Tokyo · DESSERT TOURS
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The shortlist we would hand a friend: 15 dessert tours worth booking, each with its price, its reader verdict, and the one thing to know before you commit.
Make matcha in Asakusa with hands-on coaching and seasonal Japanese sweets. English-speaking hosts, short class, real skills for home.
“Rino made me a master matcha maker, had so much fun during the class, and learned a lot ! Dessert were yummy as well”
In Asakusa near Tokyo Skytree, make matcha from scratch with a fun history quiz, then whisk your own tea and taste sweets with English hosts.
“It was really interesting, learned so much and now I'm ready to make matcha at home. Thanks to Hiyo and Yui! Making this trip much more memorable (:”
Learn traditional nerikiri sweets and matcha etiquette in Harajuku. Make 4 sweets, take them home, then enjoy tea with Japanese confections.
“This was our absolute favorite activity in Tokyo. I took my two sons, age 13 and 11 years to this experience. The hostess was so gracious and patient. She brought us into her beautiful home and taught us how to make intricate Japanese sweets. She also had a wonderful tea ceremony with treats for us. It was so much fun and would highly recommend it!”
Make mochi and dango by hand in Sakura’s home near Shibuya. Small group, matcha tasting, and take-home treats in 2 hours.
“So much fun and my boys enjoyed making mochi and learning about the history! Thank you for a great experience!”
Make seasonal *nerikiri* wagashi and learn an Uji matcha tea ceremony in Tokyo, then eat what you make with your own tea.
“I liked this activity. I have learned a new skill of making sweets using sweet bean paste. However, I could not remember the name of this technique. Would be good if the organisers wrote the name in the description of this activity.”
A Tokyo local food tour in Shimbashi with menu help for gyoza, udon, yakitori with drinks, and a fish-shaped sweet. Mobile ticket.
“Amazing stops and food. Well planned. 4 stops total. Even accommodated my soy allergy. Very personable and fun to visit with. Our son also had fun talking manga with Liu.”
Make matcha mochi and gluten-free wagashi in Sakura’s Tokyo home near Shibuya. Four sweets, photo op, and take-home recipes.
“Sakura-san was so welcoming, kind, and great to learn from! Her passion for teaching others shines through. This was easily a top highlight of our trip. The desserts we made were easy, and delicious. She even had a little "photo op" table fRead more”
Learn Tokyo wagashi with seasonal sweets: make ohigashi and nerikiri, then grind single-origin matcha and enjoy a tea ceremony.
“It was a lovely experience! The instructor was very kind and knowledgeable, and also gave instructions in English which was very kind! I really recommend this experience. Thank you so much!”
A small-group Tokyo home class to make strawberry daifuku mochi, dango, and nerikiri wagashi, finished with matcha and tea mindset.
“Yukka gave a short presentation of the different kinds of mochi for the different seasons of the year as well as a little background which gave us an understanding of the mochi we were making. She gave such great instructions and was qRead more”
Private mochi and nerikiri class near Shibuya. Make traditional sweets in a Tokyo home, plus matcha tea and local tips.
“I had the most wonderful experience in the Mochi-making class at Hello Japan! This class offers a unique, hands-on introduction to traditional Japanese desserts, especially mochi and wagashi, and it’s hosted by the incredible Sakura. FroRead more”
Hand-whisk matcha, watch otemae, and make seasonal nerikiri sweets in a small English-language tea ceremony in Tokyo.
“Privileged to be able to watch such a beautiful more about cultural importance. ceremony and learn”
Make two seasonal Nerikiri Japanese sweets in Tokyo using Kyoto bean paste. 65 minutes, hands-on shaping, and you eat what you make.
“Je n’ai pas pu y assiste et aucun remboursement. Même pas de proposition pour re organiser cela plus tard.”
Mochi making class in Tokyo: learn daifuku, dango, warabi-mochi and more in a cozy home, take photos, taste, vegan options.
“Sokoto was the best host!! Learnt so much and made the most delicious mochi!!”
90-minute Hama-rikyū Gardens tour with an English guide, Edo-era design highlights, and included matcha green tea plus Japanese sweets.
“Our guide was very kind and showed us around this garden with lots of knowledge. It is very interesting to see how beautifully the flowers bloom in the spring B) I don't know when, but I hope to visit again sometime in the spring!!”
A Shibuya New Year countdown party with games, an included cake buffet, and a midnight glass-raise on a big display.
“Good fun, friendly ppl from all over the world. Extra crowded due to new years. Got roped into helping cater since I was standing next to the cakes haha - definitely a unique experience”
