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- Japanese
- English
This is a special wagashi-making experience where you can learn directly from a wagashi master with experience in Japan and overseas, including a jonamagashi performance aboard the world-famous luxury cruise ship Queen Elizabeth.
The experience takes place at the Korindo Wagashi Institute, operated by Korindo, a long-established wagashi shop founded in 1885. The institute was created to help guests discover the appeal of wagashi while engaging all five senses.
In this experience, you will try making jonamagashi, often described as “edible art,” while learning about the history and culture of wagashi and the craftsmanship behind it. You will also prepare matcha yourself and enjoy the pairing of wagashi and matcha with the jonamagashi you have created.
What You Can Experience:
• Jonamagashi Making Experience
• Matcha Preparation Experience
What You Can Learn:
• The characteristics of wagashi
• The skills of a wagashi master
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Please wait at the main entrance of the Wagashi Research Institute.
What to expect
Visit the Goyoba Live Kitchen
Watch a wagashi master at work in the small live kitchen inside the building.
Please note that what you can observe may vary depending on the day’s production schedule.
Wagashi Tasting
Enjoy a selection of wagashi while learning about their ingredients and characteristics.
Jonamagashi Making Experience
Learn from a wagashi master and make two seasonal jonamagashi sweets.
Matcha Preparation Experience
Prepare your own bowl of matcha and enjoy the pairing of wagashi and matcha.
Enjoy Your Handmade Jonamagashi & Matcha
Relax and enjoy your handmade jonamagashi with freshly prepared matcha.
Jonamagashi Performance
Watch a skilled wagashi master make beautiful jonamagashi using traditional techniques.
Meet the Wagashi Master & Q&A
End of the Experience
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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