Sweets Making Wagashi Cooking Experience in Tokyo

A unique sweets making and wagashi cooking experience in Tokyo that will make your travel memorable.

You will make Japanese sweets called nerikiri perfect for the tea ceremony and ideal for taking back home as a souvenir. Your host will kindly explain in plain English the culture of sweets making in Japan and demonstrate how to make delicious Japanese sweets. These sweets can be adjusted for the season or your favorite shape or character.

What can you expect in this Sweets making workshop? We show off cultural activities with a difference!

Traditional Japanese Apron available for you to wear. A friendly host will explain the correct etiquette and symbolism for this workshop. Try your own traditional sweets after you made it. Held in a Tatami room with beautiful historic decor. Opportunities for taking photographs will be highlighted throughout.

Your workshop will include:

An introduction to Japanese sweets making and basic information about wagashi. This is taught by a friendly instructor who speaks English. The instructor is a professional who has had years of training in the Japanese Tea Ceremony.
HIGHLIGHTS
*Try a diverse range of ingredients and flavours unique to Japan
*A friendly host will explain and demonstrate correct cooking techniques
*Opportunities for taking photographs will be highlighted throughout
*Special experience to cook wearing Japanese Apron

Learn Japanese culture with all of your senses – especially your your own of wonder!
 

Currently, all sessions are private for COVID-19 measures.

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Children are welcome for this course, however since there will be something dangerous such as hot stoves and sharp knives in a kitchen room, they must be given strict parental supervision.

Please let us know if you have any food allergies, Halal, vegan or vegetarian preferences.
Children must be accompanied by an adult
Adult pricing applies to all travelers

Review

KIMONO TEA CEREMONY MAIKOYA TOKYO

5.0

Blandville

11:21 05 Mar 20

We had the most beautiful experience of learning calligraphy and wearing traditional kimonos. The staff are so friendly and helpful. I highly recommend this experience to all visitors to Tokyo.read more

Joakim Sundén

08:12 04 Mar 20

Very smooth organization, wide variety of kimonos to choose from. They help you dress, do your hair and make you look beautiful and take pictures with your cameras. The tea ceremony was beautiful and we got to mix our own tea as we were told about the history and the practice of tea ceremony as well as other interesting Japanese culture tidbits.read more

Marsha L

02:54 04 Mar 20

All the ladies there were lovely. Beautiful kimonos for you to choose from, and everything was just sp graceful ❤. You make your own tea, eat traditional Japanese sweets. Love all the photos and just enjoyed the entire experienceread more

Alisa Ediger

05:48 28 Feb 20

The experience was lovely. The ladies there were all very kind and gave clear instructions that made the whole thing go smoothly. The kimonos to choose from were all beautiful and the tea ceremony was a good balance between instructional and experiential. Definitely a good choice if you want to attend a tea ceremony but don’t yet know the proper etiquette.read more

Annie Teri

14:00 09 Feb 20

Best place to learn about their tea culture. You will get choose your own kimono and take many photos in it. It is worth a visit.Do this if you are free and wish to experience like a japanese.read more

Kathryn Geiger

04:09 17 Jan 20

Had a great time. The ladies who run the shop are all very friendly. They all spoke English very well so it made it very easy to communicate. Having a kimono put on and having your hair done was fun. The tea ceremony itself was very nice. Your walked though step by step of what goes into a tea ceremony. The matcha tea and sweets are delicious.read more

Chelsea Southe

08:04 04 Jan 20

The three of us has a wonderful experience learning more about this beautiful culture. Our tea master was very knowledgeable and gladly answered any questions we had. It was truly a Once in a Lifetime Opportunity!read more

Dan Dexter

23:16 01 Dec 19

My wife and I took the course that teaches students to make traditional Japanese sweets and is followed by a tea ceremony. We thought it was a fun way to spend some time during our vacation and were really happy with the experience. It's definitely a fun way to learn about a small piece of Japanese cultural history.read more

Xenia Uth

05:54 16 Nov 19

We went to participate in the tea ceremony, and it was absolutely perfect! The staff was so kind, spoke very good English and the kimonos were beautiful! I definitely recommend this place. We also took pictures for about 20-30 minutes afterwards, in a little room they have decorated for this purpose, and the staff was very patient with us! 😍read more

Naomi Bonnici

11:18 18 Oct 19

Had an absolutely wonderful experience. We experienced the tea ceremony as well as traditional Japanese sweets making. The hosts/tea masters delivered a professional and traditional experience while also staying light hearted and comical enough for touristical enjoyment. Everything is well explained + they are open to all questions. Our host was very conversational and we really felt like she placed our enjoyment as a priority. This is definitely something you can not miss !!!read more

Kristel Topalova

16:04 25 Sep 19

I was the first person ever to take part in a tea ceremony in the Tokyo location. I chose the kimono + tea ceremony option. A once-in-a-lifetime experience!My instructor was so professional and kind. First, she helped me with the choice of kimono and then she put it on me. Another young lady took care of my hair and I totally loved the result.The instructor really explained and demonstrated the respect that the Japanese people show to their guests and the tea. She took her time explaining everything to me and let me ask any kind of questions. After her explanations I was allowed to prepare a tea by myself. The instructor was so sweet and positive that I did not want to leave. She even offered to take pictures of me and with me afterwards :)I would recommend this experience to anyone who wants to get a feel for traditions in Japan and an authentic experience. The price is very reasonable and the location is easy to find.read more

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