4 Dessert Walks in Tokyo Worth Booking

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

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

In Asakusa, hosts such as Shuri, Rino, Hiya, and Nama guide you through matcha’s history, quality, preparation, and traditional whisking. The one-hour class includes matcha, seasonal Japanese sweets, photos, and a relaxed setting suited to beginners, families, and anyone seeking a less formal tea experience.

“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 Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

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

In Asakusa, an English-speaking instructor such as Mana, Ken, Hayato, or Hiyo guides you through matcha history, a light quiz, whisking technique, tea etiquette, and a tasting with Japanese sweets. The seated, one-hour class costs $22 and welcomes solo visitors, families, and groups.

“Hayato is very friendly and also funny! I’ve learned a lot about the history of matcha en making the tea too! Would recommend as a fun activity to do in Tokyo.”

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3.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

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

Meet Hana near Omotesando Station for a 90-minute, hands-on lesson in nerikiri, Japan’s seasonal bean-paste sweets. You’ll shape three sample designs, invent a fourth, then prepare matcha and enjoy Japanese sweets. Groups are limited to four, and all four creations can go home with you.

“We made 4 exquisite mochi desserts, 3 we selected as a group from a plate of examples and 1 that we designed individually. Hana was an excellent host/instructor! She has clearly done this many times before, and was fun to talk to about other things to do while visiting Tokyo. The nerikiri tasted excellent, and the tea ceremony was very neat to learn about.”

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4.Private Mochi Sweets Making class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $79

In a two-hour class near Shibuya, Sakura welcomes you into her home to make fruit daifuku and dango from scratch. You’ll learn the cultural meaning of mochi, prepare each sweet yourself, and enjoy the results with matcha or tea. Groups are limited to eight, and children are welcome.

“My daughter and I enjoyed making mochi with Sakura. She made it fun and easy to follow. Her directions to her place was also easy to follow. We can’t wait to make mochi when we return home. Thank you for being a wonderful host, Sakura!”

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