Japanese Sweets Making with Seasonal Motifs

Summary

• Meet a renowned confectionery artisan with decades of experience in Kyoto and see some of the spectacular sweets crafts created by him. (15 min.) • Make a total of four sweets, two pieces one of each kind while receiving step-by-step guidance from the professional. (60 min.) • Eat your hand made Japanease sweets. Green tea matcha can be added at your own expense (500 yen). (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: Gojo Station, Higashi Honganji Temple Inclusive: Transportation fare, English guiding fee, all ingredients, travel insurance Transportation: between Kyoto Staiton and Gojo Station  Round-trip travel time: 20 minutes

Tour info

Duration
1 hour 30 minutes
Group Size
Pricing (From)
Commentary
Meeting Point
Dropoff location

Why take this tour?

Kyoto has been an important place to the world of confectionery as the refined practice of tea ceremony demands first-class sweets to accompany green tea. Meet an artisan who has been up to that task for over decades creating top notch Japanese sweets and give yourself a try to make those edible arts.

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.

Operated by:

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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