
2 pieces of nerikiri wagashi
Personal purchases

Good To Know

  • Please note that the tour ends at Sendagi Station.
  • This tour is not suitable for children under six, wheelchair users, or guests with altitude sickness

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Meet your host at JR Nippori Station’s South Exit Ticket Gate. More details will be shared upon booking confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 24 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund minus a 3.2% transaction fee.

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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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