Top 6 Dessert Tours in Japan

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

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

Learn to whisk authentic matcha in Asakusa, pair it with seasonal Japanese sweets, and take home practical tea-making skills.

“Great experience! Interesting and modern approach while explaining matcha. If you don’t want the formality of a tea ceremony, then this is the place. We went with kids (6 and 9) and they loved it. The team was very fun and trying to get everyone engaged (kids included) into the activity.”

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2.Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · from $21

Learn to whisk authentic matcha in Osaka, hear its story, and enjoy Japanese sweets in a friendly one-hour class for up to six people.

“I’ve spent so many years loving Matcha, but never knowing how to make it properly. I finally was able to learn the proper way of making Matcha thanks to this class. It was relatively easy to locate, although the building upon arrival needs more Read more”

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3.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

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

Make matcha in Asakusa, learn its history through a quiz, and enjoy Japanese sweets in this friendly one-hour English class.

“Had an amazing time with our hosts Honoka and Midori who taught us so much in such a short time about Matcha! My 74-yo mum and 23-yo son enjoyed it equally. Seated activity with video and clear English instructions made it an easy and educational way to spend 1 hour in Asakusa!”

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4.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 314 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18Best value

Make seasonal Kyoto nerikiri sweets, whisk Uji matcha, and learn tea etiquette in a friendly 95-minute class near Gojo Station.

“Loved the class. Was interesting learning about how matcha is grown and made and about different Japanese treats. The host was really great. Explained things well and was patient with us. Great activity overall”

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5.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 118 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

Make seasonal nerikiri sweets, grind Uji matcha, and learn tea ceremony customs in central Osaka during this friendly 95-minute class.

“we loved the explanation of the representation of Nikiri and the fun making them. Our host was patient and kind and gave clear instructions”

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6.2 Types of Japanese Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 2h 5m · from $28

Make seasonal Japanese sweets, grind matcha, and join a casual tea experience near Gojo Station in Kyoto for $28.

“Maiko was attentive and informative. She did a wonderful job. Sadly the room full of tourists were rather disrespectful and noisy.”

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