Japanese Tea with Japanese Sweets Making Experience in Tokyo

Overview

Travel back to Japan’s refined Heian period, the era when the tea ceremony began not as a solemn ritual, but as a joyful social gathering, with this delightful one-hour cultural experience. This “Easy” activity in Tokyo invites you into a cozy, small-group setting where you can immerse yourself in the fun and friendly atmosphere created by our bilingual English-speaking crew.

The experience is centered around two delicious traditional arts: enjoying the robust flavor of Matcha green tea and creating beautiful, colorful Japanese sweets (Wagashi). You will learn the history and cultural significance of these treats, and then get hands-on as you craft your own confectionery creations. Designed to be intimate and individually focused, this is the perfect opportunity to make friends with locals and gain an in-depth understanding of Japanese hospitality.

To enhance your immersion, you’ll have the opportunity for Kimono Wearing, and the session concludes with a bit of fun as you play traditional Japanese games. With a complimentary drink bar and snacks, a focus on accessibility (including wheelchair and vegan options), this experience promises a welcoming environment for everyone looking to sip, craft, and play their way through a piece of Japanese history.

Highlights:

• Make Traditional Wagashi: Get hands-on instruction to create your own beautiful, colorful Japanese sweets (Wagashi) using provided ingredients.
• Authentic Matcha Experience: Sip and savor freshly prepared Matcha green tea, learning about its history and role in Japanese culture.
• Friendly and Intimate Setting: Enjoy a cozy, small-group atmosphere with highly engaging, bilingual English-speaking crew members.
• Kimono Wearing Included: Enhance your cultural immersion with the option to wear a traditional Japanese Kimono during the experience.
• Inclusive Options: The activity features vegan options for the sweets, a drink bar with snacks, and is wheelchair friendly for maximum accessibility.

Complete Details:

This is a one-hour, “Easy” culinary and cultural activity designed to be a personalized and engaging experience in the heart of Tokyo. You will step into a friendly environment where the crew prioritizes making you feel comfortable and informed, facilitating an intimate chat about the history of the tea ceremony, which originated as a cheerful tea party in the Heian period.

The core of the experience is the Wagashi making. You will be provided with all the necessary ingredients and step-by-step guidance to craft your own colorful Japanese sweets, which are renowned for their intricate designs. You will then enjoy your handmade sweets alongside a bowl of freshly prepared Matcha. The experience also includes a Kimono Wearing opportunity for photos and deeper cultural connection. Accessibility is a key feature, with the venue being wheelchair and stroller/pram accessible, and dedicated vegan options available for the sweets. A drink bar with snacks is available for enjoyment throughout the session.

Meeting Point: The experience takes place in a welcoming location within Taito City, Tokyo, Japan.

Cancellation Policy: We will charge a cancellation fee of 100% if the booking is cancelled 1 day or less before the event. There is no charge (0% fee) for cancellations made more than 1 day before the event. Advance booking is required with a cut-off time of 1 hour prior to the start time.

Booking with Jasumo:

To book your slot for the delightful Japanese Tea with Japanese Sweets Making Experience or to inquire about integrating this one-hour activity into a longer Tokyo food and culture tour, please contact us using the Contact Us Form on our website.

Our team is dedicated to providing personalized and memorable experiences and will assist you in securing your booking for this popular and friendly cultural immersion.

FAQs Section

Is this tea ceremony a formal, traditional experience or more casual?

This experience is intentionally casual and fun! It steps back to the Heian period’s origins of the tea ceremony as a cheerful, social gathering. While you will learn cultural aspects, the focus is on a relaxed atmosphere, hands-on sweet making, and friendly interaction with the bilingual crew.

Do I need to bring any ingredients or tools for the Japanese sweets making?

No, all necessary materials are included! The Sweets Ingredients for the Wagashi making, along with all the tools and equipment, are provided on site. You simply need to come ready to have fun, learn, and enjoy crafting your edible masterpiece.

What if I have dietary restrictions, like being vegan or having allergies?

The experience is highly inclusive and offers a Vegan Option for the Japanese sweets ingredients, ensuring that most guests with dietary restrictions can fully participate in the Wagashi making. You can also enjoy the selection of drinks and snacks from the Drink-Bar provided.

How much interaction will I have with the local crew during the one hour?

You will have extensive interaction! The experience is intentionally kept to a cozy, small group and is led by bilingual English-speaking crew members who create a fun and friendly atmosphere, encouraging friendly conversations and ensuring a customized, individual-focused session.

Is the opportunity to wear a Kimono part of the price, and can I wear it for the whole hour?

Yes, the opportunity for Kimono Wearing is included as part of the experience. It is provided to enhance your cultural immersion, allowing you to wear the traditional attire while making your sweets, sipping your Matcha, and taking memorable photos during the one-hour session.

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