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Japanese Sweets Class: Learn in Tokyo Home
5.0
14 Ratings
Bunkyo City
Join our 2-hour Japanese sweets making class and learn to create traditional and modern treats in English. Enjoy a cozy and friendly atmosphere with a maximum of 4 participants. Take home simple recipes to recreate these delicious sweets!
Join our 2-hour Japanese sweets making class and learn to create traditional and modern treats in English. Enjoy a cozy and friendly atmosphere with a maximum of 4 participants. Take home simple recipes to recreate these delicious sweets!
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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1-chōme-27-8 Sekiguchi - Culinary/Cultural experience in Traditional Japanese Sweets Making (Wagashi) delivered in a Japanese home
2-hour Course | 3 x Options: Mochi | Dango Course; Nerikiri Course; or Combination Mochi | Dango | Nerikiri Course
3 x Sweet-Types: Mochi (eg. New Year | New Birth), Dango (eg. Special Events), Nerikiri (eg. Tea…
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1-chōme-27-8 Sekiguchi - Culinary/Cultural experience in Traditional Japanese Sweets Making (Wagashi) delivered in a Japanese home
2-hour Course | 3 x Options: Mochi | Dango Course; Nerikiri Course; or Combination Mochi | Dango | Nerikiri Course
3 x Sweet-Types: Mochi (eg. New Year | New Birth), Dango (eg. Special Events), Nerikiri (eg. Tea Ceremony)
Course is presented by a bi-lingual, native-Japanese, trained by the Wagashi Association of Japan
What's Included
- Snacks
- Snacks
Additional Information
Experience the blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese sweets-making, all in English. Discover this culinary art in a Japanese home situated in central Tokyo, with views of the Kanda River and a nearby park! With a limit of 4 participants, you’ll enjoy learning in a warm and friendly setting. I strive to keep my recipes straightforward so you can easily recreate them at home. Join my class and have fun!
Experience the blend of traditional and contemporary Japanese sweets-making, all in English. Discover this culinary art in a Japanese home situated in central Tokyo, with views of the Kanda River and a nearby park! With a limit of 4 participants, you’ll enjoy learning in a warm and friendly setting. I strive to keep my recipes straightforward so you can easily recreate them at home. Join my class and have fun!
Location
1-chōme-27-8 Sekiguchi
1-27-8 Sekiguchi Bunkyo-ku Tokyo. From Edogawabashi Station, choose EXIT A1. It is a 10 minute walk to the classroom – a 5-Storey Red Brick Building - opposite the Kanda River.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
5.0
(14 Ratings)
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Matthewdf4095ph
May 11, 2025
Plenty of mochi and a very kind teacher - Yuko was a very talented teacher and she explained some of the history and traditions of mochi in Japan. Her cooking studio overlooks greenery which is very beautiful. We made many different types of mochi, nerikiri and dango. Yuko spoke English well enough that we could learn without being able to speak Japanese. She also served us macha tea and we had a little tea ceremony at the end.
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Bruinstefstuf
Apr 20, 2025
A sweet break from walking - My twelve year old daughter and I took this class and loved it. Yuko speaks very clear English and gave excellent instructions. Our finished product didn't look quite as good as hers, but we were still very proud of what we made! I think this activity is well worth the time. We'll be looking for the ingredients so we can make more at home.
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Rebeccasn1754gh
Apr 16, 2025
Highlight of our trip to Japan! - My friends and I had SUCH a wonderful experience learning to make wagashi with Yuko in her lovely home! We learned how to make 4 types of nerikiri as well as sakuramochi while looking out at the beautiful cherry blossoms along the river. Yuko was a great and patient instructor who humored us even when we, as a group of artists, went a little off the rails from the traditional designs. We'd recommend this class to anyone visiting Tokyo!
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Andreeaas4881hu
Apr 11, 2025
Wonderful workshop - This workshop was one of the highlights of our Japan trip because the experience felt so authentic. We learned a lot of interesting things about the culture, together with the recipes for traditional Japanese sweets. Yuko-san was a very professional teacher and a wonderful and warm hearted person Would definitely recommend the experience for everyone visiting Japan.
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Sven_b
Jan 9, 2025
Real Japanese experience - We had a great experience of making Mochi. This class is really great since it is just one table and the teacher, Yuko, who takes her time to explain you how to make Mochi and Wagashi. I really preferred this small atmosphere compared to other large classes where you can easily lack behind. Yuko also did a tea ceremony with us and explained us the ritual. Then, we took some pictures with our Mochi and Yuko. At the end, we got containers and packing provided for our Mochi so we could bring them back to our hotel.
I definitely recommend this workshop for people who want to have a real Japanese experience.
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Franziska_s
Oct 21, 2024
Excellent and authentic mochi making class - Yuko is a very kind and welcoming host. She took a lot of time to show me different kinds of mochi making step by step which I could imitate resulting into my own delicious mochi's. Her explanations about the ingredients, japanese traditions related to mochi and the making process were very interesting. Yuko came up with some really cute seasonal Halloween and autumn designs as well as traditional and modern style mochi. As we actually cooked in her family's home, the whole atmosphere was uniquely authentic. After cooking, we drank some matcha tea together and tasted some mochi. They were excellent! All in all, I would strongly recommend this class to everyone who enjoys cooking/baking!
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Allen_r
Oct 14, 2024
Sweets and more - The woman conducting the class was so personable. We learned more than just how to make Mochi. Definitely worth the time.
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Stefanie_s
Jul 14, 2024
Fun, relaxed and authentic Japanese sweets lesson - I had a lovely time making these Japanese treats. There’s a few to make and many different skills to learn so it was fun and interesting. I felt very welcome and it was a 1:1 lesson. The location was easy to find and nearby the metro, I would totally recommend this as an interesting and authentic activity whilst visiting Japan! Thank you!! 😊
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Dimitri_d
Jul 12, 2024
I had an excellent... - I had an excellent private class with Yuko-san. After an overview of traditional Japanese sweets, I have learned different techniques for some of them. This is a hands-on class where you get to do the sweets yourself while your instructor gives you constant feedback. This is not a generic nor group class, Yuko-san is very generous of her time and comments.
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Robert_d
Jul 5, 2024
Amazing mochi making experience with the kindest teacher! - Yuko was so kind and patient with us, and a wonderful guide through the art and process of creating Mochi. Yuko is very informative on the techniques, but what adds to the experience are the conversations about the cultural connection of mochi to traditions. Add to this the beautiful surroundings of the home and vista, and it made for a very memorable experience. We highly recommend!
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