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Vibrant green whisked matcha beverage and two colorful Nerikiri Japanese sweets are displayed during a Kyoto matcha and Wasanbon dry sweets making experience.
Detailed process of crafting three delicate Wasanbon dry sweets using an original wooden mold during a Kyoto Japanese cultural experience.
Participating in a Kyoto matcha making experience, learning to whisk special single-origin matcha in a beautiful ceramic bowl with a bamboo whisk.
Participant wearing gloves, focused on handcrafting delicate Nerikiri Japanese sweets during a Kyoto Nerikiri wagashi making experience, showcasing traditional Japanese artistry.
A cup of vivid green matcha alongside three colorful, uniquely shaped Nerikiri Japanese sweets, offering a visual feast during a Kyoto Japanese cultural experience.
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Kyoto | Matcha + Wasanbon Higashi + Nerikiri Wagashi Making Experience (English Guide Available) | Japanese Cultural Experience at An Kyoto

Japan-Kansai , Kyoto
Duration:2 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
POINT1 In the higashi making session, you will create sweets using 100% wasanbon sugar.
POINT2 For the nerikiri wagashi making, we use bean paste from a long-established shop in Kyoto.
POINT3 We use a special single-origin matcha.

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Cultural Experiences

LocationIndoor
Cuisine typeWagashi (Japanese sweets)
Cultural experience typeTraditional culture experience

Product Info

At An Kyoto, a Japanese culture experience center 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 many fun and educational experience programs.
 
In particular, our tea ceremony experience, Nerikiri Wagashi making, and Wasanbon sugar mold making are our original offerings!!
You can easily enjoy a tea experience.
 
Come experience tea and enjoy Japanese culture at An Kyoto!
Whether you are participating alone or in a group, this Wagashi making experience is sure to be enjoyable.
 
【About Arrangements / All payments are made on-site on the day】
・English guide arrangement is available for 6,600 JPY/h (3,300 JPY for every additional 30 minutes). (This is an additional fee per group.)
*Language arrangements may not always be available. If no arrangement is requested, we will do our best to accommodate you as much as possible.
 
・1 Certificate of Completion (400 JPY)
If you would like your name on the certificate, please let us know in advance via message. If no name is provided, the certificate will be prepared with the name section left blank.
 
・Add Color
If you wish to make colored Higashi, please apply for the number of people who wish to do so. An additional 300 JPY per person will be charged.
 
・If you would like a take-home box, please inform us on-site. (100 JPY/box)
≪Schedule≫
00 min: Experience starts
↓ Explanation of Wagashi
↓ Making Higashi
20 min: Break time
↓ Making flower-shaped Nerikiri
80 min: Break time
90 min: Explanation of tea ceremony
↓ Demonstration of whisking tea
↓ Tea ceremony experience
↓ Photo session
110 min: Experience ends
↓ Refreshment time
125 min: End and dismissal
 
*Customers can order additional Matcha (500 JPY) on the day if desired.
*If you wish to take home the Nerikiri you made, we also have take-home cases available (100 JPY).
*We also offer other courses, such as the two-matcha experience course combined with the tea ceremony experience.

What You Can Expect

Duration: 2 hour(s) 5 minute(s)

1 Day

  • The hands-on tea ceremony, nerikiri wagashi making, and wasanbon mold-pressing experiences are our original programs.
    Kyoto Japanese cultural experience, simultaneously featuring three exquisite Wasanbon dry sweets and the interactive process of hand-whisking special single-origin matcha.
  • For the higashi (dry confectionery) making, you will create sweets using 100% wasanbon sugar.
    Participant wearing gloves, focused on using professional tools to craft Wasanbon dry sweets during a Kyoto Japanese cultural experience, highlighting traditional confectionery art.
  • Explanation of wagashi
  • Higashi making
    Detailed process of crafting three delicate Wasanbon dry sweets using an original wooden mold during a Kyoto Japanese cultural experience.
  • Making flower-shaped and kinton nerikiri
    Making flower-shaped and kinton nerikiri
  • Matcha grinding demonstration and tea ceremony experience
    Participating in a Kyoto matcha making experience, learning to whisk special single-origin matcha in a beautiful ceramic bowl with a bamboo whisk.
  • Photo session
  • Tea and snack time after the experience

Important Info

Includes/Excludes

  • Consumption tax
  • Japanese sweets making experience
  • Matcha experience
  • Dry sweets making experience
  • Certificate arrangement fee (paid on-site)
  • Takeaway box arrangement fee (paid on-site)
  • Additional color arrangement fee (paid on-site)
  • 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.

  • 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

Experience Location

Location Name: AN KYOTO Japanese Culture Experience

Address: Japan, 〒600-8104, Japan Berg Karasuma 2nd Floor, 135 Manjuji-cho, Shimogyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture
How to Get There
[By train] From Gojo Station on the Karasuma Line of the Kyoto Municipal Subway, exit at Exit 1 and walk east for about 1 minute.

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. How can visitors reach the Anan Kyoto sweets making experience using public transportation?

The Anan Kyoto cultural experience center is conveniently located in Karasuma-Gojo, Kyoto. You can take the Karasuma Subway Line to Gojo Station. The center is typically a short walk from the station, making it easily accessible for visitors exploring Kyoto. Specific directions are usually provided upon booking.

2. What makes the Wagashi and Matcha making experience at Anan Kyoto unique and valuable?

The experience at Anan Kyoto is unique due to its commitment to authenticity and quality. Participants create 100% Wasanbon dried sweets, a premium sugar, and use anko from a long-established Kyoto shop for Nerikiri. Furthermore, special single-origin matcha is used, ensuring a high-quality, immersive cultural experience focused on traditional craftsmanship and exquisite ingredients.

3. What types of traditional Japanese sweets, like Nerikiri, are created during the Anan Kyoto cultural experience?

During the Anan Kyoto cultural experience, participants learn to make two primary types of traditional Japanese sweets. These include elegant Wasanbon dried sweets, crafted using 100% Wasanbon sugar, and beautiful Nerikiri Japanese sweets, which are made with high-quality anko (red bean paste) sourced from a historic Kyoto shop.

4. Is an English guide available for the Japanese sweets making class at Anan Kyoto?

Yes, an English guide is available for the Japanese sweets making class at Anan Kyoto. This ensures that international visitors can fully understand the instructions, learn about the cultural significance of the sweets, and engage deeply with the experience without any language barriers, making the session informative and enjoyable for everyone.

5. What is involved in the Matcha and Wasanbon dried sweets making process at Anan Kyoto?

In the Wasanbon dried sweets making process at Anan Kyoto, participants use 100% Wasanbon sugar to create intricate designs, often utilizing original molds. For the Matcha experience, you will learn to prepare special single-origin matcha, allowing you to enjoy freshly made tea alongside your handcrafted sweets, deepening your understanding of Japanese tea ceremony culture.

6. How can one book the Japanese sweets making experience at Anan Kyoto, and what is the typical duration?

You can easily book the Japanese sweets making experience at Anan Kyoto through KKday, which offers a convenient and secure booking platform. Booking through KKday allows you to secure your spot in advance and enjoy a seamless reservation process. The typical duration for this cultural activity is usually about 60 to 90 minutes, providing ample time to create and enjoy your sweets.

7. What special ingredients are used in the Wasanbon dried sweets and Nerikiri at Anan Kyoto?

At Anan Kyoto, special attention is given to the quality of ingredients. The Wasanbon dried sweets are exclusively made with 100% Wasanbon sugar, known for its fine texture and delicate flavor. For the Nerikiri Japanese sweets, premium anko (red bean paste) from a renowned, long-established anko shop in Kyoto is utilized, ensuring authentic taste and quality.

8. What kind of cultural experience can visitors expect from the Japanese sweets making class at Anan Kyoto?

Visitors to the Japanese sweets making class at Anan Kyoto can expect an authentic and hands-on cultural immersion. You will learn the intricate art of crafting traditional Wagashi, including Wasanbon dried sweets and Nerikiri, gaining insight into Japanese aesthetics and culinary traditions. The experience also involves preparing and enjoying special single-origin matcha, completing a holistic cultural journey.

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