KYOTO
Kyoto’s most-loved days out.
The 8 most popular dessert tours in Kyoto. What each one involves, how long it runs, what it costs, and who you book with.
Make seasonal nerikiri sweets and whisk Uji matcha in Kyoto. English support when needed, then enjoy what you made.
Most Popular“really interesting! the session was supposed to be in japanese but the minute he saw that they were people who don't speak japanese, he started explaining also in english and that was very kind of him! Thank you again so much”
Make Kyoto wagashi near Fushimiinari, cook about 3 sweets, enjoy matcha in a traditional house, and take home recipes for $79.26.
“Had a lovely afternoon making 3 types of wagashi with Miho. It was interesting to see the different processes and techniques involved. The whole session was very relaxed and had some delicious wagashi at the end. Would definitely recommend it.”
Kyoto wagashi cooking near Fushimiinari in a real Japanese home, small group, hands-on sweets, plus matcha tea in a garden-view room.
“The workshop is highly recommended for all people of all ages. The instructor was very helpful, easy to understand, clear in providing the steps, and kind. When I arrived, I was welcomed with a tea and sweet potato then proceeded to mixing and making the dango, mochi and dorayaki. She also provided some tips on…”
Gion Kyoto chair tea ceremony: watch a tea master, learn Zen matcha, make your own bowl with sweets, and take home a recipe.
“Maravilhosa!”
Make ohigashi and seasonal nerikiri with Kyoto bean paste, then grind matcha and enjoy a casual tea ceremony near Gojo Station.
“I thought it was good. The presenter translated everything into English which was very helpful. The sweet making was interesting. Maybe I misunderstood, but I thought that we would do an actual tea ceremony but it was more an informative session and we made a cup of matcha tea.”
Make seasonal Kyoto nerikiri sweets near Gojo Station: learn two designs with bean paste and eat your creations in 65 minutes.
“L’insegnante è stata molto gentile e disponibile, ma non parlava inglese e non si avvicinava ai tavoli per mostrare i dettagli ed i particolari. Non abbiamo idea di come ricreare l’impasto dei materiali utilizzati. Tutto sommato è na buona idea per passare un’oretta in relax con una bimba di 10-12 anni.”
A one-hour Kyoto tea ceremony in Gion: watch chanoyu, learn Zen tea philosophy, whisk matcha, and pair it with traditional sweets.
“Amazing and informative experience with instructor Mitsune. Everyone was so friendly and welcoming, and I loved learning the history of tea ceremonies and matcha while in Kyoto!”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets with bean paste from Kyoto and finish with Tatedashi matcha near Gojo Station.
“The instructor was great. The sweets were tasty.”
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