Nerikiri is made from white beans
You put red bean paste inside and make a ball.
And make a pattern on it with a tool.
Nerikiri is beautiful and shows Japanese nature and season.
You put matcha powder in a tea ceremony bowl and whisk with a tea whisk to drink. The matcha flavor is very nice.
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,
you will make a traditional Japanese sweet called Nerikiri. The dough for nerikiri is white because it is made from white beans, but it is colored with dye powder from natural plants.
Knead and roll it. Spread it out into a circle, put red bean paste inside and roll it up again.
A pattern is applied to the rolled object using a tool. The patterns represent the seasons and nature of Japan.
This time you make and enjoy three sakura (cherry blossoms) nerikiri.
Place matcha powder in the tea ceremony bowl, pour hot water and whisk with a bamboo whisk.
The finished matcha has a very nice scent.
Finally, we can enjoy matcha and nerikiri!
Hi! I’m Yuki.
I have an authentic tea ceremony experience class, Japanese sweets (Nerikiri) class and Ramen &Gyoza class in Yokohama, Japan.
I used to be an English teacher for about 25 years in Japan.
When I have ever lived in America for one year, I was very surprised to know the popularity of Japanese Culutre like Anime, Japanese food and tea ceremony.
So I would like to get to know Japanese culture more by enjoying to make Japanese sweets (Nerikiri) and drink Matcha (Green Tea) and Ramen &Gyoza cooking class.
I live in Yokohama of Kanagawa Prefecture. It takes about 30 minutes on train from around Shibuya. Yokohama is also many famous places like Ramen Museum.
Would you like to experience Japanese culture of Wagashi, Matcha and Ramen&Gyoza with me?
I'm looking forward to seeing you!
The closest station
Myorenji Station
How to get to the station?
From Yokohama: 10mins
Exact location provided after booking.
Lucy Garland, United Kingdom
★★★★★The class was really fun and Yukiko was an excellent teacher!
Nov 2024
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for coming to my Japanese sweets class on a rainy day. You made two different kinds of Cherry Blossoms. They were very cute! And you could make beautiful Matcha with tea whisk. How did it taste? I also had a good time with you.
I look forward to seeing you again! Thank you for the review.
Minh, United States of America
★★★★★Thank you for hosting us and teaching us how to make pretty and delicious nerikiri along with the delicious tea and ceremony! We hope to take another class in the future when we come back to Tokyo.
Oct 2024
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for my class review! I'm very happy to hear both of you enjoyed making sweets and making Matcha. You made three very beautiful cherry blossoms sweets.
I hope you like the taste of Nerikiri. I hope you enjoy my another class again next time. I'm looking forward to seeing you again. Please enjoy the Japanese culture during staying in Japan.
Kiana T Diaz, United States of America
★★★★★Yuki was a very nice host. She did a little tea ceremony in the end that was great fun.
Aug 2024
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for your coming to my class on a hot day. I hope you enjoyed making Japanese sweets and drinking green tea (Matcha) with your mother. Why don't you try to make Nerikiri again because you like making sweets? I hope you have a good time in Japan. Say hello to your mother. Thank you for the review about my class.
LaiLan, Hong Kong
★★★★★The host Yukiko is very kind and patient. She takes things seriously so that you can totally immerse in the Wakaso making experience. She is a passionate person and hopes to share authentic Japanese culture to friends around the globe.
Jul 2024
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for your coming to my Wagashi & Matcha experience class.
I'm very happy to come to my house to enjoy Japanese culture in the hot summer.
I hope you enjoyed making three Japanese sweets (cherry blossoms and Temari) using some tools. Lastly you drank Japanese Matcha in a formal manner using Teabowl. I had a very good time to chat with you.
I'm looking forward to meeting you again!
john haynes, United States of America
★★★★★My wife and I greatly enjoyed our sweets making class with Yukiko! She was a wonderful hostess and very patient as we were late in arriving. Her skills in making the sweets are impressive and we had great fun trying ourselves. We now appreciate the skill that goes into making such delicacies works of art. It was a most delightful experience which we highly recommend to others! Thank you Yukiko for taking care of us!
May 2024
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for coming my experience class! Both of you are very interested in Japanese culture. And you enjoyed making Japanese sweets (Nerikiri) and making Matcha. I was very glad to see you. Please contact me if you have any questions about Japanese culture. Enjoy the rest of your Japanese trip! I'm looking forward to seeing you again.
Momono, Japan
★★★★★She was very kind, we enjoyed our experience.
Oct 2023
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for your highly rated review. I'm very happy that you enjoyed making nerikiri sweets and drinking Matcha. I hope your family enjoyed the sweets you made. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in Japan. If you have any questions about nerikiri & Matcha, please contact me. Thank you!
Lisa, Singapore
★★★★★Thank Yuki for teaching us how to make nerikiri & Matcha. It was a unique experience and we had a good time.
Oct 2023
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for your coming to my house. I hope you enjoyed making nerikiri and drinking Matcha with your friends. You made beautiful cherry blossom shaped sweets! I also had a good time with you and your friends. I'm looking forward to seeing you again in Japan.
Peter, Germany
★★★★★My daughter and me spent a very good time with Yukiko at her home. We were making some Nerikiri, celebrated matcha drinking and had nice talk. Thank you for your hospitality Yukiko!
Oct 2023
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for your review about my class.
I hope you enjoyed making Nerikiri and Matcha.
Your daughter and you made three Nerikiri. They were very beautiful!
I'm very happy that you are interested in making Nerikiri and Matcha teabowl.
I also had a good time with your daughter and you.
Please enjoy Japan during your stay!
Arigatou gozai mashita. (Thank you for coming.)
Blaine, United States of America
★★★★★Yuki was so kind and inviting to us. She is a very warm, friendly and knowledgeable person. We learned so much about how to make wagashi and even left with a bag of treats! The instructions were extremely clear and given in perfect English, so you shouldn't have any concerns when signing up. She's a beautiful human being and I highly recommend her!
Sep 2023
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for your highly rated reviews. I'm very happy that your family enjoyed the class. You must be very tired in the heat. Take care and enjoy Japan and Japanese food! And contact me if you have any questions about "Anko" (redbeanpeaste).
Thank you for your attending my wagashi and matcha class!
I hope we meet again some day.
Estee, Malaysia
★★★★★Yuki-sensei is a very cheerful and patience teacher. Wagashi making is an art and culture and she has created a wonderful experience from making to enjoying the sweets with matcha. Thank you Yuki-sensei.
Jul 2023
Response from Yukiko
Hi, Estee I'm happy to hear you enjoyed making Japanese sweets (Nerikiri) and drinking matcha. You made three cute sweets very well. They were very beautiful cherry blossoms. Please contact me anytime when you want to make sweets again.
Thank you
Jessamyn , United States of America
★★★★★The most wonderful class I have ever done! It's worth the train ride to Yukiko's cute cafe. She is so kind and sweet. We made delicious Mochi and matcha. Highly recommend
Mar 2023
Response from Yukiko
Hi, Jessamyn Thank you for attending my Japanese sweets and Matcha class! I'm happy to hear you enjoyed making Japanese sweets (Nerikiri) and drinking Matcha.
I also had a good time with you. I hope you come back to Japan again! Thank you.
Jinyan Cao, United States of America
★★★★★Very cute wageshi class! We made 3 cute Japanese desserts and also had a matcha tasting.
Mar 2023
Response from Yukiko
Thank you for your review of my workshop. I hope you enjoyed it. The sweets of cherry blossoms you made were very cute! You also enjoyed the real cherry blossoms, I think. Please come back to Japan again! See you..
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Duration of this cooking class is 1.5 hours.
It costs 6000 per person.
Yes, Making Japanese sweets, Sakura Nerikiri (cherry blossoms) and drinking Matcha experience Class has a vegetarian option.
Up to 10 people can join Yukiko's cooking class.
Yes, Making Japanese sweets, Sakura Nerikiri (cherry blossoms) and drinking Matcha experience Class 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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