Wagashi Experiences

Create Traditional Japanese Wagashi with Skilled Artisans: In a Private, Family-Friendly Session, Discover the Art of Crafting These Beautiful and Delicious Confections, and Savor Your Elegant Creations.

Experiences Index

Tokyo

- Make Modern Wagashi and Express Japan’s Four Seasons in Flowers

- Learn Wagashi Confection and Discover the Colors of Japan from a Popular Sweets Artist – at a Nihonbashi, Tokyo Cafe

Kamakura

- Make Modern, Beautiful Wagashi With an Artisan in a Kamakura Teahouse

Kyoto

- Make Japanese Sweets with Demonstration at Wagashi Issho, Kyoto

- Enjoy an Okashi Kaiseki Course With Japanese Tea at a Historic Japanese House in Higashiyama, Kyoto

- The Art of Making Japanese Traditional Confections, Taught by a Kyoto Artisanal Confectioner

- Learn to Craft Traditional Japanese Sweets (Manju and Warabi-mochi) at a Historic Kyoto Confectioner

Tokyo

Create Modern Wagashi: Capture the Essence of Japan's Four Seasons Through Exquisite Floral Designs.

Key Features

- Exclusive Wabunka Lesson: Craft stunning bean paste sweets that are both dairy-free and gluten-free, offering a modern twist on traditional wagashi. Each session highlights seasonal Japanese flower motifs.

- Professional Demonstrations: Observe a skilled instructor demonstrate delicate techniques up close, providing insights into the art of wagashi.

- Prime Location: Conveniently located near Tokyo Station, allowing easy access for those fitting this experience between sightseeing activities.

JPY35,000 / Person

min 2 persons

private event

100 min

Kyoto

Craft Modern, Exquisite Wagashi with a Skilled Artisan in the Tranquil Setting of a Kamakura Teahouse.

Key Features

・A Wabunka-exclusive experience to learn to make two nerikiri sweets with Mt. Fuji and cherry blossom motifs from a wagashi artisan

・Watch a close-up demonstration of advanced wagashi-making techniques

・Enjoy your handmade sweets with matcha tea you prepared yourself

JPY38,000 / Person

min 2 persons

private event

100 min

Kyoto

Join a hands-on wagashi-making experience at Wagashi Issho in Kyoto, crafting delicate Japanese sweets with expert guidance.

Key Features

- Craft intricate, traditional sweets in an exclusive wagashi-making studio with small group classes, a rare reservation even among locals.

- Enjoy a unique Wabunka-exclusive experience where an expert instructor prepares a one-of-a-kind dessert before you, showcasing innovative dessert creations.

- Gain insights into the elegant tableware, high-quality Uji tea paired with your wagashi and dessert, and refined details enhancing this sophisticated experience.

JPY 14,000 / Person

min 2 persons

private event

70 min

Experience an Okashi Kaiseki course with traditional Japanese tea in a historic house in Higashiyama, Kyoto, where you’ll savor exquisite sweets in an authentic, serene setting.

Key Features

- Enjoy a Japanese-style afternoon tea in the historic residence of a celebrated modern Japanese painter, surrounded by inspiring artistry and ambiance.

- Witness skilled confectioners crafting seasonal sweets on the spot, allowing you to savor each treat at peak freshness.

- Experience expertly paired Japanese teas, each served with an ideal brewing method and dish, tailored to enhance the flavors; Japanese alcohol pairings are also available for a unique twist.

JPY 14,000 / Person

min 2 persons

private event

70 min