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Japanese Traditional Sweets Making Choose from 2 Plans < Tokyo >

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Highlights

Experience making Japanese traditional sweets using real ingredients!
Choose between the standard plan and the plan with a tea ceremony experience
Optionally take home the Japanese sweets you made yourself

What to expect

You will experience making two seasonal Japanese traditional sweets called "Nerikiri" yourself.You can make real Japanese sweets using white/red bean paste produced by Kyoto's long-established shops.And also Tea Ceremony experiences available.

What's included

Varies by package — see each package below.

Packages (2)

Plan with Tea Ceremony ExperienceDailyfrom USD 18.17

What's included

Instructor
Travel Service Handling Fee
Nerikiri Making Experience
Tea Ceremony Experience

Starting at: 08:00, 10:30, 13:00, 15:30, 18:00

You can make real Japanese sweets using white/red bean paste produced by Kyoto's long-established shops.After preparing yourself the Matcha, you can enjoy it along with the previously prepared sweets.The sweetness of the high quality white/red bean paste will perfectly balance the taste of the Matcha.
Enjoy with us the world of Tea during this Japanese culture experience.

Schedule

Meet at AN TOKYO Japanese Culture Experience
<About the Venue>
・Please note that you will need to wait outside until the venue opens, so we recommend arriving close to the designated meeting time.
・If you have any requests regarding the air conditioning on the day, please feel free to inform our staff.
Start of the Experience
Explanation Regarding Japanese Traditional Sweets
Explain the different types of wagashi (Japanese sweets) and their combinations with matcha (green tea).
Flower Shaped "Nerikiri" Making
Let's start the experience right away! First, let's try making flower-shaped Nerikiri.
"Kinton Nerikiri" Making
Next, you'll make kinton-style nerikiri. The wagashi we create varies according to the seasons (24 solar terms), so you can enjoy a different experience each month! Dont we We
Break Time
Explanation Regarding Tea
Matcha Grinding Demonstration
You will be making matcha by grinding tea leaves into a powder.
Tea-Ceremony Experience
After receiving instructions on the proper way to prepare matcha, you can try making matcha on your own. Enjoy the experience!
Picture Time
Please enjoy taking photos of the finished creations. The vibrant green of the matcha and the colorful wagashi are sure to make for a beautiful picture! You can also enjoy the freshly made wagashi right there on the spot.
End of the Experience
Eating/Drinking Time
When taking home the finished nerikiri, we offer carry-out cases for an additional fee. If you are interested, please request this option.
Tour Ends at AN TOKYO Japanese Culture Experience

Standard PlanDailyfrom USD 11.84

Location and Directions

Check-in / Check-out
AN TOKYO Japanese Culture Experience
3rd Floor, Daini Toei Building, 2-2 Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Address :
3rd Floor, Daini Toei Building, 2-2 Kajicho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan
Access:
1-minute walk from the East Exit of JR or Tokyo Metro Ginza Line “Kanda Station”

Restrictions

Although the venue is on the 3rd floor, an elevator is available for your convenience.
Reservations can be made for a minimum of one person.
Infants (0-1 years old) who participate while sitting on a guardian's lap are free of charge. ※Please note that infants cannot participate alone.
Depending on the reception hours, timing, and the number of participants, the event may not be held.
People who are not participating in the experience are not allowed to enter.
English support is provided to the best of our ability. If you require an English interpreter, please select the English Support Guarantee.

Other requirements

Unannounced delays of 10 minutes or more will be treated as cancellations. Due to the program schedule, we cannot adjust the event timing for late arrivals.
Entry will begin 5 minutes before the start. Until then, entry is not permitted. Please wait outside until the venue opens, and arrive close to the gathering time.

Additional notes

Customers who wish to receive a certificate of completion can do so for a fee of 300 yen. Please request this at the time of booking.
The content of wagashi (Japanese sweets) making workshops varies depending on the season.
It is possible to arrange experiences for groups of 10 or more people, as well as private bookings for 22 or more people (or the equivalent fee for 22 people). If you are interested, please contact us. (Please note that the cancellation policy differs from the standard policy in such cases.)
If you drop the anko (sweet red bean paste) during the experience, you can purchase a new portion for an additional 100 yen. *This applies only to those participating in experiences that use anko.
Please refrain from bringing large luggage.
We regret to inform you that we cannot take any responsibility for any disputes or issues between customers.
If you have any requests regarding the air conditioning on the day of the event, please feel free to speak to our staff.
<Breakdown of Fees>
Activity Fee: 1,670 yen (Standard Plan), 2,670 yen (Plan with Tea Ceremony Experience)
Travel Service Handling Fee: 6% of the activity fee
Travel Fee: 1,770 yen (Standard Plan), 2,830 yen (Plan with Tea Ceremony Experience)