All Reviews for Food & Drink Experience

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✨

I had a great experience for 1500 yen! However, the time allotted seemed short, and as a beginner, I didn't have enough time to make satisfactory wagashi. It felt a bit rushed. But I enjoyed it and had a lot of fun! (*ˊᗜˋ*)ﾉ୨୧‬*.ﾟ

1500円でオトクな体験ができました！
ただ時間設定が短かったのか、素人には時間が足りなくて、満足のいく和菓子は作れませんでした。駆け足な感じが強かったです。
でもおいしく頂けましたし、とってもたのしかったです(*ˊᗜˋ*)ﾉ୨୧‬*.ﾟ

Unfortunately, I ended up participating just as a typhoon was approaching. I was a little late for the shuttle bus meeting time, but when I contacted them, they were very kind and waited for me, which was a great help. Fortunately, the rain wasn't too strong, just light, so we had our meal at a semi-indoor table facing the river. I chose the bamboo course, and when I saw the photos, I wondered if it would be enough. Since it was lunch, I thought it might be just a small portion, but surprisingly, there was a good amount and it was delicious! Next time, I would like to participate on a sunny day.

ちょうど運悪く、台風が近づいてきた時の参加となってしまいました。
送迎バスの集合時間に少し遅れてしまったのですが、連絡を入れた際とても優しく対応下さり、ちゃんとお待ち頂き助かりました。
幸いなことにそこまで強くはなく小雨でしたので、半屋内のテーブルで川側を向いてのお食事でした。
私は竹コースでしたが、写真を見た時は足りるかな？ランチだしこんなものかな？と思っていたのですが、意外にしっかり量もあり美味しかったです！
今度は晴れた日に参加してみたいです。

I participated this time at the request of my two children, a toddler and an elementary school student. I ended up focusing on the younger one and couldn't pay much attention to the older one, but the staff was attentive and both of them managed to complete their projects despite some struggles. I regretted ordering containers because I didn't expect we would be able to eat what we made afterward. I understand that the filling can dry out, but I wish we could have taken a bit more time to make it. However, they seemed to have a lot of fun and were smiling! Thank you very much!

幼児と小学校生の子供2人からの希望で今回参加させて頂きました。
下の子に付きっきりになってしまい上の子をあまり見てあげれなかったのですがスタッフの方が気にかけてくださり2人共苦戦しながらもなんとか完成させることが出来ました。
作り終わった後食べて帰れると思っていなかったので容器を注文していたのは失敗だったな…と少し後悔しました。
それから餡が乾いてしまうのも分かるのですがもう少しゆっくり作れたらもっと良かったなぁ…とも思いました。
でも本人達は凄く楽しかったようでニコニコしていました！
ありがとうごさいました！

I made a last-minute reservation the day before, but I was able to fully enjoy the experience. It was my first time making wagashi, and it was challenging, but I was taught detailed tips, and I managed to create cherry blossoms and dandelions. However, since the time was limited, the pace was a bit fast, so if you're not very skilled, you might feel a little rushed. The access is good, and it's easy to fit this experience into your sightseeing plans whenever you feel like it. I was able to enjoy it at a great value, and I was very satisfied.

前日に飛び入りで予約しましたがちゃんと体験出来ました。和菓子作りは初めての経験で難しかったですが、細かくコツなどを教えて頂けて桜とたんぽぽをなんとか作りきることが出来ました。ただ、時間が限られているので少しスピードは速かったので不器用だと少し焦ってしまうかもしれません。アクセスも良く、気が向いた時にお手軽に体験できるので、観光の予定に入れやすいと思います。コスパ良く体験が出来て、とても満足出来ました。

I participated with my daughter. Since there were three groups including us, we were able to ask questions comfortably, and the instructor was a bright and lively person, making everything very clear.

This time, we were making cherry blossom and dandelion flowers, and I was hoping for a spring-like finish. However, making wagashi was much more difficult than it looked, and my daughter was quite frustrated!

Nevertheless, the color change when mixing the color powder with the white bean paste and the tools used for making wagashi were very unique and interesting. Thank you!

娘と一緒に参加させていただきました。私達を含めて３組の参加だったので、気楽に質問も出来ましたし、インストラクターの方も明るく快活な方で、とてもよくわかりました。
今回は桜とタンポポの花を作るということで、春らしい仕上がりになることを期待しましたが…。和菓子は見るよりも作るのはとても難しく、娘もむきーーー！！っとなっていました。
けれども、色粉を白餡に混ぜたときの色の変化や、和菓子を作る際に使用する道具など、とても、珍しく興味深いものでした。
ありがとうございました！

Since we came all the way to Kyoto, I wanted to do something uniquely Japanese rather than just sightseeing, so I participated with my elementary school daughter. Making two types of nerikiri wagashi was like working with clay; the process of kneading, coloring, piping, and shaping was enjoyable and easy enough for my young daughter to do on her own. Adults can also enjoy this hands-on activity after a long time. Afterward, we were able to eat the freshly made wagashi we created, which was very satisfying. The instructor demonstrated right in front of us, and there were samples on each table, making it easy to compare and create alongside the examples, which was great.

せっかく京都にきたなら観光するだけでなく何か京都らしい和風な体験をしたい、と小学生の娘と参加しました。2種類の練り切りの和菓子作りは粘土細工のように捏ねたり色をつけたり絞り出したり整形したりと小学生低学年の娘でも1人でできて楽しめる工程でした。大人も久々の工作を楽しめます。そのあと自分で作った作りたての和菓子を食べることができ大満足でした。講師の方が目の前で実演してくださるし、見本も各テーブルに置いてあるので間近に見本と見比べつつ作成することもできわかりやすくて良かったです。

The explanation was given at such a fast pace that even if the work wasn't finished, we quickly moved on to the next step, leaving us to progress without understanding certain parts. It felt like they were desperate to finish within the time limit due to the speed.

I wish there had been some prompts like, "Did you have any questions?" or "Please stop for a moment to ask before we move on to the next step."

I wanted to enjoy making traditional Japanese sweets a bit more thoroughly, so I was disappointed that it wasn't what I was looking for. It might be suitable for those who just want to enjoy the atmosphere without spending much time on it.

早口で説明されるのでまだ作業が終わっていなくてもどんどん次の行程にいってしまい、わからないところはわからないまま進むといった感じです。時間内に終わらせるのに必死なのかな？と思ってしまうくらいのスピードでした。
最後にわからないとこありませんでしたか？や次に進むので一旦手を止めて聞いて下さいなど、少しお声かけして頂ければいいのになと思いました。
もう少し丁寧に教えてもらえて、和菓子作りを楽しみたかったので求めていたものとは違い残念でした。
時間がなく雰囲気だけ楽しみたいいう方にはいいのかもしれません。

It was my first time making wagashi, but the instructions were thorough, and I had a great time experiencing it. Wagashi is delicate and quite challenging to make well, but I was able to enjoy the process with my friends, creating wonderful memories. I was also satisfied that we could eat what we made right there! The anko seemed to be carefully prepared and was delicious. It looks like we can take some home too. I heard there's also a tea-making experience available, so I would like to try that next time as well. Thank you very much!

和菓子づくりは初めてでしたが、丁寧に説明していただき、楽しく体験ができました。和菓子というのは繊細でなかなか上手く作るのが難しかったですが、友人と楽しみながら作ることができて、いい思い出がつくれました。その場ですぐに食べることもできたので満足です！餡もこだわっていたようで美味しかったです。お持ち帰りもOKみたいです。お茶立て体験もできるようなので、次はそちらも一緒に体験したいと思います。ありがとうございました。

During the COVID-19 pandemic, we were able to experience this activity with peace of mind, thanks to the disinfection of tools, tables, and chairs, as well as the spaced-out seating arrangements. The wagashi (Japanese sweets) change with the seasons, and this time we made cherry blossom and dandelion sweets. Both looked simple to make, but once we tried, we truly felt the skill of the wagashi artisans. However, even though our creations were a bit clumsy, the wagashi we made felt incredibly endearing! After making the wagashi, we had a tea ceremony experience. We were first taught how to prepare the matcha, and even as beginners, we were able to whisk it smoothly. Finally, we enjoyed the matcha along with the wagashi. They used high-quality anko (sweet red bean paste) and matcha, and with my eyes closed, it tasted just like what you would find in a shop. There were no overly complicated steps, and we got to enjoy delicious treats, making it an experience that can be enjoyed by everyone, including small children, regardless of age! Thank you very much!

コロナ禍の中での体験ということで、道具や机、椅子の消毒はもちろん、間隔を空けた配置で、安心して体験ができました。和菓子は季節により変わるそうで、今回は桜とタンポポをつくりました。どちらも簡単そうに見えて、実際作ってみると、和菓子職人さんの凄さが痛いほど感じられました。しかし、不恰好でも、自分で作った和菓子はなんだかとても愛らしかったです！和菓子を作った後はお点前体験で、初めにやり方を教えていただけて、経験のない私たちもすんなりと抹茶を点てることができました。最後に和菓子と一緒にお抹茶をいただけます。餡や抹茶も良いものを使ってるそうで、目を閉じればお店の味でした。難しすぎる工程もなく、美味しいものも食べることができるので、小さい子供はもちろん、年齢を問わず楽しめる体験だと感じました！ありがとうございました！

The experience lasted 30 minutes, so it felt a bit rushed, but since time is limited during sightseeing and travel, I was able to make good use of the time afterward. Additionally, speed is important in making wagashi (Japanese sweets), so I think 30 minutes is sufficient. (However, it might be difficult for a child to participate alone.) You can create cute and unique wagashi, and you can take them home or enjoy them with matcha, making for a wonderful memory. The experience venue is also close to the station, so I highly recommend it!

体験時間が30分なので少々スピード感はありましたが、観光や旅行での時間は有限なので、その後の時間を有効活用することができました。
また、和菓子作りはスピード感が大切ということもあり、30分でも十分だと思います。
（しかしお子様1人の体験ではでは難しいかもしれません）
可愛くて個性溢れる和菓子を作れて、持ち帰ることやお抹茶と一緒に食べることもできるので、とてもいい思い出になりますよ(^^)
体験会場も駅から近いので、おすすめします！

I participated with a friend! The explanation of making wagashi was very clear and smooth, and whenever we had questions, the staff members waiting nearby kindly provided individual explanations and checked in on us, which was very thoughtful. I was impressed to learn that a single type of anko can be used to create various vibrant tea sweets, and I gained an understanding of the delicacy of anko. During the tea ceremony experience, there was also an explanation of the proper etiquette, and we had the precious opportunity to enjoy the wagashi we made with the matcha we prepared ourselves! Thank you very much!

友人と二人で参加しました！
和菓子作りの説明はとてもわかりやすくスムーズで、わからないところは待機しているスタッフさんが横で個別に説明して下さったり悩んでたら声かけして頂いてとても親切でした。
餡一つで色んな鮮やかなお茶菓子が作られていることに感動しつつ、餡の繊細さを学びました。
お点前体験では作法の説明もあり、自分達で作った和菓子を自分達でたてたお抹茶で頂くとても貴重な体験をさせて頂きました！ありがとうございました！

At the request of my daughter, I had the opportunity to experience making traditional Japanese sweets with my 81-year-old mother and my 23-year-old daughter, spanning three generations. Making wagashi was more challenging than I expected, but it was a lot of fun. I struggled with shaping them, but I enjoyed the process while redoing it multiple times. However, I did wonder if cosmos flowers are really considered autumn flowers, aside from the cherry blossoms.

We enjoyed the wagashi we made with matcha that was sold separately. If I had to say something, I was a bit disappointed that the matcha was a little bitter. The sweets were said to be delicious, used even by wagashi shops in Kyoto, so it was a shame given how tasty the red bean paste was.

娘の希望で、81歳の母、私、23歳の娘の親子三代で体験させていただきました。和菓子作りは、思ったより難しかったですが、とても楽しかったです。形を作るのに苦戦しましたが、何度もやり直しながら楽しみました。ただ、桜はともかくコスモスは秋の花なんじゃないかなと疑問に思いました。
作った和菓子を別売りの抹茶と共にいただきました。強いて言えば抹茶が少し苦かったのが残念でした。お菓子は、京都の和菓子屋さんでも使っている美味しいものだそうで、餡子が美味しかっただけに残念です。

We participated in this wagashi (Japanese sweets) making experience in March. Although I had often visited Kyoto, I realized that I had never made wagashi myself, and I thought it would be a nice gift for my mother, who loves wagashi. The website mentioned it would take 30 minutes, so I thought I needed to hurry, but that wasn't the case at all; they patiently waited for me, despite my clumsiness. I had a wonderful time with him, and when I brought the sweets home, my mother said they were very delicious, making it a truly unforgettable memory. Thank you very much.

私たちは3月にこの和菓子作り体験に参加させて頂きました。京都にはよく訪れていたものの、和菓子を自分で作ったことがないことに気付いたから、そして和菓子好きの母に送ろうと思ったからです。サイトで30分と書かれていたので、結構急がないといけないかと思っていましたが、そんなことはなく、手際の悪い私を待って頂けました。彼との楽しい時間を過ごすができ、また、持ち帰って母にとても美味しいといってもらえて本当にかけがいのない思い出になりました。ありがとうございました。

I participated with my boyfriend! I had seen reviews mentioning it was fast-paced and hectic, but I didn't find the speed to be an issue during the experience! I also had a matcha experience, where there was an explanation of the proper techniques, and I was able to enjoy the wagashi I made along with the matcha deliciously ^_^.

Perhaps due to the COVID period, we were able to participate with a relatively small group, and since we were the only ones for the matcha experience, we could enjoy our meal and take photos at a leisurely pace. I would like to try making different wagashi when the seasons change. Thank you very much!

彼氏と参加させていただきました！早くてバタバタという口コミも見た上で参加したのですが，そこまでスピードは気にならずに体験できました！
お抹茶体験もしたのですが、作法の説明もあり、自分で作った和菓子とお抹茶で美味しくいただくことが出来ました^_^
コロナの時期もあってか、比較的少人数で参加でき、お抹茶体験は私たちのみだったので、2人でゆっくり楽しく食事や写真も楽しむことが出来ました。
また季節が変わりましたら違う和菓子を作ってみたいと思います。ありがとうございました。

The explanation of making wagashi was very easy to understand, and I was able to create them smoothly. Making wagashi was an interesting experience.

The tea ceremony and wagashi making were scheduled for one hour, and since there was another reservation, speed was really required, which made it feel different from a leisurely enjoyment. I couldn't enter until just before the start time, but since I arrived early, I was exploring nearby. However, I think the schedule for wagashi making is really tight, as they would call if you were even one minute late.

However, for those who want to pack their day with activities and enjoy Kyoto, this might be a great option for a speedy experience.

The sweet bean paste for the wagashi was very delicious.

和菓子作りの説明はとても分かりやすくスムーズにつくることができました。
和菓子作りは面白いものでした。

お点前とお菓子作りを１時間で、次の予約もあるためかとてもスピードは求められたのでゆっくりと楽しむという感じとは違いました。
開始時間ギリギリまで入ることはできないのですが、早く着いたため近くの散策していたのですが、１分遅れると電話がかかってくるでの本当にタイトなお菓子作りのスケジュールと思います

ですが、１日にぎっちり、したいことや京都を味わいたい方などスピードに味わい方にはとてもいいかもしれません。

和菓子のあん、などとてもおいしいものでした。

I live in Kyoto, and I have always wanted to experience making wagashi (Japanese sweets). I found out that I could do this at an affordable price here, so I signed up with my daughter. I thought it would be easy, but the detailed work while wearing gloves was quite challenging. The instructor taught us carefully, so even though the time was short at just 30 minutes, it was good because we could concentrate on the task. The sweets we made were called "uguisu" and "ume," which are very spring-like. The "uguisu" was particularly difficult and ended up looking like a fish, but both were very delicious. Thank you for the enjoyable experience.

京都に住んでいますが、以前から和菓子作りを体験したいと思っていました。こちらで手ごろな値段で体験できることを知り、娘と二人で申し込みをしました。簡単にできるかと思っていましたが、手袋をつけての細かい作業はなかなか難しかったです。インストラクターの方が丁寧に教えて下さったので、30分と短い時間でしたが、逆に集中して作業ができてよかったです。鶯と梅という春らしいお菓子でした。特に鶯が難しく魚のような形になってしまいましたが、どちらもとてもおいしかったです。楽しい体験をありがとうございました。

The park is closed, and with more time spent at home due to restrictions, I've been doing quite a bit of baking. However, making wagashi (Japanese sweets) is quite challenging due to the high barriers to entry and the difficulty in gathering the necessary ingredients. After making mochi for New Year's, I was on the lookout for something to satisfy my craving for anko (sweet red bean paste) and came across a place. Most options were geared towards adults, but I found out that An-san welcomes young children, so I decided to visit.

Just to be safe, I practiced rolling with clay before heading out. It seemed that even with child-sized gloves, rolling was difficult. Comparing our creations to the samples of uguisu and plum kinton, we ended up with some odd shapes, but it was a lot of fun, and my child wrote in their picture diary that it was a great day.

Given the current circumstances, they had taken proper measures for disinfection and ventilation.

休園、自粛中で家で過ごすことが増え、お菓子作りも一通りしてきました。しかしながら和菓子は敷居も高く材料を揃えるのも一苦労なので中々自宅で行うには難しいものです。ちょうどお正月のお餅つきをした後で、あんこ熱が高まっているところ何か無いかと探していてみつけました。ほとんどのところが大人向けでしたが、庵さんは幼児も受け入れて頂けるとのことで伺いました。
念のため、粘土で丸める予習をして向かいました。子供サイズの手袋をしても丸めるのは難しかったようです。うぐいすと梅のきんとんのお見本と比べて変な形ーと言いながらもとても楽しかったようで、今日は良い1日だったと絵日記に書いていました。
こんなご時世ですので、消毒や換気など対策もしっかり取られていました。

I think it's fine if you're just looking to experience making wagashi. However, if your goal is to "enjoy" the experience, I would recommend looking for other places. The explanations and tasks were quite rushed, and while those who are good at following instructions might manage to keep up, those who are a bit clumsy will likely struggle. Since this was during a less busy time after the Go To campaign ended, I can only imagine it would be even more chaotic during the tourist season, so I can't really recommend it.

On the other hand, for those who want to have a quick 30-minute experience and don't have much time, it's conveniently located close to the station.

和菓子作りの体験をするだけならいいと思います。体験を「楽しむ」のを目的にするなら、他のところを探した方がよいかと…。かなり大急ぎの説明・作業で、要領の良い人は何とかついていけると思いますが、ちょっと不器用な人はきっとついていけません…。gotoがなくなり空いている時期でこうだったので、多分、観光シーズンなどはもっとバタバタになるのかと思うと、あまりオススメはできません。
逆に時間がないのできっちり30分で体験だけしたいという方には、駅からも近いし便利だと思います。

During the pandemic, the measures were well implemented. However, the pace was fast and it was quite challenging. I think it would be better if there was a time allocation to proceed a bit more slowly. The staff have to finish within the time limit, so I don't think there's much they can do about it.

Making simple wagashi (Japanese sweets) myself made me realize how difficult it is to shape them nicely. So, I wasn't able to do it very well!

コロナ中、対策がしっかりされていました。ただ、スピードが早くなかなか大変でした。もう少しゆっくり進めるよう時間配分があれば良いと思います。スタッフさんは、時間内で終わらせなくてはならないので、スタッフさんにはどうすることもできないと思いますが、、
何気ない和菓子、自分で作ってみると形よく作る大変さがよくわかります。なので、あまり上手にはできませんでした！

I will make two types of nerikiri. While I receive careful instruction, my creations turn out to be quite clumsy compared to those of a craftsman, but that adds to their charm. I think it's a very enjoyable experience as part of the culture.

練り切りを二種類作ります。丁寧に教えていただけますが、やはり職人さんと違って自分流のなんとも不恰好なねりきりができますが、またそれも味がある感じです。文化として経験するのにとても楽しいかなぁと思います。