This class offers a truly unique experience, providing you with the chance to indulge in a variety of wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. Additionally, you'll get hands-on experience to make a couple of these delicious treats yourself.
* Hands-on activity to make:
- 4 pieces of manju
- 3 pieces of shioman
* Wagashi Tasting with Japanese Tea
- Neriki
- Manju
- Daifuku
- Yokan (seasonal flavor such as pumpkin, etc.)
- Shioman
- Online recipe available for all wagashi items
- Beautiful dishes & decorations provided for SNS photo shooting
The two-hour classes are available Monday through Sunday, tailored to fit your schedule.
My home is a short 12 minute walk from Shin Yokohama station. Please note there is a hill to my house so please take your time to walk up.
In all my classes, I firmly believe in a hands-on approach to ensure everyone has an enjoyable learning experience. Throughout this session, we'll utilize authentic Japanese ingredients to craft wagashi. We'll prepare the manju dough and skillfully shape the red bean paste for wrapping. These delicacies are then steamed to perfection and decorated resulting in a delightful and visually stunning dessert. Additionally, we'll explore the traditional technique of using a special wagashi tool to create a pressed wagashi known as shioman.
Following the hands-on session, we'll enjoy together tea and wagashi, providing an opportunity to discuss further the rich history and cultural significance of wagashi, alongside discussions about life in Japan. It's a relaxed time to connect over our shared appreciation for this traditional art form and the nuances of Japanese daily life.
All of the Tokaido Shinkansen trains (i.e. bullet train) stop at Shin-Yokohama station. The trip from Shinagawa Station to Shin-Yokohama is about 12 minutes and from Tokyo Station about 20 minutes. There are several other train options from the Tokyo area to Shin-Yokohama but the shinkansen is the fastest. There are lockers at Shin-Yokohama station. More info on this is here https://www.yokohamastation.com/lockers-and-baggage-storage-at-shin-yokohama-station/. The Tourist Information booth at Shin-Yokohama station will also keep your luggage but the cost is about 800 yen per bag which is higher than the locker cost.
Use the East Exit towards the Yokohama Arena to walk towards class.
You will pass a building filled with restaurants on your way to class.
You'll see the front of the temple as you enter the street to go up the hill to class.
Kathy
Thank you for your interest in my class. I'm Kathy, a long-time resident of Japan and a native English speaker. It's my pleasure to extend a warm welcome to you in my home in Shin Yokoyama, where visitors can indulge in a delightful experience of wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets. With many years of experience teaching Western sweets to Japanese students, I'm excited to offer the same hospitality to visitors in Japan.
In my class, you'll have the opportunity to sample various types of wagashi, including daifuku, nerikiri, manju, and a seasonal yokan, paired with delicious Japanese green tea. Moreover, we'll engage in hands-on sessions to create steamed manju and the unique wagashi known as shioman. My teaching approach is friendly and easy to follow, with concise and comprehensible recipes. Plus, these recipes are readily available online, enabling you to recreate these delicious treats back home. Before you leave class, I'll ensure you feel confident in replicating the desserts in your own kitchen.
Beyond the culinary experience, I'm eager to share insights into Japanese culture accumulated over my two-decade journey here. My home in Shin Yokohama, conveniently located on the Tokaido Shinkansen Line (i.e. bullet train), offers a glimpse into everyday life in Japan.
Thank you for your consideration and I look forward to welcoming you to my class and embarking on this sweet journey together.
The closest station
Shin Yokohama
How to get to the station?
From Shinagawa: 15mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Up to 5 people can join Kathy's cooking class.
Yes, Wagashi: Hands-On Creation and Tasting Adventure of Japanese Sweets has a vegan option.
It costs 6500 per person.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Yes, Wagashi: Hands-On Creation and Tasting Adventure of Japanese Sweets has a vegetarian option.
You will receive the confirmation within 24 hours.
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Cancellations up to 48 hours prior to the class begins will be fully refunded by the airKitchen cancellation policy.
