Top 15 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 $18

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.Matcha Making Experience with Japanese Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

Make matcha in central Osaka, learn its history, whisk tea with traditional tools, and enjoy Japanese sweets in a relaxed one-hour class.

“Loved the teacher and appreciate her sharing extra helpful tips of matcha making and local places to dine in Osaka 💓”

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6.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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7.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

Make seasonal nerikiri, grind Uji matcha, and learn tea ceremony basics in Nagoya during this hands-on 95-minute class.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience and an excellent introduction to Japanese Traditional sweets and to Tea Ceremonies. Saki was a fantastic host and I was made to feel very welcome. The experience was informative and enjoyable and will be a key memory from my trip to Japan.”

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8.Kyoto Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking Class near Fushimiinari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $79

Make three Japanese wagashi sweets in a traditional Kyoto home near Fushimi Inari, then enjoy them with matcha and a garden view.

“We had a great time at this cooking class with Miho. Her studio was easy enough to find, space is nice and clean. Had one of my favorite bites of the trip with one of the desserts with black sesame, I had never had it before and now obsessed. We enjoyed our learning and eating from this experience. Thanks Miho!”

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9.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

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

Make two seasonal Kyoto-style nerikiri sweets, grind Uji Matcha, and take part in a 95-minute tea ceremony in Tokyo.

“A great way to know about Japan’s wagashi and to understand the tea ceremony. Marie is a great presenter”

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10.Wagashi (Japanese sweets) Cooking near Fushimiinari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Make three Japanese sweets near Fushimi Inari, then enjoy them with matcha in a traditional room overlooking a garden.

“This was a fun class! I attended with my adult daughter and we had a blast cooking together. We really prepared the three items ourselves; this was not simply a demonstration, it was hands-on! Host and teacher Miho welcomed us into her lovely home; she was very organized and the class was conducted in perfect English. We learned a lot not only about how to prepare the traditional Japanese sweets (wagashi) but also about the ingredients, cooking techniques, and Japanese culture. After cooking, we learned how to make whisked matcha tea and prepared some for ourselves, and then assembled our pretty tray of sweets and tea and dined in a…”

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11.Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha & Sweets in Gion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 1 hour - 150 minutes · from $22

Learn the art of matcha in Gion with chair seating, sweets, tea history, a tea master demonstration, and hands-on whisking.

“As soon as the hot pot started whistling I got pretty relaxed! A calm and peaceful tea sip indeed. I enjoyed learning the history behind matcha in Japan, and learning how to properly mix quality matcha into bubbles. Def recommend.”

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12.Two Types of Japanese Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

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

Make seasonal nerikiri, wasanbon ohigashi, and single-origin matcha in a relaxed 125-minute Tokyo culture workshop.

“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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13.Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

Learn matcha, watch a formal Tokyo tea ceremony, and make seasonal nerikiri sweets in a calm, English-led one-hour experience.

“Privileged to be able to watch such a beautiful more about cultural importance. ceremony and learn”

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14.Japanese Traditional Sweets making

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 1h 5m · from $11Best value

Make two seasonal Kyoto-style nerikiri sweets in Tokyo for $11, with hands-on shaping, tasting, and a quick look at Japanese confectionery.

“Je n’ai pas pu y assiste et aucun remboursement. Même pas de proposition pour re organiser cela plus tard.”

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15.2 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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