Step back in time as you savor sweets and a tea ceremony in this historic town
70 minute group experience
Location: Shimogyo, Kyoto
Offered in Japanese, with a friendly Deeper Japan guide interpreting in your language
Meet the master
What you’ll do
Learn how to make two types of delicate Kyoto style wagashi, and then try some delicious “higashi,” a type of dry wagashi made by the wagashi confectioner on the spot. Enjoy your finished creations with some delicious matcha green tea. (If you would like to have hojicha, roasted green tea low in caffeine, instead of matcha, please note that preference on the booking form)
What you should know
This experience is not a private workshop. There may be several other participants in the same session.
Who can attend
Children must be 7+
Vegetarian/vegan dietary needs can be accommodated.
Please inform us of any dietary requirements at checkout, including allergies.
Availability
Monday to Saturday
Session 1 (14:00 - 15:10)
Unavailable July 11-18 and December 9-16
Access
15 minutes from Kyoto Station.
Breathtaking confections
Wagashi are traditional Japanese confections known for their delicate beauty and their seasonal motifs. Meant to be enjoyed with matcha green tea, these treats perfectly counteract the bitterness of the tea with their sweetness. The ingredients of these treats, which include beans, grains and fruits, are mainly plant-derived, unlike Western confections. What also makes wagashi unique is the way their intentional designs of flowers and plants evoke the transient beauty of the seasons. Kyo-gashi is the wagashi of Kyoto, known for its particularly subdued, refined colors, and are meant to be appreciated with all of the five senses.
Cancellation Policy
Please make your booking at least 7 days in advance. See cancellation policy here.
A detailed itinerary will be emailed to you once your booking has been confirmed.
