Why not take your first step into Japanese culture at 庵an? An authentic wagashi and matcha experience you can easily enjoy with nothing to bring.
A hands-on spot where you can easily learn Japanese traditional culture (wagashi making & tea ceremony)
【日本文化体験 庵an東京】
In the heart of Tokyo, just a 1-minute walk from Kanda Station (East Exit), 「日本文化体験 庵an東京」 is a spot where everyone—from international visitors to locals—can easily experience Japanese culture.
With the motto “Fun + Learning,” instructors clearly explain wagashi knowledge and the charm of matcha, incorporating quizzes.
Reservations and payments can be completed online, so you can drop by empty-handed. The theme changes every month to match the seasons (the 24 solar terms), so you’ll find something new no matter how many times you visit.
Top 3 Highlights
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1. Nerikiri Wagashi Making Experience with Authentic Ingredients
Experience making “nerikiri,” a quintessential wagashi. We use shiro-an made from white kidney beans by a long-established anko shop in Kyoto and koshi-an made from domestically grown azuki beans, so you can enjoy an authentic flavor. You will make two types (2 pieces in total): a flower-shaped nerikiri and a seasonal kinton-style nerikiri, and you can enjoy them on the spot.
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2. Tea Preparation Experience: Whisk Your Own Matcha
Some plans include a demonstration of “hikicha,” where tea leaves are ground on a stone mill to make matcha, as well as an “otemae” experience where you whisk the matcha yourself. We use special single-origin matcha that pairs perfectly with the wagashi you make.
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3. Well-equipped Facilities and Comprehensive Plans
In our spacious facility accommodating up to 46 people (when using two venues), tables and chairs are fully provided. We welcome solo participants, groups, and couples. From a 30-minute tea-preparation experience to a long course of about 125 minutes where you can try a three-item set of nerikiri, dried sweets, and tea preparation, you can freely choose a plan according to your time and budget.
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Other Recommended Information
• Issuance of Certificate of Completion: After the experience, you can optionally (400円) have a certificate of completion issued as proof (advance notice is required if you would like your name included).
• Taking souvenirs home: The wagashi you make can be placed in a dedicated box as an optional add-on (100円) to take home.
• Multilingual support: We only support English; please inquire in advance, and if we can accommodate, we will accept your request. An additional fee is required (availability may be limited depending on the date).
• Children welcome: Children under 2 years old are admitted free of charge (only if they stay on an adult’s lap. No seat will be provided.). Guests from ages 2 and up to adults can enjoy the experience.
• Advance reservation required: The experience is by advance reservation. Same-day reservations are possible, but an additional fee will be charged.
Advance reservations are required. Please make an online reservation for your preferred plan and date/time via the official website.
References
- Nippon Culture Experience 庵an東京 official website：https://tokyo.nipponbunkan.com/
MAP & ACCESS
1-minute walk from JR and Tokyo Metro Ginza Line Kanda Station (East Exit)