Kyoto Karasuma Area: Tea Ceremony Experience with Japanese Traditional Sweets Making

Learn the art of Japanese wagashi in Kyoto as you shape Japanese traditional sweets by hand, with optional add-ons like a casual Uji matcha tea ceremony.

Getting started

Arrive near Gojo Station on the Karasuma subway line and check in at the studio. After a short introduction, meet your instructor, receive an overview of the workshop, and get set up at your workstation with the tools and ingredients provided.

What to expect

Kyoto wagashi workshop

A hands-on cultural class where you learn to craft Nerikiri—high-grade Japanese sweets shaped to reflect the seasons.

Features

• Make seasonal Nerikiri: Create two Nerikiri sweets using colored white bean paste while learning traditional shaping and finishing techniques.

• Step-by-step instruction: Follow clear guidance from your instructor as you learn how to color, mold, and shape the sweets into seasonal motifs.

• Learn wagashi culture: Discover the background of wagashi and how these delicate sweets reflect seasonal themes in Japanese tea culture.

Upgrades

Upgrade to a casual matcha tea ceremony with a matcha grinding demonstration, or choose the expanded workshop option to make traditional Ohigashi sweets.