Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Cooking Class

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
  • 20 - In this lesson, participants will learn how to make mochi using glutinous rice flour. With the mochi, they will create strawberry Daifuku (or use 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 vary according to…
What's Included
  • Free rental apron
  • Hand towel
  • Special tools for Wagashi making
  • Special box for takeaway
  • Drinking water
What's Not Included
  • Private transportation
Meal Options
  • 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….

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.

Customer Ratings
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Branndenm
Oct 8, 2025
Daifuku and Deliciousness - Fantastic experience would recommend to anyone looking for a great experience and incredible sweets! Would recommend to all my friends.
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Catherine
Oct 6, 2025
Best experience in Japan - This was the best experience we had in Japan by far. Satoko welcomed my daughter and I into her home and showed us a side of Japan that you won’t often get to see. Not only did we get to make some amazing and yummy Japanese deserts, but we learnt about the culture and traditions. I couldn’t recommend this experience more. If there is one thing you do in Tokyo, this is it. Just beautiful.
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Andreasgv9153lp
Oct 3, 2025
Amazing Wagashi making with Satoko - Satoko was very nice and apart from letting me do most of the cooking myself also shared some insights into the traditions and history of japanese sweets. I had a great time.
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Global13497990286
Aug 6, 2025
You can learn not only about making Japanese sweets but also about seasonal events and culture in Japan! - My American friend's first visit to Japan, the best Japanese sweets making experience! Learn in English for peace of mind. Don't worry if you're not good at anko!︎ Japanese sweets are art, so you can enjoy just making them. It would be even better if you could eat it! The dumplings were tender and the nerikiri was beautiful and very delicious. It was a valuable experience to learn about the seasonal events and culture of Japan.
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Paulbw8680yy
Jul 22, 2025
Very nice way to learn how to make mochi! - This class was excellent! Satoko explained the Japanese culture related to sweets and the tea ceremony in a very accessible and fun way. Making the daifuku and dango went very well, and I am now confident to try to make some at home. The Nerikiri looked so beautiful that I expected it would be difficult to make , but with the prepared dough, special tools and careful explanation from Satoko it also went wel and came out beautiful. Wrapping it up with a beautiful bowl of green tea was a perfect way to end this very enjoyable educational and cultural exchange. I look forward to try and make friends and family at home happy with some hand-made mochi!
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Giovanni
Jul 16, 2025
Yummy mochi, nice lady - A nice lady, very cozy home, and the mochi tasted delicious I had so much fun making mochi. I would recommend to really anyone who wants to learn how to make mochi.
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Bdp196
Jul 12, 2025
Do this!! You'll appreciate the quiet after the chaos of Tokyo! - One of our favorite experiences in all of Japan! After the bustle of Tokyo and Osaka, having a quiet afternoon learning the history of mochi and negiri and putting hands in dough was so nice and relaxing! Satoko was a joy! And we are so glad we got the pleasure of Marina assisting! Very knowledgeable and engaging! This is something we will definitely bring home to make for our family and friends! Beautiful and delicious!
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157neilh
Jun 16, 2025
Would definitely recommend. Worked well for couple with baby. - Very enjoyable lesson, well instructed, great tasting and beautiful wagashi, and patient with our agitated 1 year old who accompanied us to the (private) class. One of the best cooking classes we have done from a variety.
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51bshayera
Jun 2, 2025
Amazing experience - We had the best time ! Honestly the host is very friendly and knowledgeable. I enjoyed every minute and learned a lot . Great experience definitely recommend it.
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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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From $84
up to 5 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).