Tokyo · DESSERT TOURS
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The right choice depends on pace, access and what must fit around it. Use these dessert tours to protect the rest of the Tokyo day.
Learn matcha in Asakusa with hands-on whisking tips and seasonal Japanese sweets, taught by English hosts in a calm 1-hour class.
“A very education and fun class. Engaging and interesting. Nama is a terrific leader. We learned a lot.”
Make matcha and mochi sweets in Asakusa, whisk tea with a master, learn matcha history by quiz, then taste in English. 1 hour, $22.
“Nothing could be improved. The instructors were knowledgeable, and knew what they were doing. They were also very personable and funny and made the experience interactive.”
Make traditional nerikiri sweets and sip matcha in Harajuku, a small home class near Omotesando with four take-home pieces and tea etiquette.
“When I booked this lesson I had added as a note that if there were any alcohol-containing ingredients I'd prefer to have them swapped (halal sensibility on my end). Hana san contacted me after the booking confirmation to let me know that Read more”
Make mochi and dango by hand in Sakura’s Sangenjaya home near Shibuya, with matcha, cultural stories, and sweets to take home.
“My son & I had the most authentic, FUN experience learning how to make mochi from an amazing teacher, Sakura-san! We took the class in her lovely home not far from Shibuya. Not only was Sakura-san incredibly kind & patient (we are not Read more”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets and learn a Uji matcha tea ceremony with single-origin matcha in a 95-minute Tokyo class.
“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.”
Eat gyoza, udon, yakitori and taiyaki in Shimbashi with menu help, local pacing, and drinks. Mobile ticket, 2h15, small group.
“Visited three different restaurants and the guide ordered food for us that we might well have eaten before or ordered ourselves. We thought the food was nothing special but plentyful. Don’t get me wrong, the food was very good, but some of it we had ordered ourselves before. I was expecting something very ,special….. we had eaten dumplings many times .our guide was very friendly and polite and eager to answer any questions .”
Make two seasonal wagashi, plus grind matcha and enjoy a tea ceremony in Tokyo, using Kyoto bean paste and single-origin matcha.
“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 gluten-free matcha mochi and Japanese sweets in a private Tokyo home near Shibuya, with recipes, tea, and a photo table.
“Nothing is more authentic than visiting a private home and learning how to make mochi in a private kitchen. Fabulous!”
Make strawberry daifuku mochi and nerikiri wagashi at a small-group studio in a local Tokyo home, with matcha tea.
“Wonderful class. My two teenage daughters, husband and I really enjoyed learning about Japanese sweets and how to make them. Kaoru had everything ready when we got there and walked us step-by-step through making both mochi and nerikiri. Both beautifully artistic and sweetly delicious.”
Private mochi and nerikiri class near Shibuya in a real home, plus matcha tea ceremony and hands-on wagashi making.
“My daughter and I had a really good time making the mochi deserts. Sakura-san is super sweet and very attentive to our needs. Overall a very enjoyable experience and we are looking forward to bringing other family members back to her class. Choco (their cute dog) was an added plus!”
Learn matcha and craft seasonal nerikiri sweets in a small English tea ceremony in Tokyo, led by an expert tea master.
“Privileged to be able to watch such a beautiful more about cultural importance. ceremony and learn”
Make two seasonal *Nerikiri* sweets in Tokyo using Kyoto bean paste, then eat your creations on the spot in a 65 minute class.
“Je n’ai pas pu y assiste et aucun remboursement. Même pas de proposition pour re organiser cela plus tard.”
Make mochi from scratch in Tokyo, then shape strawberry daifuku, dango, warabi-mochi, and more, with recipes and tea.
“This was my first activity in Tokyo, and honestly? Such a perfect way to start the trip.”
Small-group Hama-rikyu Gardens tour in Tokyo with an Edo-period stroll, guide-led history, and included matcha with sweets. $85.
“It's a nice place to hang around. My guide Mr.Ito was very knowledgeable and informative. It's fun to learn some Japanese history with a guide like him. And the matcha was great, I always like the chocolates or beverages in matcha flavor. If you like walking in nature, cultural experience and matcha, I would recommend it.”
Shibuya New Year countdown party with cake buffet, UNO and Jenga, group photo, and a 11:59 toast at Luxury Stand Bar & Cafe Milas.
“Good fun, friendly ppl from all over the world. Extra crowded due to new years. Got roped into helping cater since I was standing next to the cakes haha - definitely a unique experience”
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