Make Traditional Japanese Sweets in Kyoto
• Learn to make traditional Japanese sweets from a wagashi expert • Work with premium Bitchu Azuki and specialty bean paste from Kyoto artisans • Handcraft two styles of nerikiri inspired by Kyoto’s changing seasons • Bring home a simple recipe so you can recreate these refined sweets later
What to expect
Wagashi, traditional Japanese sweets, are as delightful to look at as they are to taste. Learn to make your own cultural confections in Kyoto, a prefecture well known for its refined dessert culture. Using premium Bitchu Azuki bean paste and plant-based ingredients, you’ll shape nerikiri under the guidance of an experienced wagashi instructor with over 20 years of expertise. Nerikiri features sweet bean paste formed into a variety of seasonal motifs. In this class, you’ll create two nerikiri designs inspired by Kyoto’s seasonal flowers, then sit down to enjoy your handmade treats. Unwind over your creations and take home a recipe so you can revisit this Kyoto-inspired sweet-making experience later.
