Tokyo: Japanese Sweets Making Experience





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Duration
2 hours 30 minutes
Ticket type
Mobile Only
Languages
English
Confirmation
Instant
Meeting point
Meeting point provided
Time zone
Asia/Tokyo
Why Travelers Love This
Overview
This private tour offers a traditional Japanese handmade experience. First, you will actually experience making traditional Japanese sweets. You can actually make very beautiful and delicate wagashi. The shapes and colors of the wagashi are inspired by Japan's four seasons and landscapes, allowing you to learn about Japanese culture together. You will then visit a store where the sweets are handmade by Japanese artisans. You will visit a traditional store that has been loved in this city for a long time and whose techniques have been handed down from generation to generation. You can also buy them as souvenirs along with wonderful memories.
What's Included
Included
Wagashi Making Fee
tour guide
Matcha and sweets fee
Not included
Shopping cost at each stores (it depends on the guest and store)
Gratuities
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
Outside the south exit ticket gates of JR Nippori Station
Itinerary
Stop 1
15 minutes
Stop 1
The Yanaka Cemetery in Tokyo is known as a historic site with a peaceful atmosphere, where prominent figures, including Yoshinobu Tokugawa, the last shogun of the Tokugawa Shogunate, are laid to rest. The Tokugawa family ruled Japan for over 250 years and shaped the history of Japan during the Edo period (1603-1868). Yoshinobu's resignation marked the end of the samurai era and the beginning of Japan's modernization in the Meiji Restoration. The beautiful cherry blossoms bloom in the spring, making it a popular spot for both history and nature lovers. Translated with DeepL.com (free version)
Stop 2
1 hour 30 minutes
Stop 2
You can experience making Japanese wagashi. Japanese wagashi are so beautiful and delicate that they are attracting attention from overseas. They are inspired by the four seasons and beautiful landscapes of Japan, and you can also learn about Japanese culture and history. Even beginners can easily make wagashi, as you will be carefully taught how to make them.
Stop 3
25 minutes
Stop 3
We will visit a long-established Japanese paper craft store that has been in business since the Edo period. We deal mainly in traditional Japanese crafts made of Japanese Edo chiyogami paper. Edo chiyogami is a type of colorful and beautiful traditional Japanese paper that reflects Japanese culture since the Edo period. A variety of handmade products are available, including origami paper, boxes, folding screens, and more. Why not purchase some as souvenirs?
Stop 4
20 minutes
Stop 4
We will go to a store that sells a popular Japanese snack called sembei. Made from carefully selected rice, each rice cracker is carefully baked using traditional methods. Popular products include soy sauce-flavored rice crackers and sweet rice crackers dusted with white sugar, offering a wide variety of flavors and ingredients. The store also offers a selection of gift crackers and seasonal products, which are popular as souvenirs and gifts.
Additional Info
Public Transportation Nearby
Public transportation options are available nearby
Physical Easy
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Policy type
Standard
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Experience may be cancelled if minimum traveler count is not met.
Refund eligibility
100% refundable 1+ days before
Refund eligibility
0% refundable 0-1 days before
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