Top 4 Dessert Tours in Kyoto

1.Japanese Traditional Sweets Making and Tea Ceremony

★★★★★★★★★★4.4 · 314 reviews · 1h 35m · from $18Our pick

At a Kyoto classroom one minute from Gojo Station, you’ll color and shape two seasonal nerikiri sweets using bean paste from long-established Kyoto shops, then prepare single-origin Uji matcha. Instruction is in Japanese, with English help available. The class runs 95 minutes and costs $18 per person.

“Sadly I can’t remember our hosts name but she was very good. We did the ceremony today at 1pm and really enjoyed the experience! The hostess was so lovely and extremely informative. It was fun making our own sweets and following her clear instructions and learning about a traditional matcha tea ceremony.”

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2.Kyoto Wagashi(Japanese sweets) Cooking Class near Fushimiinari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 60 reviews · from $79Top rated

Join Miho or another licensed guide interpreter in an authentic Japanese house near Fushimi Inari. Over 2.5 hours, you will prepare three wagashi sweets, learn practical techniques in English, and eat your creations with matcha beside a garden view. Small groups are limited to six.

“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!”

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3.Wagashi (Japanese sweets) Cooking near Fushimiinari

★★★★★★★★★★5.0 · 40 reviews · 2h 30m · from $84

Near Fushimi Inari, Miho welcomes you into an authentic Japanese home for a 150-minute, hands-on wagashi class. Prepare about three seasonal sweets, learn matcha basics, and enjoy your creations in a traditional room with garden views. Groups are limited to six, and vegetarian and vegan options are available with advance notice.

“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.”

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4.Traditional Tea Ceremony with Matcha & Sweets in Gion

★★★★★★★★★★4.9 · 27 reviews · 1 hour - 150 minutes · from $22

In Gion, an English-speaking tea master explains tea history, performs an elegant ceremony, and guides you in whisking matcha from a family-run farm. You’ll taste traditional sweets, ask questions, and take home a simple recipe. Chair seating makes this a comfortable cultural introduction.

“As soon as the hot pot started whistling I got pretty relaxed! A calm and peaceful tea sip indeed. I enjoyed learning the history behind matcha in Japan, and learning how to properly mix quality matcha into bubbles. Def recommend.”

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