Tokyo Wagashi Food Tours(13)

Great experience with Sohki! Beautifully explained private Tea Ceremony at a private residence, gave it a personal and traditional feeling. Very clear explanation and beautifully performed. Definitely worth the experience!

We had a lovely time. Our host was very knowledgeable on the history of the traditional tea ceremony, she was patient and kind while teaching us how to make traditional Japanese tea sweets, and even let us try our hand at making and serving matcha and the importance of how to serve. It was an unforgettable experience.

We went to Yuka an for a wagashi making class with Atsuko. She was such a good teacher that our sweets actually looked pretty close to her beautiful examples! We then took part in a tea ceremony and were delighted to be able to choose our bowls from the excellent collection of antique tea bowls they have, including learning about the history of each one. We would definitely recommend Yuka an to anyone looking for a tea ceremony or wagashi making experience. It was the last thing we did before flying home and was a perfect end to our holiday in Japan.

Our tour was a perfect way to visit Tsukiji, with a friendly guide (we had Sandra) who knew the ins and outs of the market, and insight on some great treats we wouldn't have known about! We left the tour with full bellies and awesome memories. Highly recommended!

We had a great experience! It can be about more than just the snacks, thankfully. Our guide asked about our interest level and, with that confirmed, shared her extensive knowledge of Japanese customs as ate our desserts. Two things to know: this is really a walk around the shrine, not a neighborhood tour. If you arrive early, do not explore the shrine; instead, wander through the surrounding streets. Also, the desserts were wonderful but it is really a mochi tour. We love mochi in all its forms so it worked well for us. However, if you don't, you may want to note that in your booking so other arrangements can be made. It was a delightful way to spend some time especially since we were starving. Vegan in Japan is the challenge everyone says it will be even with a plan. Our guide was kind to share vegan restaurant recommendations with us. Even with those it was still tricky as we are not used to or inclined to wait in long lines for a table.