Mochi And Nerikiri Wagashi Class

Mochi and Nerikiri Wagashi Combination Cooking Class

★ 5.0 37 reviews

2 hours 30 minutes, free cancellation.

from $80.97 per person

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Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Meeting point: Kitaminemachi, Ota City (exact address sent after booking)
Cancellation: Free cancellation
Run by: ankotopia Wagashi School

Overview

This two hour thirty minute class takes place in the instructor's home near Ontakesan Station in Ota City, about fifteen minutes from JR Gotanda on the Tokyu Ikegami Line. It is a private session, so only your group takes part. You learn to make two styles of wagashi, the traditional Japanese sweets covered by the class: mochi and nerikiri. The instructor explains the history behind the desserts as you work, something several travellers said made the class feel like a culture lesson as much as a cooking lesson.

Everything you need is provided. Aprons, hand towels, specialized wagashi tools, a takeaway box for your sweets, and drinking water are all included in the price, with no rental charge. At the end you leave with the confections you shaped yourself. One reviewer noted the instructor photographs the process and helps plate the finished pieces so they photograph well, which is useful if you want pictures for the trip album.

A recent guest called it a great family activity, and another described learning many different kinds of wagashi in a single session. One reviewer also mentioned exploring a cute neighborhood on the way to the class that they would not otherwise have seen. Private transport to the meeting point is not included, so you make your own way there by train.

What's Included

Included

(Free rental) Apron, hand towel, special tools for Wagashi making, special box for takeaway, drinking water

Not Included

Private transportation

Itinerary

Make your way to Ota CityTravel to the meeting point at 20-15 Kitaminemachi, Ota City, near Ontakesan Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line, roughly fifteen minutes from JR Gotanda Station. Exact directions are sent in the booking confirmation.
Arrive at the home studioThe class runs in the instructor's home. You are given a free rental apron, hand towel, and the specialized tools used for wagashi making.
Learn mochi and nerikiriOver the session you make mochi and nerikiri sweets, with the instructor explaining techniques and the history of the desserts as you go.
Shape and plate the sweetsYou complete your sweets, and the instructor helps plate them and takes photos during the process, according to one reviewer.
Pack up and departYour sweets go into a special takeaway box provided for you. The activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect From The Tour

A few practical points will help you plan the class, from getting there to the resident cats.

Getting there. You travel to the venue yourself. It sits near Ontakesan Station on the Tokyu Ikegami Line, about fifteen minutes from JR Gotanda Station, and detailed directions arrive with your booking confirmation.
Kit provided. Aprons, hand towels, wagashi tools, a takeaway box, and drinking water are all supplied free. You do not need to bring cooking equipment or ingredients.
Private session. This is a private activity, so only your group participates.
Cat residents. The instructor keeps two short-haired cats in the bedroom during lessons. The listing warns against booking if you have a strong cat allergy.
Photos. One reviewer noted the instructor takes pictures throughout the class and helps arrange the finished sweets to look good on camera. If photos matter to you, it is worth asking on the day, since the listing does not promise them.
Accessibility. The venue is not wheelchair accessible, according to the listing, though it is near public transportation. If mobility is a concern, check the booking page before reserving.

Common issues. The class is not wheelchair accessible, which is the main practical limit stated in the listing. Two cats live in the home, kept in the bedroom during lessons, so travellers with strong cat allergies should not book. Transport is not included, and you must reach a residential part of Ota City on your own, which one reviewer noted involves walking through a neighborhood you would not otherwise see. Late cancellations get no refund if made within twenty-four hours of the start time.

Common Questions

What Is Included In The Price?

The price covers the private class plus free rental of an apron, hand towel, specialized wagashi tools, a takeaway box for your sweets, and drinking water. Private transportation is the stated exclusion.

Is Hotel Pickup Included?

No. Private transportation is not included, and the activity starts and ends at the instructor's home near Ontakesan Station. You receive exact directions in your booking confirmation message.

How Long Is The Class?

The class lasts two hours and thirty minutes. It begins and ends at the same meeting point in Ota City.

Is The Class Suitable For Kids And Families?

Yes. One reviewer described it as a great family activity, and the session is private so only your group takes part.

What Is The Cancellation Policy?

Cancel at least twenty-four hours before the start time for a full refund. Cancellations or changes made less than twenty-four hours before the start are not refunded or accepted, and cut-off times follow local time in Tokyo.

Are There Animals In The Venue?

Yes, two short-haired cats live in the home and stay in the bedroom during lessons. The listing advises against booking if you have a strong allergy to cats.

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