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Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Cooking Class
5.0
15 Ratings
Ota City
Master the art of Japanese sweets in a cozy, private class. Explore local shops and enjoy a peaceful neighborhood. Vegan options available.
Master the art of Japanese sweets in a cozy, private class. Explore local shops and enjoy a peaceful neighborhood. Vegan options available.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
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20 - Our recipes are straightforward and easy to follow, allowing you to recreate them for your family and friends once you return home. The ingredients are readily available in your country and are plant-based, making this class suitable for vegetarians as well.
In addition to crafting Mochi and Wagashi, we will explore the history of Mochi and…
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20 - Our recipes are straightforward and easy to follow, allowing you to recreate them for your family and friends once you return home. The ingredients are readily available in your country and are plant-based, making this class suitable for vegetarians as well.
In addition to crafting Mochi and Wagashi, we will explore the history of Mochi and teach you various ways to enjoy it.
In this lesson, participants will learn how to make mochi using glutinous rice flour. With the mochi, you will create strawberry Daifuku (using Pineapple or Kiwi when strawberries are out of season), and Dango (mochi balls on skewers) along with two types of “Nerikiri wagashi”—traditional Japanese sweets. The motifs will change with the seasons.
You will learn to shape the dough into seasonal motifs. The dough is pre-made and colored, but you will have access to a tutorial video.
After the lesson, you can savor your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea, prepared with guidance, or take them home in a special box.
What's Included
- Free rental apron
- Hand towel
- Special tools for Wagashi making
- Special box for takeaway
- Drinking water
- Free rental apron
- Hand towel
- Special tools for Wagashi making
- Special box for takeaway
- Drinking water
What's Not Included
- Private transportation
- Private transportation
Meal Options
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Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Making - Strawberry Daifuku x2 (fruit may vary by season)
Dango x2 skewers (e.g. Sanshoku, Mitarashi, Yomogi)
Nerikiri Wagashi x2 motifs Matcha Green Tea
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Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Making - Strawberry Daifuku x2 (fruit may vary by season)
Dango x2 skewers (e.g. Sanshoku, Mitarashi, Yomogi)
Nerikiri Wagashi x2 motifs Matcha Green Tea
Additional Information
Discover how to create authentic Japanese sweets with an easy-to-follow recipe that you can download. No need to bring anything, as all materials are provided during the lesson. Perfect for individuals and families alike.
This is a private lesson for groups of more than three people, allowing you to learn at your own pace with step-by-step guidance….
Discover how to create authentic Japanese sweets with an easy-to-follow recipe that you can download. No need to bring anything, as all materials are provided during the lesson. Perfect for individuals and families alike.
This is a private lesson for groups of more than three people, allowing you to learn at your own pace with step-by-step guidance. Classes are held in a private home, offering a cozy and relaxing atmosphere.
Capture your special experience with portrait photos and videos taken during the class!
The class is located in a peaceful residential area, just a 15-minute train or car ride from central Tokyo. Before and after the lesson, enjoy exploring local shops, supermarkets, cafes, a shrine, and a renowned public bath. It’s a wonderful opportunity to experience the serene charm of daily life in Japan, just a short escape from the bustling city!
The menu features plant-based ingredients that are readily available in your country, suitable for vegetarians with vegan options offered.
- We have two short hair cats(they stay in the bedroom during a lesson). We don’ t recommend to the person who has strong allergy to cats.
Location
20-15 Kitaminemachi
Please come to my place directly which locates near Ontakesan Station(IK-10), 15 minutes from JR Gotanda Station by Tokyu Ikegami Line.
Exact location and detailed directions will be given in your booking confirmation message.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(15 Ratings)
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Hyn880
May 22, 2025
A wonderful experience! - My fiancée and I attended this class during our trip to Japan and had such a lovely time! We appreciated how Satoko did such an amazing job clearly explaining not only how to make the sweets, but also how their history and symbolism are rooted in Japanese culture.
We attended this class with one other person, and despite our fumbling she was incredibly patient with us. She even took pictures during the class and sent them to us after the fact!
The sweets themselves were very tasty, especially the ichigo daifuku. I highly recommend this class with Satoko to anyone who would like to learn about sweets and sweets making with a knowledgeable teacher!
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Karennette
May 19, 2025
Wonderful and delicious experience! - I had an incredible experience in this mochi and nerikiri-making class! Our teacher, Satoko, was very kind and knowledgeable. The class was a good mix of learning not only about the cooking methods themselves, but also about the history of mochi and the culture behind these delicious sweets. I booked a single spot and was pleasantly surprised to join two other people - it's fun to join a group when solo-traveling. You also get to enjoy eating your mouth-watering creations with a bowl of matcha to balance the sweetness. I highly recommend this class!
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Khaledai6170qq
May 8, 2025
Joyful Japanese Dessert Lesson - Me and my wife had an amazing time experiencing local cultural Japanese desert. The lessons for were all prepared and explained clearly.
We got instructs for each step and teaching was always cautiously observing and assisting.
History behind the desert was very interesting.
What I liked the most was that each lesson has a full recipe and well written instructions, as well as where to get needed tools
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Companion521672
May 2, 2025
Cheryl Berry- Smith from the USA - I would like to express that the Mochi, Nerikiri, and Matcha class was exceptionally impressive. The instructor, Sakura, demonstrated a high level of professionalism. She was not only courteous and welcoming but also exhibited remarkable patience throughout the session. Sakura, gave us an awesome history of mochi. We were able to interact during her presentation as well and fully appreciate the history of mochi. Then came the exciting part, making mochi sweets and enjoying a cup of matcha. If you are in Tokyo or the surrounding areas, this is a must, you will not be disappointed. Thank you, Sakura, for an amazing experience. Love, Cheyl
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Billy_c
Apr 17, 2025
Satoko-san is a kind and... - Satoko-san is a kind and patient teacher! It was great to learn from her in her beautiful home and neighborhood! I had a fantastic time learning the history and making so many different kinds of wagashi. Satoko also took many great pictures during the process and helped plate and make it photogenic!
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Hkchrislee
Dec 24, 2024
Amazing Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Cooking Class for Beginners! - I had no cooking experience at all, but this class was so easy to follow! Ms. Satoko, the teacher, gave very clear and simple instructions that made everything fun and stress-free. By the end of the class, I could make real Japanese sweets all by myself, and I felt so proud and happy about it!
The class size was small, so Ms. Satoko gave each of us plenty of personal attention. She was also super thoughtful and helped take photos and videos for me whenever my hands were busy, so I could have great memories of the experience.
I really wish I had more time in Japan to join one of her certificate courses. If you’re visiting Japan and want to try something cultural and fun, this class is absolutely perfect! 🍡🎉
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W10bnlisam
Dec 1, 2024
A fun and informative mochi making class - Satoko-San was a wonderful teacher and a welcoming host :) We had a great time learning about the customs and how to make so many types of mochi. This is one of the most memorable experiences of our trip.
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Alessandro
Nov 9, 2024
Creative Mochi-Nerikiri course with a personal atmosphere - I attended the Mochi-Nerikiri class, and it was a fantastic experience. There were only two of us, which created a very personal and pleasant atmosphere. The teacher was extremely friendly and spoke excellent English, which not only made it easier to understand, but also made interesting conversations possible. Thanks to their patient guidance, our Nerikiri works became truly beautiful – like small works of art that wouldn’t seem out of place in a Japanese candy store.
The course was very varied and educational; we learned different tools and techniques to create these artful sweets. In the end we were even able to take home our homemade Nerikiri. Overall, it was a wonderful experience that I can warmly recommend to anyone interested in Japanese sweets and culture.
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Rhemravilo
Oct 20, 2024
Very interesting Japanese Mochi Class - The Mochi and Neriki making working was great. Teacher Satoko san was excellent in her craft and able to easily share her expertise to me. Communication Barrier was not an issue because she clearly explained and taught me in English. Highly recommended to those people who would like to learn how to make this sweet and delicious delicacies. Arigatou Gozamasu, Matane! :-)
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Skyrabbit
Jun 14, 2024
Fun dessert-making experience with lovely host - I’ve enjoyed matcha with wagashi nerikiri, the delicate sweets that they are often served with, at a few gardens in Japan. I was curious how they were made so I signed up for this class together with my sister.
Satoko-san, provides clear directions to her home in the Tokyo suburbs. The class begins with an overview of the history of mochi and nerikiri followed by hands on mochi making from scratch. For nerikiri, Satoko-san had prepared the white bean paste filling and nerikiri dough in advance. It’s a rather time consuming process. She taught us how to wrap the filling in dough and use the triangle stick to create a cute hydrangea and leaf with ladybug design. At the end we enjoyed swishing our own matcha and eating our creations.
Satoko-san is a lovely host and teacher and shared helpful information on where to get supplies for wagashi. My sister, who doesn’t cook much, enjoyed the class a lot and we enjoyed getting to know the two other lovely travellers that day. Satoko-san was very generous with her time and helped us all figure out how to get to our next destination.
When I returned home to Singapore I had no problem replicating the dango mochi as I could recall the correct texture from the hands-on part of the class. I have yet to try the strawberry daikfuku. I was inspired to try making nerikiri too, but found that more challenging as I had to watch several videos to understand how to make it on a stove top. The recipe links provided in the class give instructions for using a microwave. However, after some research and trial and error, I managed to make something similar and even had a fun day making wagashi with a friend. Now, she’s going to get the supplies to try it on her own!
So all in all, this class was a great inspiration to kick off my Wagashi journey. Thank you Satoko-san for your warm hospitality, patience and advice!
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