15 Tea and Sweets Making in Tokyo Worth the Airfare

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

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

In Asakusa, an English-speaking host such as Shuri, Rino, Hiya, or Nama guides you through matcha’s story, preparation, and ceremonial whisking. You sit with traditional tools, make your own tea, and enjoy it with seasonal Japanese sweets. The relaxed one-hour class suits beginners, families, and anyone wanting culture without a formal tea ceremony.

“I had a very enjoyable experience with matcha. I tried making it for the first time, and it was very tasty and the staff was very fun and attentive. I highly recommend it if you are ever in Asakusa, Tokyo.”

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2.Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

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

In a one-hour seated class near Asakusa Station, English-speaking instructors such as Mana, Ken, Hayato, Hiyo, and Yui explain matcha’s origins, etiquette, and preparation. You’ll join a playful quiz, whisk your own tea with traditional tools, and taste it with Japanese sweets. It suits solo visitors, families, and anyone wanting a short cultural activity near Tokyo Skytree.

“the Matcha tea making experience was brilliant for solo travellers as you got to meet others from all over the place. the history and how to make matcha were a real lesson in the the passions of matcha tea. I probably won't make another cup of tea the same now. well worth the money and the instructors made it fun and educational. good value for money”

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3.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

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

Meet Hana near CHUMS Omotesando, then walk to her home for a hands-on nerikiri class. You’ll shape three traditional designs and create a fourth of your own, then enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets. The 90-minute class suits children, seniors, vegetarians, and vegans, with space for no more than four people.

“Hana was very welcoming and gave clear instructions on how to make the treats and perform a tea ceramony. She also gave us additional tips and suggestions for the rest of our trip!”

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4.Sweets Making and Kimono Tea Ceremony at Tokyo Maikoya

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

At Maikoya Asakusa, you’ll choose a kimono, make and decorate two Japanese sweets, and learn matcha etiquette before joining a guided tea ceremony. The two-hour session welcomes up to 10 participants, includes tea and ingredients, and leaves time for traditional photos. Host Kurumi has been praised for her patient instruction.

“Very stylish and fun. Learned how to make two different sweets. And was taught how to make matcha tea.”

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5.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

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

At AN TOKYO, you’ll shape two seasonal nerikiri sweets from Kyoto-made bean paste, watch a matcha-grinding demonstration, and prepare Uji matcha for a tea ceremony. The Japanese instructor relies heavily on demonstrations, with English translation available as much as possible. Presenter Marie has received special praise for her clear, patient teaching.

“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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6.Tokyo: Two Types of Japanese Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

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

At AN TOKYO Japanese Culture Experience, you make traditional wasanbon ohigashi, two seasonal nerikiri sweets using Kyoto bean paste, and matcha from a single origin. A Japanese instructor leads the 125-minute class, with English help provided as much as possible. Tea ceremony practice and photo time round out this hands-on introduction to Japanese sweets.

“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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7.Mochi Matcha Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class near Shibuya area

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

Join Sakura for a private two-hour workshop in her home near Tokyo’s Shibuya area. You’ll make four gluten-free Japanese sweets, including matcha mochi, learn about their cultural meaning, enjoy Japanese green tea, and receive recipes for home. The class suits families, beginners, and anyone seeking a relaxed indoor activity.

“This was one of our favorite activities while in Japan! Sakura san is the teacher and she welcomes you into her home for the class. it was such a great cultural and gastronomical activity. thank you Sakura san.”

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8.Private Mochi・Matcha sweets Making Class Near Shibuya Area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 22 reviews · from $78

At Hello Japan near Sangenjaya, Sakura-san teaches you to make traditional mochi and nerikiri in her home kitchen. You will work with Japanese sweets, learn why mochi matters in Japanese culture, and finish with matcha in a small tea room. The private class lasts about two hours and welcomes up to eight people, with a toy poodle in the house.

“This was really one of the best bookings I made on my trip to Japan. I tried another sweets making class with tons of tourists and it utterly paled in comparison to this class with Sakura! It is tremendously generous of her to welcome peoplRead more”

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9.2 Hours Mochi &Nerikiri Making & Matcha Class in Bunkyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 21 reviews · from $78

Join Yuko, a bilingual Japanese wagashi instructor trained by the Wagashi Association of Japan, for a private two-hour class in her Bunkyo home. Choose mochi and dango, nerikiri, or the full combination course. You will shape traditional sweets, learn their cultural meaning, and finish with matcha. The small setting suits families, couples, and solo visitors.

“I ABSOLUTELY loved this class! Yuko was my instructor and she was the most sweetest and patient person. I felt like I was at home learning to cook with my mom ♥️ She walks you through everything step by step and goes over the significance and history behind each dessert. Not to mention they were soooo good I wish I could’ve kept eating them. She sent me home with a take out tray of sweets and a goodie bag for keepsakes. We began the experience with some amazing tea and finished it off with some delicious matcha. I will most definitely return for another class when I visit Japan so…”

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10.Hands-On Japanese Craft in Tokyo with Mochi Wagashi & Matcha

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · from $78

Spend about 90 minutes making a Japanese uchiwa fan with pressed flowers and origami, then prepare a mild matcha latte and taste two wagashi: modern monaka and a cute kokedama-inspired sweet. The small-group activity welcomes beginners, children, and anyone wanting a hands-on Tokyo souvenir. A mobile ticket is included, and the session ends where it begins.

“Japanese hand fan decoration I did all by myself for the first time in my life. They provided some samples of dried flowers and other things for decoration which we stuck together on fan.Everyone had their unique fan design. I also experienced Read more”

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11.Tokyo: Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $32

Spend about an hour learning matcha from a tea master with more than 10 years of experience. Watch the Otemae demonstration, whisk your own tea, and make a seasonal Japanese sweet to enjoy with it. The English-guided class takes place near Hakusan Station and ends where it begins.

“The matcha and Japanese sweets workshop was a wonderful experience! We got to witness an authentic, traditional Japanese tea ceremony, which was both fascinating and peaceful. The instructor was very friendly and made the whole Read more”

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12.A perfect Japanese experience: Tea Ceremony and Mochi Forming

★★★★★★★★★★4.5 · 7 reviews · from $55

In Tokyo’s Yanaka district, a Japanese artisan guides you through shaping four seasonal wagashi sweets, then serves your creation with a traditional tea ceremony. The small group, usually no more than five people, meets inside a century-old antique store. Tools, ingredients, sweets, and tea are included.

“Wonderful experience working with nerikiri dough. We made 2 designs that day, a plum and a hydrangea. The whole experience took about 1.5 hrs inside a small sweets shop in the suburbs of Shinjuku. Our workshop that day had 4 peoplRead more”

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13.Tokyo Sweets Tour: Hidden Gems & Matcha at an Old Tea House

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 6 reviews · from $109

Spend three hours in Jiyugaoka sampling Japanese pancakes, Korean bakery treats, Japanese-style donuts, Hokkaido ice cream, Mont Blanc, and matcha. Baker-guide Soren leads this small-group walk, sharing practical food tips and cultural context before ending in a 100-year-old tea house on tatami mats. The tour starts and ends at Excelsior Caffé Jiyugaoka-ekimae at 10:30 am.

“Amazing tour of local bakeries – the donut shop was my favourite stop of them all because there was such a wide assortment of sweet treats! Soren, the tour guide, was also well-informed and made for a very comfortable environment for us as guests. Would highly recommend to anyone with a sweet tooth looking for a genuine, relaxed and informative experience in Japan.”

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14.At an Antique Shop, Tea Ceremony and Japanese Sweets Forming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $57

Visit a century-old antique tableware shop about 10 minutes from Nippori Station. Choose a teacup, shape seasonal nerikiri sweets from colored mochi dough, then enjoy them with real matcha in a chair-based tea ceremony. An English-speaking host guides you patiently, though the artisan’s English may be limited.

“It was a very teaching and calming experience. We really enjoyed doing the sweets and watch how tea ceremony is being held. We had a wonderful experience with a wonderful instructor.”

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15.Yokohama : Tea Ceremony with Sweets and Souvenir

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · 1 hour · from $45

Meet English-speaking hosts Ryota and Sarina for a relaxed one-hour tea ceremony in Yokohama. You will learn to brew Japanese tea, taste traditional sweets, chat with a small group of up to 10 people, and take home an original tea set. The meeting point varies by tea room, so check your confirmation carefully.

“It was perfect! So informative, and Ryota & Sarina were so friendly and helpful. They gave us all the knowledge about the tea as well as offering to help us with places to visit in yokohama :) The matcha was perfect, it’s a wonderful introduction to Japanese culture. A very calming experience and the souvenir gift is such a sweet touch at the end of the process! I can’t wait to come back, and I would 100% recommend this to everyone :)”

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