Wagashi 和菓子
『和』means Japanese, 『菓子』means sweets. Wagashi is Japanese traditional tea accompaniment. Japanese people enjoy having wagashi during tea ceremonies as a tea treat. Or everyday recess.
You will make wagashi fine enough to provide for your tea party.
Jonamagashi 上生菓子
Jonamagashi is made from white and red bean paste. It’s a tea ceremony accompaniment.
Mizu Yokan 水羊羹
Mizu Yokan is tipical sweets for summer. It’s made from red beans and Agar. Very famous as a cold sweets
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.
In this cooking class, we can make Japanese wagashi sweets together and tasting after cooking. You can take one back.
We will make 2 wagashi sweets from Anko(sweet bean paste).
1. Jounamagashi(上生菓子)-traditional tea confectionery
We’ll start by coloring Nerikiri Anko (white beans paste) and make dough. Then wrap and use wagashi tool (like rolling pin and clay stick)to shape it.
2. Mizu Yokan(水羊羹)-red bean jelly
We use kanten agar. Unlike gelatin kanten is vegetarian friendly.
3.We will also make Matcha tea with exclusive tea ceremony tool. Please enjoy tea utensils and tasting wagashi that you made.
Hi, my name is Kazumi Uchida.
I love traveling to foreign countries and try there’s cuisine. I always buy recipe book when I visit different countries and try to cook at home . It is a big enjoyment after the trip.
In my cooking class, you will get recipe written in English and also I can advise sightseeing area and transportation in Shizuoka city.
Try and bring back Japanese cuisine to your home.
The closest station
Shizuoka Station
How to get to the station?
From Shizuoka Station : 0mins
Free pick up service
This host can pick up you for free from the closest station!
Exact location provided after booking.
Yes, Wagashi and Macha has a vegetarian option.
Please go to Shizuoka Station which takes 0 mins from Shizuoka Station . Then Kazumi (host) will pick you up there!
It costs 6000 per person.
Yes, Wagashi and Macha has a vegan option.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
Up to 1 people can join Kazumi 's cooking class.
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.
