The 8 Best Dessert Tours in Tokyo

Matcha Making Class in Tokyo with Authentic Japanese Sweets Set - Drinking the Matcha You Made

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $21Our pick

Learn to whisk matcha in Asakusa with English-speaking hosts, traditional tools, seasonal sweets, and practical tips for making tea at home.

“Booked the night before and was easy and quick to find in Asakusa area. The host Hiya was very friendly and explained the history of matcha. We also learned how to spot high quality powder. We made it with traditional tools and then she helped us take a family photo. We got to enjoy traditional matcha with sweets which made for a great treat.”

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Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa - The first lesson: matcha history with a playful quiz

2.Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 1 hour · from $22

Make traditional matcha in Asakusa, learn its story through a quiz, and enjoy mochi sweets with friendly English-speaking hosts.

“We had such a lovely time! Hayato san was a wonderful host and made us feel right at ease. Hayato san brought us through the history of matcha, how to prepare, and the etiquette of tea ceremonies. He then demonstrated how to prepare matcha, we followed, and then had such a lovely meal! Our matcha came out so well and the sweets paired with our matcha were so tasty! If you are interested in making matcha I definitely recommend this experience. Thank you for having us!”

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Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya - The matcha lesson is more than a drink break

3.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $60

Make four nerikiri sweets, learn matcha etiquette, and visit a local home near Omotesando in this hands-on Tokyo cultural class.

“This is a wonderful way to gain an insight into a delightful aspect of Japanese culture. The focus on fine details, food in all its aspects - appearance as well as taste, and the beauty of simple things has had great appeal to us. Hana was an excellent teacher and so very kind and accommodating. We all enjoyed making our nerekiri.”

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Private Mochi Sweets Making class near Shibuya area - The two-hour lesson with Sakura

4.Private Mochi Sweets Making class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $79

Make fruit daifuku and dango in Sakura’s Tokyo home near Shibuya, then enjoy your handmade sweets with matcha or green tea.

“This experience was fantastic! Sakura was an excellent host. We loved learning about the different types of mochi and then making our own. It was a very authentic experience with personal touches that exceeded our expectations. I highly recommend this experience!”

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Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony - Why Kyoto bean paste matters

5.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 1h 35m · from $18Best value

Make seasonal nerikiri sweets, grind Uji matcha, and join a 95-minute tea ceremony in Tokyo for $18 per person.

“A great way to know about Japan’s wagashi and to understand the tea ceremony. Marie is a great presenter”

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Tokyo Local Food Tour: Noodles, Skewers, Dumplings, Sweets - Meeting at SL Square and getting settled

6.Tokyo Local Food Tour: Noodles, Skewers, Dumplings, Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $74

Taste gyoza, udon, yakitori, drinks, and taiyaki in Shimbashi with an English-speaking local guide during this 2-hour Tokyo food tour.

“Had a really great time with our guide Ryu. The places he took us too were interesting and we would not have found them on our own. We are really glad we had this experience with such a cool, native, guide. He was engaging, friendly, entertained us, and was just a really cool guy!”

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Tokyo: Two Types of Japanese Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony - Starting with wasanbon ohigashi

7.Tokyo: Two Types of Japanese Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 2h 5m · from $28

Make seasonal nerikiri and wasanbon ohigashi, then whisk single-origin matcha in a relaxed 125-minute Tokyo tea experience.

“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!”

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Mochi Matcha Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class near Shibuya area - Learning why mochi matters

8.Mochi Matcha Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · from $112

Make four gluten-free Japanese sweets with Sakura in a private Tokyo home class near Shibuya, then take home recipes and sweet memories.

“I had a great time learning to make mochi. I ended up being the only person in the class, which was lovely. I learnt a bit about the cultural significance of different kinds of mochi and got good practice at making mochi. It was delicious. Great activity to do with kids as well.”

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The 8 Best Dessert Tours in Tokyo

Dessert Tours

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

2.Tokyo: Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

3.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

4.Private Mochi Sweets Making class near Shibuya area

5.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

6.Tokyo Local Food Tour: Noodles, Skewers, Dumplings, Sweets

7.Tokyo: Two Types of Japanese Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

8.Mochi Matcha Gluten Free Japanese Sweets Class near Shibuya area

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