Japan Vegan Wagashi Food Experiences(59)

Discover vegan wagashi through immersive food experiences, offering workshops and tasting tours in traditional Japanese confections.
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TOKYO

Traditional Sweets (Nerikiri) Making with Tea Ceremony

Spend a delightful afternoon crafting tiny edible works of art! During this wagashi class in Tokyo, you’ll make three Japanese confections with designs that are inspired by the current season. Then, whip up a bowl of matcha to pair with the sweets.

from$85.09
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TOKYO

Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony

A delicate craft, learn the art of wagashi and transform a mixture of sweet bean paste and mochi into delightfully artistic sweets! These sweet creations are complemented by the cup of matcha tea that you’ll also learn to whip up.

from$99.28
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TOKYO

Tsukiji Fish Market Tour with Breakfast

Immerse yourself in the sights, sounds, and smells of one of Tokyo’s most famous markets: Tsukiji Market. From a variety of seafood vendors and street food stands, your guide will take you to four can’t-miss spots for the freshest seafood!

from$198.91
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TOKYO

Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower

In this private cooking and tasting experience in central Tokyo, you’ll learn how to make onigiri (rice balls) and take part in an amazake (fermented rice drink) tasting alongside a team of dedicated professionals.

from$70.91
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KYOTO

Private Kyoto Tea Ceremony and Sweets Experience

A Japanese cultural practice that originated in Kyoto, take part in a traditional Japanese tea ceremony with a licensed tea ceremony instructor. Enjoy high-quality Kyoto matcha and intricate Japanese sweets, as you learn about tea ceremony etiquette.

from$97.50
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SHIZUOKA

Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting

Stroll through lush green fields, experience tea leaf picking, enjoy a Japanese tea tasting, visit a tea factory, and more!

from$92.19
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KANAGAWA

Rolled Sushi Bento-Making Class at Yoko’s Kamakura Home

A popular coastal town and sightseeing location, Kamakura is just a short train ride from Tokyo. Join Yoko in her Kamakura home and learn how to make makizushi (rolled sushi) and 3-4 side dishes. As a bonus, you’ll also join a calligraphy lesson!

from$62.40
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KYOTO

Traditional Japanese Wagashi Making Class in Kyoto

Japan’s cultural capital is the perfect place to learn to make “wagashi,” the traditional Japanese confections made of sweet bean paste and mochi. Join this workshop with an experienced wagashi teacher and make your own artistic and delicious sweets!

from$51.76
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TOKYO

Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo

Try your hand at amezaiku, the traditional Japanese art of sugar sculpting, during this special workshop at a studio near Sensoji Temple in Tokyo's Asakusa district. Led by an instructor, learn to make an adorable edible rabbit the traditional way.

from$25.88
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TOKYO

Nerikiri-Making and Matcha: the Flowers and Flavors of Japan

Use traditional wagashi molds to form delicate sweets in the form of Japan’s seasonal flowers while you sip hand-made matcha tea.

from$61.69
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CHIBA

Kimono Experience & Japanese Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney

Dress in a beautiful silk kimono and experience the intricate ritual of a Japanese tea ceremony in this private experience. Sip tea with traditional Japanese confectioneries and learn cultural insights from your host at her home near Tokyo Disney.

from$140.41
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Home Cooking, Music & Tea Ceremony Near Tokyo Disney

Experience Japanese culture and arts in a local’s home near Tokyo Disney. Dressed in a cotton kimono, you’ll participate in a tea ceremony, enjoy a music performance, learn to play a traditional instrument and cook a delicious Japanese meal.

from$140.41
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TOKYO

Solo Friendly! Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo

A family-like atmosphere makes this lesson more than a way to make sweets – it’s a way to build connections! Make fruit daifuku, colorful dango skewers, and nerikiri confectioneries in a certified wagashi teacher’s home overlooking the Kanda river!

from$85.09
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TOKYO

Solo Friendly! Private Nerikiri Wagashi Class in Tokyo

With the careful guidance of a certified wagashi expert, you can learn how to make nerikiri wagashi, or, as we like to call it, edible art. Shape the dough into a seasonal motif and enjoy with a cup of freshly brewed matcha.

from$56.73
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony & Sweets at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple

Take a break from modern life and enjoy the calming atmosphere of a traditional tea ceremony! Learn the history and etiquette in a Buddhist temple in Tokyo and munch on traditional sweets. A flower arrangement option is also available.

from$78
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HIROSHIMA

Hiroshima Hike: Mountaintop Tea Ceremony & Shrines

Embark on a nature lover's dream in Hiroshima with a breathtaking mountaintop tea ceremony & hike! Ascend Mt. Futaba, bask in the forest air, sip on matcha tea with a breathtaking city view, & explore ancient shrines with passionate guides.

from$117.01
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TOKYO

Asakusa Matcha Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets

Level up your love of matcha with this matcha-making class in Asakusa that pairs the rich flavor of green tea with elegant Japanese confectioneries in an unique experience led by friendly English-speaking staff.

from$14.18
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Japanese Tea Ceremony & Traditional Music Near Tokyo Disney

A local welcomes you into her home in this private experience near Tokyo Disney. Participate in a tea ceremony with traditional sweets and learn to play the koto, a Japanese string instrument, in this unique introduction to Japanese arts.

from$7.09
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony and Wagashi Making in Traditional Tea Room

Join this captivating, culturally immersive experience in the heart of Tokyo, in the tranquil setting of a traditional Japanese tea room. Enjoy a Japanese tea ceremony guided by a local expert, and learn about its history and etiquette.

from$49.64
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TOKYO

Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in a Lesser-Known Tokyo Neighborhood

Make wagashi sweets with a certified instructor at her home in Tokyo. Learn the cultural significance of mochi, make fruit daifuku and hanami dango, decorate a delicate nerikiri confectionery, whisk matcha, and enjoy your sweets with tea.

from$85.09
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OSAKA

Matcha-Making & Traditional Japanese Sweets Class in Osaka

The world of matcha awaits in this fun, informative workshop near Osaka’s Shinsaibashi Station. Learn the history of matcha and use traditional tools and methods to make a bowl of genuine matcha to enjoy with traditional Japanese sweets.

from$14.18
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TOKYO

Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo

Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionary class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal nerikiri to enjoy with freshly made matcha tea.

from$56.73
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KYOTO

Table-Style Tea Ceremony in 150 Years Old Townhouse in Ninenzaka, Kyoto

Experience the serenity of a Japanese tea ceremony and sample matcha and traditional confectioneries in this experience led by a tea instructor near Kyoto’s Kiyomizudera Temple in Ninenzaka.

from$46.80
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KYOTO

Sweets Making in Kyoto: Mitarashi Dango & Matcha Shiratama

Learn to make two traditional Japanese sweets in this hands-on workshop in Kyoto. Guided by locals, you’ll learn to make mitarashi dango skewers and matcha shiratama, two beloved delicacies with a fascinating history and surprising flavors.

from$46.80
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TOKYO

Tea Ceremony w/ a Master in a Traditional Teahouse (Tokyo)

Step inside a traditional tearoom in the tranquil Otaguro Park in Tokyo’s Ogikubo district. Here, take part in a Japanese tea ceremony held by a master and enjoy authentic matcha while learning more about Japanese culture.

from$106.37
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YAMAGATA

Hinagashi Traditional Japanese Sweet Making in Tsuruoka

Tsuruoka, recognized as a UNESCO Creative City of Gastronomy, has a rich and diverse food culture. Come and learn how to make hinagashi, a Tsuruoka specialty that’s made of sweet bean paste and shaped to look like the area’s local specialties.

from$56.73
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TOKYO

Sugamo, Tokyo: Jizo Dori Shopping Street Food & Culture Tour

Immerse yourself in the retro atmosphere of Sugamo, a laidback area near Ikebukuro in Tokyo. Stroll Jizo Dori Shopping Street with a local guide and savor snacks and sweets at local shops and explore shrines and temples like Koganji Temple.

from$49.64
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TOKYO

Flavors of Japan Food Tour with Wagashi

This Tokyo food tour features 8 stops, showcasing the variety of Japan’s regional and seasonal foods. From the oldest and most expensive fruit store in Japan to a handmade Japanese sweets shop, you’ll witness the diversity of Japanese food culture.

from$179.41
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This was a fantastic experience and the sensei was so kind and patient. And the English interpreter Lucy was so helpful. We enjoyed both making the confections and the tea ceremony and learning the culture and background and history.
Lee Drake
May 15, 2025
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Wagashi Sweets-Making Workshop at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple
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We had the BEST time at Akito’s tea tour. Whether or not you enjoy drinking tea you will enjoy this tour!! The tea fields are so beautiful and picturesque, we got to pick tea leaves, tried many delicious teas, and Akito was so lovely and knowledgeable. He knew the answer to every question, and we asked a LOT of questions! Not only did we have so much fun but we learnt a lot. :) Highly recommend!
Ella Lauber Hamm
May 12, 2025
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Shizuoka Tea Farm Tour with Factory Visit and Tea Tasting
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Had so much fun at the workshop. The people are very kind and helpful. It also wasn’t hard to find!
Danielle Justine Gan
April 23, 2025
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Amezaiku Candy Sculpting Workshop in Tokyo
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My daughter and I loved this experience. We speak English, and Yuko communicated with us very clearly and gave detailed instructions that we were able to follow. The results were beautiful and delicious! I highly recommend this activity.
Stephanie Der
April 21, 2025
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Solo Friendly! Nerikiri and Mochi Wagashi Making Class in Bunkyo, Tokyo
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A very enjoyable morning spent making several kinds of Japanese sweets. I would definitely recommend.
Thomas Lewis
April 20, 2025
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Mochi and Traditional Sweets Making with Tea Ceremony
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Delight in Vegan-Friendly Wagashi Creations

If you're a fan of traditional Japanese confections and follow a vegan lifestyle, our curated list of vegan wagashi food experiences is perfect for you. Wagashi, the delicate and artistic Japanese sweets, are traditionally enjoyed with tea and have been part of Japanese culture for centuries. Often made from plant-based ingredients such as glutinous rice flour, sweet red bean paste, and sugar, wagashi naturally aligns with vegan dietary preferences. Discover how skilled artisans have adapted these time-honored recipes to ensure that these sweets remain a delightful option for everyone, including those avoiding animal-derived ingredients.

Explore a Variety of Vegan Wagashi Flavors and Styles

Vegan wagashi experiences offer a multitude of flavors and textures that appeal to both the eyes and the palate. Immerse yourself in the beauty of multicolored Nerikiri, crafted with meticulous detail and often designed to reflect the changing seasons, featuring natural dyes from fruits and vegetables. Enjoy the soft and chewy daifuku mochi filled with sweet or savory vegan fillings. Explore cutely crafted dorayaki—two fluffy vegan pancakes encasing a rich and creamy sweet bean paste. These experiences allow you to savor the diversity of wagashi while ensuring every bite adheres to vegan procedures and ingredients.

Unique Vegan Wagashi Workshops and Tasting Tours

Participate in engaging workshops where skilled confectioners guide you through the art of creating vegan wagashi. Whether you're kneading the dough for mochi or molding intricate patterns on your Nerikiri, these workshops offer an authentic connection to Japanese culinary tradition while accommodating your vegan lifestyle. There are also tasting tours, ideal for those who wish to explore a broad range of wagashi flavors. These tours often take you through charming sweet shops that specialize in vegan adaptations of classic wagashi, offering a chance to taste freshly made sweets while learning about their history and production methods. With hands-on experiences and delectable tastings, these opportunities give you a comprehensive insight into the world of vegan wagashi.