Wagashi Sweets Making Class with Owner of 400 Year Old Shop

Mr. Yoshiyuki Higuchi is a 14th-generation confectioner and owner of a 400 year old sweet shop, Mannendo. With a long legacy as one of Kyoto's most famous wagashi sweet producers, Mannendo now has a store in Ginza. Their sweets are so renowned that they have been delivered and served to the Emperor! Their beautiful store sells amazing and intricate wagashi Japanese-style sweets using the finest ingredients. Kyoto is known for its high-quality craftsmanship and ingredients grown in the region, but you don't have to visit Kyoto for a taste of making Japanese sweets! During this unique sweets-making experience, you'll join Higuchi to learn how to make your very own wagashi. Learning from the best, he will demonstrate a range of techniques using traditional Japanese ingredients. With his expert guidance that has been passed down for generations, you will join in hands-on to make a range of your own wagashi sweets. After learning how to make 2-3 types of wagashi, you'll sit down to enjoy them with a cup of Japanese tea. Its bitterness complements the sweetness and textures of wagashi. You can also take any leftover wagashi home with you as a sweet souvenir to eat later. Held at a beautiful traditional style venue, this experience is a full immersion into Japanese wagashi sweets, their ingredients, and an introduction to traditional tea culture and etiquette. Before and after the lesson, you can take a relaxing stroll through the venue's beautiful gardens.