Japan · DESSERT TOURS
Every itinerary has one free day too few. These 14 dessert tours justify the slot — priced, timed, and sorted so you can decide in minutes.
Learn matcha whisking in Asakusa with an English-speaking host, traditional tools, and seasonal sweets in about 1 hour.
“Great experience and very accommodating even if I was late for a few minutes because I got time confused. Love the experience and will surely recommend.”
Learn matcha in Osaka in a small group with an English guide, plus Japanese sweets. Hands-on class, 1 hour, mobile ticket, $21.89.
“This was a great experience! I highly recommend doing this if you like Matcha. Yui was a great host!”
Make matcha in Asakusa, whisk your own tea, and pair it with mochi sweets near Asakusa Station. English guidance, 1 hour, $22.
“Great family fun! We learned a little about the history and then the techniques of matcha making. Ken was a super engaging and fun instructor.”
Shape Kyoto nerikiri sweets from colored bean paste, then enjoy single-origin Uji matcha and tea etiquette near Gojo Station.
“It was great, the sensei gave her best to include us in english and WE had tasty sweets to eat at the end. Would absolutely recommend!”
Matcha making class in central Osaka near Shinsaibashi. Whisk your own tea, learn via quiz, and enjoy sweets with English staff.
“Definitely would recommend this matcha making experience. Finally learned how to make matcha and met very nice and friendly people.”
Make traditional nerikiri sweets in a Harajuku home, then enjoy a table-style matcha tea ceremony with Japanese sweets. Small group, take-home treats.
“The host was warm, welcoming and friendly. She was very patient with me and helped me make improvements to my design and technique. The matcha making was one of the most unique experiences I’ve had. Would 1000% recommend”
Make seasonal Nerikiri wagashi from Kyoto bean paste, then grind Uji matcha and take part in a guided tea ceremony in Osaka (95 min).
“The class was amazing!!! Loved learning about the wagashi and making it. The matcha ceremony was amazing as well. Our guide explained everything really well and spoke great English too.”
Hands-on mochi and dango class in Sakura’s Sangenjaya home near Shibuya, with matcha tea, history talk, and take-home sweets.
“My sister and I had so much fun at this mochi class! We loved learning about the significance of mochi in Japan’s history and culture. Sakura san is a fantastic teacher! We’ll definitely be making mochi at home!”
Make seasonal nerikiri wagashi in Nagoya, then whisk premium single-origin Uji matcha for a calm, hands-on tea break.
“It was very interesting for us. We were very happy that our instructor could speak English.”
A 2.25-hour Shimbashi food walk for gyoza, udon, yakitori, and taiyaki-style sweets, with menu help and local tips from an English guide.
“Convenient and easy meeting place near the iconic train exhibit. Our guide, Ryu, was a pleasure, and he was very well spoken in English! Loved eating the gyoza, udon, skewers, and dessert in an area where the local population lives—away Read more”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri Japanese sweets using Kyoto bean paste at a Tokyo class, with friendly instruction and a chance to eat your creations.
“Very informative and fun. great instructor, value for money and a great way to socialise for solo travellers. regular updates with location information too”
Make two seasonal Japanese sweets and grind matcha for a casual tea ceremony near Gojo Station in Kyoto. English support. $28.
“The instructor was friendly and enthusiastic. Her English was good. This was fantastic value with making 3 different sweets and learning more about matcha tea, as well as making your own tea. Highly recommend this workshop!”
Guided stroll through Hamarikyu Gardens from the Edo era, with matcha tea and Japanese sweets in a garden tea room, in a small group.
“Our host was wonderful! Such a great tour of the gardens - learned a lot, had a pleasant experience.”
Nagoya Nerikiri workshop: make two seasonal wagashi with Kyoto bean paste, guided in Japanese and English, then eat on site.
“We had a wonderful time making the Okashi and also listened to the introduction of matcha making. The instructor spoke gently, demonstrated with clarity, and the experience was great.”
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