Traditional Japanese Confectionery Workshop

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2 hours (approximately)
Offered in: Japanese and 4 more

Highlight 1: You’ll gain a deep understanding of the history of Japanese sweets—which have evolved alongside the tea ceremony since the Kamakura period—and the Japanese spirit embodied in the concepts of “wabi-sabi.”

Highlight 2: You’ll be able to express the beauty of Japan’s four seasons with your own hands through three elements: appearance (design), ingredients, and names.

Highlight 3: You can experience firsthand the delicate and gentle handiwork of artisans, whose creations are often described as “too beautiful to eat.”

Highlight 4: You can also experience the joy of giving the finished wagashi as a “wa”-inspired gift that embodies Japanese culture.

Example Menu

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Persimmon Nerikiri—A Seasonal Fall Fruit

The contrast between the deep green of the stem and the orange of the ripe fruit captures the fleeting beauty of the changing seasons.

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Chrysanthemum Nerikiri - Autumn's Seasonal Flowers

The chrysanthemum is a symbol of eternal youth and longevity, and it is a flower into which “wishes and prayers” are imbued.

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Yuzu Nerikiri - A Winter Fruit in Season

The scent of the season. On the day of the winter solstice, there is a tradition of taking a bath with yuzu fruit floating in it, known as “yuzu-yu.”

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Nerikiri with Snow-Covered Camellia - A Flower in Season This Winter

The Spirit of the “Yamato Nadeshiko”—Enduring the bitter cold and the weight of the snow with stoic resilience, it blooms with dignity and nobility.

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White Peaches—A Spring Seasonal Fruit

A special treat that signals the end of a long, harsh winter and the arrival of spring, bringing with it the breath of new life.

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Cherry Blossoms—The Flower of Spring

Sakura' "transience" is a core aesthetic value for the Japanese people, deeply intertwined with bushido and wabi-sabi.

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Hydrangeas—Flowers in Season During the Rainy Season

The joy of appreciating the serene beauty of hydrangeas, glistening with raindrops on a rainy day. Cherishing harmony with nature.

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Shine Muscat—A Fruit in Season in Early Summer

Enjoying the first harvest of the season is considered a good omen Its fresh, translucent green color evokes a sense of coolness

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Watermelon—A Summer Fruit

A typical Japanese summer scene: sitting on the veranda of a traditional house, eating watermelon while listening to the soothing sound of wind chimes

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Sunflower—A Flower in Season in Summer

In kanji, it is written as “a flower that blooms toward the sun.” Its appearance evokes a sense of “vitality” and “positive energy.”

What's Included

Samurai armor
Trial slashing with a Japanese sword
Samurai outfit
Tabi socks & other clothes

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

1， 1 minute walk from Exit 1 of Osaka Business Park Station on the Osaka metro Nagahori Tsurumi-ryokuchi Line. 2， 2 minutes walk from Osakajokoen station on the JR Osaka Loop Line. 3， 10 minutes walk from the west exit of Kyobashi station on the JR Osaka Loop Line or Tozai Line.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What to expect

Wagashi are traditional Japanese sweets that express the seasons. They are characterized by their vibrant designs and the beautiful craftsmanship created by artisans, each piece made by hand.
Wagashi embody a culture that can express various worldviews—such as wabi-sabi and the four seasons of Japan—within their small form.

-Learn about Japanese history and culture
Wagashi, which developed alongside the tea ceremony during the Kamakura period, is a uniquely Japanese culinary tradition. It is said to deeply reflect the Japanese spirit of appreciating the four seasons and to possess a beauty that resonates with the concepts of wabi-sabi.
By learning about wagashi, you can engage with Japanese history and culture, gaining an understanding of the Japanese aesthetic sensibility. Through the process of making these sweets, you can learn about Japanese food culture.

Autumn
"This vibrant orange wagashi represents Kaki (Persimmon), the iconic fruit of Japanese autumn. As the season deepens, our mountains turn red and gold, and ripe persimmons vividly decorate the gardens of traditional farmhouses. For Japanese people, this is a heartwarming, nostalgic scenery of autumn."

Additional info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • We use traditional ingredients such as rice, adzuki beans, kudzu starch, and sugar to express the essence of Japan’s four seasons within these small creations. Guests with food allergies must inform us in advance.
Supplied by SAMURAI HONOR

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High Tea
Cooking Classes
Fun & Games
Costume Dress Up Experiences
Small Group
Food & Drink

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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