Japan · WAGASHI & MOCHI MAKING IN TOKYO
The good wagashi & mochi making in Tokyo fill weeks ahead and the best go first. Below: the 10 to book early, what each includes, and where they genuinely differ.
Tokyo’s Ryogoku sumo lesson pairs ring-side wrestling with chanko nabe and mochi pounding, led by former pros. 2 hours.
“The food was delicious and healthy, alas couldnt drink the complimentary sour plum drink due to alcohol allergy. The MC and Sumo wrestlers were great at ensuring we had fun and encouraging participation from audience, overall it was relaxing and lots of laughter.”
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.”
SUMOLAND in Tokyo Ryogoku pairs chicken chanko hot pot with mochi pounding and interactive sumo bouts with former wrestlers.
“This show was so much fun! Starts right on time so try to get there a few minutes early. Everyone very friendly and food was good. Loved being able to participate. Mochi was so good too! Thank you!!”
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 mochi from scratch in a small English-speaking class near Meguro Station. Learn daifuku, dango, warabi, and savory mochi.
“It was such an amazing class and experience! We had so much fun making the mochi and it was very delicious too. Waka-san is such a kind instructor, she was very patient explaining each step. Everyone was having fun, super recommend the class. 💝”
Private in-home Tokyo class with Satoko-san to make daifuku, dango, and seasonal nerikiri wagashi, plus matcha and take-home boxes.
“Satoko-san is a kind and patient teacher! It was great to learn from her in her beautiful home and neighborhood! I had a fantastic time learning the history and making so many different kinds of wagashi. Satoko also took many great pictures during the process and helped plate and make it photogenic!”
Make gluten-free matcha mochi and Japanese sweets in Sakura’s Tokyo home near Shibuya, with recipes and a photo-op table.
“My daughter loves everything mochi so I surprised her with the mochi class with Sakura San. She was so thorough on communicating clearly. We got lucky and had the class to ourselves so it was like having a private lesson. The educationRead more”
Tokyo home workshop to make strawberry daifuku mochi, nerikiri wagashi, and matcha, in a small group up to 8.
“Such a friendly host. Perfectly explained, took all the time. Would really recommend! Great to be a guest in her house.”
Private mochi and nerikiri sweets class near Shibuya in a real Tokyo home, with matcha tea ceremony and personalized instruction in a small group.
“We had a wonderful time learning to make our Mochi sweets. Our host was very welcoming, as well as patient and encouraging with our efforts, which we were able to enjoy at the end of the session with the tea she made for us. With oRead more”
A private 2-hour mochi and nerikiri class in Bunkyo, Tokyo with matcha, hands-on wagashi making, and step-by-step guidance from Yuko.
“Fantastique ! j’ai adoré. Yuko est une Japonaise très aimable et très douée pour nous expliquer l’art de faire différents mochis. J’ai été heureuse de faire l’expérience dans sa maison. J’ai appréciée la cérémonie du thé. Yuko is an excellent teacher to show us how to do different mochi. She is so nice and it was so pleasant to go to her place. I did appreciate the tea ceremony. 10/10.”
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