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Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Cooking Class
5.0
19 Ratings
Ota City
Master the art of Japanese sweets in a cozy, private class. Explore local shops and enjoy a peaceful neighborhood. Vegan options available.
Master the art of Japanese sweets in a cozy, private class. Explore local shops and enjoy a peaceful neighborhood. Vegan options available.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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20 - Our recipes are straightforward and easy to follow, allowing you to recreate them for your family and friends once you return home. The ingredients are readily available in your country and are plant-based, making this class suitable for vegetarians as well.
In addition to crafting Mochi and Wagashi, we will explore the history of Mochi and…
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20 - Our recipes are straightforward and easy to follow, allowing you to recreate them for your family and friends once you return home. The ingredients are readily available in your country and are plant-based, making this class suitable for vegetarians as well.
In addition to crafting Mochi and Wagashi, we will explore the history of Mochi and teach you various ways to enjoy it.
In this lesson, participants will learn how to make mochi using glutinous rice flour. With the mochi, you will create strawberry Daifuku (using Pineapple or Kiwi when strawberries are out of season), and Dango (mochi balls on skewers) along with two types of “Nerikiri wagashi”—traditional Japanese sweets. The motifs will change with the seasons.
You will learn to shape the dough into seasonal motifs. The dough is pre-made and colored, but you will have access to a tutorial video.
After the lesson, you can savor your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea, prepared with guidance, or take them home in a special box.
What's Included
- Free rental apron
- Hand towel
- Special tools for Wagashi making
- Special box for takeaway
- Drinking water
- Free rental apron
- Hand towel
- Special tools for Wagashi making
- Special box for takeaway
- Drinking water
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Meal Options
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Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Making - Strawberry Daifuku x2 (fruit may vary by season)
Dango x2 skewers (e.g. Sanshoku, Mitarashi, Yomogi)
Nerikiri Wagashi x2 motifs Matcha Green Tea
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Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Making - Strawberry Daifuku x2 (fruit may vary by season)
Dango x2 skewers (e.g. Sanshoku, Mitarashi, Yomogi)
Nerikiri Wagashi x2 motifs Matcha Green Tea
Additional Information
Discover how to create authentic Japanese sweets with an easy-to-follow recipe that you can download. No need to bring anything, as all materials are provided during the lesson. Perfect for individuals and families alike.
This is a private lesson for groups of more than three people, allowing you to learn at your own pace with step-by-step guidance….
Discover how to create authentic Japanese sweets with an easy-to-follow recipe that you can download. No need to bring anything, as all materials are provided during the lesson. Perfect for individuals and families alike.
This is a private lesson for groups of more than three people, allowing you to learn at your own pace with step-by-step guidance. Classes are held in a private home, offering a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
Capture your special experience with portrait photos and videos taken during the class!
The class is located in a peaceful residential area, just a 15-minute train or car ride from central Tokyo. Before and after the lesson, enjoy exploring local shops, supermarkets, cafes, a shrine, and a renowned public bath. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the serene charm of daily life in Japan, just a short escape from the bustling city!
The menu features plant-based ingredients that are readily available in your country, suitable for vegetarians with vegan options offered.
- We have two short hair cats(they stay in the bedroom during a lesson). We don’ t recommend to the person who has strong allergy to cats.
Location
20-15 Kitaminemachi
Please come to my place directly which locates near Ontakesan Station(IK-10), 15 minutes from JR Gotanda Station by Tokyu Ikegami Line.
Exact location and detailed directions will be given in your booking confirmation message.
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
(19 Ratings)
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Global13497990286
Aug 6, 2025
You can learn not only about making Japanese sweets but also about seasonal events and culture in Japan! - My American friend's first visit to Japan, the best Japanese sweets making experience! Learn in English for peace of mind. Don't worry if you're not good at anko!︎ Japanese sweets are art, so you can enjoy just making them. It would be even better if you could eat it! The dumplings were tender and the nerikiri was beautiful and very delicious.
It was a valuable experience to learn about the seasonal events and culture of Japan.
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Paulbw8680yy
Jul 22, 2025
Very nice way to learn how to make mochi! - This class was excellent! Satoko explained the Japanese culture related to sweets and the tea ceremony in a very accessible and fun way. Making the daifuku and dango went very well, and I am now confident to try to make some at home. The Nerikiri looked so beautiful that I expected it would be difficult to make , but with the prepared dough, special tools and careful explanation from Satoko it also went wel and came out beautiful. Wrapping it up with a beautiful bowl of green tea was a perfect way to end this very enjoyable educational and cultural exchange. I look forward to try and make friends and family at home happy with some hand-made mochi!
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Giovanni
Jul 16, 2025
Yummy mochi, nice lady - A nice lady, very cozy home, and the mochi tasted delicious I had so much fun making mochi. I would recommend to really anyone who wants to learn how to make mochi.
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Bdp196
Jul 12, 2025
Do this!! You'll appreciate the quiet after the chaos of Tokyo! - One of our favorite experiences in all of Japan! After the bustle of Tokyo and Osaka, having a quiet afternoon learning the history of mochi and negiri and putting hands in dough was so nice and relaxing! Satoko was a joy! And we are so glad we got the pleasure of Marina assisting! Very knowledgeable and engaging! This is something we will definitely bring home to make for our family and friends! Beautiful and delicious!
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157neilh
Jun 16, 2025
Would definitely recommend. Worked well for couple with baby. - Very enjoyable lesson, well instructed, great tasting and beautiful wagashi, and patient with our agitated 1 year old who accompanied us to the (private) class. One of the best cooking classes we have done from a variety.
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51bshayera
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing experience - We had the best time ! Honestly the host is very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed every minute and learned a lot . Great experience definitely recommend it.
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Hyn880
May 22, 2025
A wonderful experience! - My fiancée and I attended this class during our trip to Japan and had such a lovely time! We appreciated how Satoko did such an amazing job clearly explaining not only how to make the sweets, but also how their history and symbolism are rooted in Japanese culture.
We attended this class with one other person, and despite our fumbling she was incredibly patient with us. She even took pictures during the class and sent them to us after the fact!
The sweets themselves were very tasty, especially the ichigo daifuku. I highly recommend this class with Satoko to anyone who would like to learn about sweets and sweets making with a knowledgeable teacher!
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Karennette
May 19, 2025
Wonderful and delicious experience! - I had an incredible experience in this mochi and nerikiri-making class! Our teacher, Satoko, was very kind and knowledgeable. The class was a good mix of learning not only about the cooking methods themselves, but also about the history of mochi and the culture behind these delicious sweets. I booked a single spot and was pleasantly surprised to join two other people - it's fun to join a group when solo-traveling. You also get to enjoy eating your mouth-watering creations with a bowl of matcha to balance the sweetness. I highly recommend this class!
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Khaledai6170qq
May 8, 2025
Joyful Japanese Dessert Lesson - Me and my wife had an amazing time experiencing local cultural Japanese desert. The lessons for were all prepared and explained clearly.
We got instructs for each step and teaching was always cautiously observing and assisting.
History behind the desert was very interesting.
What I liked the most was that each lesson has a full recipe and well written instructions, as well as where to get needed tools
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Companion521672
May 2, 2025
Cheryl Berry- Smith from the USA - I would like to express that the Mochi, Nerikiri, and Matcha class was exceptionally impressive. The instructor, Sakura, demonstrated a high level of professionalism. She was not only courteous and welcoming but also exhibited remarkable patience throughout the session. Sakura, gave us an awesome history of mochi. We were able to interact during her presentation as well and fully appreciate the history of mochi. Then came the exciting part, making mochi sweets and enjoying a cup of matcha. If you are in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, this is a must, you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Sakura, for an amazing experience. Love, Cheyl
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