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Join a Wagashi-Making Class in Kagurazaka, Tokyo

Unlock the Secrets of Traditional Japanese Sweets: Join a Wagashi-Making Class in Kagurazaka, Tokyo If you’re traveling to Japan and looking for an immersive cultural experience, why not expand your creativity through the art of wagashi-making? Step into the world of traditional Japanese confections and discover how these delicate sweets beautifully capture the essence of Japan’s four seasons. The wagashi-making class is offered as part of ‘Premium Food Experience Tours: Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies,’ alongside the tofu-making and parfait-making classes. Among these, the wagashi-making class stands as the flagship offering, both in name and substance, of Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies. Baika-tei: A Time-Honored Tradition in Kagurazaka Founded in 1935, Baika-tei has been a beloved name in Kagurazaka, known for crafting exquisite wagashi (Japanese sweets) using only the finest, all-natural ingredients. Baika-tei is especially famous for its signature Anko (sweet red bean paste), which is carefully prepared in 23 unique varieties to complement the outer layer of each seasonal wagashi perfectly.   Wagashi-Making Class at Fufumi-an: A Hidden Gem in Kagurazaka, Tokyo The wagashi-making class takes place at Fufumi-an, a serene and beautifully designed tea house tucked away in the hidden backstreets of Yokotera-machi in Kagurazaka. Literary figures once loved this peaceful enclaveread moreJoin a Wagashi-Making Class in Kagurazaka, Tokyo

Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies: First Premium Food Experience Tour by Artisans in Kagurazaka

Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies: First Premium Food Experience Tour by Artisans in Kagurazaka Launch Date: Tuesday, July 9 – Aimed at Foreign Tourists ~ Delivering Artisanal Food Experiences to Discerning Foreign Affluent Visitors ~   Launched ‘Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies’ for Foreign Tourists EDO KAGURA Corporation (Headquarters: Shinjuku, Tokyo; Representative Director: Shinya Yamada; hereinafter “EDO KAGURA”) launched a premium food experience tour, “Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies” starting Tuesday, July 9, 2024, aimed primarily at foreign tourists. The first edition of “Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies” includes a “Tofu Making Class” and a “Parfait and Tea Pairing Experience.” EDO KAGURA has been offering premium tours focused on traditional crafts and cultural experiences, such as “Kagurazaka Refined Wander,” but this is our first foray into food-related experience tours. The food experience tours provided by tofu masters, patissiers, and tea sommeliers are intended primarily for affluent foreign families seeking “authentic” experiences. We expect that the hands-on food experiences guided by artisans in Kagurazaka, a gourmet town with numerous Michelin-starred restaurants, will enhance the satisfaction of travelers during their visit to Japan.  Background and Content of “Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies” “Kagurazaka Artisan Delicacies” is offered in collaboration with “Katsuno Tofu,” the only remaining traditional tofu shop in Kagurazaka, and “Couchesread moreKagurazaka Artisan Delicacies: First Premium Food Experience Tour by Artisans in Kagurazaka