Gastronomy
Traditional Confections Hand Crafting Experience:
The Art of Traditional Japanese Confectionary
Overview
Experience making beautiful, traditional Japanese " Wagashi ", a traditional Japanese confectionery that adds color to the season, under the guidance from the instructor, Kaoru Ito.
Kaoru Ito has worked for Japan's most famous long-established Japanese confectionery company for 45 years.
Since then, he has held Japanese sweets classes overseas at the request of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, the Consulate of Shanghai, and the Taiwan Friendship Exchange Association, and has been spreading the appeal of Japanese sweets not only in Japan but also in multiple countries overseas.
With WakaAn's special plan, you will also enjoy learning about interesting stories, such as the history of Japanese sweets, and the Japanese seasons beautifully expressed by the Japanese sweets, everything in stress -free English.
In addition, you will experience a demonstration of wagashi making, which only a person who has worked for
a long-established wagashi company can do, and a tasting of traditional "Wagashi" with carefully selected green tea.
You can take home not only the sweets you made during the experience, but also some lovely chopsticks
as a souvenir to remind you of this experience back at your home.
・The Japanese sweets will change depending on the season and other factors. The pictures shown is only a sample.
Key Features
・Learn how to make delicate and beautiful Japanese sweets directly from a skilled confectioner
who has worked for 45 years at Japan's most famous long-established Japanese confectionery company.
・As a Waka An's special plan, you will enjoy learning about interesting stories such as the history of Japanese sweets, and how Japanese sweets express the beautiful seasons of Japan.
・You will experience a demonstration of wagashi making, which only a person who has worked for a long-established wagashi company can do, and a tasting of traditional "Wagashi" with carefully selected green tea.
・You will receive the fresh sweets you made, and in addition, some lovely chopsticks as souvenirs
・Only available on the Waka An plan, a " Kamakura Local ", who loves Japanese culture will explain all the experiences, all in English.
Not only the Japanese sweets making experience, but everything else such as interesting stories about Japanese sweets.
Of course, he will also fully assist you with everything as an interpreter, allowing you to perfectly enjoy your experience without language barriers.
・The Japanese sweets will change depending on the season and other factors. The pictures shown is only a sample.
" Nerikiri (fresh sweets ) " making experience
￥24,500/person
Minimum 2 persons
Private event
90 min.
Please note that a minimum charge of ¥49,000 will apply for bookings with less than 2 persons.
・The price includes experience and meal fees, facility charges, souvenir, translation service fees, and taxes.
・The price may be revised after we receive your booking request.
In such cases, we will notify you via e-mail correspondence.
・ Reservations can be made from 1 person.
Although, the minimum guarantee charge will be applied if the requested number of guests is less than 2 people.
Price
from
/person
¥24,500
Required quantity of people
Min
2
person(s)
Time required
from
to
90
120
min.
min.
- Please note that a charge for 2 persons will apply for bookings with less than 2 persons.
- Minimum charge amount differs depending on the program options chosen.
Request for Booking
Details
Making " Wagashi"( Traditional Japanese Confectionery ) :
Experience the beauty of each of Japan's unique four seasons and delicate flavors that can only be experienced through Japanese sweets
You will experience how to make beautiful traditional Japanese sweets that decorate the seasons while receiving instructions from instructor Kaoru Ito, who is well known not only in Japan but overseas as well, for sharing the charm of Japanese sweets.
After working for Japan's most famous long-established Japanese confectionery company for 45 years, Kaoru also held Japanese confectionery classes overseas at the request of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, the Consulate of Shanghai, and the Taiwan Association for Friendship and Exchange.
Mr. Ito's Japanese confectionery classes are popular not only in Japan but also overseas, due to the teacher's casual personality and casual, fun way of talking.
In a casual atmosphere , you can see the Instructor's work up close, and you will be carefully guided through each step of the process.
For sure, you will enjoy making Japanese sweets in a very relaxed atmosphere.
In the experience, you will make two types of fresh sweets (Nerikiri).
And the types of fresh sweets changes according to the flow of the seasons.
Enjoy the encounter between the shapes and flavors that express the seasons.
It is a delicate and beautiful Japanese sweet, but it is very simple to make. There are no special processes involved, and the materials can be prepared by yourself.
This Japanese sweets making experience not just fun to make, but will for sure you want to make it at home.
"Nerikiri (fresh sweets) is rightly THE classic of "Wagashi".
In the experience, you will make two types of fresh sweets.
And the types of fresh sweets changes according to the flow of the seasons.
Please enjoy the encounter with shapes and tastes that express the season, and the "beauty of Japan" of each season, which only " Nerikiri" can express.
Japanese sweets are beautiful and delicate, but it is very simple to make. There are no special processes involved, and the materials can be prepared by yourself.
This experience is not just fun to make, but will for sure you will want to make it at home
Discover the fascinating world of Japanese confectionery
As part of Waka An's special plan, you will enjoy learning about interesting stories such as the history of Japanese sweets, and how Japanese sweets express the beautiful seasons of Japan.
Enjoy the interesting story of Japanese sweets that only Mr. Ito, who was highly praised for his experience as a skilled confectionery craftsman,
at one of Japan's most famous long-established Japanese confectionery companies, and was selected to work in the public relations department,
and devoted himself to public relations activities for Japanese sweet, can tell.
There will also be a demonstration of Japanese sweets making, where the skills of a skilled confectionery artisan who have been engaged in confectionery production for more than 30 years shine through.
And also experience the tasting of traditional "Wagashi" with carefully selected green tea.
Please enjoy the profound world of Japanese sweets that will remain in your memories , which can only be experienced through this Waka An's program.
Enjoy the whole experience in stress-free English
Limited to the Waka An plan, all experiences, including making "Wagashi" as well as interesting storiess about "Wagashi", will be fully supported in English by a " Kamakura Local ", with native-like English ability, and is a lover of Japanese culture, and has been involved in international business for over 35 years with the motto "to be a bridge between Japan and overseas".
Of course, you will also receive support for all the interpretation throughout the entire experience,
allowing you to fully enjoy the experience without language barriers.
Enjoy the stress-free experience without the language barrier, that only Waka An can offer.
・The Japanese sweets will change depending on the season and other factors. The pictures shown is only a sample.
Kaoru Ito
Kaoru Ito worked for 45 years at Japan's most famous long-established Japanese confectionery company.
He has been making sweets for over 30 years at factories in Tokyo and Kyoto.
Afterwards, his experience as a skilled confectioner was highly evaluated and he was selected to work in the public relations department, where he devoted to promote "Wagashi"(Japanese sweets) and even appeared on TV programs.
After his retirement, he held Japanese sweets classes overseas at the request of the Japanese Embassy in Beijing, the Consulate of Shanghai, and the Taiwan Friendship Exchange Association, and continued to convey the appeal of Japanese sweets both domestically and internationally, not only in Japan but also in multiple countries overseas.
Location
Tsubomi no Ie ( Tsubomi House )
2-4-2, Hase, Kamakura, Kanagawa, Japan
・3 min. walk from Yuigahama Station of Enoden ( Enoshima Electric Railway )
・The red roof is the landmark.
・There is a sign at the entrance that says "No Trespassing" due to the private road, but please pass through if you are using Tsubomi no Ie. Tsubomi no Ie will be on your immediate right.
・We do not have a parking lot. If you come by car, please use the nearby parking lot.
・Meeting place may be slightly different from the location of the venue.
For the exact meeting point, please check email from Waka An.
Things to know
Availability date and time
・Arranged on request, except year-end and new year holidays, temporary closure, and the unavailable date and time shown on the booking calendar.
・Business hours and holidays are subject to change.
・Booking must be made at least 14 days in advance, and it may take longer during busy seasons.
・Please check the available dates on the calendar in advance, before requesting the desired date.
・Due to the popularity of this experience, we may not be able to accommodate your request on the day you request. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Price
" Nerikiri (fresh sweets )" making experience
￥24,500/person
・Please note that a minimum charge of ¥49,000 will apply for bookings with less than 2 persons.
・The price includes experience and meal fees, facility charges, souvenir, translation service fees, and taxes.
・The price may be revised after we receive your booking request.
In such cases, we will notify you via e-mail correspondence.
・ Reservations can be made from 1 person.
Although, the minimum guarantee charge will be applied if the requested number of guests is less than 2 people.
Required quantity of people
( Minimum and Maximum number )
2 people up to 10 people per booking
・If the minimum number of participants is not reached by the reservation deadline, this experience will not be held.
・All experiences are private for your group, but there may be other groups joining together due to the availability of the schedule.
・ Reservations can be made from 1 person.
Although, the minimum guarantee charge will be applied if the requested number of guests is less than 2 people.
Experience Itinerary
1. Meet at Tsubomi no Ie
(Please gather 5 minutes before the start of the experience. Please be punctual.)
2. Enjoy learning interesting stories such as about the history of Japanese " Wagashi", and the beautiful Japanese seasonal expressions of "Wagashi"
3. Watch Mr. Ito's demonstration / Tasting of finished "Wagashi" with green tea
3. "Wagashi"( Japanese Confection) making experience
4. Collect souvenirs
5. Dissolution
・Above itinerary is a guide.
Please note that the contents are subject to change depending on the season, availability, and other conditions of the day.
・Please note that the "Wagashi" you will make, is subject to change, according to the flow of the seasons.
・If you have any food allergies, kindly inform us during the reservation process.
Booking Flow
Booking must be made at least 14 days before the experience date, and it may take longer during busy seasons.
1. Booking Request
Please send us your booking request.
2. Arrangement
A member of our staff will respond within 5 working days and tailor the request.
3. Pre-Authorization
Booking details will be pre-authorized with your consent.
4. Payment
Please arrange the payment within 3 days.
5. Booking Authorization
・Please check the available dates on the calendar in advance, before requesting the desired date.
・Due to the popularity of this experience, we may not be able to accommodate your request on the day you request. We appreciate your understanding in advance.
Payment condition
Payment in advance
(Credit card (JPY)only)
Cancellation policy
Our cancellation policy allows for a full refund if you cancel your booking 7 days before the experience date. Please contact before 05:00 PM (JST).
・Changes to the schedule are not allowed after the cancellation policy is applied.
If you wish to make changes to the schedule or the number of guests before the cancellation policy applies,
please cancel your reservation and then rebook.
・Please note that depending on your chosen payment method, a money transfer fee may be deducted from the refund amount.
Guest requirements
Minimum age: 10 years old
・Children 10 years old and up are welcome to attend if they are willing to pay the same fee as adults .
・Minors under 18years of age must be accompanied by a parent or guardian over 18 years of age.
・If minors under 18 years of age participates in the event, and if there is a companion who will not participate in the experience, the companion will still be charged the fee for one person.
・Please refrain from driving on the day of the event if you drink alcohol.
Clothes
・We recommend that you wear clothes that you do not mind getting dirty.
・Shoes will be removed, so please wear shoes that are easy to put on and take off.
Further remarks
・Arrival later than 10 minutes after the starting time will result in cancellation. No refunds will be made.
・All experiences are private for your group, but there may be other groups joining together due to the availability of the schedule.
・Please enjoy your fresh confections on the day they are made, and refrain from storing them in warm or hot conditions, especially during summer.
・Due to unavoidable circumstances, programs or workshops are subject to last-minute changes and cancellations.
・Due to the different progress of each participant, the ending time may be earlier or later than planned.
・Please note that we do not assume responsibility for injuries, clothing, or item damage during the experience.
・Transportation is to be arranged by the customer themselves.
・In the following cases, the experience may be cancelled before or even after the start of the experience on the day of the experience.
- When the person experiencing the program is a patient with a specified infectious disease, etc.
- When the experiencer is unable to do the experience due to illness, absence of a necessary caregiver, or other reasons.
- When the experiencer is found to have committed an act contrary to the law, public order, or good morals.
- When an experiencer uses language or behavior that causes significant inconvenience to other experiencers.
- When the experiencer disrupts the discipline of the experience by assault or threats, etc., and interferes with the safe and smooth implementation of the experience