Create your own wagashi (japanese sweets) at a private temple

Visit a world-famous Japanese confectionery, experience the delicate and refined process of creating wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets).

Wagashi—the delicate art of traditional Japanese confectionery—embodies the spirit of Japan and its deep reverence for the changing seasons. Each sweet reflects nature’s fleeting beauty, crafted with a sensitivity that appeals to both the palate and the eye.

Unlike Western confections, wagashi is meant to be enjoyed as part of a ritual. Served just before tea, it plays a supporting role in the experience—echoing the Japanese ideal of humility, much like a vassal to a samurai.

These sweets are more than desserts; they are seasonal expressions of emotion, crafted with elegance and restraint. Summer brings translucent treats reminiscent of cool water, while autumn may evoke falling leaves or ripened fruit. With infinite seasonal combinations, one could spend a lifetime without ever encountering the same wagashi twice.

About the Experience

Discover the elegance of wagashi at one of Kyoto’s most historic confectionery shops. This immersive experience offers a rare opportunity to learn from artisans at a store with over 150 years of history, long patronized by Kyoto’s revered tea masters. As you craft your own seasonal sweet, you’ll gain insight into monozukuri no seishin—the spirit of Japanese craftsmanship.

Your experience concludes with a traditional tea ceremony led by a practitioner whose family lineage spans over a century, tracing back to one of Japan’s most celebrated tea masters.

Recommended for people who…

● are interested in learning about Tokyo's finest traditional confections
● would like to understand the spirit and fascination that wagashi holds

Optional add-ons to make your plan more memorable...

We can provide TRANSPORTATION, PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY, and KIMONO for your experience.
Please inquire.