Tokyo Vegetarian Wagashi Food Experiences(37)

Experience the art of vegetarian wagashi in Tokyo, where tradition meets plant-based indulgence, and enjoy uniquely crafted Japanese sweets.
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Sakura Sweets Making & Tea Ceremony in Ikegami Plum Garden

Capture the allure of cherry blossoms in this traditional sweets making class and tea ceremony. You’ll learn to make traditional wagashi confectioneries against the stunning backdrop of Ikegami Baien, a tranquil plum blossom garden in Tokyo.

from¥15,000
(2)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)

Make strawberry daifuku and hanami dango mochi sweets with a wagashi expert in Setagaya district’s Sangenjaya, a bustling local area with retro shops and cafes near Shibuya. Enjoy your chewy treats in your host’s traditional tatami tea room!

from¥8,000
(15)
With matcha
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Mochi Making Class in Tokyo

Love chewy mochi? Join this cooking class in Tokyo and learn how to make 4 versions of the beloved Japanese sweet, including ice cream mochi, strawberry daifuku, dango and isobe mochi. Then, savor your sweets with a rejuvenating cup of matcha.

from¥12,000
(39)
With green tea
Cooking Classes
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¥10,000
(7)
Near station
Cooking Classes
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¥3,650
(17)
Food Tours
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¥28,050
(6)
Learn etiquette
Food Tours
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¥7,000
Rain or shine
Cooking Classes
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¥14,000
(22)
With recipe
Cooking Classes
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¥8,700
(3)
With matcha
Cooking Classes
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¥8,000
With recipe
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Ramen & Gyoza Cooking Class With a Chef in Ikebukuro

Prepare and enjoy two of Japan’s favorite dishes, gyoza dumplings and ramen noodles, in this family-friendly class only a few minutes’ walk from Ikebukuro Station! Learn the methods and recipes to make these classic dishes with a pro chef.

from¥12,000
(4)
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Japanese Wagashi (Nerikiri) & Matcha-Making Class in Tokyo

Become a master confectioner with a wagashi-making workshop in Tokyo! Learn how to make nerikiri (a traditional Japanese confectionery), master the art of matcha tea-making, then enjoy your handmade treats with your classmates and instructor.

from¥14,000
(3)
With matcha
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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.

from¥8,000
(3)
Food Tours
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¥7,000
(3)
Learn etiquette
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Fun Nerikiri Wagashi Japanese Sweets Making Class in Tokyo

Have 30 minutes to spare? If so, why not learn to make traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)? In this fun short class with a friendly instructor near Aoto Station, you’ll use healthy, plant-based ingredients to make 2 types of nerikiri sweets.

from¥5,500
Near station
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Wagashi: Make Nerikiri & Mochi and Enjoy Matcha in Tokyo

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¥12,000
(2)
With matcha
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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¥12,000
(4)
With green tea
Tastings
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¥25,300
(3)
Regional food
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

Make 2 Kinds of Mochi Sweets in Tokyo: Dango & Daifuku

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.

from¥8,000
Rain or shine
Food Tours
TOKYO

Tea Ceremony (Sado), Matcha, & Wagashi-Making in Tokyo

Make wagashi (traditional Japanese desserts), matcha, & enjoy a tea ceremony (sado) demonstration in Tokyo’s quaint Setagaya neighborhood. This experience includes an expert, English-speaking guide & a take-home souvenir.

from¥8,000
(1)
Food Tours
TOKYO

Friendly Wagashi Making and Tea Ceremony in Central Tokyo

The perfect tea ceremony experience for beginners! Enjoy making seasonal wagashi (Japanese sweets) and learning the art of the Japanese tea ceremony. The tea master will perform the ceremony, and then you’ll get to prepare the matcha yourself!

from¥13,200
(2)
Private Experience
Food Tours
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¥10,000
Cooking Classes
TOKYO

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.

from¥14,800
Dining Experiences
TOKYO

Yanaka Bento-Making Class & Calligraphy Workshop (Tokyo)

Escape the crowds in Tokyo and relax with a local calligraphy workshop and bento lunch-making class in Yanaka, a district near Ueno that retains its retro charm.

from¥12,500
Food Tours
TOKYO

Yanaka Food Tour, Bento-Making & Cultural Workshop (Tokyo)

Discover Yanaka, a Tokyo gem near Nippori and Ueno, in this unique experience led by locals. On this day tour, you’ll explore the area, visit Nezu Shrine and Yanaka Ginza, try local snacks, make your own lunch and take part in a cultural workshop.

from¥19,500
Private Experience
Cooking Classes
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¥2,000
With green tea
Food Tours
TOKYO

Vegan Ginza Tour

Explore the vegan scene in glitzy Ginza! Join us for an exclusive, 4-hour walking tour featuring traditional Japanese sweets, a tasty plant-based ramen, and more. Perfect for vegans, friends of vegans, or anyone who wants to try something new!

from¥13,900
(1)
With green tea
Food Tours
TOKYO

Private Japanese Tea Ceremony & Matcha with A Master (Tokyo)

Enter the world of Japanese tea in Tokyo! Witness a traditional Japanese tea ceremony, enjoy a fresh bowl of premium matcha, & then learn how to prepare tea as a master would. You’ll also learn about Japanese culture, zen principles, & more.

from¥10,000
(1)
Private Experience
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I would give 10 stars if I could.
Gregory Guterman
February 16, 2025
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Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
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Very nice experience!kind and warm reception by two instructors, interesting cooking process, useful skills and gifts, thanks for delicering such a nice memory!:)
Joyce CHIAYI LIN
February 02, 2025
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Onigiri Making & Amazake Tasting Workshop Near Tokyo Tower
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We had a great time, really recommend.
Nikola Chmiel
January 28, 2025
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Mochi Making Class in Tokyo
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Nice atmosphere, tasty desserts, good mentor Sakura-san ^_^. Thank her a lot for her interesting speach about Japan and vagashi. It was amazing experience, very comfortable place and friendly company
Anna Bogacheva
January 28, 2025
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Private Mochi Sweets Making Class in Setagaya (Tokyo)
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Huge thanks to Kaori for hosting us at her wagashi school. We learnt how to make Dango, strawberry 📠Daifuku and wagashi. Also had them with matcha the traditional way and hojicha tea after. She was really patient with us and we were there for 3 hrs. It was a fun activity to do with my 12yr old daughter and she thoroughly enjoyed it. Kaori also shared she does kids classes and will be teaching onigiris next. She gifted us tea and calligraphy and we could take home leftovers after the class. Can't wait to be back on our next trip. Her plc is not far from Mitaka station and is near Ghibli museum so def worth a trip if u r in the area.
Elaine TEO
January 09, 2025
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Make Hanami Dango, Daifuku and Nerikiri Wagashi in Mitaka
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Discover Tokyo's Vegetarian Wagashi Delights

When it comes to experiencing the vibrant culinary scene in Tokyo, one cannot overlook the unique offerings of vegetarian wagashi. These delightful traditional Japanese sweets provide a glimpse into Japan's cultural heritage while catering to those who prefer plant-based options. Explore this exciting food journey in Tokyo, where the art of wagashi making is celebrated with creativity and respect for authenticity.

Wagashi are not just sweets; they are edible art pieces. Made primarily from natural and wholesome ingredients such as sweet red bean paste, glutinous rice, and seasonal fruits, they promise not only delightful flavors but also a feast for the eyes. Each piece is crafted to perfection, mirroring the beauty of nature and changing seasons, making them an ideal choice for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike who are on the hunt for guilt-free indulgence.

Why Choose Vegetarian Wagashi?

One might wonder, why wagashi stand out among other sweet treats, especially for vegetarians. The answer lies in their traditional preparation methods and the thoughtful selection of ingredients. Vegetarians will find solace in the fact that wagashi uses ingredients like mochi, kanten (a type of agar), and bean pastes, with little to no use of animal-derived products, making them a perfect dessert choice that aligns with a plant-based lifestyle. Unlike many Western sweets, wagashi avoids overly processed ingredients and refined sugars, opting instead for natural sweetness that doesn't overpower the subtle flavors.

In Tokyo, the variety of wagashi is astounding. From 'yokan', a firm jelly-like dessert made with red bean paste, to the delicate 'daifuku', a soft rice cake filled with sweet fillings, there is something for every palate. As you explore the vegetarian wagashi offerings in Tokyo, you'll also get to witness the meticulous process of crafting these confections—a true testament to the skill and dedication of wagashi artisans.

Where to Experience Vegetarian Wagashi in Tokyo

Tokyo's charm is in its ability to fuse modernity with tradition, and nowhere is this more evident than in its culinary landscape. Here, you can find both traditional tea houses and contemporary confectionery shops offering vegetarian wagashi experiences. These places provide an opportunity to not only taste but also learn about the cultural significance and history behind each type of wagashi.

Whether you choose to participate in a wagashi-making workshop or simply enjoy tasting sessions, you're sure to be captivated by the attention to detail and artistry involved. Imagine yourself sitting in a tranquil tea room, sipping on aromatic green tea, perfectly complemented by the subtle sweetness of a beautifully crafted wagashi. It's an experience that encapsulates the essence of Japanese hospitality and adds a delightful twist to your Tokyo travel story.

Join Tokyo's gastronomic adventure and indulge in the charm of vegetarian wagashi. This listing page offers an array of experiences tailored to guide you through this delectable journey, ensuring that every bite is a celebration of Tokyo's rich culinary heritage and its commitment to vegetarian-friendly offerings.