Where to Make Japanese Tea Sweets: the 15 Best Classes

1.Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $21Our pick

Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa with English-speaking hosts, seasonal sweets, and hands-on instruction in a relaxed one-hour class.

“I am a bus tour guide and come with my Japanese friend. We have a nice experience. We Enjoy a Japanese confectionery & matcha. The matcha was not bitter and tasted very nice. We learned the history of matcha and what is the different from green tea leaves. We will recommend to our clients in the recent future.”

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2.Sunset, Tea, Sweets, Camel Ride, and Hercules Caves

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 575 reviews · 3 hours · from $37

Review of Tangier’s sunset camel ride, Hercules Caves, Moroccan tea, pastries, transport, value, timing, and practical booking tips.

“An exceptional adventure. Mohammed is a perfect guide. Recommend.”

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3.Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · from $21

Learn to whisk authentic matcha, pair it with Japanese sweets, and master simple home techniques in a friendly one-hour Osaka class.

“What a great experience learning the art of Matcha. We bought matcha in Kyoto, and now have learned the process. It’s fun learning the ceremony of the tree as well. The instructor was very entertaining.”

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4.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 388 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Learn matcha history, whisk your own tea, and enjoy mochi sweets in a friendly one-hour class near Asakusa Station.

“I had such a great time at this matcha class! I learned so much about the preparation and proper techniques for making matcha, and the hands-on experience made it even more fun. The instructor was knowledgeable and welcoming, and the whole class felt relaxed and engaging. Highly recommend for anyone who loves matcha or wants to learn something new!”

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5.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 314 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18Best value

Make seasonal nerikiri sweets, prepare Uji matcha, and learn tea etiquette in a friendly 95-minute Kyoto class for $18.

“Really fun activity. I never realised how much effort goes into making the sweets. I enjoyed making them, or at least trying to make them. instructor was great, very clear and moved at a pace that allowed the whole group keep up. We had match tea ceremony afterwards and that was lovely too. I would definitely recommend this activity.”

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6.Matcha Making Experience with Japanese Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Learn matcha history, whisk your own tea, and enjoy Japanese sweets in a friendly one-hour class near Dotonbori for $22.

“Fun and educational, great hosts, lovely ingredients and tools. If anything maybe we could have sit a bit longer with the tea but overall great! The room was lovely too.”

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7.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $60

Make four Japanese nerikiri sweets, learn matcha etiquette, and visit a local home in Harajuku during this friendly 90-minute Tokyo class.

“Hana was a wonderful teacher! It was so fun making the Nerikiri! She explained the techniques very clearly and had several beautiful examples of Nerikiri to be inspired by. And she even gave us great advice on local places to visit in the area. I definitely would recommend her to friends and family to take a class with her!”

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8.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 118 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

Make seasonal nerikiri sweets, learn about Uji matcha, and join a relaxed Osaka tea ceremony near Higobashi Station for $18.

“we loved the explanation of the representation of Nikiri and the fun making them. Our host was patient and kind and gave clear instructions”

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9.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

Make seasonal Japanese sweets, grind Uji matcha, and join a tea ceremony near Nagoya Station in this hands-on 95-minute class.

“The activity was exactly as we had hoped, the whole family had a great time, and the hosts were really supportive for our 6yr old daughter who had a great time with all the grown-ups! Delivery in English was impeccable!”

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10.Sweets Making and Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 57 reviews · from $112

Review of Tokyo Maikoya’s kimono tea ceremony and wagashi workshop in Asakusa, with practical details on value, timing, etiquette, and what to expect.

“One of our best experiences in Japan! highly recommended. Both we the adults, AND the kids absolutely loved it.”

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11.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

Make seasonal nerikiri sweets, grind Uji matcha, and join a 95-minute tea ceremony in Tokyo for $18 per person.

“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.”

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12.Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha & Sweets in Gion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 1 hour - 150 minutes · from $22

Learn Kyoto’s matcha traditions in Gion with a tea master, traditional sweets, chair seating, and hands-on tea making for $22.

“Our host was extremely approachable, hospitable, knowledgeable and passionate about what she does.”

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13.Two Types of Japanese Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 2h 5m · from $28

Make seasonal nerikiri, wasanbon ohigashi, and matcha in Tokyo during a relaxed 125-minute Japanese culture class.

“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!”

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14.Mochi Matcha Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 26 reviews · from $112

Make four gluten-free Japanese sweets in a private Tokyo mochi class with Sakura near Shibuya, including matcha, tea, photos, and recipes.

“When I visited Japan it was very very hot, so I tried to find things to do inside as well as seeing the sights. As someone who is gluten free/celiac, I wanted to try sweets in a way that wouldn’t get me sick. Sakura’s class is perfect. She is so sRead more”

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15.2 Types of Japanese Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 2h 5m · from $28

Make wasanbon ohigashi, seasonal nerikiri, and single-origin matcha in a 125-minute Kyoto workshop near Gojo Station.

“Maiko was attentive and informative. She did a wonderful job. Sadly the room full of tourists were rather disrespectful and noisy.”

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