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Kanshundo Japanese Sweets (Wagashi) Making Class

甘春堂 和菓子作り体験

Higashiyama · near Kiyomizu-Gojo (Keihan Line)

Kanshundo Japanese Sweets (Wagashi) Making Class in Higashiyama. Kids shape four seasonal wagashi by hand in a historic wooden building, then eat their own creations with matcha.

Why children love it: Kids shape four seasonal wagashi by hand in a historic wooden building, then eat their own creations with matcha.

Honest drawbacks: The delicate moulding takes patience and it is a sit-down class, so wriggly toddlers struggle.

Best for
Primary (5–11), Teens (12–17)
Time to allow
2h
Opening hours
Classes about 4 times daily by reservation; Higashiyama (near Kiyomizu-dera) and Sagano shops
Price
Standard course ¥3,300 per person (tax incl.), ~75 min, matcha included; reservation recommended
Booking
Usually walk-in
English
★★★☆☆
Indoor / weather
indoor · rainy-day ok

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