Tokyo Vegan Wagashi Classes(21)
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Solo Friendly! Learn How to Make Mochi & Dango With a Certified Instructor
Want to learn how to make traditional Japanese sweets like mochi and dango? Expand your culinary skills in this private cooking class with the help of a friendly, certified instructor. Enjoy your sweet creation with a view of Tokyo’s Kanda River.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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.
Make Different Kinds of Mochi Sweets in a Lesser-Known Tokyo Neighborhood
Make colorful Japanese wagashi at a hands-on confectionery class in Tokyo (Kitaminemachi). Join Satoko, an instructor from the Wagashi Promotion Association of Japan, to make seasonal fruit daifuku and sanshoku dango.
Wagashi: Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo (5 Options)
Try your hand at making traditional Japanese sweets in Setagaya, Tokyo! Choose from 5 classes and make your wagashi of choice: fruit daifuku, nerikiri, hanami dango skewers, and more, with certified wagashi instructor Kaoru.
Intensive Nerikiri Sweets Making Course in Tokyo (13 Hours)
Become a nerikiri expert in this multi-day, 13-hour course created by a Japanese wagashi artisan. Practice making 18 nerikiri motifs inspired by the seasons, hone your skills and deepen your understanding of these intricate Japanese confectioneries.
Make Mochi, Mochi Ice Cream & Kakigori in Setagaya
Join your host, Sakura, as she shares her passion for wagashi with you and instructs you on how to make matcha kakigori, mochi ice cream and warabi mochi. This cooking class is perfect for those who want to try traditional Japanese sweets.
Ginza Wagashi Sweets-Making Workshop w/ Master Yoshi
Discover the Japanese art of sweets-making with a 13th-generation wagashi artisan at Mannendo, a confectionery shop in Ginza with a history spanning over 400 years. Learn to make two or three types of wagashi and enjoy your sweets with matcha tea.
Make Hanami Dango, Daifuku and Nerikiri Wagashi in Mitaka
Learn how to make two different types of mochi sweets: fruit daifuku and three-color dango skewers, and mold delicate nerikiri wagashi confectioneries. Then, enjoy your sweet creations in this class with a professional instructor in Mitaka, Tokyo!
Wagashi Sweets-Making Workshop at Tokyo’s Koboji Temple
Take a step back in time at this Japanese sweets (wagashi) making experience at Koboji Temple in Tokyo. You’ll learn how to make nerikiri, a type of moist wagashi with delicate motifs, and sip on matcha prepared by a kimono-clad host.
Solo Friendly! Gluten-Free Japanese Desserts Making Near Waseda (Tokyo)
Discover the tantalizing world of Japanese sweets in this fun class. Join Yuko in her cozy home near Waseda and the Kanda River to make taiyaki fish-shaped sweets and a Japanese-style parfait with seasonal fruits, all gluten-free and vegan!
Making Japanese Sweets Together: Team Building Experience
Foster stronger team bonds during this collaborative Japanese confectionery class! Each group will come up with their own innovative wagashi sweets and be judged on creativity and teamwork, then relax with a cup of tea and the finished sweets.
Nerikiri Wagashi-Making & Tea Tasting in Yanaka (Tokyo)
Unleash your creativity as you make a beautiful nerikiri wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet). Enjoy your wagashi alongside a tasting of three types of Japanese green tea in this wagashi-making and tea-tasting experience in Yanaka (Tokyo).

Discover the Art of Vegan Wagashi in Tokyo
If you're a vegan or simply interested in exploring plant-based delights, Tokyo offers a unique opportunity to immerse yourself in the elegant world of Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. These delicacies, typically crafted with ingredients like sweet beans, rice flour, and fruit pastes, come in a variety of vegan options that ensure delicious flavors without compromising on dietary preferences. In Tokyo, numerous classes welcome both beginners and seasoned jewelers of Japanese cuisine, guiding you through the process of creating these intricate confections.
Hands-on Vegan Wagashi Classes
The classes available in Tokyo are structured to provide a comprehensive hands-on experience. You will begin with a brief introduction to Wagashi's historical significance and its role in Japanese culture, particularly in tea ceremonies. The instructors, skilled in traditional techniques, will demonstrate how to craft these sweets using vegan-friendly ingredients. Soy milk, agar-agar, and plant-based coloring agents replace animal products, making the sweets suitable for everyone. Participants often find the process meditative, as it requires attention to detail and an appreciation for the aesthetics involved in Wagashi.
Why Choose Tokyo for Vegan Wagashi Classes?
Tokyo, a city that harmoniously blends tradition with innovation, is the perfect location to learn about Wagashi. While the city is renowned for its bustling streets and cutting-edge technology, it also preserves a rich culinary heritage. By participating in a Wagashi class here, you get to experience the best of both worlds—traditional sweets made vegan in a modern setting. Many classes also offer additional cultural insights, such as the symbolism of different shapes and colors used in Wagashi and their significance in festivals and celebrations. Whether you are vegan, a culinary enthusiast, or someone seeking a new experience, these classes promise an enriching journey into the sweet art of Wagashi.