Make wagashi and enjoy your handmade Japanese sweets with matcha during an English-guided tea ceremony in a traditional Kyoto machiya.
Please arrive at least 10 minutes before your reservation for check-in and a brief introduction. The latest admission time is 5 minutes after the tea ceremony start of your experience. If you arrive after that time, you may not be able to participate.
HANDS-ON KYOTO CULTURE
Create Japanese sweets by hand, then enjoy them with freshly whisked matcha in an authentic tea ceremony.
This 90-minute English-guided experience brings together wagashi making and the Japanese tea ceremony inside Maikoya Karasuma Shijo, a traditional machiya in central Kyoto.
Learn traditional Japanese designs and confectionery techniques in a welcoming class suitable for beginners.
KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA KARASUMA SHIJO 220 Itoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, Japan
京都府京都市下京区糸屋町220
Use the traditional molds and tools prepared for the workshop.
Rice flour, sweet bean paste, and food coloring are provided. If you have any food allergies, please let us know in advance.
Learn with a tea bowl, bamboo whisk, tea scoop, and tea cloth.
Prepare and enjoy a fresh bowl of matcha with your handmade sweets.
Your English-speaking instructor will introduce traditional Japanese sweets, demonstrate the techniques, and guide you as you create traditional Japanese designs.
Wagashi reflect the colors and forms of nature. The experience is approachable for beginners, and all tools and ingredients needed for the workshop are prepared for you.
After making wagashi, enter the tea room for an English-guided Japanese tea ceremony. Watch the host prepare matcha and learn about the utensils, gestures, and spirit behind the ritual.
You will also whisk your own bowl of matcha, then enjoy it with the wagashi you created. The gentle sweetness of wagashi is traditionally paired with matcha’s rich flavor.
You do not need to remain in the formal seiza position. Please sit in any respectful way that allows you to enjoy the experience comfortably.
Bamboo chairs may also be provided upon request when available.
Learn about ingredients, designs, and traditional confectionery tools.
Watch the instructor demonstrate shaping, coloring, and finishing techniques.
Create wagashi with step-by-step guidance and all materials provided.
While we prepare for the tea ceremony, you will have the opportunity to take photos of your completed traditional Japanese sweets and learn about tea ceremony history, etiquette, and utensils.
Watch the host purify the utensils and prepare matcha with graceful, meaningful movements.
Prepare a bowl of matcha using a tea bowl and bamboo whisk.
Complete the experience by pairing your handmade wagashi with freshly whisked matcha.
Wagashi-making sessions have limited availability because ingredients, tools and tea ceremony seating are prepared for each booking. Reserving in advance is recommended, especially during Kyoto’s spring and autumn travel seasons.
The complete experience lasts approximately 90 minutes: a 45-minute wagashi workshop followed by a 45-minute tea ceremony.
This reservation page is for sessions conducted in English.
No. Kimono dressing is not included in this workshop.
Yes. After making wagashi, you will join a traditional tea ceremony, prepare matcha, and enjoy it with your handmade sweets.
Yes. The instructor demonstrates each step and guides you throughout the hands-on workshop.
Yes. This experience is suitable for couples, families with children aged 7 and older, friends, and corporate groups.
No. You may sit comfortably, and chairs may be provided upon request when available.
You must contact us before booking if you have any food allergies or dietary restrictions. Ingredients and preparation conditions may vary, and we cannot guarantee an allergen-free environment or prevent cross-contact without reviewing your requirements in advance.
The experience is held at Kimono Tea Ceremony Maikoya Karasuma Shijo, a traditional Kyoto machiya located at 220 Itoyacho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto.
