TOMODACHIYA-Wagashi confectionery making experience in Kumamoto
Join us for a delightful journey through Kumamoto, where you can immerse yourself in Japan's rich cultural heritage with our Traditional Wagashi Making. This unique experience combines the art of Japanese sweets with a stroll through the historic streets of Kumamoto.
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90min plan
What's included in TOMODACHIYA-Wagashi confectionery making experience in Kumamoto
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
First, you will learn from instructor about historic background
and basic knowledge of Wagashi making.
After that, it is your turn to create Wagashi!
Different way of pinching, pressuring and slitting gives different expression to your Nerikiri.
Interesting point about Nerikiri is that it shows personality of who made it even when the same tool and ingredients are used.
We will provide a case designed for taking out Wagashi.
Hands-on experience in making traditional Japanese sweets
Expert guidance from local artisans
Seasonal wagashi that showcase Japan's natural beauty
Inclusions
- Beverages
- Experience fees
- Standard group/time:90 minutes
- Please bring one face towel per person. The towel will be wetted and used as a hand towel during the experience.
- If there are a large number of participants, you may only be able to experience some of the steps.
- Note:
- This program handles food. To be hygienic, follow the instructions below.
- Wash your hands and fingers (before and during the program)
- Wear face mask and globes (We have our stock.)
- Understand and execute required hygiene measures to keep ingredients, tools and appliances clean.
- Make sure to eat Wagashi on the day in case you would bring it home.
- If you are late, you will be asked to start the tour in the middle of the tour, or the tour will be shortened, or you will not be allowed to participate in the tour.
- Please come to the designated place 10 minutes before the reserved time.
- Attendants other than staff such as chaperones, interpreters, photographers, etc. are required to pay the experience fee.
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Meeting / End Points
- Tomodachi-ya
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Purchase Summary
■ Basically, sharing seats is assumed.
■ Languages Spoken by Instructors: English ＆ Japanese
■ If you are participating alone, you can pay the 2 person fee.
