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Kyoto Cooking Class: Experience Traditional Wagashi Making in a Japanese Style House

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Kyoto

Experience the art of traditional Wagashi making in a Japanese style house in Kyoto. Learn to make popular Japanese desserts and surprise your family and friends back home with your newfound skills.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes

Cancellation: 1 day learn more

Highlights

38-4 Fukakusa Watamorichō - Do you have a sweet tooth? Are you interested in Wagashi (Japanese sweets) that you might have seen in some Japanese Manga or Anime? Why don’t you join our cooking class while you are in Kyoto? You can have an interesting and unique experience with us in a house that has very authentic Japanese rooms.
First, you will relax in a traditional Japanese room. Second, you will prepare about 3 different types of Wagashi (Japanese sweets) by yourself or with your partner. Our instructors will demonstrate how to cook some dishes in front of you before you start preparing on your own. After cooking your own dishes, you and other participants will sit together and enjoy your lovely sweets and a cup of Macha in the very traditional Japanese room with a fantastic garden view. The classes are conducted entirely in English. All of our instructors are licensed guide interpreters, so all the participants will be able to clearly understand all the information covered in the class. This class allows for English and non-English speakers as well. We look forward to seeing all of you soon!

What's Included

All cooking seasonings and ingredients included
Fees and taxes covered
Complimentary tea and coffee
Guidance from an English-speaking instructor

What's Not Included

Gratuity
Hotel pick-up and drop-off service

Meal Options

Mochi ice - Ice cream wrapped up with Mochi
Dorayaki - Pancakes filled with red bean jam (You might have seen it in some Japanese Manga!)
Mitarashidango - Dumplings with salty and sweet sauce

Additional Information

Our culinary classes occur in a true Japanese styled home, where you’ll get a firsthand experience of the Japanese tradition of being invited for tea. This is a fantastic experience for any traveler visiting Japan.

Our group classes are small, capped at 6 participants, to ensure you receive personal attention from our affable instructors. Your memorable moments with us are our top priority. Regardless of whether you’re joining us solo, we promise an enjoyable experience.

We’re excited to share with you insider secrets on creating three favorite Japanese desserts and you’ll learn to produce Japanese confectionery that you may recognize from various Animes or Mangas.

Following the class, all dessert recipes will be available for you to take home. This way, you can surprise your family and friends with exquisite Japanese sweets. No doubt, they’ll be immensely impressed!

We happily accommodate vegetarians and vegans. Please advise us of any dietary requirements ahead of time.

We eagerly anticipate the opportunity to meet you all soon!

Location

38-4 Fukakusa Watamorichō

Our studio is about 15 min walk from the Fushimiinari shrine.

Cancellation Policy

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

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Shan2ssp99

May 19, 2024

Great sweet workshop experience - We really enjoyed the cooking experience. Miho explained everything nicely and guided us to make all the food. At the end of the session we can enjoy the food we made in a relax vibe. The house is beautiful and the kitchen is clean and well-arranged. If I have the chance to go to Japan again i will join Miho’s workshop again for sure.