Seasonal Wagashi-Making at a Kyoto Temple

Seasonal Wagashi-Making at a Kyoto Temple

Learn to shape seasonal wagashi with an artisan from Kikuharu, a confectionery rooted in the local community of Nagaokakyo. Using ingredients prepared by the shop, discover how color, form, and subtle flavor express fleeting moments in the Japanese seasons.

The experience takes place in a Kyoto temple setting, but the temple is not reserved exclusively for the group. Create one piece of each of two seasonal wagashi designs under the artisan’s guidance. The finished sweets may be enjoyed at the venue or taken home.

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Process

  • Learn About Seasonal Wagashi
    Learn About Seasonal Wagashi

    Discover how ingredients, color, and form express the Japanese seasons.

  • Create Two Wagashi
    Create Two Wagashi

    Make one piece of each of two seasonal designs under the artisan’s guidance.

  • Enjoy or Take Home
    Enjoy or Take Home

    Taste the finished sweets at the venue or take them home.

VenueA temple in KyotoThe exact address will be provided when your reservation is confirmed.
Duration2 hours
Items Included
  • Introduction to seasonal wagashi by a Kikuharu artisan.
  • Ingredients and guidance to create two designs.
  • One piece of each design.
  • Choice to enjoy the finished wagashi at the venue or take them home.
Items Excluded
  • Exclusive use of the entire temple.
  • Matcha.
  • Transportation.
  • Interpretation.
  • Meals beyond the stated wagashi.

Application

Your group
Experience23,500 JPY / person
Number of Participants
Interpreter15,000 JPY / group

This expert communicates in Japanese only, so an interpreter is required for the experience. If you will bring your own interpreter or can communicate in Japanese, please note this in the preferred dates and message field below so that we can adjust your invoice.

Preferred dates and message

This experience will be arranged based on your request. Please let us know your preferred dates. Questions or special requests are welcome here as well.

We will respond via email, usually within 24 hours.