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Kyoto
Kyoto Wagashi Sweet Making Class Near Fushimiinari
150
Overview
Experience the delightful Kyoto Wagashi (Japanese sweets) Cooking Class near Fushimiinari. This class gives visitors a unique taste of Japanese culture. It's like being invited to a friend's home for tea!
Learn to make about 3 kinds of Wagashi, the beautiful Japanese sweets often seen in anime and manga. The friendly instructors will show how to prepare these treats in a traditional Japanese house. After the class, everyone enjoys their sweets with matcha tea while looking at a peaceful garden. The class is taught in English by licensed guide interpreters.
All seasonings and ingredients are provided. Enjoy coffee and tea during the class. This experience offers an intimate setting to learn about Japanese culinary traditions. 
Highlights
Make Japanese Sweets: Learn to cook 3 kinds of popular Wagashi.
Authentic Japanese Setting: Class held in a traditional Japanese house.
Enjoy Tea and Sweets: Taste your creations with matcha tea.
English-Speaking Instructor: Learn from a friendly, licensed English-speaking guide.
Sentiment Analysis
Customers enjoyed learning how to make traditional Japanese sweets.
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The instructors are friendly and helpful.
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The class is in a beautiful, authentic Japanese setting.
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Visitors love tasting the sweets they make with matcha tea.
Some people might find it hard to make the sweets at first.
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The class size can be a little big for some people's taste.
The Journey
Authentic Japanese Style House
The cooking lessons take place in a traditional Japanese house, providing an immersive cultural setting for the participants. It offers a unique feeling of being invited over for tea by a friend, enhancing the overall experience of learning about and preparing Japanese sweets.
Traditional Japanese Room
Participants relax and enjoy their Wagashi and Matcha in a very traditional Japanese room. This room offers a fantastic garden view, enhancing the cultural experience and providing a serene atmosphere for enjoying the treats they prepared.
Know Before You Go
The Kyoto Wagashi Cooking Class includes all the ingredients, seasonings, coffee, and tea needed for the class. A friendly, English-speaking instructor will guide participants through the sweet-making process. Gratuity and hotel pick-up/drop-off are not included. Please let the instructor know if you have any dietary restrictions in advance.
Hot Tip
Some reviewers mention that it can be difficult to recreate the sweets perfectly at home, so pay close attention to the instructor's techniques during the class. Also, arrive a bit early to fully enjoy the traditional Japanese house and garden before the class begins.
Review Summary
People usually say this Kyoto Wagashi cooking class is a warm, friendly, and well-organized experience held in a traditional Japanese home near Fushimiinari. Guests often praise the instructor's patience, clear English, and the fun, hands-on process of making authentic Japanese sweets. Many highlight the enjoyable atmosphere, suitable for families and solo travelers alike. The main positives are the detailed teaching, delicious results, and the cultural immersion with tea served in a traditional setting. There were virtually no negative remarks, and the class is widely recommended as a must-do activity in Kyoto for those interested in Japanese cuisine and culture.
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