Wagashi-Making Experience in Tokyo | Enjoy Nerikiri and Rakugan with Matcha

A Wagashi-Making Workshop You Can Join in as Little as 30 Minutes in Tokyo

This experience is a wagashi-making workshop held at Dai-2 Toei Building in Tokyo, taking between 30 minutes and 1 hour 5 minutes. It's a group tour format with local meet-up, and Japanese language support is provided.

You'll actually make traditional Japanese sweets such as nerikiri and rakugan under the guidance of a professional instructor. The experience has a rating of 4.5 (60 reviews) and has been booked over 1,000 times.

Since the duration is short, it's easy to fit into your Tokyo sightseeing schedule, whether before or after a meal.

Make Nerikiri, the Sweet Served at Tea Ceremonies, with Your Own Hands

Nerikiri is a fresh confection made from white bean paste or red bean paste, and it's a wagashi often served at tea ceremonies. In this workshop, you can enjoy making your own original nerikiri while sipping matcha.

Nerikiri is also a confection that expresses the seasons through shape and color, so beauty in appearance is valued just as much as taste. By shaping it yourself, you'll get a hands-on feel for the artistic side of Japanese confectionery.

The moment when you pair your finished sweet with matcha becomes a memorable way to close out the experience.

Making Rakugan with Wasanbon Sugar

Rakugan (also called oshimono) is a dry, hard confection made by pressing sugar into molds. In this workshop, you can try your hand at making rakugan using premium wasanbon sugar.

Wasanbon sugar is known for its delicate sweetness that melts in your mouth, offering a contrast to the moist texture of nerikiri. Being able to make two wagashi with such different qualities in one session broadens the scope of this experience.

The space is designed with a focus on relaxation and comfort, making it a good fit for those who want to spend some calm, unhurried time.

Learn the Process from a Professional Instructor

Each step of the wagashi-making process is guided by a professional instructor. Even first-timers can follow along and participate with ease.

Wagashi isn't just about taste—it's also an expression of Japanese culture and aesthetics. Once you learn how it's made, the wagashi you spot in shop windows during your travels will look a little different to you.

Flexible Session Times

If you'd like to join at a time other than those listed, other sessions between 9:30 and 20:30 may be available upon advance request. You can inquire about your preferred date and time through Klook's customer support.

Since evening time slots are also an option, it's easy to combine this experience with your daytime sightseeing plans.

Things to Check Before Booking

• The start time of your chosen schedule
• The meeting point at Dai-2 Toei Building and how to get there
• What's included in the Japanese-language guidance
• The schedule, which runs 30 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes
• How to request a time slot between 9:30 and 20:30
• The types of wagashi you can make and plan details
• Whether allergy accommodations are available
• Whether you can take your finished wagashi home
• Conditions for children's participation
• Group size
• Photography rules
• Cancellation policy and the latest pricing and availability

What's included and available options may vary depending on the plan and date. Please check the details shown on the booking page.

Summary

The wagashi-making workshop held at Dai-2 Toei Building in Tokyo is an experience lasting 30 minutes to 1 hour 5 minutes, where you can make nerikiri and rakugan using wasanbon sugar. You'll learn the process under the guidance of a professional instructor while enjoying matcha.

It's a Japanese-language group tour format with local meet-up. The rating is 4.5 (60 reviews). If you'd like a time outside those listed, other sessions between 9:30 and 20:30 can be arranged upon advance request.

For the latest details and availability, please check the booking page.