Tokyo Seasonal Nerikiri Wagashi Making and Matcha Class
Tokyo Seasonal Nerikiri Wagashi Making and Matcha Class
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Handcraft your very own beautiful, traditional Japanese sweets. Supercharge your inner foodie with this creative wagashi-making class in Tokyo.
Highlights
Craft three beautiful pieces of traditional Japanese sweets from scratch
Master the art of creating seasonal designs using traditional tools and techniques
Watch a step-by-step demonstration of the classic Japanese tea ceremony
Learn how to whip up your very own bowl of frothy, delicious matcha green tea
Discover the refined etiquette of drinking tea and the deep cultural spirit of Chado (the Way of Tea)
10 meals
+Experience Details
Nerikiri wagashi are delicate Japanese sweets crafted from plant-based ingredients, including white bean paste and rice flour.
Often served during tea ceremonies, these beautifully shaped confections reflect the seasons and Japan’s close relationship with nature. More than a dessert, nerikiri wagashi are an expression of craftsmanship, patience, and quiet attention to detail. Enjoyed with a bowl of matcha, they offer a gentle balance of sweetness and calm.
This wagashi-making class is led by a wagashi expert in Sangenjaya, a neighborhood in Setagaya known for its relaxed, local atmosphere. Here, you will learn how these edible works of art are created.
Guided step by step, you will mix and color the dough, then shape it by hand into seasonal designs. The pace is thoughtful and unhurried, allowing you to focus on technique while learning about the cultural meaning behind wagashi. All ingredients used are vegan and gluten-free.
After shaping three nerikiri wagashi of your own, you will prepare and enjoy a bowl of matcha. Your instructor will introduce basic tea etiquette and share insights into chado, the Way of Tea, as well as omotenashi, the spirit of Japanese hospitality.
You will leave with sweets you made yourself and a deeper appreciation for one of Japan’s most refined culinary traditions.
What You Get
Good To Know
- Doors open 10 minutes before the class begins. Please arrive no earlier, as there’s no designated waiting area
- As the space isn’t childproof, we kindly ask that parents refrain from bringing toddlers under the age of 4 to class. We appreciate your understanding
- This is a smoke-free home, and we appreciate your cooperation
- For safety and comfort, please refrain from wearing rings to class
Meeting Point and Meeting Time
Please meet your host near Meguro Station. 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.
I wanted to do something special for my birthday and booked this class for me and my partner. Omg!! Best decision ever— we LOVED our class with Mieko-Sama! It was a highlight of our trip and I lear...read more
It was nice to sit down for a quiet couple of hours and learn a little about this tradition of Nerikiri. Ayumi Sensei was extremely knowledgeable and encouraged each of us during the class. All o...read more
It was fun and delicious. We had such a nice time
Making the Neikiri was definitely a highlight to our amazing trip to Japan. We learned so much, not just in terms of how to make the sweets, but the entire culture and rich history surrounding them...read more
Excellent and very interesting although not very tasty
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