Immerse yourself in a tranquil cultural experience by learning how to make traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) followed by an intimate tea ceremony inside a Japanese-style home. This hands-on session offers a warm and authentic introduction to Japanese hospitality and tradition.
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- Visit a local Kyoto home with traditional Japanese-style rooms and a garden view
- Escape the busy tourist areas and enjoy a calm, peaceful atmosphere
- Participate in a traditional tea ceremony led by a licensed instructor
- Learn how to prepare and serve matcha yourself
- Make your own wagashi (Japanese sweets) in a hands-on workshop
Full Description
Your experience begins at a cozy Japanese house where your English-speaking host will welcome you. The session starts with a hands-on wagashi-making class in the kitchen. You’ll learn to make one traditional type of wagashi, not just by watching, but by participating in every step.
Once the sweets are made, your tea ceremony experience begins. First, you’ll receive an explanation of proper etiquette, basic tea ceremony manners, and the layout of a Japanese-style room.
Weather permitting, you’ll walk through a small garden to an authentic Japanese tatami room. There, the instructor will share the cultural history of the tea ceremony, the meaning of the scroll in the alcove, and the significance of every element in the space.
Enjoy the sweets you’ve just made while watching a live demonstration on how to properly drink matcha. The host will then perform the traditional tea preparation, and you’ll taste a freshly whisked bowl of matcha.
Finally, you’ll be guided through making your own bowl of matcha using a bamboo tea whisk. This entire experience is led by certified interpreter-guides, ensuring that you gain meaningful insights throughout the class.
By the end of the session, you’ll be equipped to share both wagashi and the ritual of matcha preparation with friends and family — a truly unique souvenir from Japan.
Pricing
From ¥8,132 per person
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Includes
- English-speaking licensed instructor
- Two bowls of matcha (one made by you)
- Learn how to make one type of wagashi
- One traditional Japanese sweet to enjoy
- Explanation of tea ceremony and wagashi traditions
- All materials, ingredients, and taxes included
Meeting Point
iroHa Cooking Studio
38-4 Fukakusa Watamoricho, Fushimi Ward, Kyoto, 612-0022, Japan
Visit Website
Tel: +81 90-3654-8857
Reviews
“Amazing experience! Definitely book!”
The ladies were so lovely and welcoming. Very helpful and the sweets were delicious.
“Fun, small-group instruction!”
Great experience making mochi and learning about the Japanese tea ceremony in an intimate, relaxed setting.
“Excellent cultural highlight.”
Miho was such a kind and informative host. The tea master made us feel welcome, and we loved tasting the sweets we made ourselves. Highly recommended.
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