Traditional Nerikiri Sweet Making Experience in Asakusa

5.0 (20 reviews) Asakusa, Japan
Duration1h 30m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
Instant confirmationYour booking is confirmed right away
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 6 travelers

Overview

Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
Your expert guide will introduce the history of nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and its significance in tea ceremonies.
Preparation and Ingredients (15 minutes)
Learn about the ingredients used in nerikiri, including shiro-an (white bean paste), sweet potatoes, and lotus root. Discover how they create the sweet’s smooth texture.
Hands-on Nerikiri Making (40 minutes)
Get hands-on! Knead and shape your own nerikiri sweets with guidance from the expert, crafting traditional designs like flowers and animals.
Tea Pairing and Tasting (15 minutes)
Enjoy your freshly made nerikiri with traditional matcha tea, learning about the tea ceremony and its connection to nerikiri.
Wrap-Up and Souvenir (10 minutes)
Take home your handmade nerikiri in a souvenir box. Ask any remaining questions before leaving.

What's included

  • Snacks
  • All Fees and Taxes
  • Guide
  • souvenirs, options

What to expect

Welcome and Introduction (10 minutes)
Your expert guide will introduce the history of nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet, and its significance in tea ceremonies.

Preparation and Ingredients (15 minutes)
Learn about the ingredients used in nerikiri, including shiro-an (white bean paste), sweet potatoes, and lotus root. Discover how they create the sweet’s smooth texture.

Hands-on Nerikiri Making (40 minutes)
Get hands-on! Knead and shape your own nerikiri sweets with guidance from the expert, crafting traditional designs like flowers and animals.

Tea Pairing and Tasting (15 minutes)
Enjoy your freshly made nerikiri with traditional matcha tea, learning about the tea ceremony and its connection to nerikiri.

Wrap-Up and Souvenir (10 minutes)
Take home your handmade nerikiri in a souvenir box. Ask any remaining questions before leaving.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet us on the 3rd floor of Kaminarimon Ryokan, located right next to the iconic Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa. Upon arrival, take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor, where our guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting area.

End point

Please meet us on the 3rd floor of Kaminarimon Ryokan, located right next to the iconic Kaminarimon Gate in Asakusa. Upon arrival, take the elevator or stairs to the 3rd floor, where our guide will be waiting for you at the designated meeting area.

Additional information

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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