About this tour
Spend two hours with a certified wagashi instructor in a residential Shibuya home learning to shape fruit daifuku mochi and nerikiri confections by hand. You'll discover the stories behind these sweets, practise a basic tea ceremony, and leave with handwritten recipes to recreate them at home. The intimate setting feels less like a classroom and more like cooking with a skilled family member, complete with fresh matcha to sip while you work.
Highlights
- Hand-shape two types of mochi sweets from scratch
- Learn nerikiri design techniques used in tea ceremonies
- Conduct a simple tea ceremony independently
- Receive written recipes to take home
- Understand mochi history and cultural significance
- Work in an authentic Japanese residential kitchen
What to expect
You'll arrive at a private house near Shibuya and be fitted with an apron. The instructor walks you through forming fruit daifuku—wrapping chilled mochi dough around fresh fruit fillings—and crafting decorative nerikiri sweets using traditional shaping tools. Expect hands-on guidance as you practise the techniques; the pace is unhurried and forgiving of mistakes. After making, you'll participate in a straightforward tea ceremony where you prepare and serve matcha yourself. There's time built in for questions about the neighbourhood and Japanese confectionery culture. Fresh green tea is available throughout.
Good to know
An apron is provided. The house has a toy poodle resident—avoid booking if you have dog allergies. Public transport links are nearby. Recipes are provided in written form to take home.
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