Tour summary
Have you ever tried making wagashi, the delicate and artful Japanese sweets you may have seen or tasted before?
Join us for a hands-on workshop where you’ll create your own seasonal wagashi, guided by a brief introduction to its cultural and aesthetic significance. After crafting your sweets, relax and enjoy a cup of tea accompanied by your handmade creations.
Chairs are available for your comfort.
In detail
- Self-introduction & Overview of Wagashi (15 minutes)
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- History and types of wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
- Wagashi Making × 2 Types (30 minutes)
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- Introduction of tools and ingredients
- Demonstration
- Let’s make them together!
Your Host
- Kiyo Kubo
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A former pupil of Yuko Misonoi, CEO of Temari Wagashi studio. After being on assistant and an instructor of Temari, she started her own wagashi brand, 空羽〜kuu〜 based in Houan Tea House- Annex in Kamakura.
Location
- Houan Tea House
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An authentic tea house, Houan in the forested valley behind Jochi-ji temple. It’s welcoming and relaxed.
1415 Yamanouchi, Kamakura, Kanagawa 247-0062 about 10-minute walk from JR Kita-Kamakura station
More information
| FIT / Group | Both |
| Min. and Max. # of Participants | 1 min / 5 max |
| What is Included in the Price | One wagashi sweet, tea, Wagashi (Nerikiri) making demonstration, and bilingual guide |
| Duration | 1 hour |
| Start/End Time | Negotiable Not available: Summer time |
| Meeting / Departing Point | Tea House Houan |
| Notes: dietary restrictions, age limit. etc. | Eligibility; Age: 7+ (Minors must be accompanied by a guardian) What to bring; Hand Towel (to dry your hands) |
※Available by 2026. Jun 30th
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