Make Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha in Tokyo: Hands-On Class

Shape four pieces of edible art, then taste matcha the way it's meant to be served

A 90-minute hands-on class in Tokyo where you make Nerikiri, delicate Japanese sweets shaped by hand, then participate in a table-style tea ceremony with freshly whisked matcha and premium sweets sourced across Japan. The class runs at 9 AM, 1 PM, or 3:30 PM in a traditional Japanese home just three minutes from Omotesando Station, within walking distance of Shibuya, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, and Takeshita Street. All materials, tea, and sweets are included. Everything you make is yours to take home. Children from age 6 are welcome, and the experience suits all ages and dietary preferences including vegan and vegetarian diets.

The experience

You'll start by choosing from sample designs and shaping three different Nerikiri pieces using sweet white bean paste mixed with glutinous rice flour or yam: the soft, smooth texture responds to your hands as you form each one. Then you design and make an original shape of your own, turning the craft into something personal. The instructor guides you through each step in English or Japanese, and because the class happens in a traditional Japanese home rather than a studio, you see how the space itself reflects the lifestyle that shaped these sweets.

After you finish shaping, you move into a casual tea ceremony at the table. The instructor whisks matcha fresh and serves it alongside carefully selected Japanese sweets sourced from across Japan. A moment to taste what you've been learning to make. The whole experience runs 90 minutes, which is why the 9 AM slot works as a morning activity: shops in the neighborhood don't open until 11, so you finish here and step straight into sightseeing at Shibuya, Harajuku, or Takeshita Street without waiting for the day to begin.

You meet at CHUMS Omotesando (in front of the brown building), a 30-second walk from the instructor's place. The location sits three minutes from Omotesando Station by foot, and Meiji Shrine, Shibuya Crossing, and the rest of the neighborhood's landmarks are all within reach once the class ends. Everything you make, all four pieces, comes home with you as a souvenir that's actually edible.

What’s included

• All Nerikiri-making materials and tools.
• three sample designs plus one original creation you design yourself.
• freshly whisked matcha.
• premium Japanese sweets sourced across Japan.
• tea and green tea.
• instruction in English or Japanese.
• use of the traditional Japanese home as your workspace.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 09:00, 13:00 and 15:30

Book up to1d before

AgesAdult (16 to 80 years) · Youth (6 to 15 years) · Under 6: can't be included in the booking

GroupUp to 4

Live guideEnglish and Japanese

Meeting point and pickupNo hotel pickup: you go to the meeting point. Ends back at the starting point.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Stroller friendlyInfant seats availablePublic transport nearby

Operated by Mum Japanese sweets studio

Is this one for you?Catch Tokyo's quiet morning hours by making and tasting nerikiri sweets yourself. You'll finish by 10:30 and step straight into Shibuya or Harajuku while the day is still yours.

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Top questions

What languages is the guide in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

Can children come?

Yes. Ticket types: Youth (6 to 15 years). Under 6: they can't be included in the booking.

What exactly is Nerikiri and what will I make?

Nerikiri is a traditional Japanese sweet made from sweet white bean paste mixed with glutinous rice flour or yam, giving it a soft and smooth texture that you shape by hand into seasonal designs. In the class, you'll make three sample designs following the instructor's guidance, then create one original shape of your own: four pieces total, all edible and all yours to take home.

How much experience do I need to make these sweets?

None at all. The class is hands-on from the start, and the instructor teaches you how to shape each piece step by step. You'll work with sample designs first to learn the technique, then move to your own creation. It's designed for all ages and skill levels, from children to seniors.

What happens during the tea ceremony part?

After you finish shaping your Nerikiri, you sit at a table and participate in a casual, informal tea ceremony. The instructor whisks matcha fresh and serves it to you alongside premium Japanese sweets sourced from across Japan: a chance to experience how these sweets are actually enjoyed in Japanese culture.

Can I visit Shibuya and Harajuku after the class?

Yes. The class meets just three minutes from Omotesando Station and sits within walking distance of Shibuya, Harajuku, Meiji Shrine, and Takeshita Street. The 9 AM time slot is specifically designed so you can finish and move straight into sightseeing before shops open at 11 AM.

What do I need to bring or wear?

Wear comfortable clothes you don't mind getting a little flour on. The instructor provides all materials, tools, and ingredients. You just bring yourself and take home everything you create.