Wagashi Sweets Making Class with Owner of 400 Year Old Shop in Kyoto

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For each guest that attends this experience, byFood will donate
10 meals
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Experience Location
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1.5 hours
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Number of Guests
10 - 70 guests
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English
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Family-friendly, Team Building, Wellness

Learn how to make traditional wagashi sweets from an expert who owns a 400 year old confectionary shop in Kyoto

Highlights

  • Learn wagashi making from a master confectioner of a 400-year-old Kyoto sweets shop

  • Practice traditional techniques using specialized tools and ingredients to create various wagashi styles

  • Taste your handmade sweets with a cup of bitter Japanese tea in a traditional venue

  • Stroll through the venue’s gardens before and after your wagashi-making session

  • Take home any leftover sweets to enjoy later

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

Experience Details

Mr. Yoshiyuki Higuchi is a 14th-generation confectioner and owner of a 400 year old sweet shop in Tokyo. With a long legacy as one of Kyoto's most famous wagashi sweet producers, the shop 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.

What You Get

English speaking interpreter
Tools and ingredients to make various wagashi sweets
Wagashi sweets and Japanese tea
Transportation to and from the venue
Venue hire and related expenses for less than 10 people per booking (85,000 yen)
Venue hire and related expenses for 11-70 people per booking (200,000 yen)

Good To Know

  • If you would like your guide to dine with you, an additional fee of 2000 yen will be charged
  • If you want a larger group than 20 people, it's possible to change the venue upon consultation

Meeting Point and Meeting Time

  • Please meet your host at the restaurant. More details will be shared upon booking confirmation.

Cancellation Policy

Cancel your booking at least 48 hours before the experience start time to receive a full refund.

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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.

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Sugibayashi
SinceMay 13, 2022
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Who will lead the wagashi-making experience?

The experience is led by Mr. Yoshiyuki Higuchi, a 14th-generation confectioner and owner of a 400-year-old Kyoto wagashi shop,.

What will I learn during the class?

Guests will learn how to make 2–3 types of traditional wagashi using different tools, ingredients, and techniques under expert guidance.

What happens after making the wagashi?

After the hands-on session, guests will enjoy their handmade wagashi with a cup of Japanese tea in a traditional venue.

Can I take any wagashi home?

Yes. Guests can take home any leftover wagashi to enjoy later.
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