Traditional Nerikiri Sweet Making Experience in Asakusa
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
Your expert guide will introduce the history of nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and its significance in tea ceremonies.
Preparation and Ingredients (15 minutes)
Learn about the ingredients used in nerikiri, including shiro-an (white bean paste), sweet potatoes, and lotus root. Discover how they create the sweet’s smooth texture.
Hands-on Nerikiri Making (40 minutes)
Get hands-on! Knead and shape your own nerikiri sweets with guidance from the expert, crafting traditional designs like flowers and animals.
Tea Pairing and Tasting (15 minutes)
Enjoy your freshly made nerikiri with traditional matcha tea, learning about the tea ceremony and its connection to nerikiri.
Wrap-Up and Souvenir (10 minutes)
Take home your handmade nerikiri in a souvenir box. Ask any remaining questions before leaving.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Wheelchair accessible
What To Expect
Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes) Your expert guide will introduce the history of nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and its significance in tea ceremonies. Preparation and Ingredients (15 minutes) Learn about the ingredients used in nerikiri, including shiro-an (white bean paste), sweet potatoes, and lotus root. Discover how they create the sweet’s smooth texture. Hands-on Nerikiri Making (40 minutes) Get hands-on! Knead and shape your own nerikiri sweets with guidance from the expert, crafting traditional designs like flowers and animals. Tea Pairing and Tasting (15 minutes) Enjoy your freshly made nerikiri with traditional matcha tea, learning about the tea ceremony and its connection to nerikiri. Wrap-Up and Souvenir (10 minutes) Take home your handmade nerikiri in a souvenir box. Ask any remaining questions before leaving.
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Traditional Nerikiri Sweet Making Experience in Asakusa
What‘s Included
Snacks
All Fees and Taxes
Guide
souvenirs, options
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
16 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sweet Escape~ Sweets Class at Kaminarimon Ryokan
428shadaed,Jun 8, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I recently stayed at the Kaminarimon ryokan and saw they offered a Japanese nerikiri sweets making class, so I decided to give it a try. It was such a delightful experience! The class was taught by the owner, who gave a beautiful explanation of the ingredients and showed us how to make the sweets step by step. The conversation was engaging, and the whole experience felt really intimate and special. They also had both English and Japanese speaking instruction. At the end of the class, we made matcha tea and enjoyed the sweets we had created. It was truly unforgettable. I highly recommend this class to anyone visiting the Kaminarimon temple who wants to step away from the crowds for a calm and unique treat. Thank you to the wonderful instructor for making this experience so special!
This is Japan
Mobile59227790924,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was really fun and I learned traditional techniques. When you come to Japan, I definitely want you to experience it here ✨ It was a wonderful experience. I felt that this is a Japanese dessert and a culture that values the season
If you are Japanese, I would like you to try it at least once
岩脇政,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I experienced Japanese sweets because I thought I had never touched them properly, but I really enjoyed them! I didn't think that Japanese sweets made by craftsmen are so delicate, and I was able to spend a fulfilling time realizing that Japanese cultural sweets are good once again! I recommend it because it is very easy to experience.^ ^
The authentic experience!!!
Shingo N,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The instructor, Eiyo Master, teaches everything in a fun and gentle way—no skills needed at all! It’s a great chance to experience traditional Japanese culture from scratch. You’ll get to enjoy the freshly made wagashi (Japanese sweets), and truly feel the beauty and delicacy of Japanese craftsmanship. The location is also perfect—it’s right in front of the famous Kaminarimon gate of Sensoji Temple in Asakusa. It’s the ideal activity to join while sightseeing. Highly recommended! Don’t miss this unique experience!
Nerikiri Classroom for Everyone
華鶴k,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I was moved and healed by the beautiful kneading. The craftsmen will teach you how to make it from scratch right in front of your eyes, and even first-timers can try it out. I would definitely recommend it because it is a delight to have finished and it is so delicious to actually eat.
If you come to Japan, I definitely want you to experience it!
赤谷貴,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was my first time to experience it! I felt how amazing the professional craftsmen were! Thank you very much for your valuable experience!
Best Japanese Sweets Experience
Getaway29292640076,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was great to see the teacher's wonderful skills in front of me and to taste the best Japanese sweets! It was also fun to connect through Japanese sweets!
It looks and tastes perfect! First attempt to make Japanese sweets
Voyage68146377885,May 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I participated in the Japanese sweets making experience. The teacher taught me beautiful Japanese sweets that feel the season, one by one, and even I, a beginner, was able to make them happily. It looked so good that I couldn't believe I made it myself, and the content was very satisfying. The finish is perfect for souvenirs and was well received by families. It was a valuable experience to experience Japanese culture firsthand and I hope to participate again. If you are interested in Japanese sweets, I really recommend it!
You can learn from the history of Japanese sweets to techniques
masayasu,May 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00It was a lesson for foreigners, but I was satisfied with the Japanese participation. The teacher's explanation of the history of Japanese sweets was also easy to understand and fun.
Great Satisfaction Japanese Sweets Class
h Kawashima,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I joined because I was intrigued by the fact that it was a Japanese sweets class organized by a ryokan. There were many foreign tourists, but even I, a Japanese, enjoyed it. I had the image of making Japanese sweets for women, but I, as a man, could get used to it and lost track of time. The history and history of Japanese sweets explained by the instructor Eiyo is also interesting and worth a look!
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