12 Dessert Tours in Tokyo to Book Now

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

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 744 reviews · from $21Our pick

In Asakusa, English-speaking instructors guide you through preparing matcha with traditional tools, explain its cultural background, and serve it with Japanese sweets. The class lasts about an hour and welcomes beginners. Instructors named by past participants include Rino, Shuri, Hiya, and Nama, though your teacher may differ.

“Rino made me a master matcha maker, had so much fun during the class, and learned a lot ! Dessert were yummy as well”

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2.Matcha Making Experience with Mochi Sweets in Asakusa

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 388 reviews · 1 hour · from $22

At Matcha Making Tokyo, you’ll hear a short introduction to matcha, take an interactive quiz, then whisk your own tea with traditional tools. English-speaking instructors, including hosts such as Ken, Mana, and Hayato, guide the seated class before you enjoy matcha with Japanese sweets. It’s one hour, a minute from Asakusa Station, and costs $22 per person.

“the Matcha tea making experience was brilliant for solo travellers as you got to meet others from all over the place. the history and how to make matcha were a real lesson in the the passions of matcha tea. I probably won't make another cup of tea the same now. well worth the money and the instructors made it fun and educational. good value for money”

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3.Make Traditional Nerikiri Sweets & Matcha experience in Shibuya

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 130 reviews · from $60

Join Hana for a 90-minute nerikiri and matcha class in her home near Omotesando Station. Choose designs, shape three traditional sweets, then make an original fourth to take home. Hana serves matcha with Japanese sweets and introduces a table-style tea ceremony. Groups are limited to four, and the class suits all ages.

“This was our first visit to Japan, we picked this activity to get an insiders perspective and start with something calm. It was a perfect choice. We loved it, we loved the host and it was so tasty and cute. We would like to say thank you one more for inviting us in your home.”

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4.Private Mochi Sweets Making class near Shibuya area

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 93 reviews · from $79

Near Shibuya, Sakura welcomes you into her home in Sangenjaya for a two-hour, hands-on class in fruit daifuku and dango. You’ll shape and cook the sweets yourself, hear about their place in Japanese culture, then enjoy them with green tea or matcha. The group is capped at eight, and a take-out bag is included.

“The mochi making class was an absolute blast! It was a lot of fun and highly informative. Fantastic activity!”

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5.Japanese Traditional Sweets making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 50 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18

At AN TOKYO, you’ll color and shape Kyoto-made bean paste into two seasonal nerikiri sweets, then learn about Uji matcha and take part in a tea ceremony. The 95-minute class costs $18 per person. Instruction is in Japanese, with English translation available as much as possible by request.

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

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6.Two Types of Japanese Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 26 reviews · 2h 5m · from $28

At AN TOKYO, a Japanese instructor guides you through three hands-on activities: wasanbon ohigashi, two seasonal nerikiri sweets made with Kyoto bean paste, and a casual matcha ceremony. Expect a short matcha-grinding demonstration and English help as much as possible. The class lasts 125 minutes and costs $28 per person.

“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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7.Tea Ceremony & Japanese Traditional Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 21 reviews · 1 hour · from $27

At a small-group tea ceremony near Hakusan Station, a licensed tea master with more than 10 years of experience demonstrates otemae, then guides you as you whisk matcha and make seasonal nerikiri sweets. An English-speaking host explains the steps. The session lasts one hour and costs $27 per person.

“Privileged to be able to watch such a beautiful more about cultural importance. ceremony and learn”

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8.Japanese Traditional Sweets making

★★★★★★★★★★4.1 · 19 reviews · 1h 5m · from $11

At AN TOKYO Japanese Culture Experience, you make two seasonal nerikiri: a flower shape and a kinton design. The 65-minute class uses white and red bean paste from established Kyoto shops, with time to photograph and eat your sweets. Instruction is in Japanese, with English translation available as much as possible.

“Very informative and fun. great instructor, value for money and a great way to socialise for solo travellers. regular updates with location information too”

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9.Hama-rikyu Gardens tour with Japanese Tea & Sweets

★★★★★★★★★★4.7 · 14 reviews · 1h 30m · from $85

Walk Hama-rikyu Gardens with an English-speaking guide who explains its Edo-period history, dry garden and circular design. Then spend time in the garden’s tea room with matcha and Japanese sweets. The 90-minute tour costs $85 per person and is limited to four participants.

“Our guide was very kind and showed us around this garden with lots of knowledge. It is very interesting to see how beautifully the flowers bloom in the spring B) I don't know when, but I hope to visit again sometime in the spring!!”

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10.Half day Walking tour & Japanese sweets

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 11 reviews · 4 hours · from $64

Spend four hours exploring Kamakura with Kelly, a local, nationally licensed English-speaking guide. Ride the local train to the Great Buddha and Hase-dera, hear about samurai history and Zen, take in views toward the beach, then enjoy matcha and nerikiri before walking local streets and shopping areas.

“We enjoyed this tour very much, thank you Kelly. We got a lot of information about Kamakura and the history, the Great Buddha and the visited temple and shrine. The Matcha tea and the little sweet Nerikiri were delicious. We highly recommend this tour with the local and professional guide Kelly. Thanks for the help at the end of the tour to find the right train connection back to Shibuya.”

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11.At an Antique Shop, Tea Ceremony and Japanese Sweets Forming

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 5 reviews · from $57

A Japanese artisan guides you through shaping nerikiri sweets at a century-old antique tableware shop near Nippori Station. Choose a teacup, then move to a tea room arranged for chair seating to enjoy matcha and your handmade sweet. The host does not speak English fluently, but the program is offered in English.

“It was a very teaching and calming experience. We really enjoyed doing the sweets and watch how tea ceremony is being held. We had a wonderful experience with a wonderful instructor.”

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12.Japanese dried-type Sweets (Ohigashi) making

★★★★★★★★★★4.6 · 3 reviews · 30 min · from $10Best value

At AN TOKYO, a Japanese instructor guides you through making ohigashi, delicate dried sweets pressed from traditional 100% Wasanbon sugar. Choose a wooden mold, shape your sweets, and enjoy them fresh. The 30-minute session includes a short explanation, making time, photos, and a tasting. English translation is available as much as possible by request.

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