Wagashi Making Class in Ginza: Learn to Craft Japanese Sweets

Craft two types of wagashi from scratch, guided step by step

A hands-on wagashi making class in Ginza where you make two types of Japanese sweets under live instruction in English or Japanese, then taste matcha and sweets in the tea room. The class runs 50 minutes total and includes all ingredients, equipment rental and matcha. Allergies and dietary restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice.

The experience

Ginza's wagashi class starts with an introduction to Japanese sweets and their place in the culture, then moves straight to making. You'll craft two different types of wagashi with an instructor guiding each step, using ingredients and equipment provided. The instructor speaks English or Japanese, so you can follow along in whichever language works for you.

After you finish making, you move to the tea room to enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets. A chance to taste what you've made and sit with the experience. A photo session is built into the class so you can capture what you've created. If you have time after, there's a shop on-site where traditional Japanese crafts are available to browse.

What’s included

• Experience fee.
• all ingredients for making two types of wagashi.
• matcha and Japanese sweets in the tea room.
• equipment rental.
• photo session.
• live instruction in English or Japanese.

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 10:00, 14:00 and 16:00

Book up to1h before

GroupUp to 5

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

Public transport nearby

Operated by LPC JAPAN STUDIO銀座本店

Is this one for you?The class is 50 minutes, so it fits easily into a morning or afternoon in Ginza without eating up a full day. If you want to learn a specific technique or need extra time to work through the steps, a longer hands-on experience elsewhere might suit you better.

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Top questions

What languages is the tour guided in?

Live guide in English and Japanese.

How long does the wagashi making class take?

The class runs 50 minutes total, including the introduction, making two types of sweets, and enjoying matcha and sweets in the tea room.

What exactly do I make during the class?

You make two types of wagashi, each one guided by the instructor. The specific varieties are introduced at the start of the program.

Is the instructor fluent in English?

Yes, the live instructor teaches in English or Japanese, so you can choose the language that works for you.

What if I have food allergies or dietary restrictions?

Let the operator know in advance if there are ingredients you cannot eat due to allergies or religious reasons, and they will work with you to accommodate it.

What's included in the class fee?

The experience fee covers all ingredients for the wagashi you make, matcha, and rental of any equipment you need during the class.