This one day course is for anyone who wants to experience the art of wagashi-making, The purpose of this class is to familiarize you with Japanese sweets making and we will have a lot of fun making them, even if they are not perfect!
You will also get to know the history and culture behind mochi and other traditinal sweets.
After the class you will be able to taste your creation with a cup of tea or a bowl of Matcha tea for the Nerikiri Wagashi class. (You have the option to take home what you have made in a box).

If you are booking solo you will need to choose a date that already has two or more bookings for that class.
  • Classes are  held by WPA certified instructors. >>> Meet Our  Instructors
  • Private class can be requested. You will have to purchase 8 seats for High Season (Dec, Mar. Apr,) and 6 seats for the other months (Depending of availability)
  • Children are welcome, but they must be able to sit in their seat for the duration of the class. For the courtesy of other guests, you may be asked to leave if the class is disturbed. If you are participating with small children we advise you to book a private class or take a class at one of our affiliate schools where you can take the class in a private residence in a smaller setting.. Children under the age of 4 are not allowed in class due to safety reasons
  • Observers are not allowed in class unless it is a private class.

Courses to Choose From

Our Booking Reservations are managed through "bokun" by JTB Group

Private Classes by request

The following classes are held by Miyuki, the owner.  Classes are held by request (Mon - Thur.)  There are discounts for taking multiple lessons in a day. and discounts for two or more participants. Please contact us using the contact form. 
​Japanese Jelly Class
In this class we will be using kanten agar to make mizugashi (water confections) called Kingyokukan（錦玉羹） , which is a traditional jelly sweet using a firming agent called kanten（寒天）. You can choose the motif you would like to use.　(Sakura, Autumn Leaf, Goldfish)
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You will learn:
  1. How to make Yokan（羊羹）and Kingyokukan（錦玉羹）
  2. How to color and cut shapes out from the Yokan
  3. How to Layer the Kingyokukan..
  4. How to make Kohakuto（琥珀糖）
  • Course fee : JPY 25,000
  • Duration 2.5 hours.
  • Minimum class size : 1 
  • Optional:
​          Nerikiri Making (2 seasonal motifs) + 10,000 yen
Higashi (Dried Sweets) Class
Higashi/干菓子 is a sweet served in the tea ceremony. In this class we will be using making Rakugan（落雁）and Unpei（雲平）
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You will learn:
  1. How to make Rakugan（落雁）using conventional molds.
  2. How to make Unpei dough.
  3. How to color and shape the Unpei.
  • Course fee : JPY 25,000  ​
  • Duration 3  hours.
  • Minimum class size : 1 
  • Optional:
​          Nerikiri Making (2 seasonal motifs) + 10,000 yen
Han-Namagashi (Semi-Dried Sweets) Class
Hantamagashi/半生菓子 is a sweet that has 10-30% moisture. It may be dry on the outside, but inside it is soft.  In this class we will be using making Suhama（州浜）and Ishigoromo（石衣）
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You will learn:
  1. How to make Suhama（州浜）dough.
  2. How to make seasonal Suhama Shapes
  3. How to make Ishigoromo（石ごろも）
  • Course fee : JPY 25,000 
  • Duration 3  hours.
  • Minimum class size : 1 
  • Optional:
​          Nerikiri Making (2 seasonal motifs) + 10,000 yen
Dorayaki and Daifuku Class 
Learn  how to make two of the most popular Japanese sweets,  Dorayaki,- sweet pancakes with a read bean filling inside and fruit daifuku.

This course includes:
  • Hands-on making 2 pieces (4 pancakes) of dorayaki with recipe
  • Hands-on making 2 pieces of fruit daifuku with recipe
  • Photo taking session with your creation.
  • Green tea or Hojicha to taste your creations
  • Aprons and all ingredients and tools.
  • Course fee : JPY 12,000 
  • Solo Booking  Fee:JPY 18,000
  • Minimum class size : 1 (Max 4)
  • Duration 2.5 hours.
  • This course will be held at one of our Affiliate Schools​​
Hasamigiku Class

​Choose from 4 hour intensive course and 2 hour regular course.
Duration: 2 hours or 4 hours
Minimum Participants: 1 
​Details here >>>

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