・Wagashi (Nerikiri) Making Experience
In this experience, you will learn how to make nerikiri, a traditional Japanese sweet made from white bean paste and rice flour. Nerikiri is known for its delicate and artistic shapes, often inspired by seasonal flowers or nature. We will guide you through each step of the process, from shaping the dough to adding fine details using specialized tools like the triangular stick. This is a hands-on experience where you can create your own unique designs and enjoy the beauty of Japanese confectionery.
Rice is a staple food in Japan. In all most every family, there is a rice cooker. There is variety of Japanese rice brands such as Koshihikari and Hitomebore.
Nerikiri-Making Steps
First, I will explain what nerikiri is, how to make it, and the tools we will be using.
Next, we will color the nerikiri dough using food coloring. You can choose your favorite color.
Once the dough is colored, you will use tools and your hands to shape the dough into beautiful flowers, leaves, or other nature-inspired designs. Today, we will make three types of seasonal sweets.
Hello, everyone! My name is Kana, and I grew up in Osaka and Kyoto. From a young age, I’ve always loved visiting Japan’s beautiful shrines and temples, and of course, enjoying traditional Japanese sweets and matcha. At home, my family often made matcha and created homemade wagashi, which sparked my love for these traditions.
I’ve also studied sado, or the Japanese tea ceremony, and I’m excited to share Japan’s rich cultural heritage with you through this experience. The lesson takes place in Kawagoe, Saitama, just next to Tokyo. Kawagoe is a charming town with streets that look like they’ve come straight out of the Edo period, full of historical buildings and hidden gems not yet widely known to international visitors.
Our lesson venue itself is a precious piece of Kawagoe’s history, designated as a tangible cultural property. It’s a wonderful spot for photos, so I hope you’ll join us and capture some memories while immersing yourself in the beauty of Japanese culture.
The closest station
Honkawagoe Station, Kawagoe Station
How to get to the station?
From Ikebukuro Station: 45mins
Exact location provided after booking.
It costs 4000 per person.
Yes, Wagashi (Nerikiri) Making Experience : Beautiful Firework and Seasonal Flowers has a vegan option.
Yes, Wagashi (Nerikiri) Making Experience : Beautiful Firework and Seasonal Flowers has a vegetarian option.
Up to 1 people can join Kana's cooking class.
Duration of this cooking class is 2 hours.
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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