Tokyo · DESSERT TOURS
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Below are the 15 best dessert tours in Tokyo right now — what each one costs, how long it takes, and which kind of traveller it suits. Start at number one; it’s top for a reason.
Learn ceremonial matcha step-by-step in Asakusa, paired with seasonal Japanese sweets, with English hosts in a one-hour class.
“Very educational, relaxed and fun experience, one of the first things I did in Japan and was worth it for sure and the teachers were fun as well.”
Learn nerikiri in Shibuya, mold three shapes plus your own design, then enjoy a matcha tea ceremony with four sweet bites in a small group.
“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”
Make mochi and dango by hand in a cozy Sangenjaya home near Shibuya. Learn traditions, shape sweets, and taste with tea.
“The mochi making class was an absolute blast! It was a lot of fun and highly informative. Fantastic activity!”
Make seasonal nerikiri wagashi and grind Uji matcha at a Kyoto-style tea ceremony class in Tokyo, then enjoy what you made.
“I liked this activity. I have learned a new skill of making sweets using sweet bean paste. However, I could not remember the name of this technique. Would be good if the organisers wrote the name in the description of this activity.”
Eat your way through Shimbashi with help reading menus, dumplings, udon, yakitori, and a fish-shaped sweet, guided in fluent English.
“This was a great experience and I would highly recommend everyone to do it. We went to 4 different restaurants and tasted 4 distinct food dishes (bring an appetite because it is a lot of food) and the establishments were local restaurants Read more”
Take a private, gluten-free matcha mochi and wagashi class near Shibuya, taught by Sakura in a home kitchen with recipes and photo spots.
“Sakura-san was so welcoming, kind, and great to learn from!”
Make seasonal wagashi in Tokyo: dried **ohigashi**, shaped **nerikiri**, and a casual matcha tea ceremony with single-origin matcha.
“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!”
Learn wagashi from scratch in a small Tokyo home: strawberry daifuku, three-color dango, and nerikiri shaping with matcha.
“Waka was a wonderful teacher. We made all of the beautiful and tasty Japanese traditional sweets that were pictured on the website. She showed us how to make tea ceremony matcha to eat with our treats. We were proud and amazed at our creations!”
Private mochi and matcha sweets class in Sangenjaya near Shibuya. Learn mochi and nerikiri, taste your creations, and enjoy matcha tea.
“I had the most wonderful experience in the Mochi-making class at Hello Japan! This class offers a unique, hands-on introduction to traditional Japanese desserts, especially mochi and wagashi, and it’s hosted by the incredible Sakura. FroRead more”
Learn matcha and seasonal nerikiri in a small-group tea ceremony near Hakusan Station, guided in English for 1 hour.
“Privileged to be able to watch such a beautiful more about cultural importance. ceremony and learn”
Make two seasonal *Nerikiri* sweets in 65 minutes using Kyoto bean paste. Eat your creations on the spot in Tokyo.
“Very informative and fun. great instructor, value for money and a great way to socialise for solo travellers. regular updates with location information too”
Make mochi in Tokyo with Satoko; daifuku, dango, warabi-mochi and tastings with green tea. Vegetarian-friendly.
“This was my first activity in Tokyo, and honestly? Such a perfect way to start the trip.”
Hama-rikyu Gardens tour in Tokyo with an English guide, Edo-era stroll, and a tea-room matcha and sweets break in a small group.
“It was a very wonderful tour. Both the garden and the Japanese tea experience were wonderful memories!”
Tokyo Shibuya New Year Countdown party with games, a free cake buffet, and a 11:59 big-display countdown to 2026.
“Good fun, friendly ppl from all over the world. Extra crowded due to new years. Got roped into helping cater since I was standing next to the cakes haha - definitely a unique experience”
Half-day small-group Kamakura walking tour with guide Kelly: Great Buddha, Hase-dera, shrine history, and matcha + Nerikiri sweets.
“Kelly was a fantastic tour guide and I really enjoyed the tour and all the information she provided! Kelly was very knowledgeable and it was a really fun day. The tea and sweets were a lovely touch!”
