JAPAN
Japan's classics.
The 15 most popular dessert tours in Japan. What each one is really like, who runs it, and what you will pay.
Learn matcha step by step in Asakusa with an English-speaking host, then sip your whisked cup with seasonal Japanese sweets.
“This class was super informative from learning the history of matcha to techniques. The ladies were so fun to learn from! I would highly recommend going if you’re looking for a short class/experience.”
Learn matcha in Osaka with a small-group class, English hosts, and Japanese sweets. Hand-whisk a real cup in about an hour.
“The class was intimate and quite interesting. You learnt a little bit of history and then the correct process of making your own matcha. They also provided some Japanese matcha sweets to have with your tea. Our host Matty was great. He did a great job at making the whole experience fun and interactive. Would…”
Learn matcha in Asakusa with a fun history quiz, whisk your own tea, and pair it with mochi sweets near Tokyo Skytree for $22.
“I enjoyed the thoughtful presentation, interaction and tips from the hosts!”
Make seasonal *Nerikiri* sweets with Kyoto bean paste and enjoy single-origin Uji matcha in a hands-on 95-minute Kyoto class.
“this was so much fun. I love learning new things and being able to create my owns sweets and then eat them with the . matcha we prepared was fantastic”
Matcha Making Osaka teaches you how to whisk and taste matcha with Japanese sweets in central Dotonbori and Shinsaibashi for $22.
“Drinking matcha was my firs time :) This event was very nice for me. First I learned about matcha, then I experienced it. Our guide was very friendly :)”
Make traditional nerikiri sweets and sip freshly prepared matcha in Harajuku with a small group, plus tips for Shibuya and take-home creations.
“We made 4 exquisite mochi desserts, 3 we selected as a group from a plate of examples and 1 that we designed individually. Hana was an excellent host/instructor! She has clearly done this many times before, and was fun to talk to about other things to do while visiting Tokyo. The nerikiri tasted excellent, and…”
Make seasonal Nerikiri wagashi and learn Uji Matcha tea steps in Osaka, including matcha grinding, then enjoy what you made.
“The chef was very informative and explained everything with detail!”
Hands-on mochi and dango class in Sakura’s home near Shibuya. Make fruit daifuku, sip matcha, learn the stories, take treats.
“Delightful time spent with Sakura at her beautiful home. The mochi we made were delicious, and we had a great time learning about Japanese culture as well. My 8 year old daughter loved it, and couldn't wait to make more mochi after we got home.”
Make seasonal nerikiri sweets in Nagoya, then grind Uji matcha and enjoy your creations in a guided tea ceremony experience.
“We chose this as we only had one full day in Nagoya and needed to slow down and charge the batteries. Our host was fabulous and her instructions where very easy to follow as we made the two Soya Bean sweets. She then lead us though the tea ceremony. this was a fabulous experience and…”
Make three Kyoto wagashi near Fushimiinari in a small class, then enjoy matcha in a traditional room. Recipes included.
“We had the best experience making sweets with Miho. She ran such a well organized class and the treats were delicious. Highly recommend!”
Make seasonal wagashi nerikiri and grind Uji matcha in 95 minutes, using Kyoto bean paste and single-origin matcha at AN Tokyo.
“trop de monde, on n'entend pas l'instructeur qui continue sans attendre. Activité peu intéressante”
Learn delicate Sapporo wagashi with Yuki in her home, with tea, step-by-step English guidance, and sweets you pack up to take home.
“Learning to make wagashi with Yuki was a great experience. She picked us up from the nearest subway stop and brought us to her beautiful home with her gorgeous cat. The class was great as Yuki had prepared everything in advance. The sweets we made were cute and tasty!”
A 2-hour Shimbashi food sprint: gyoza, udon, yakitori and taiyaki, with menu help, local spots, and optional drinks.
“Ryu was an absolute delete! Wonderfully informed, knowledgeable and terrific energy! He will be a great guide for couples, family's or just you! Wonderful young man.”
Kyoto wagashi class near Fushimiinari: make about three sweets hands-on with Miho, then relax with matcha in a garden-view home.
“It was such an amazing experience! We were at a real Japanese house, our host, Miho, was super friendly and understanding. Wagashi we prepared tasted excellent with the cup of tea we got :) Miho explained all of the necessary details, I'm definitely going to try to prepare the sweets at home. I truly recommend…”
A relaxed matcha tea ceremony in Gion with chair seating, sweets, and hands-on bowl mixing, plus a simple recipe to take home.
“Maravilhosa!”
