10 Dessert Tours in Japan Worth Booking

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

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

Asakusa matcha class with hands-on whisking and seasonal Japanese sweets. Small group, English hosts, about 1 hour, mobile ticket.

“This matcha tea workshop was such a lovely and memorable experience. The host was absolutely wonderful—so welcoming and kind. We arrived much earlier than expected, and she graciously let us sit in her cozy café while we waited, which was such a kind gesture. The workshop itself took place in a charming upstairs nook of the café, where we sat on the floor in traditional style. It added to the authenticity and intimacy of the experience. The space was peaceful and perfect for learning the art of matcha. Our host wasn’t just a great teacher—she’s also incredibly cultured and insightful, with some amazing life experiences that she shared with us.…”

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2.Matcha Making Class in Osaka with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 509 reviews · from $21

Small-group Osaka matcha class with hands-on whisking practice and Japanese sweets. Learn step-by-step techniques you can use at home.

“Our teacher Yui was great and very easy to understand! The Matcha made was good and also the sweets provided were delicious. Just finding the location took us way longer than expected. Over all we enjoyed it!”

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3.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

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

Learn matcha in Asakusa, whisk it yourself with traditional tools, then sip with mochi sweets near Tokyo Skytree. 1-hour English class.

“My family really enjoyed the experience here with amazing staff! Thank you so much.”

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4.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 314 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18Best value

Make two seasonal Nerikiri sweets and sip single-origin Uji matcha in Kyoto for $18, a 95-minute class near Gojo Station.

“Amazing!. Who knew you could make protein filled vegetables into treats. Great fun with the kids”

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5.Matcha Making Experience with Japanese Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 146 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

One-hour matcha class in central Osaka. Learn matcha history, whisk your own tea, and sip with Japanese sweets near Shinsaibashi.

“Amazing experience, very informative of the Japanese culture in matcha making. Would highly recommend.”

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6.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

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

Make Nerikiri in a small Harajuku home class, shape four sweets, enjoy matcha tea ceremony, and take everything home in 90 minutes.

“Fun cultural experience. Time flew by. She was definitely an expert in creating the sweets, yet was very relaxed guiding us thru the process in making our own. Also, enjoyed making matcha tea and going thru the ceremony process”

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7.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 118 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

Make two seasonal wagashi (Nerikiri) and learn a Uji matcha tea ceremony in Osaka, guided in Japanese with English support.

“Very nice experience! For anyone who is looking for a chill day, I highly recommend it. The explanation in English was also great!”

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8.Private Mochi Sweets Making class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $79

Hands-on mochi and dango class in Sakura’s Sangenjaya home near Shibuya. Make fruit daifuku, enjoy matcha, small group.

“I booked this class for myself, my husband and my two adult sons. We LOVED the class and the teacher! We were so impressed with her knowledge of mochi and mochi making! The class took place in her lovely home with her adorable dog Choco!! I highly recommend this class for anyone who wants an authentic Japanese experience!”

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9.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 76 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

Make seasonal Nerikiri sweets and grind single-origin Uji matcha in a 95-minute Nagoya workshop with tea ceremony practice.

“This was an absolutely amazing experience and an excellent introduction to Japanese Traditional sweets and to Tea Ceremonies. Saki was a fantastic host and I was made to feel very welcome. The experience was informative and enjoyable and will be a key memory from my trip to Japan.”

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10.2 Types of Japanese Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 17 reviews · 2h 5m · from $28

Learn Ohigashi and seasonal Nerikiri with Kyoto bean paste, then grind single-origin matcha and enjoy a guided tea ceremony near Gojo.

“The instructor was friendly and enthusiastic. Her English was good. This was fantastic value with making 3 different sweets and learning more about matcha tea, as well as making your own tea. Highly recommend this workshop!”

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