Japanese Sweets Making with a Skilled Artisan

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Summary

• Meet a renowned confectionery artisan with decades of experience in Kyoto and see the artisan perform an extraordinary craftsmanship in front of your eyes after a brief introduction. (20 min.) • Make a total of four sweets, while receiving step-by-step guidance from the professional. (50 min.) • Eat your hand made sweets with Japanese green tea, matcha. (15 min.) • You can buy a variety of Japanese sweets made at the store on your way out. Rough Location and nearest landmark from the tour venue: Kyoto Imperial Palace, Nijo Castle Inclusive: Transportation fare, English guiding fee, all ingredients, travel insurance Transportation: between Kyoto Staiton and Horikawa Shimochojamachi (bus stop) Round-trip travel time: 50 minutes

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
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Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Confectionery artisans have long been responsible for developing folks’ sense of seasonal appreciation while expressing a hint of changing seasons in edible arts. This tour is hosted by a very welcoming artisan with almost 60 years of experience under his belt, who simply finds sweets making a sheer joy. Let’s join him to share the joy together.

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What’s included?

  • Transportation fee

  • Guiding fee

  • All ingredients

  • Travel insurance

  • Snacks

  • Professional guide

  • Hotel pickup and drop-off (selected hotels only)

  • Private tour

  • Coffee and/or Tea

  • Japanese confectioneries sold at the shop

Things to know

Before you book

  • Duration: 1h 30m

  • Mobile tickets accepted

Cancellation Policy

    For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
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Kyoto Hands on Tours

About operator:

Hands on Japan presents you with an unforgettable experience by offering you hands-on experience at places in Kyoto that a guide book wouldn’t cover. Want to visit less touristic sites, or to see ultimate skills of craftsmen? We can make that happen. If you are seeking one of a kind encounter with Japanese culture like nobody has, Kyoto, the old capital for over one thousand years, has so much to offer. If you’re coming to Kyoto, visit our website and let your curiosity pick a tour that draws your attention. In case you are already in Kyoto, it’s never too late to contact us to see availability of tours in short notice. Now that you’re here, look nowhere else for your travel advice. Here listed 4 reasons Hands on Japan is the one for you.

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