All Reviews for Food & Drink Experience

I have always wanted to try making nerikiri. I had the impression that it could only be experienced in Kyoto, but I was excited to find out that it is also available in Tokyo, so I quickly signed up. Not only did we make nerikiri, but we also learned about its history and interesting facts, which was very educational.

The timing and the level of the nerikiri experience were just right, making it suitable for beginners. I also participated in the tea ceremony, and I recommend doing the two experiences together.

I would like to try it again, and my interest in nerikiri has definitely increased. Thank you very much.

ずっと練り切り体験をしてみたいと思っていました。京都でしか体験できないイメージでしたが、今回東京でもできるとのことで早速申込みました。練り切りを作るだけではなく、歴史や豆知識も教えてくださり、とても勉強になりました。
時間や練り切り体験レベルもちょうどよく、初心者向けかと思います。お点前も一緒にしたのですが、セットで体験した方がおすすめです。
また、体験したいと思い、練り切りにも興味がより湧きました。ありがとうございました。

Since my child chose wagashi (Japanese sweets) as the theme for their independent research project, we had the opportunity to try making wagashi together.

The instructor was kind and patient, guiding us through the process, and we were able to enjoy making them even as beginners. I found the explanations about wasanbon (a type of fine sugar) and the origins of wagashi very interesting as an adult. My daughter, who is in upper elementary school, was able to complete her creations on her own.

My daughter, who loves wagashi, finished the experience exclaiming, "It was the best!" with great joy.

I’ve heard that the types of sweets made change with the seasons, so if we have the chance again, I would definitely love to go and make them once more.

Thank you very much.

子どもが自由研究で和菓子をテーマにした為、
こちらで親子で和菓子作りに挑戦させていただきました。

優しく丁寧に作り方をご指導いただき、初めてでも楽しく作る事が出来ました。
和三盆の事や和菓子の始まりなど解説していただき、大人の私も興味深かったです。
高学年の娘も一人で作り上げる事が出来ました。

和菓子が大好きな娘は体験を終え、『最高だった！』と大喜びでした。

季節に合わせて作るお菓子もどんどん変わっていくそうですので、また機会がありましたら是非作りに行かせていただきたいです。

ありがとうございました。

I had been interested for a while, but due to COVID, the experience classes were canceled, and I hesitated to go... When I finally looked for experience classes after measures were taken, I found many were held on weekends and holidays, making it difficult to participate.

At that time, I discovered this experience plan that was available on weekdays, included a tea ceremony experience, and was reasonably priced. I was immediately intrigued and signed up on the spot!

Despite signing up the day before, they welcomed me warmly and provided attentive service throughout! Before the experience, there was also a talk about wagashi (Japanese sweets) and matcha, which deepened my knowledge before the actual experience. The sweet red bean paste had a refined, gentle sweetness, and the matcha was mild with strong umami and almost no bitterness, making it safe for children to enjoy as well.

Although it's in a great location just a short walk from Kanda Station, the building itself can be a bit hard to find, so be careful ⚠️. It's located on the second floor of a building with "Nomura Building" written prominently.

I recommend doing some research beforehand. However, once you find it, you'll have a very satisfying experience, so if you're interested, definitely give it a try! ✨

少し前から興味があったものの、コロナで体験教室が中止だったり、少し抵抗があって行けなかったり…。いざ対策がなされてから体験教室を探してみると、土日祝開催が多く、参加が難しいものばかりで悩んでいました。
そんなとき、平日も開催でお点前体験までついていて、お値段もお手頃価格なこちらの体験プランを見つけ、すぐに興味を惹かれ、その場で申し込みをさせていただきました！
前日の申し込みであったにも関わらず、快く迎え入れて下さり、終始丁寧にご対応下さいました！
体験前には和菓子・お抹茶についてのお話もあるので、知識も深まってから体験することができます。餡子は上品な優しい甘さで、お抹茶も苦味がほとんどなく旨みの強いマイルドなもので、お子様も安心して召し上がれるところもポイントが高かったです。
神田駅からすぐの好立地ではあるものの、建物自体が少し分かりづらいので要注意⚠️大きく野村ビルと書かれたビルの2階にあります。
事前に下調べしてから行くことをオススメします。
ただ、辿りつければ大満足の体験ができるので、興味のある方は是非行ってみてください✨

I had the experience of making hibiscus and fireworks with nerikiri, as well as preparing tea. From the beginning, there were thorough explanations, and I was able to hear interesting trivia, making it a very enjoyable time. When I did well, I received compliments, which made the work feel rewarding. There were also quiz-style questions, and it was fun to work on them with my friends. It was a fulfilling experience, and I would like to go again if the shapes of the wagashi change.

ハイビスカスと花火を練り切りで作る体験とお茶をたてる体験をさせていただきました。最初から丁寧な説明があり、豆知識なども聞くことができたので、とても楽しい時間でした。
上手くできると、褒めの言葉をいただけたので、作業をしていて、やりがいがありました。
クイズ形式の質問などもあり、友達と考えながら作業をすることが楽しかったです。
充実した時間になったので、また作る和菓子の形が変わったら行ってみたいと思います。

I participated with my elementary school daughter, who loves wagashi (Japanese sweets). There were only a few participants, and sufficient COVID-19 measures were in place, so we felt safe throughout the experience. My daughter was able to actually experience making nerikiri with real ingredients and methods, and she not only had fun but also truly appreciated the wonderful skills of the artisans.

The tea ceremony experience was also great; we were able to start from grinding the tea with a stone mill and learned about the proper etiquette, which I think was a valuable experience. The lectures were thorough within the limited time, and we were able to smoothly progress from making to tasting.

One unfortunate aspect was that the venue was on the second floor, but there were no signs on the first floor, and the entrance to the building was hard to find. I tried calling several times before the start time but couldn't get through. Ultimately, I found my way there, but it was disappointing that we couldn't participate from the beginning.

However, considering the cost and the fact that it's an easily accessible experience in Tokyo for families with children, I am satisfied. Thank you!

和菓子が大好きな小学生の娘と2人で参加しました。
参加人数も少なく、十分にコロナ対策もとられており安心して過ごせました。
娘は、粘土で見よう見まねで作っていた練り切りを実際の材料と作り方で体験することができ、楽しさと同時に改めて職人さんの技術の素晴らしさを実感していました。
お点前体験も、石臼でひくところから体験させていただいたり、御作法についても知ることができ良い経験になったと思います。
限られた時間で丁寧なレクチャー、写真撮影なども行っていただき、作成から試食までスムーズな流れで進みました。

ひとつ残念だったのは、会場が2階ですが1階に看板などがなくビルの入口も分かりにくく迷ってしまい、開始時間前に何度か電話で問い合わせても繋がりませんでした。
結果的に出力で辿り着きましたが、最初から参加することができず残念でした。

しかし、金額面や子供連れで都内で気軽に体験できることを考えると満足です。
ありがとうございました！

Unless you're part of a tea ceremony club, it's quite rare to have the experience of making traditional Japanese sweets and matcha, so this was a very valuable opportunity. I wasn't able to achieve the appearance I had in mind, and since the ingredients for wagashi change with the seasons, I would love to experience it again!

茶道部とかでもない限り、和菓子を作ってお抹茶を作る経験はなかなか出来ないので、すごく貴重な機会になりました。
思うような見た目に完成できなかったのと、和菓子も季節によって内容が変わるとのことなので、また体験したいと思いました！

We took a day off on a weekday and participated as a couple. I had been interested in the nerikiri experience and had been looking for information on events held in Tokyo for a while. However, due to the slightly high price and timing, I hadn't been able to participate until now.

While planning our weekday off, I happened to discover this event and signed up immediately. When we arrived at the venue on the day of the event, there were only the two of us participating, likely because it was a weekday. It seems this experience plan had only started about a week before we attended, so it was still an undiscovered gem.

The company running it originally offers similar experience plans in Kyoto, and the content of the experience was substantial. Before participating, I wondered if 90 minutes would be necessary, but there was also a mini-lecture where we learned about wagashi and the tea ceremony, which added to the enjoyment.

As for the nerikiri itself, it didn't go as smoothly as I had hoped, but I was able to understand the difficulty of making wagashi. I heard that families with children also participate, so I think I might take my child when they are around kindergarten age.

平日に休みをとって夫婦で参加しました。
練り切り体験に興味があり、都内で開催されているものの情報は以前から見ていました。しかし、少し値段が高いことやタイミングもあり、なかなか参加には至っていませんでした。
今回は平日休みの計画を立てているとき、たまたまこちらを発見。すぐに申し込みをしました。
当日開催場所に行ってみると、平日ということもあり、参加者が私たち夫婦ふたりだけ。この体験プランを始めたのが、私たちが参加した日の1週間ほど前からだそうで、まだ知られていない穴場だったようです。
もともと京都で同様の体験プランを提供されている会社が運営しており、体験内容は充実していました。参加する前には、90分も必要かなと思っていたのですが、和菓子やお点前に関する知識を教えてもらえるミニ講義的なものもあり、そこも含めて楽しめました。
肝心の練り切りに関しては、なかなか思うようにいかなかったですが、和菓子作りの難しさを知ることができました。お子様連れで参加される方もいるとのことだったので、子どもが年長さんくらいになったら連れて行ってみようかと思います。

I occasionally make sweets, but this was my first experience with Japanese sweets! We did it in a group lesson format, and the pace was just right. It was easy to understand, and I would love to try it again.

お菓子作りはたまにしますが、和菓子は初体験！
グループでレッスン形式でやりますがペースもちょうどよかったです。わかりやすく、簡単でまた体験してみたいです。

I made wagashi (Japanese sweets).
I realized that the beautiful sweets you see in stores are created through various techniques.
I think it was a time when children could feel something beyond just having fun.

We experienced it as a pair, but I wished I could have allowed my husband to enter for the sake of taking photos.

和菓子づくりをしました。
お店で見かけるキレイなお菓子は、いろいろな技によって作られるということを、実感しました。
子どもにとっても、ただ楽しいだけではないものを感じられる時間だったと思います。

2人で体験しましたが、撮影用に1人夫の入室を許可してほしかったです

The menu allowed us to fully enjoy the ingredients from Goto. The grilled fish (on this day, it was Isaki) and the turban shell were prepared on the irori in advance, so we could eat them right after being seated. The fish was fluffy with just the right amount of salt, and the turban shell was plump and delicious—absolutely the best. Additionally, we enjoyed vegetables and squid with kan-koro mochi on the irori. The amount of squid was astonishing, piled up as if to say, "Is this really okay!?" I had expected the Goto udon to be warm, but it was served with a cold broth. It was refreshing and smooth to eat. The homemade nigari ice cream at the end was also delicious with just the right amount of sweetness. Thank you for the meal! Tsubaki Chaya is located on a slightly elevated area, with the beautiful Kouzuki Beach right in front—such a fantastic location where you can enjoy delicious food along with a stunning view of the sea. After the meal, we stopped by the nearby Kouzuki Goto Tsubaki Product Center to buy souvenirs. The soft serve ice cream, which changes flavors every week, is also highly recommended!

五島の素材をたっっっぷり堪能できるメニューでした。焼き魚（この日はイサキ）とサザエは事前に囲炉裏にかけてくれていたので、着席後すぐ食べられました。ホクホクの白身で程よい塩加減のお魚とぷりっぷりのサザエ、最高でした。その他、お野菜とイカとかんころ餅も囲炉裏でいただきます。イカの量が凄まじかったです。こんなにいいんですか！？というほど盛られていました。五島うどんは温かいものを想定していましたが、冷たいお汁でした。つるつるさっぱりいただくことができました。最後の自家製にがりアイスも程よい甘さで美味しかったです。ごちそうさまでした！椿茶屋さんはやや小高い場所にあり、目の前は香珠子海水浴場という最高のロケーション。美味しいお食事と一緒に美しい海も望むことができます。
食事後は近くにある香珠子五島椿物産館に寄ってお土産を購入しました。毎週フレーバーが変わるというソフトクリームもおすすめです！

The food was delicious, and the view was absolutely stunning. The maiko were also adorable, making for a truly luxurious experience. The staff were attentive and provided courteous service. I definitely want to go again!

お料理も美味しく、なんといっても景色が最高、そして舞妓さんも可愛く、大変贅沢な思いをさせて頂きました。お店の方も気が利き、丁寧な対応をしてくださいました。是非また行きたいです！！

The reservation was for two adults, so they prepared snacks for two people, and we experienced it as a family of three with my husband and our one-and-a-half-year-old daughter. Each step was explained and demonstrated carefully, making it very easy to understand.

My daughter played with the provided tools (like chopsticks) and dropped them on the floor, but they quickly replaced them with new ones.

We could choose to eat the wagashi we made on-site or take them home, and since we had originally reserved for takeout, the process of receiving the box was smooth. When we ate them at home, they were incredibly delicious, and we were impressed.

As for infection control measures, there was temperature checking and disinfection at the entrance, a recommendation for silent eating, and a mask-wearing requirement.

申し込みは大人2名なので、2名分のお菓子を用意していただき、夫と1歳半の娘と3人で体験しました。
一つ一つの工程を丁寧に説明、実演してくださり、とてもわかりやすかったです。
娘は、用意されている道具(お箸など)で遊んでしまい、床に落としてしまいましたが、すぐに新しいものと交換してくれました。

作った和菓子はその場で食べるか、持ち帰りを選択でき、もともと持ち帰りで予約していたので箱の受け取りもスムーズにしてくださいました。
家に帰ってから食べると、とても美味しくて感動しました。

感染症対策として、入り口で検温と消毒、黙食の推奨、マスク着用義務がありました。

I had initially been turned away for participating alone, but at this place, An, they adjusted the schedule to accommodate me. I was very happy because I wanted to experience making traditional Japanese sweets in Kyoto. The instructor's explanations were easy to understand, and the relaxed atmosphere allowed me to create without feeling pressured to follow the example exactly. We decided to eat the sweets we made on the spot, and although drinks were an additional charge, they created a welcoming vibe. The sweets had a subtly sweet and refined taste, and I was very satisfied with the results. I made wonderful memories from this trip. Thank you. I would like to come back with friends and family next time.

1人参加だと断られてしまっていたのですが、こちらの庵anさんでは、時間を調整して入れてもらえました。
京都で和菓子を作る体験がしたかったので、とても嬉しかったです。
インストラクターの方の説明がわかりやすく、見本の通りに作らなくてもよいというおおらかさで、安心して作ることができました。
作った和菓子はその場で食べることにして、ドリンクは別料金でしたが、断り安い雰囲気を出してくれていました。
ほんのりと甘さを感じる上品な味で、満足な出来上がりでした。
旅行のいい思い出ができました。
ありがとうございます。
次は友人や家族とも行きたいと思います。

I participated alone, but thanks to the kind and attentive staff, I had a great time! I was a bit worried about sitting seiza on tatami mats, but it was nice that both the sweets-making and tea experiences were done sitting at a table and chairs! The explanation for the sweets-making was a bit fast, and I barely managed to keep up, but there were examples, and I did fairly well! They provided red bean paste from a shop in Kyoto, and it was very delicious! I had the tea experience as well, so it wasn't a problem for me, but I felt that the recommendation for a drink at 500 yen, since outside drinks were prohibited, was a bit pushy for other customers. I thought it would be nice to offer a small amount of tea or water for those taking sweets home. I felt that could have been a bit more considerate. They also set aside time for photography, and it was great that they helped with the shooting and lent out photo backdrops! It was a very Kyoto-like experience, so I would like to bring my friends next time!

一人での参加でしたがスタッフの方々が優しく丁寧に教えてくだったおかげで楽しめました！畳に正座するのかなと不安でしたが、お菓子づくりもお茶もテーブルと椅子に座っての体験で良かった！お菓子づくりの説明のスピードが少し速くてついていくのがやっとでしたが、見本もありまあまあ上手くできました！京都のお店のあんこを用意してくれて、味もとても美味しかったです！私はお茶の体験もあったので問題なかったですが、他のお客さんに対して持ち込みの飲み物が禁止とのことで1杯500円のドリンクのおすすめが少ししつこいかなと感じた。お菓子食べて帰る用に少量のお茶か水くらい出してもいいのでは？と思いそのへんもう少し親切だったらなと感じました。撮影の時間も設けてあり、撮影手伝ってくれたり撮影用の台紙の貸し出しもよかった！京都らしい体験できたのでまた次回は友達連れて行きたいなと思いました！

I participated with a friend! Since it was my first time, I was worried about whether I could do it well, but the detailed explanations made it possible for me to create something I'm satisfied with. I would like to participate again.

友達と一緒に参加しました！
初めてだったので上手く出来るか心配でしたが､細かく説明して下さったので満足のいく物が出来ました。
また､参加したいと思います。

I have been to the riverside dining areas in Kamogawa and Kibune in the past, and in terms of the scale of the facilities and the distance to the water, it was somewhere in between Kamogawa and Kibune. The blue maple leaves were beautiful.

Since I went on a Monday, and perhaps due to the COVID-19 situation, it was quite empty, which allowed for a relaxing experience. However, I felt that the quality of the food was rather modest for the price. I assume that profits have decreased due to COVID-19, and maintaining the facilities likely incurs costs, so I understand the situation.

On the positive side, the restroom inside the riverside area was surprisingly nice. I didn't have high expectations given the location, but it turned out to be a surprisingly clean flush toilet.

過去に鴨川の納涼床、貴船の川床に行ったことがありますが、設備の規模及び水との距離の点では鴨川と貴船の中間といったところでした。青モミジが奇麗でした。
行ったのが月曜で、コロナの問題もあるからか、かなり空いており、ゆっくりできたのは良かったのですが、料理内容は価格の割に大分質素な感じがしました。コロナで利益が減っただろうし、設備の維持にも費用が掛かると推察されるので、仕方がないだろうとは思いました。
逆に良かったのは川床内にあったトイレです。場所だけにあまり期待していなかったのですが、意外に奇麗な水洗トイレでした。

I took it back to the hotel to eat. I made a mistake with the coloring along the way, but they suggested an alternative, and I think it turned out cute in the end. I heard that the motifs change with the seasons, so I would like to experience it again when I come to Kyoto.

ホテルに持ち帰って食べました。途中色の付け方を間違えてしまいましたが、別案を提案してくれて、結果可愛く作れたなと思っています。季節で作るモチーフが変わるらしいので、また京都に来たら体験したいです。

I made wagashi for the first time. The staff explained everything carefully, and I was able to enjoy it even as a beginner. The finished wagashi was also very delicious.

初めて和菓子を作りました。
スタッフの方が丁寧に説明してくださり、初めてでも楽しめました。
出来上がった和菓子もとってもおいしかったです。

The experience itself was enjoyable. I had reserved a box for takeout, but it seemed like it would get all messy on the way home, so I decided to eat it there. However, I couldn't cancel the takeout box. The box itself was a plastic case, flimsy, and not of quality that matched the price.

体験そのものは、楽しかったです。
持ち帰り予定で、箱を予約していましたが、持ち帰ったらぐちゃぐちゃになりそうだったので、その場で食べることにしましたが、持ち帰りの箱のキャンセルはできませんでした。
箱自体は、プラスチックのケースで、ペラペラで、値段ほどの質のものではありません。

I was very satisfied with the quality and volume at this price! The store was clean and spacious, allowing me to enjoy my experience with peace of mind.

このお値段でこのクオリティ＆ボリュームはとても満足でした！お店もキレイで広々としており、安心して頂くことが出来ました。

My friend and I had a nerikiri experience at 10:30 in the morning. Perhaps because it was early, there were only the two of us as customers. As a result, we received almost one-on-one instruction, which was great! Thanks to that, we were able to create very beautiful pieces.

When there are many participants, it's easy for the instructors to overlook each individual, so if you prefer a smaller group or a more relaxed experience, it might be a good idea to book a morning session.

友人と2人で朝一(10時30~)の練り切体験をしました。朝が早かったからか、私達2人しかお客さんはいませんでした。そのため、ほぼマンツーマンで教えて貰っている状態に笑 おかげでとても綺麗に出来ました。
沢山の体験者がいると、自ずと一人一人には目がいかなくなるので少人数で受けたい方、落ち着いて受けたい方は朝からのものを予約するといいかもしれません。

I participated in a traditional Japanese sweets making class as a memento of my trip to Kyoto. They carefully taught us the necessary tools, names, and methods for making wagashi. It was a lot of fun to create seasonal wagashi. It was also my first experience with the tea ceremony, and the explanations about the tea leaves, the stone mill, the water temperature, and the proper way to enjoy matcha were clear and thorough! Finally, I enjoyed the matcha and sweets, and they were delicious.

京都の旅行の記念に参加しました。
和菓子作りの必要な道具や名前、
作り方を丁寧に教えてくれました。
季節の和菓子を作れてとても楽しかったです。
お点前も初めてで、茶葉の説明・石臼、お湯の温度、お抹茶をいただく時の作法もわかりやすく丁寧でした！
最後にお抹茶とお菓子を食べて美味しかったです。

I would like the seats in front and behind to be separated. For the child, since the gloves are too big, using rubber bands would be good. The child will get a little bit of dirt on their clothes.

前後の席を離してほしいです。子供には手袋が大きいので輪ゴムを使うといいです。子供は少し服が汚れます。

The COVID-19 infection control measures were sufficiently implemented (ventilation, disinfection, social distancing, etc.), so I felt safe participating.

I was glad to finally experience "wagashi making," which I had been interested in for a long time. They provided tips on how to make it, so next time I will try using a kit from a confectionery store. Since it was an early morning session, I was able to enjoy sightseeing afterward as well. I heard that the experience varies with the seasons, so I would like to participate again.

コロナ感染対策は十分行われていて(換気・消毒・ソーシャルディスタンス等)、安心して参加できました。

ずっと興味があった「和菓子作り」体験が出来良かったです。作る時のポイントを教えて頂けたので、今度は製菓店のキットを使って作ってみます。朝早くの回だったので、その後観光もゆっくり出来ました。季節毎異なるそうなのでまた参加したいです。

The room in the building lacks any soft decorations or ornaments, so the atmosphere is not great. Foreigners would probably appreciate a more abundant display of Japanese style in various places. The male teacher's friendliness was a saving grace, though.

ビルの1室で、和らしい飾り付けや置物などもないので、雰囲気がイマイチ。
外人とかはもっと過剰なくらい和テイストをいろんなところに出したほうが喜ぶだろう。
男性の先生が愛想は良かったのが救いかな。

I realized how challenging it is to make wagashi! It seems that the wagashi changes with the seasons, so I would like to participate again!

和菓子作りの大変さを実感いたしました！
季節によって和菓子が変わるようなので又、参加したいと思います！

We used this experience as a family of four with my parents. I thought it would be easy, like working with clay, but it turned out to be quite challenging, and even the adults were engrossed in the activity. Since we wanted to take our time eating, we requested a takeout pack and enjoyed it at the hotel. The red bean paste used was very delicious, and although the appearance of our creations wasn't great, we enjoyed them. The kids had fun, and my parents, who are over sixty, said it was their first experience like this and they had a great time. Compared to other wagashi-making experiences, this one was reasonably priced. While it seemed like making just two pieces was a bit few, the high difficulty level made two pieces just right. However, I wish we could have changed our gloves at least once.

両親と私の家族４人で利用しました。
粘土のようなものだと思ってナメていましたが、難易度が高く大人も夢中で作業していました。ゆっくり食べたかったので、持ち帰り用のパックを依頼してホテルで食べましたが、使用しているあんこがとても美味しく、見た目はイマイチな出来でしたがおいしくいただきました。子供も楽しんでくれていましたが、還暦を過ぎた両親も生まれて初めての体験でとても楽しかったとのことです。他の和菓子づくり体験よりもお手頃で、作る数は2つで少ないようにも思いますが、難易度が高い分、２つが丁度良かったです。ただ、手袋は１度交換させてほしかったなと思いました…。

I participated with an 8-year-old and an adult. As the title suggests, it was not too easy and not too difficult, allowing both adults and children to enjoy it. Additionally, the clear explanations from the staff meant that I didn't have to assist the child, which was great. The taste was also delicious.

8歳と大人で参加しました。タイトル通り、簡単過ぎず難しすぎずで、大人も子供も楽しめることができました。
また、係の人のわかりやすい説明で、私が子供の補助をしなくて良かったのもよかった。お味も美味しかったです。

I made wagashi for the first time! Although it was a bit rushed, I think I could enjoy making it because they teach the points carefully.

初めて和菓子を作りました！少し早足ですが、丁寧にポイントを教えてくれるので、楽しく作れると思います。

I had a wonderful experience making nerikiri with two friends!

【General Flow】
1. Arrived at the venue about 5 minutes before the experience started.
2. Provided the name used for the reservation and waited for the venue to open.
3. Had my temperature checked and took off my shoes to enter the store.
4. Sat at the designated seat and waited for the experience to begin.
5. Put on gloves and started making nerikiri.
6. Finished the nerikiri making experience.
7. Was asked whether I wanted to take home the completed nerikiri or eat it on the spot (we chose to eat it there).
8. Ordered tea from the drink menu and enjoyed it with the nerikiri.
9. Paid only for the tea and left the store.

【Things to Know Before You Go】
- Since this is a food establishment, please do not take out any food or drinks you brought with you.
- If you get thirsty, you can order drinks from the menu located on the back of the sample photo on the table!
- The restroom is located to the right behind the purple curtain at the front of the store.
- During the process, quite a bit of fine anko fell on my lap (this may vary by person). It’s a good idea to place a handkerchief on your lap at the start of the experience.
- Your hands will get sticky while making, so it might be difficult to handle your smartphone or camera, but the staff will take photos for you. It’s smoother if you take out your smartphone or camera on the table before your hands get sticky.

【Thoughts on the Experience】
Since it was December and close to Christmas, we made a Christmas tree and peony nerikiri!

The sample photos were placed in a clear file, so I knew what we would be making as soon as I sat down. I thought the peony would be more difficult, but the tree turned out to be much harder, haha.

The peony was easier to make using a triangular stick (the wooden stick next to the ladle in the photo) and chopsticks, giving me a strong sense of "I'm making wagashi," and it was not too difficult, so I enjoyed making it✨.

For the tree, we pushed anko out through a small hole in the ladle to sprinkle it over the core black anko. This was quite challenging. The anko wouldn’t stick well to the black anko, and even when I pressed it down with my fingers, it didn’t go as planned… This was true for both the leaf and decorative parts, which were also difficult to attach.

Even though I was wearing gloves, my hands got sticky, so I couldn’t touch my smartphone. I thought about taking a photo, but the staff kindly took pictures for me! They announced, "If you would like a photo taken, please place your smartphone on the table. The staff will assist you!" It might be easier to have your smartphone out from the beginning to avoid having to take off your gloves and search for it in your bag later.

It was more challenging than I imagined, and after concentrating on making, I ended up with very stiff shoulders when we finished! Even though I was sitting the whole time, I felt like I had exercised, haha. Plus, there was a great sense of accomplishment when we finished!

After the experience, we could eat the nerikiri on the spot, so I ordered warm green tea, which was absolutely delightful! The sense of achievement from completing the nerikiri combined with the fatigue from concentrating made it very satisfying.

While we were eating, it seemed that there was also a tea ceremony experience happening in a nearby area. A few people transitioned from the nerikiri making experience to the tea ceremony. I could hear discussions about matcha, which piqued my interest! It seemed like there was a lovely aroma of matcha being ground with a stone mill (though I couldn’t smell it from where I was).

【In Conclusion】
It was more challenging than I expected, and the sense of accomplishment when we finished was significant and enjoyable! Since we made a tree this time, I think seasonal themes will be the focus for nerikiri, so I’d love to experience it again with a different theme at another time! Maybe I’ll pair it w

友達と3人で練り切り作り体験してきました。

【大体の流れ】
1. 体験開始の5分前くらいに会場に到着
2. 予約した際の名前を伝えて開場を待つ
3. 検温をして靴を脱ぎ店内に入る
4. 指定された席に座り、開始を待つ
5. 手袋をつけて練り切り作りを開始
6. 練り切り作り体験終了
7. 完成した練り切りを持ち帰るかその場で食べるか聞かれるのでこたえる(今回はその場で食べました)
8. 飲み物メニューからお茶を注文し、そのお茶と練り切りをいただく
9. お茶代だけ追加で支払い、店を出る


【行く前に知っておくと安心できること】
・飲食店の扱いなので、持参した食べ物や飲み物は店内で取り出さないようにしましょう。
・もし喉が渇いたら、机の上のお手本写真の裏側にあるメニューから飲み物を注文できます！
・トイレは店内正面向かって右側の紫色の暖簾の先にあります。
・制作途中、細かいあんこが膝の上に結構落ちました(人によるかもですが)。体験開始時にハンカチを膝に敷いておくと安心できます。
・制作途中は手がべたべたなのでスマホやカメラを自分で触りづらいですが、スタッフの方が代わりに写真を撮ってくれます。手がべたべたになる前から、スマホやカメラを机の上に出しておくとスムーズです。


【体験した感想など】
12月でクリスマスも近いということで、作る練り切りはクリスマスツリーと牡丹でした！

お手本の写真がクリアファイルに入って置いてあるので、着席した時から何を作るかは分かっており「牡丹の方が難しそうだな」と思っていたのですが、断然ツリーの方が難しかったです笑

牡丹は三角の棒(写真:おたまの右横の木の棒)を使ったりおはしを使ったりと「和菓子作りをしているなあ」という実感が湧きやすく、かつあまり難しくないので楽に作れました✨

ツリーはおたまに開いている小さな穴からあんこを押し出してぱらぱらにし、それを芯となる黒あんに盛り付けて(貼り付けて…？)いきます。
これが結構難しいです。
なかなか黒あんに貼り付いてくれず、指で抑えるもぱらぱら感が潰れて思ったようにいきません…。
これは葉っぱ部分もそうですし、飾り部分も同じく貼り付けづらかったです。

制作途中は手袋しているとはいえ手がベタつくのでスマホは触れません。
写真撮ろうと思ったのになあ…と思っていたら、スタッフさんが代わりに撮ってくれました！
「お写真を撮影して欲しい方は、机の上にスマホを置いてください。スタッフがお声がけします」と途中でアナウンスしてもらえます！
最初からスマホを出しておくと、途中で手袋外してカバンからスマホを探して…とならないので楽かもですね。

想像していたより難しく、集中して作っていたら、終わった時にめちゃくちゃ肩がこりました！
体験中はずっと椅子に座ってるのに、運動した気分になれます笑
あとは、完成した時の達成感がとてもありました！

体験後はその場で食べることができるので、温かい緑茶を注文していただいたのですが、とても最高でした！
完成した達成感と集中した分の疲労感にとても沁みます。

私たちが食べている間、少し離れたスペースでお点前の体験もやっているようでした。
練り切り作り体験からすぐにお点前体験される方がちらほらという感じです。
声が届く距離なのですが、お抹茶の話が聞こえてきてとても気になりました！
石臼で抹茶を挽いた良い香りがしていたみたいです(香りまではこちらに届かなかった…)


【おわりに】
想像していたよりも難しくて、完成した時の達成感が大きくて楽しかったです！
今回はツリーだったということは、季節感のあるものが練り切りのお題になると思うので、また時期をずらして別のお題で再度体験したいと思います！
次はお点前体験もセットにしようかな〜！


かなり長文になってしまいましたが、参考になれば幸いです✨