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Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Combination Cooking Class

5.0(37 reviews)Tokyo, JapanOperated by ankotopia WAGASHI School
  • Duration2 hours 30 min
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesJapanese, English
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

You'll learn how to make authentic Japanese sweets by easy recipe which can be downloadable. You don't need to bring anything! Everything is provided at the lesson. Solo and family friendly too. This is a private lesson (if your group is more than 3 people), therefore you can learn step by step at your pace. Classes take place in a private residence where you can relaxed in a cozy atmosphere.

You can get all the portrait photos and videos taken during the class for your special experience!

My class is held in a quiet residential neighborhood, just 15 minutes by train or car from central Tokyo. Before and after the lesson, you can explore local shops, supermarkets, cafes, shrine, and a famous public bath. It’s a great chance to experience the peaceful charm of daily life in Japan—just a short escape from the busy city! The menu is made from plant-based products that are easily available in your own country. Appropriate for vegetarians with vegan options available.

What you will do

2 hours 30 minPrivate tour

In my lesson, you can learn how to make mochi using glutinous rice flour. Using the mochi you will learn how to make strawberry Daifuku (Out of Strawberry season, we use Pineapple or Kiwi), and Dango (mochi balls in a skewers) + two kinds of "Nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. (Motifs will be changed according to the season.) You will learn how to shape the dough into a seasonal motif. The dough is made and colored in advance but you will have access to the tutorial video. After the lesson, you can taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea which you make along with my guidance, or take them with you in a special box. In addition to making Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi, we will also introduce the history of Mochi. We will teach you various ways to eat Mochi. Since our recipe are simple and easy, you can recreate them by yourself for your family and friends after you return to your country. Ingredients are also easily available in your own country, and are made from plant-based products, this class is appropriate for vegetarians, too. You can also have a Japanese gift as souvenir.

Food & drink

Pickup & meeting point

There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.

Start

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.

End / drop-off

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.

What's included

Included

  • (Free rental) Apron, hand towel, special tools for Wagashi making, special box for takeaway, drinking water

Not included

  • Private transportation

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • 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.

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 5 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Child (4–11), Adult (12–100)

Languages

Guide
Japanese, English

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Product code
455107P1

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 537 reviews
  • 537

Ratings aggregated from Viator (3) and Tripadvisor (34).

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From JPY 12,500 per person · Free cancellation available

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