・Hands-on experience:
2 pieces of Strawberry Daifuku
-->Out of Strawberry season, we use other fruits such as Pineapple, Kiwi etc...
2 skewers of Sanshoku Dango
(Three Color Dango)
・With demonstration, learn how to make:
Mochi-ice cream
Warabimochi
Isobemochi
・Introduction to the history and
tradition related to Japan's
mochi culture
・Photo shooting at the special
setting for SNS
・Served with Green or Hojicha tea
*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.
*Small-group lesson (5 participants max) so that you get plenty of personalized instruction.
This Class starts either11am or 14pm Mon-Sat. depends on your request.
Learn how to make 5 types of traditional Japanese sweets using mochi rice cake by easy method.
Traditional Japanese sweets including,
・Hands-on experience:
2 pieces of Strawberry Daifuku
-->Out of Strawberry season, we use Pineapple or Kiwi.
2 skewers of Sanshoku Dango
(Three Color Dango)
・With demonstration, learn how to make
Mochi-ice cream
Warabi-mochi
Isobe-mochi
・Introduction to the history and
tradition related to Japan's
mochi culture
・Downloadable Recipe included for all menus
・Photo shooting at the special
setting for SNS
・Served with Green or Hojicha tea
This is a private lesson (if your booking is more than 3 people), therefore you can learn step by step at your pace.
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. (My handmade local map is provided upon your request)
You will encounter a more peaceful Japanese neighborhood as opposed to the busy city life!
After the lesson, you can taste your creations with green tea or Hojicha tea You can also take them with you in a special box.
The menu is made from plant-based products(except mochi-ice cram), 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 upon your request.
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.
Valentin Paquin, France
★★★★★I have a lovely time with SatokoSan. Everything was perfect. She is a good and smiling teacher that has a lot to offer for her guests. She will tell you about mochi history and culture and she will answer all your questions. I am now looking forward to try my best at home to cook as good mochis as we cooked together on this day. If like me, you like Mochi and you like meeting local people, I strongly recommend this course with Satoko San. I was really happy for this 2 hours spend together. Thank you again for all Satoko San.
Nov 2024
Response from Satoko
Hi Valentin san. Wow! Thank you for your fantastic comment for my lesson. I also enjoyed teaching Mochi for you. Meeting new people during the trip is the most exciting thing. Keep challenging for your adventure! I`m looking forward to see your Mochi photos! Cheers, Satoko
Elisabeth, Spain
★★★★★Nuestra experiencia con Satoko fue increíble! Fuimos mi marido y yo. Era la primera vez que hacíamos mochis y nos encantó. Satoko fue súper amable, habla súper bien inglés y nos enterábamos de todo a la perfección. Nos explicó genial toda la historia, costumbres y tradiciones de los mochis con imágenes y textos muy entendibles. Considero muy asequibles las clases con Satoko aunque tú inglés no sea muy bueno, habla despacio y súper bien, muy fácil de entender. Me gustó mucho que a diferencia de otras clases que vi, ella nos mostraba cómo se hacía el mochi con helado, algo que intentaré hacer en mi casa a ver si me sale… los mochis nos salieron súper ricos, a la hora de comernos los mochis que habíamos hecho, nos preparó nuestro té y nos ofreció otros snacks de mochis para que probáramos también . FABULOSA la experiencia. Cuándo vuelva a Tokio repetiré la experiencia con Satoko con otro tipo de comida. Fue muy abierta y amable en todo momento. English: Our experience with Satoko was amazing! My husband and I went. It was our first time making mochis and we loved it. Satoko was super friendly, she speaks English really well and we understood everything perfectly. She explained the history, customs and traditions of mochis really well with very understandable images and texts. I consider the classes with Satoko to be very affordable even if your English is not very good, she speaks slowly and really well, very easy to understand. I really liked that unlike other classes I saw, she showed us how to make mochi with ice cream, something I will try to do at home to see if I can do it… the mochis came out really delicious, when it was time to eat the mochis we had made, she prepared our tea and offered us other mochi snacks for us to try as well. FABULOUS experience. When I go back to Tokyo I will repeat the experience with Satoko with another type of food. She was very open and friendly at all times.
Nov 2024
Response from Satoko
Hola Elisabeth san! What a fantastic review you gave me! Thank you for coming to my lesson despite of cold raining weather. I really enjoyed teaching you guys. I believe you can make Mochi Ice cream at home using my method! Hope to see you again soon. Gracias! Adios!
Elisabeth, Spain
★★★★★Nuestra experiencia con Satoko fue increíble! Fuimos mi marido y yo. Era la primera vez que hacíamos mochis y nos encantó. Satoko fue súper amable, habla súper bien inglés y nos enterábamos de todo a la perfección. Nos explicó genial toda la historia, costumbres y tradiciones de los mochis. Con imágenes y t
Nov 2024
Uriel , Israel
★★★★★It was such a great experience! Satoko was a great instructor, explained about traditional mochi and the holidays it is costumed to make them. It was very interesting! Then we learned how to make daifuku, dango, warabi and savory mochi - all different types of mochi. Each one also symbolises something else, it's really fun to learn. Also she showed us how to make ice-cream mochi, but it takes practice to make so she showed us how to do it in theory. My wife is vegan and has celiac- and everything was just right for her (we always carry our GF soy sauce with us, so used it instead of the regular one). Everything was delicious. Satoko was fun to talk to, very welcoming and we had a really good time. In the end we had a special treat- because we are going back home soon and didn't get to do a tea ceremony, she performed a casual tea ceremony for us! It was lovely. We ate some of what we made, and took what's left in a package back to the hotel. She gave us a small gift at the end. Everything was thought out to the last detail! Another small anecdote- we came with our luggage as we just moved between hotels. Also my wife is pregnant - and Satoko immediately offered her husband to take us to the train station. Thank you Satoko, and your husband - for the hospitality and the great session. We will definitely make mochi at home, and recommend it to everyone we can.
Oct 2024
Response from Satoko
Thank you very much for the wonderful review! You two make such a lovely couple, and I felt like I was receiving a share of your happiness as well. Please send me a photo when you make mochi! I'll also make malabi (an Israeli dessert) and send you a photo too! Looking forward to see you again!
Uriel , Israel
★★★★★It was such a great experience! Satoko was a great instructor, explaned about traditional mochi
Oct 2024
Response from Satoko
Dear Uniel san, Thank you for coming to my Mochi lesson with your sweeet partner. I'm glad you enjoyed the last part of your trip in Japan with me. Please feel free to ask me any questions when you recreate Mochi at home! Hope to come back to Japan again with your baby next time!
Lynda, Australia
★★★★★Our mochi experience was very well organised and super fun. Our teacher was also so friendly and welcoming and I highly recommend to do it if you get a chance.
Jul 2024
Response from Satoko
Hi Lynda san! Thank you so much for your great review! I'm happy to hear that you recreated Mochi at home after you gone back home town. I hope you keep enjoying making Wagashi. Hope to see you again! Thank you for coming!
Anh Sawh, United States of America
★★★★★This was the perfect mochi class. My family - especially my 8 year old daughter loved it so much. We 100% recommend this to any mochi lover. Educational and extremely tasty! We had a beautiful fun time and Satoko is an amazing teacher.
May 2024
Response from Satoko
Hi Anh-san, big thanks for your great review! Good to hear that your daughter had lots of fun making Mochi! I enjoyed it, too. I hope she can recreate Mochi with you at home. Please join us again next time you come to Japan! See you soon.
Chinua Mosley, United States of America
★★★★This was an excellent class. My wife and I learned a lot about Mochi that we didn't know, and we greatly appreciated Satoko's hospitality.
Apr 2024
Response from Satoko
Thank you so much for your great review! It was my pleasure to having you both. Please try to recreate Mochi you learnt. I'll send you the digital ver. recipe. See you again!
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It costs 10000 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Private Mochi Making Class-Become a Mochi Master of 5 kinds of Mochi!! has a vegan option.
Up to 5 people can join Satoko's cooking class.
Yes, Private Mochi Making Class-Become a Mochi Master of 5 kinds of Mochi!! has a vegetarian 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.
