KYOTO · DESSERT TOURS
Every Kyoto itinerary has one slot too few. These 12 dessert tours justify the slot, priced and timed so you can decide in a minute and get back to planning.
Make 2 seasonal nerikiri sweets and sip single-origin Uji matcha. 95 minutes near Gojo Station, beginner-friendly, great Kyoto value.
“this was so much fun. I love learning new things and being able to create my owns sweets and then eat them with the . matcha we prepared was fantastic”
Cook Kyoto-style wagashi in a small group at an authentic Japanese house near Fushimi Inari, learn 3 desserts, and finish with tea.
“We had the best experience making sweets with Miho. She ran such a well organized class and the treats were delicious. Highly recommend!”
Hands-on Kyoto wagashi cooking near Fushimi Inari in an authentic home. Make about three sweets, then enjoy matcha tea with garden views.
“I booked this activity for a group of 5. We had a lot of fun learning to make wagashi sweets. Everyone had a chance to get involved with the process. Our host was very friendly and a good teacher! I recommend this experience if you like Japanese sweets. learning to cook, or want to do something unique!”
Kyoto matcha tea ceremony in Gion with chair seating, sweet tastings, hands-on bowl making, plus a simple recipe to take home.
“Our host was extremely approachable, hospitable, knowledgeable and passionate about what she does.”
Handson Kyoto wagashi class near Gojo Station: make ohigashi, seasonal nerikiri, and grind matcha for a tea ceremony.
“Maiko was attentive and informative. She did a wonderful job. Sadly the room full of tourists were rather disrespectful and noisy.”
Make seasonal Kyoto nerikiri sweets in 65 minutes, using bean paste from long-running shops, then eat what you make on site.
“L’insegnante è stata molto gentile e disponibile, ma non parlava inglese e non si avvicinava ai tavoli per mostrare i dettagli ed i particolari. Non abbiamo idea di come ricreare l’impasto dei materiali utilizzati. Tutto sommato è na buona idea per passare un’oretta in relax con una bimba di 10-12 anni.”
A friendly Kyoto matcha ceremony in Gion with Zen history, sweets, and a hands-on bowl whisked by you in about one hour.
“The ceremony was informative, and interesting. We appreciated learning about the culture, and out hosts passion.”
Make seasonal Nerikiri in Kyoto with Tatedashi Matcha, using bean paste from long-established shops, then eat your creations for about 65 minutes.
“The class was fun, but too many people in one class.”
Kyoto half-day tour tasting spring water that shapes matcha and wagashi at hidden shrines, then savor namagashi with tour-only tea.
“It was nice to learn about history related to Yasaka shrine, and learn about customs when visiting shrines. We went to see some hidden shrines too, and use the ritual hand washing fountains there. Before going to the matcha tea cafe, we walkeRead more”
Make Kyoto ohigashi with 100% Wasanbon. Choose cute wooden molds, shape your sweets, then taste freshly made Japanese dried sweets.
Make 100% Wasanbon ohigashi with wooden molds and tatedashi matcha near Gojo Station for $13, in 30 minutes.
90 minutes in Uji with a guided look at Byodoin Temple’s Phoenix Hall, plus a green tea sweets walk through tea street favorites.
Every kind of day in the city, and the best-reviewed way to book it.
