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Kyoto | Seasonal Wagashi Making Experience (English Guide Available) | Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto
Kyoto | Seasonal Wagashi Making Experience (English Guide Available) | Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto
Kyoto | Seasonal Wagashi Making Experience (English Guide Available) | Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto
Kyoto | Seasonal Wagashi Making Experience (English Guide Available) | Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto
Kyoto | Seasonal Wagashi Making Experience (English Guide Available) | Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto
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Kyoto | Seasonal Wagashi Making Experience (English Guide Available) | Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto

Japan-Kansai , Kyoto
4.0Very Good
Duration:1 hour(s) 5 min(s)
Language(s): English / Japanese
Free cancellation 1 day(s) prior to experience date
Please present the e-voucher on-site
POINT 1: We use bean paste from a long-established Kyoto confectionery supplier.
POINT 2: You will make two types of seasonal wagashi.
POINT 3: The experience is easy and accessible. You can also enjoy your finished wagashi on the spot.

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Cultural Experiences

LocationIndoor
Experience typeDIY Workshop
Cuisine typeWagashi (Japanese sweets)
Cultural experience typeTraditional culture experience

Product Info

At Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto, located in Karasuma Gojo, Kyoto, everyone can enjoy experiencing Japanese culture.
Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at An Kyoto?
We look forward to welcoming you with a variety of fun and educational experience programs.
 
In the wagashi-making experience, you will make two seasonal Japanese sweets.
You can create authentic wagashi using white bean paste made from white kidney beans and smooth bean paste made from domestic adzuki beans from a long-established Kyoto supplier!
 
The possibilities are endless.
Finally, plate your finished wagashi to complete your edible work of art!
Of course, the taste is guaranteed.
Whether you are participating alone or in a group, this wagashi-making experience is sure to be enjoyable.
 
【Regarding Arrangements / All payments to be made on-site on the day】
・An English guide is available for ¥5,500/h (an additional ¥3,300 for every 30 minutes). (This is an additional fee per group.)
※ We may not be able to accommodate requests for language arrangements. If no arrangement is requested, we will do our best to assist you.
 
・Certificate of Completion (¥300)
If you would like a certificate with your name on it, please let us know your name in advance via message. If you do not provide a name, it will be prepared with the name section blank.
 
・One cup of whisked matcha
 
・Take-home box (¥100. Please purchase on-site if you wish.)
 
≪Schedule≫
00 min: Experience starts
↓ Explanation of wagashi
↓ Making flower-shaped nerikiri
↓ Making kinton nerikiri
↓ Photo session
55 min: Experience ends
↓ Dining time
65 min: End/Dismissal
 
※ Guests can order matcha (¥500) on the day if desired.
※ A take-home case (¥100) is available if you wish to take your finished nerikiri home.
※ We also offer other courses, such as the Matcha 2-Point Experience Course combined with a tea ceremony experience.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 1 hour(s) 5 minute(s)

1 Day

  • The bean paste used in this plan is from a long-established Kyoto supplier. We look forward to welcoming you with a variety of fun and educational experience programs.
    Participants in Kyoto Yagami Culture Experience wearing gloves, focused on crafting seasonal Japanese wagashi sweets, with multiple half-finished pieces on the table.
  • Enjoy making beautiful seasonal wagashi. You can also enjoy your finished wagashi on the spot.
    After the Kyoto Japanese sweet-making experience, a participant uses chopsticks to pick up a delicate, handmade wagashi, ready to enjoy on-site, with another green sweet on the black tray.
  • Explanation of wagashi
  • Making flower-shaped and kinton nerikiri
    Two exquisite seasonal wagashi crafted at Kyoto Yagami Culture Experience, featuring a light green floral cluster and a pink petal-shaped sweet, on a black tray with a red background.
  • Photo session
  • Dining time after the experience

Important Info

Includes/Excludes

  • Consumption tax
  • Japanese sweets making experience
  • 修了証書アレンジ料（現地支払い）
  • 持ち帰り箱アレンジ料（現地支払い）
  • English guide fee (paid locally)

Reminders

  • Depending on the reception time and number of people, the tour may not be possible.

  • Reception hours are 10:00-17:00. Applications received after that will be processed the next day.

  • Wear a mask when entering the room

  • There are stairs to the venue. Please note that this building does not have an elevator.

  • Due to the nature of the program, we will not be able to hold the event to accommodate delays. You can enter midway, but if you are late for more than 10 minutes, your reservation may be cancelled.

  • As a general rule, food and drinks are not allowed to be brought in.

  • Please contact us if you would like to rent it out.

  • Those who do not want to try it out will not be able to enter.

  • Children who sit on their guardians' laps will be free of charge (only for children under 2 years old).

  • If you drop the bean paste during the experience, you can purchase a new one for an additional 100 yen. (Applicable to those who are participating in the experience using bean paste)

  • If you change the date and time of your reservation after the cancellation fee has been incurred, we will charge you the specified fee.

  • We strictly prohibit the taking, repurposing, and monopolizing of images and videos for commercial purposes. If you wish to use them for commercial purposes, please apply for coverage and use in advance.

How to Redeem Your Voucher

How to Use Your Voucher

  • Please present the e-voucher on-site

Meeting Point

Location Name: Japanese Cultural Experience An Kyoto

Address: 〒600-8104 2F Berg Karasuma, 135 Manjujicho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto
How to Get There
【By Train】 Approx. 1-minute walk east from Exit 1 of Gojo Station on the Kyoto Municipal Subway Karasuma Line

Experience Location

Location Name: AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience

Address: Berg Karasuma 2nd Floor, 135 Manjuji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto, 600-8104, Japan

Cancellation Policy

  • Cancellations 1 day(s) (inclusive) before the selected date are allowed. Unused orders can be canceled for free
  • Cancellation is not allowed between 0–0 days from the selected date. Orders cannot be canceled or modified, and refunds will not be granted.
NOTE
  • Due to time zone differences, the confirmed cancellation date is based on the supplier’s local time. Please allow 2–5 business days to process your cancellation request, after which the cancellation fee will be charged according to the product’s cancellation policy. Once your refund request is confirmed, KKday will initiate the refund to your original payment method within 15 days. The actual refund timing depends on your card-issuing bank’s policy.

FAQ

1. What's the recommended transportation card for reaching the Karasuma Gojo area for the Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto?

When traveling to the Karasuma Gojo area in Kyoto, we recommend using a nationwide IC transit card like ICOCA or Suica for subway and bus rides. These cards are convenient not only for travel but also for purchases at convenience stores. You might also consider purchasing a Kyoto Subway One-Day Pass or a Bus One-Day Pass, which would be a more economical choice if you plan to use public transportation frequently on that day. Karasuma Gojo is well-connected, so you can choose the payment method that best suits your itinerary.

2. After participating in a Japanese dessert making experience in Kyoto at Karasuma Gojo, can I use a Suica card to pay for bus fares?

Yes, after participating in a Japanese dessert making experience in Kyoto at Karasuma Gojo, you can use your Suica card to pay for fares on Kyoto City Buses. Most buses in Kyoto currently support nationwide IC transit cards, including Suica, Pasmo, and ICOCA. Simply tap your card when boarding or alighting for a hassle-free experience without the need for change.

3. Besides transit cards, what other payment methods are available for taking the bus to a Japanese dessert making experience in Kyoto at Karasuma Gojo?

In addition to transit cards, cash is the most common payment method for taking Kyoto City Buses to the Japanese dessert making experience at Karasuma Gojo. You can deposit the exact fare into the collection box when you get off. Please note that buses typically do not provide change, so it's advisable to have small denominations ready. Some buses also support credit cards or mobile payments, but these are not as widespread as cash or transit cards, so it's best to primarily rely on your transit card or coins.

4. For the Japanese dessert making at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto, are there seasonal specialties for the sweets?

The Japanese dessert making at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto features sweets with seasonal characteristics that change throughout the year. For example, in spring, you might create wagashi shaped like cherry blossoms or incorporating matcha; in summer, refreshing water yokan or kuzumochi are common; autumn often brings sweets themed around maple leaves, chestnuts, or persimmons; and in winter, designs like plum blossoms or snowflakes are popular. Each experience allows you to make two unique seasonal desserts, allowing you to savor Kyoto's seasonal charm.

5. What specific ingredients are used in the Japanese dessert making at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto?

For the Japanese dessert making at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto, we specially select high-quality red beans from a renowned long-standing red bean shop in Kyoto. Red beans are the soul ingredient in wagashi, and their delicate flavor and texture are crucial to the quality of Japanese sweets. Combined with basic ingredients like glutinous rice flour and sugar, participants will personally create two exquisite and delicious seasonal Japanese desserts.

6. Is the Japanese dessert making course at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto suitable for complete beginners with no prior experience?

The Japanese dessert making course at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto is highly suitable for complete beginners with no prior experience. The course is designed with simple and easy-to-understand guidance, where instructors provide step-by-step demonstrations and detailed instructions, allowing every participant to easily get started and enjoy the fun of making wagashi. Even if it's your first attempt, you can complete two beautiful seasonal Japanese desserts in a relaxed and enjoyable atmosphere.

7. After participating in the Japanese dessert making at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto, can the finished products be tasted on-site?

Yes, after participating in the Japanese dessert making course at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto, you can choose to taste your two beautifully made desserts on-site. Tea and refreshments are provided, allowing you to immediately enjoy the fruits of your labor. If you wish to take some of your creations home to share with family and friends, they can be carefully packaged as a unique Kyoto memory or souvenir.

8. Does the Japanese dessert making course at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto offer English guided services?

Yes, the Japanese dessert making course at Hasshin Culture Experience in Kyoto offers English guided services. This allows international travelers who are not fluent in Japanese to easily understand the preparation steps and Japanese dessert culture. Professional English guides will provide detailed explanations and assist participants in completing the dessert making, ensuring that every participant can fully experience and enjoy this unique cultural activity.

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