The feeling that you’re visiting a local friend in Kyoto — not a tour. This is yummy sweets making and a cultural exchange: learning, laughing, cooking, and connecting. You don’t just make sweets — you get a glimpse into daily life in suburban Kyoto, away from the crowds.
The feeling that you’re visiting a local friend in Kyoto — not a tour. This is yummy sweets making and a cultural exchange: learning, laughing, cooking, and connecting. You don’t just make sweets — you get a glimpse into daily life in suburban Kyoto, away from the crowds.
- Kyoto Family Kitchen - Join this delightful experience where guests are invited into a genuine Kyoto home to craft traditional Japanese sweets in a warm and welcoming environment. The host will guide participants through the ingredients and techniques, allowing them to create exquisite seasonal wagashi step by step, with ample opportunity to ask…
- Kyoto Family Kitchen - Join this delightful experience where guests are invited into a genuine Kyoto home to craft traditional Japanese sweets in a warm and welcoming environment. The host will guide participants through the ingredients and techniques, allowing them to create exquisite seasonal wagashi step by step, with ample opportunity to ask questions, taste, and savor the process.
Participants will:
• Discover how Japanese sweets are crafted in a real home kitchen
• Shape, decorate, and customize their own sweets
• Relish them with Japanese tea while enjoying a casual, friendly chat
• Experience authentic Kyoto hospitality — pets are part of the charm!
• Explore a tranquil neighborhood away from the tourist crowds
• Gain the skills and confidence to recreate these sweets at home
• Receive a digital recipe booklet after the workshop
This activity is perfect for beginners and suitable for adults and children of all ages. No cooking experience is necessary — just a curiosity and a love for sweet treats! Participants will leave not only with their handmade creations but also with cherished memories of visiting a Kyoto home and sharing a cultural experience together.
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Snacks
- Tea and coffee
- Seasonal Wagashi (Traditional Japanese Sweets) - Create handmade wagashi shaped with seasonal colors and designs, inspired by nature and paired perfectly with tea.
- Seasonal Wagashi (Traditional Japanese Sweets) - Create handmade wagashi shaped with seasonal colors and designs, inspired by nature and paired perfectly with tea.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
