*Short Presentation about WAGASHI
*How to make Nerikiri dough
*Color the Nerikiri dough by yourself
*Make seasonal Nerikiri sweets (2 pieces)
*Make your own bowl of Matcha Green tea(Tea ceremony) showing traditional manners and meanings. Green tea, Hojicha tea,Tea, coffee...are also served as per your request.
*Naturally gluten-free and vegan! Ingredients are beans, sugar, water and mochi flour made with plant-based ingredients.
*Learn beginner-friendly recipes that can easily be recreated at home. You can download the recipes through a QR code.
*Spend time in a real Japanese home in a charming, lesser-known neighborhood in Tokyo. We will recommend attractions to visit in the area before and after the lesson.
*Private lesson (if your group is more than 3 people) so that you get plenty of personalized instruction.
The astringent constituent in Japanese tea is a type of polyphenol called catechin. Japan has done a great deal with the humble tea leaf. For example some benefits of the catechin in the tea leaf can lower cholesterol in some cases. Roasted over charcoal at a high temperature and grown under shade for at least 20 days are one of the examples. The most popular Japanese tea might be ryokucha. Depending on the timing of picking the leaves, the grade, the price can be noticeably different.
The Japanese tea ceremony is a centuries-old tradition closely tied to Zen Buddhist principles, and a popular way to experience Japanese culture. There are several variations on this ritual. At its base, powdered green tea (matcha) is prepared and served in accordance with strict rules. Oftentimes, wagashi (Japanese sweets) is served alongside the bitter green tea.
With us, you'll learn how to make Japanese authentic sweets, Nerikiri Wagashi by easy method.
This is a private lesson (if your booking is more than 3 people), therefore you can learn step by step at your pace.
Solo and family friendly, too!
And also classes take place in a private residence where you can relaxed in a cozy atmosphere.
My cooking class is held in a small local town, where you can enjoy visiting lots of local shops, supermarkets, cafes, shrine and even famous public bath!, before and after the lesson.
You will encounter a more peaceful Japanese neighborhood as opposed to the busy city life!
A Lesson starts with the brief presentation about Wagashi and Nerikiri-traditional Japanese sweets.
Then learn how to make Nerikiri dough using white bean paste with glutinous rice flour.
With putting a color to Nerikiri dough, make two kinds of seasonal Nerikiri. You will learn how to shape the dough into a seasonal motif using the professional tools.
After the lesson, you can taste your creations with a bowl of matcha green tea which you make along with my guidance, or take them with you in a special box.
The menu is made from plant-based products, this class is appropriate for vegetarians with vegan options available.
Downloadable recipe from the QR code is available, so you can recreate them easily after gone back home!
This Class starts either 11am or 14pm Mon-Sat.(Time can be changed accordingly)
My name is Satoko, a bilingual Japanese certified instructor of WPA(Wagashi Promotion Association) teaching Japanese sweets "Nerikiri" and "Mochi" making at my home to people from around the world. My Wagashi School name is "ankotopia", where you can learn not only making Japanese sweets, but also learn about Japanese culture and its role in our tradition. Offering a variety of one-day classes from beginners to advanced students. I try to make my recipes simple as possible, so that you can easily recreate it back home.
All my classes are private lesson if you book more than 3 people in one group.
I had lived overseas over 20 years, and through my career, I notice that many foreigners are interested in Japanese homemade food and love to meet Japanese people.
So, I decided to open a cooking school to invite those tourists to experience Japanese culture at home.
My cooking class is held in a small local town, where you can enjoy visiting lots of small shops, cafes, supermarkets, shrine, and even a historical public bath! before and after the lesson! You will encounter a more peaceful Japanese neighborhood as opposed to the busy city life!
Classes start either 11am or 14pm Mon-Sat. upon your request.
The closest station
Ontakesan Station
How to get to the station?
From Gotanda: 15mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Leah, United States of America
★★★★★This was an amazing class fit into the small time I was amazed with the quality and information packed into just an hour and half. It's perfect for anyone who lives in Japan or tourists. She was highly knowledgeable. I look forward to taking other classes of hers.
May 2025
Response from Satoko
Hi Lear san! Thank you so much for your kind review!
I'm really glad to hear that you enjoyed the class, even within a short time — it means a lot to know that you found it informative and fun. It was a pleasure having you and cheerful friends, and I truly appreciate your kind words.
I’d love to welcome you again in the future for another class!
Cheers! Satoko
Geoffrey Chern-Yee Tan, Singapore
★★★★★My son had so much fun! Very welcoming and well prepared. The kitchen is purpose built for the workshop and the instructions and history was informative. Satoko-san guided us through a red bean leaf and a rabbit nerikiri before taking us through a tea ceremony with a matcha latte for my son. With her clear instructions he was able to follow every step.
Apr 2025
Response from Satoko
Hi Geoffrey-san! Thank you so much for your kind review!
I’m so glad to hear your son had fun and was able to follow each step with ease.
Your son's enthusiasm and focus were wonderful — he did such a fantastic job!
It was a pleasure having you both, and I’m happy the Nerikiri making and tea ceremony became a special experience for you.
I hope it leaves you with sweet memories of Japanese culture.
Satoko
Marcus Pflanz, Germany
★★★★★Satoko was a great host and incredibly kind to us and our kid as well. She has to tell some interesting stories from around the globe. The food preparation instructions were clear and Satoko helped us and our kid whenever we needed. We felt very welcome in the clean house located in the lovely outskirts of Tokyo. If you have kid don’t miss the nearby awesome playground including a real steam locomotive, a firetruck and a driving learning are for children. Awesome start into the day! Thank you so much and lovely greetings :)
May 2024
Response from Satoko
Marcus san, big big thank you for your great review! I was so happy having fun teaching Wagashi to lovely family. It was good to hear that you could enjoy the park nearby so much! I hope your kid loves Wagashi and remind this lovely day when gets grown up! See you again!
JJ, United States of America
★★★★★Satoko was a great teacher! She was friendly and patient and taught us how to make really beautiful wagashi!
Apr 2024
Response from Satoko
Hi JJ! Thank you for your kind review. You all did a very good job! I enjoyed teaching you, too. I hope you can recreate Wagashi using Sakura powder after you gome back home! See you in other seasons to enjoy making another motifs.
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Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.
Up to 5 people can join Satoko's cooking class.
It costs 8000 per person.
Yes, Private Nerikiri Wagashi Making class(Short course) with Matcha tea you make!** Solo & Family Friendly ** has a vegetarian option.
Yes, Private Nerikiri Wagashi Making class(Short course) with Matcha tea you make!** Solo & Family Friendly ** has a vegan option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
We accepts these cards on airKitchen.
Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
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