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Tokyo’s best days out.
The 11 most popular dessert tours in Tokyo, from the famous to the underrated. What each one actually involves, what it costs, and who runs it.
Whisk matcha in Asakusa with an English host and seasonal Japanese sweets. Hands-on 1-hour class for $21.89 with a mobile ticket.
Most Popular“A very education and fun class. Engaging and interesting. Nama is a terrific leader. We learned a lot.”
Make matcha in Asakusa near Tokyo Skytree. Learn the history via quiz, whisk your own tea, and taste it with Japanese sweets.
“I had such a great time at this matcha class! I learned so much about the preparation and proper techniques for making matcha, and the hands-on experience made it even more fun. The instructor was knowledgeable and welcoming, and the whole class felt relaxed and engaging. Highly recommend for anyone who loves matcha or wants…”
Make traditional nerikiri sweets and learn matcha etiquette in Harajuku. Small-group class with take-home sweets, tea, and great value.
“It was an excellent experience to make Nerikiri. The host was a very friendly and supportive lady who used to live in the U.S. She speaks both English and Japanese fluently. I made four Nerikiri, which was very enjoyable. After making Nerikiri, Read more”
Make mochi and gluten-free dango in Sakura’s home near Shibuya. Small group, matcha tasting, and real Japanese sweets from scratch.
“Sakura-san and her lovely dog Chico-chan were such lovely hosts! My husband and I had the pleasure of being the only participants in this mochi making class- Sakura-san prepared a slideshow to introduce mochi and its significance to the Japanese culture and was so patient while guiding us through the processes of making 2 types…”
Seasonal nerikiri workshop and Uji matcha tea ceremony at AN TOKYO. 95 minutes, $18, hands-on wagashi plus your own tea.
“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.”
Shimbashi night food tour with dumplings, udon, yakitori, and fish-shaped sweets, plus menu help from a fluent guide.
“What an amazing experience! Ryu, the tour guide was great, knowledgeable and very personable! The food was also all very very good. Ryu was also able to give us a few other recommendations for us to explore on our visit. I absolutely recommend this tour to anybody visiting to get a more authentic local experience.”
Make 2 seasonal wagashi, then grind single-origin matcha and do a casual tea ceremony in Tokyo with Kyoto-sourced bean paste.
“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!”
Private matcha mochi and gluten-free wagashi class near Shibuya with Sakura-san. Make 4 sweets, snap photos, get recipes.
“Loved making all the different kinds of sweets and learning about them as well. This class was a great experience!”
Learn strawberry daifuku mochi and nerikiri in a small Tokyo home class, topped with matcha tea making and a take-home recipe sheet.
“Waka was a wonderful teacher. We made all of the beautiful and tasty Japanese traditional sweets that were pictured on the website. She showed us how to make tea ceremony matcha to eat with our treats. We were proud and amazed at our creations!”
Learn mochi and nerikiri in a private Tokyo home class near Shibuya, finish with matcha tea, plus tips for your day in town.
“We really enjoyed our experience making mochi! The explanation about the importance of mochi to Japanese culture was also very informative. The mochi we made were delicious! Thank you for the nice class!”
Make matcha and seasonal nerikiri sweets on a 1-hour English tea ceremony tour in Tokyo near Hakusan Station. Small group, $27.
“Instructor was very kind and informative!”
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