DESSERT TOURS · Japan
The 15 dessert tours to book right now, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is there for a reason; start at the top.
Learn matcha the traditional way in Asakusa, whisk it with pro tips, pair it with seasonal sweets, and leave with skills for home.
“I highly recommend it! I made matcha tea for the first time by myself. The view was great and I enjoyed learning about the history of matcha and how to make it. Matcha Making Tokyo is the best!”
Join a 1-hour Osaka matcha class with an English host, make your own cup, and enjoy it with Japanese sweets in a small group.
“It was so much fun, yummy, and great learning experience! Both instructors were knowledgeable and very friendly. Highly, highly recommend this experience. Even for you non-match lovers.”
Matcha and mochi class in historic Asakusa. Whisk your own tea, learn culture in an English-led quiz, and taste sweets near Skytree.
“The class was really interesting and the instructors were so sweet! Would definitely recommend.”
Make seasonal Nerikiri sweets and drink Uji matcha in Kyoto, guided in Japanese with helpful English support near Gojo Station.
“I liked the small group and that the steps were broken down into easy parts to follow”
One hour of hands-on matcha making in central Osaka, with a fun history quiz and Japanese sweets, led by English-speaking staff.
“The activity was very fun and Interesting. Good value for money. The host, Lala and Matty were very friendly. So thanks guys.”
Osaka wagashi workshop: make seasonal Nerikiri with Kyoto bean paste, then enjoy Uji matcha tea ceremony using single-origin matcha.
“Our instructor Maiko was so cheerful and enthusiastic in guiding us to make the sweets and the matcha! She also gave perfect explanations in Japanese and English! It was a 10 out of 10!!”
Make two seasonal *nerikiri* wagashi and grind single-origin Uji matcha in Nagoya. Enjoy tea, 95 minutes, $18.
“It was very interesting and calm. Our host was fluent in English and very kind and patient.”
Handmade wagashi and a kimono tea ceremony in Asakusa at Maikoya. Small group, matcha, and photos in about 2 hours.
“I loved attending the sweets making class and tea ceremony It was very interesting activity to make our own sweets. The tra ceremony is calming and insightful.”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets, learn matcha tea ceremony with Uji single-origin matcha, and enjoy your creations in 95 minutes in Tokyo.
“I liked this activity. I have learned a new skill of making sweets using sweet bean paste. However, I could not remember the name of this technique. Would be good if the organisers wrote the name in the description of this activity.”
Kyoto wagashi cooking class near Fushimiinari in an authentic garden home, hands-on sweets, matcha tea, small group, English-led.
“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 this cooking class, I wish I knew sooner that there is another type of class available! I would definitely go to that one as well. It's one of a kind.”
Learn Tokyo wagashi with Ohigashi and seasonal Nerikiri, plus single-origin matcha and a relaxed tea ceremony in 125 minutes.
“It was a lovely experience! The instructor was very kind and knowledgeable, and also gave instructions in English which was very kind! I really recommend this experience. Thank you so much!”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri in Tokyo using Kyoto bean paste. A 65-minute Japanese sweets art class, great for solo travelers.
“Je n’ai pas pu y assiste et aucun remboursement. Même pas de proposition pour re organiser cela plus tard.”
Make 3 types of Japanese sweets and grind matcha near Gojo Station. Seasonal wagashi, tea ceremony basics, and strong value for $28.
“The instructor was friendly and enthusiastic. Her English was good. This was fantastic value with making 3 different sweets and learning more about matcha tea, as well as making your own tea. Highly recommend this workshop!”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets near Gojo Station in Kyoto. 65 minutes, Kyoto bean paste, then you eat your creations.
“L’insegnante è stata molto gentile e disponibile, ma non parlava inglese e non si avvicinava ai tavoli per mostrare i dettagli ed i particolari. Non abbiamo idea di come ricreare l’impasto dei materiali utilizzati. Tutto sommato è na buona idea per passare un’oretta in relax con una bimba di 10-12 anni.”
Make seasonal Nerikiri Japanese sweets in a 65-minute Nagoya workshop using Kyoto bean paste, then taste your creations on site for $11.
“A great introduction to making Japanese sweets. The instructor was clear and spoke in Japanese and English It was in a classroom format with around x20 people. A fun experience”
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