Wonderful experience making traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi)!

The two ladies leading the workshop were incredibly kind, knowledgeable, and spoke excellent English. For the first wagashi, we followed the teacher’s step-by-step guidance, and for the second, we had the chance to either improvise or follow a recipe from a wagashi book.

The workshop concluded with a small matcha tea ceremony, during which we learned how to prepare matcha ourselves.

Overall, it was a lovely and enriching experience. Not only did we learn how to make wagashi, but we also gained insight into the aesthetics and philosophy behind this beautiful aspect of Japanese culture. Highly recommend!

Really awesome experience. This was my first time making wagashi so I was a little nervous, but the instructors were really patient and attentive, so ended up actually very satisfied with my own work. Recommend if you’re curious about the wagashi making process. Also tasted very nice!

Just joined a Japanese sweets & green tea workshop right in the heart of Tokyo, next to Tokyo Tower — and it was amazing! 🍵✨

The kind and patient teachers who spoke in English showed us how to make nerikiri step-by-step, then let us create our own designs. We mixed delicate colors into dough made from rice flour and white bean paste, shaping beautiful little works of art — each with a delicious sweet bean paste (anko) filling inside. I especially enjoyed the calming process of kneading the dough and blending the colors.

After that, we whisked Uji matcha from Kyoto and enjoyed our fresh green tea with the sweets we had just made. Such a relaxing and fun cultural experience — highly recommended if you’re in Tokyo!

I had a very nice time at the wagashi workshop! The experience was enriching. We made several beautiful, summer-themed wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets), and each design had a seasonal meaning behind it. The instructor was kind and patient, and explained everything clearly in perfect English, which made the class very accessible and enjoyable.

The workshop also included a small tea ceremony, which added a calm and authentic touch to the experience. It was a lovely way to appreciate the sweets we had just made.

Highly recommended for anyone interested in Japanese culture, sweets, or simply looking for a peaceful and creative activity in Japan!

Had a blast making wagashi (a Japanese rice flower and white bean paste dessert)! With Hiro as our instruct , we learned more about the intricacies of these tasty treats and their seasonality. With an array of design options, the choice of difficulty is up to the participant. I opted for a firework styled shape!

Once we were finished with our creations, we were taught how to properly whisk matcha! It was a great way to spend an afternoon! Couldn’t recommend this experience enough.