Workshop de fabricação de doces japoneses tradicionais em Nagoya

A great course to make Nerikiri Wagashi yourself. The building was a bit inconspicuous from the outside, the course took place on the 3rd floor, but inside it was nicely decorated. I didn't have to bring anything to the course; you leave your shoes outside the door in the stairwell. I paid a helper fee when booking, which I understood was for the English translation of the course. The course was held in Japanese, and I received an extra translation afterwards in English, but mostly I could follow the Japanese explanations through the demonstrations. Children could also participate in the course. Which Wagashi are made depends on the season; in November, there were autumn-inspired Wagashi. All in all, I found the course great and can recommend it to anyone interested.

Our family of three made wagashi for the first time. We found the location easily via Google Maps. The building looks a bit unassuming from the outside. The class is held on the third floor, and there's no elevator, only stairs. After taking off your shoes, you place them on a rack in the stairwell. The teacher was very friendly and patiently guided us. I paid a "maid fee" when booking, but I'm not sure what that was for. Children can also participate. The type of wagashi made depends on the season; in December, we made rabbit wagashi.

The experience was very pleasant! The lady leading this activity was very patient and translated into English for Europeans like us. At the end of the activity, everyone managed to make the sweets thanks to her explanations.

Une expérience adorable avec un staff adorable ! L'équipe met vraiment l'accent pour que les voyageurs internationaux puissent se sentir inclus. Les explications sont simples et claires et ils n'hésitent pas à venir vous aider. J'y ai passé un très bon moment et les wagashis étaient délicieux !!

This was a fun experience! The instructor spoke both Japanese and English, so I was able to follow all the instructions. This activity is great for those who want a hands-on experience and to immerse themselves in the local culture, from a culinary perspective. You don't need any special skills to participate, just follow instructions :)

The teacher's English is excellent. It would be even better if Klook could offer a package deal that includes the tea ceremony culture experience, as the wagashi (Japanese sweets) are quite sweet, and pairing them with matcha makes for a much better experience.

It was quite a fun experience for my family! The young lady teaching us was friendly and patient. She spoke first in Japanese and then in fluent English, so there was no need for a translator. The model sweets in the first picture were made by the teacher. We each made two "sweets," but our versions were a far cry from what she made 😂. The third picture shows the takeaway boxes we paid for.

The instructor of this workshop will teach participants how to make 2 types of mini desserts, with each dessert taking approximately 30 minutes. If you decide to add a helper fee, an English-speaking instructor will be arranged. The entire activity is very interesting and highly recommended.

I enjoyed this hands-on workshop and gained a deeper appreciation for the intricately made white and red bean paste treats I have seen in shop windows. Our instructor and her helper spoke some English, but her demonstrations were easy to understand and she was willing to learn “new”(to her) English words to help describe the steps we took to mold our sweets. The workshop location is in a building walking distance from Nagoya station. One thing I would suggest is to face the classroom away from the windows, as the afternoon sunlight did create backlight that made it somewhat hard to see the instructor’s handiwork clearly.

This class was so fun and super affordable. As someone who loves sweets, it was interesting to learn more about the process of how they’re made in Japan and to get the opportunity to try and make them myself! The instructor was very friendly and it was a nice activity as a solo traveler.