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Yanaka Japanese Sweets Making and Tea time Homely and Local Style

Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
$113.44
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

The Wagashi and Tea Workshop in Tokyo’s Yanaka neighborhood provides an authentic experience of Japanese sweets and tea culture. This homestyle workshop immerses you in the art of crafting delicate wagashi while enjoying traditional tea tasting.

  • 🍡 Create one or two wagashi, taking 45 to 60 minutes, and set the table for a delightful tasting.
  • 🍵 Experience Jo-Nama-Gashi, a refined sweet served at tea ceremonies and special occasions, showcasing elegance in taste.
  • 🌸 Craft your own Nerikiri, beautifully presented with seasonal scenery, flowers, and motifs that reflect Japanese artistry.
  • ☕ Taste three popular everyday teas: Sencha, Genmaicha, and Hojicha, while learning how they are traditionally served at home.
  • 📝 Note that this workshop does not include additional meals beyond the tea tasting, allowing you to focus on sweets and tea.
  • 🗣️ English-speaking human tour guide available for a more enriching experience.
  • ⏰ The workshop lasts for 1 hour, providing a compact yet fulfilling cultural immersion.
  • 🏠 Enjoy warm hospitality in a cozy, retro Tokyo townhouse, fostering a connection with the local community.
  • 🛍️ Support local artisans by using ingredients and tea sourced right from the Yanaka neighborhood.
  • 👶 Pram/stroller friendly, ensuring accessibility for families with small children.

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The experience offers several options. This price includes:

one wagashi+tea tasting
Nerikiri and tea tasting
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 1 hour

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • all ingredients for the lesson
  • tea tasting with matcha, sencha, bancha
  • Utencils for wagashi making
  • No transportation

Meeting point
The directions to our location are as follows, JR Nippori Station and Metro Sendagi Station are nearby. JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes walking to our studio. Metro Chiyoda line Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes walking to the studio.
Return details
The directions to our location are as follows, JR Nippori Station and Metro Sendagi Station are nearby. JR Nippori St: JY07 =>6 minutes walking to our studio. Metro Chiyoda line Sendagi St: C15 =>5 minutes walking to the studio.

Join us for a heartwarming hands-on experience in Japanese tradition—where sweets meet stories, and tea brings people together!
What You’ll Experience
✿ Craft Nerikiri: Edible Art
Nerikiri is a refined type of wagashi made from white bean paste and glutinous rice flour, known for its smooth texture and sculpted seasonal designs. These sweets are often served in tea ceremonies—not only delicious, but also visually stunning. You'll learn how to shape and color them into beautiful forms like flowers or leaves, perfect for the season.
Tea Tasting Like a Local
Taste three distinctive types of Japanese tea—Sencha, Genmaicha, and Hōjicha—sourced from a long-established tea shop in Yanaka. You’ll learn the proper way to brew each tea using traditional Japanese methods, appreciating their unique aromas, flavors, and cultural significance.

️ Warm Hospitality & Community Connection
Our workshop is hosted in a cozy, retro Tokyo townhouse where you’ll enjoy warm conversation and relaxed hospitality. You’ll also support local artisans and small businesses by using ingredients and tea sourced right from our neighborhood.

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Yanaka Japanese Sweets Making and Tea time Homely and Local Style

    Location Tokyo, Kanto, Japan
    $113.44
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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