Kyoto · DESSERT TOURS
The 8 best dessert tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is top for a reason; start there.
Make seasonal Kyoto sweets, whisk Uji matcha, and learn tea etiquette in a friendly 95-minute class near Gojo Station.
“Amazing!. Who knew you could make protein filled vegetables into treats. Great fun with the kids”
Make three Japanese wagashi sweets in a small Kyoto home near Fushimi Inari, then enjoy them with matcha and a garden view.
“We had a great time at this cooking class with Miho. Her studio was easy enough to find, space is nice and clean. Had one of my favorite bites of the trip with one of the desserts with black sesame, I had never had it before and now obsessed. We enjoyed our learning and eating from this experience. Thanks Miho!”
Make three Japanese sweets near Fushimi Inari, then enjoy them with matcha in an authentic room overlooking a garden.
“Beautiful and wholesome experience. Miho was amazing and super knowledgeable. I was surprised when she told me it was just me so I got a little private with her. Was amazing to take part in.”
Learn matcha-making, watch a tea master, taste Kyoto sweets, and enjoy a relaxed tea ceremony in Gion with chair seating.
“Our host was extremely approachable, hospitable, knowledgeable and passionate about what she does.”
Make Kyoto-style Ohigashi and two seasonal Nerikiri sweets, then grind matcha and enjoy a casual tea ceremony near Gojo Station.
“The instructor was friendly and enthusiastic. Her English was good. This was fantastic value with making 3 different sweets and learning more about matcha tea, as well as making your own tea. Highly recommend this workshop!”
Make two seasonal Kyoto nerikiri sweets with traditional bean paste in a 65-minute workshop near Gojo Station.
“Easy to do. Beautifully presented. A relaxing way to immerse yourself in Japanese cuisine”
Learn Kyoto tea culture in Gion with a tea master, traditional sweets, and hands-on matcha preparation in a welcoming one-hour class.
“The ceremony was informative, and interesting. We appreciated learning about the culture, and out hosts passion.”
Make two seasonal Kyoto nerikiri sweets with bean paste from long-established shops, then enjoy them with Tatedashi Matcha near Gojo Station.
“The class was fun, but too many people in one class.”
