15 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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5.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

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

At AN TOKYO, you make two seasonal nerikiri sweets from Kyoto bean paste, watch a matcha-grinding demonstration, then prepare Uji matcha for a tea ceremony. The Japanese instructor teaches through demonstration, with English translation provided as much as possible. Marie may lead your session.

“trop de monde, on n'entend pas l'instructeur qui continue sans attendre. Activité peu intéressante”

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6.Tokyo Local Food Tour: Noodles, Skewers, Dumplings, Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 48 reviews · from $74

Meet guide Ryu at SL Square for a 2-hour-15-minute evening walk through Shimbashi. Visit local eateries for gyoza, udon, yakitori with drinks, and taiyaki. The guide handles ordering and shares practical Tokyo food tips. The tour is not suitable for vegetarian, vegan, or gluten-free diets.

“We had a fabulous time. Our guide, Ryu wanted to show us what a day in the life of a local would look like and boy did he succeed. My friend and I lucked out and got a private tour; which felt like meeting up with an old friend that we haven’t seen in ages. Communication was spot on. Ryu contacted us prior to the tour so it was easy to find him. We learned so much about Japanese culture, and the laughs never stopped. The food was delicious. Ryu thanks again for showing us around this was truly amazing. Brian and I had a wonderful experience.”

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7.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 Wasanbon Ohigashi, two seasonal Nerikiri sweets, and Matcha. A Japanese instructor leads the session, with English help provided as much as possible. The Kyoto bean paste and seasonal designs give this hands-on class a thoughtful cultural focus.

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

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

In Sakura’s private home near Shibuya, you’ll spend about two hours making four Japanese sweets, including matcha mochi, in a gluten-free workshop. She teaches in English, supplies an apron, Japanese green tea, and recipes, and sets up a photo table for your finished treats.

“Nothing is more authentic than visiting a private home and learning how to make mochi in a private kitchen. Fabulous!”

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9.Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets

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

At a small studio near Hakusan Station, an experienced tea master guides you through otemae, matcha whisking, and handmade nerikiri sweets. The one-hour session is in English, limited to 10 people, and suits first-time participants who want a calm, hands-on Tokyo cultural experience.

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

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10.Japanese Traditional Sweets making

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

At AN TOKYO Japanese Culture Experience, you make two seasonal nerikiri sweets: a flower-shaped design and a kinton style. The class uses white and red bean paste from long-established Kyoto shops. A Japanese instructor leads the session, with English translation available as much as possible. Eat your sweets on site or buy a takeout box.

“Very informative and fun. great instructor, value for money and a great way to socialise for solo travellers. regular updates with location information too”

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11.Mochi Sweets Making Class in Tokyo

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 15 reviews · from $75

Join Satoko at an airy home in Ota City, about 15 minutes from central Tokyo, for a 90-minute mochi lesson. Make daifuku, dango, warabi-mochi, and isobe-mochi with plant-based ingredients, then enjoy your sweets with green tea or take them home.

“Sokoto was the best host!! Learnt so much and made the most delicious mochi!!”

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12.Hama-rikyu Gardens tour with Japanese Tea & Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $85

Walk through Hama-rikyu Gardens with an English-speaking guide, learning how its Edo-period dry garden and circular garden were designed. Then enjoy matcha and Japanese sweets in the garden tea room. Groups are limited to four, with guides such as Hiro, Ayaku, and Mr. Ito.

“It's a nice place to hang around. My guide Mr.Ito was very knowledgeable and informative. It's fun to learn some Japanese history with a guide like him. And the matcha was great, I always like the chocolates or beverages in matcha flavor. If you like walking in nature, cultural experience and matcha, I would recommend it.”

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13.Tokyo 2026 New Year Countdown International Party & Cake buffet

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 12 reviews · from $39

Meet locals and international visitors at LUXURY STAND BAR & CAFE MILAS in Shibuya from 9:00 p.m. Enjoy games, pop music, conversation, a one-hour cake buffet, group photos, and a shared countdown to 2026. One drink costing ¥800 is required.

“Very good friends and good people here I talk all world people and i tak same country people and i am very happy see you again I are very happy with this event”

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14.Tea Ceremony & Japanese Sweets Making

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 10 reviews · from $32

Spend about an hour in Tokyo learning matcha from a tea master with more than 10 years of experience. Watch the Otemae demonstration, whisk your own tea, and shape a seasonal Japanese sweet. The small group, capped at 10, meets in Hakusan and returns to the same location.

“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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15.Tokyo 6hr Private Guided Tour & Japanese Sweets Making Experience

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 7 reviews · from $172

Spend six hours with a private licensed guide, choosing 2 or 3 Tokyo sights such as Asakusa, Meiji Shrine, Akihabara, or a garden. Your day includes a hands-on wagashi-making class at Jidaiya. Guides include Takako, Sachi, Aiko, Emiko, Coco, and Ted.

“What a fantastic day! Our guide Sachi created a personalized itinerary that exceeded all of our expectations! She has such great knowledge of local customs and culture and shared so many interesting stories with us. She went out of her Read more”

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