Private Tour

Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Combination Cooking Class

Overview

Available languages

Japanese

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

You'll learn how to make authentic Japanese sweets by easy recipe which can be downloadable.

You don't need to bring anything! Everything is provided at the lesson.

Solo and family friendly too.

This is a private lesson (if your group is more than 3 people), therefore you can learn step by step at your pace. Classes take place in a private residence where you can relaxed in a cozy atmosphere.

You can get all the portrait photos and videos taken during the class for your special experience!

My class is held in a quiet residential neighborhood, just 15 minutes by train or car from central Tokyo. Before and after the lesson, you can explore local shops, supermarkets, cafes, shrine, and a famous public bath. It’s a great chance to experience the peaceful charm of daily life in Japan—just a short escape from the busy city!

The menu is made from plant-based products that are easily available in your own country. Appropriate for vegetarians with vegan options available.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

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.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

In my lesson, you can learn how to make mochi using glutinous rice flour. Using the mochi you will learn how to make strawberry Daifuku (Out of Strawberry season, we use Pineapple or Kiwi), and Dango (mochi balls in a skewers) + two kinds of "Nerikiri wagashi"—traditional Japanese sweets. (Motifs will be changed according to the season.) You will learn how to shape the dough into a seasonal motif. The dough is made and colored in advance but you will have access to the tutorial video. After the lesson, you can taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea which you make along with my guidance, or take them with you in a special box. In addition to making Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi, we will also introduce the history of Mochi. We will teach you various ways to eat Mochi. Since our recipe are simple and easy, you can recreate them by yourself for your family and friends after you return to your country. Ingredients are also easily available in your own country, and are made from plant-based products, this class is appropriate for vegetarians, too. You can also have a Japanese gift as souvenir.

Sample Menu

dessert

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

What‘s Included

(Free rental) Apron, hand towel, special tools for Wagashi making, special box for takeaway, drinking water

Private transportation

Options

Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Combination Cooking Class

Reviews

5.00

25 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

A lovely lesson!
maianhp334,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Satoko's lesson was very well organised and professional. For example, I was impressed with the small additional details like folded origami bird with our names written on it, or the additional gifts. The lesson was well paced, we had time to take photos (with the decorations provided), and managed to meet her cats too. Satoko has a very sweet personality and is passionate about her job by the way she puts her efforts. Thank you Satoko!
My family is very happy about this experience.
Nina Z,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Very soulful and very interesting! Adults and children will love it! I highly recommend it!!! The tea was also very tasty! When I return to Japan, I will gladly come here again!
A wonderful cooking experience
mirandamB4309DL,,Nov 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Satoko was a wonderful teacher and helped walk me through the process of making the wagashi. It was a lot of fun and a fantastic experience and I will be back again in the future! 💜
Daifuku and Deliciousness
branndenm,,Oct 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fantastic experience would recommend to anyone looking for a great experience and incredible sweets! Would recommend to all my friends.
Best experience in Japan
catherine h,,Oct 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Amazing Wagashi making with Satoko
andreasgV9153LP,,Oct 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
You can learn not only about making Japanese sweets but also about seasonal events and culture in Japan!
Global13497990286,,Aug 6, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Very nice way to learn how to make mochi!
paulbW8680YY,,Jul 22, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!
Yummy mochi, nice lady
Giovanni M,,Jul 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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.
Do this!! You'll appreciate the quiet after the chaos of Tokyo!
bdp196,,Jul 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
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!