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The Art of Making Wagashi Japanese sweets coupled with a memorable Kamakura Tour

  • 4 hours
  • Workshops
  • Kamakura
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Experience hosted by Sheilina

  • Private Experience
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Join me for Wagashi-making (traditional Japanese sweets) that are typically enjoyed in combination with a cup of green tea! You get to enjoy what you made at the end of the workshop.

Destination
Kamakura, Japan
Category
Workshops
Duration
4 hours
Transport mode
Walking tour
Available languages
English, 中文, 日本語
Included
  • Private guide
  • Wagashi-Making Workshop. It will be based on per head count.
Excluded
  • Transportation Fees.

3 reasons to book this tour

  • You get to eat the wagashi you made with a cup of green tea!
  • Learn from the Professional in wagashi-making.
  • A tour in Kamakura most fashionable street!

What you can expect

The Art of Making Wagashi Japanese sweets coupled with a memorable Kamakura Tour in Kamakura - 1dc4d5564201dfa88ecdbb0e9cc38870

Wagashi are made in a wide variety of shapes and consistencies and with diverse ingredients and preparation methods. Some of the wagashi are popular across Japan and throughout the year while others are only available seasonally like the Xmas wreath etc.

Sweet azuki bean paste (anko) is commonly used in most Japanese sweets. And in this workshop, you will be taught by the professional in wagashi-making. At the end of the session, you will get to enjoy what you made with a cup of traditional green tea.

The workshop is nested in a cozy environment in Kamakura. And after experiencing the wagashi-making, you will be toured around a fashionable street in the middle of an ancient city. Sweets and snacks are a big draw, particularly candied bean sweets and cookies. Of course, there are shops for souvenirs, restaurants for a meal and many cafes lining the street.

This is the plan

Check out the plan below to see what you'll get up to with your local host. Feel free to personalize this offer with Sheilina.

  1. Meeting point

    Meet at Kita-Kamakura Station - Kamakura to start your journey

  2. Itinerary

    This is what our experience could look like, but it’s not set in stone! Once you book, you can chat directly with your host to make small tweaks to suit your preferences.

  3. Guest Pick up

    The host can pick you up anywhere in Yokohama.

  4. Head to Kita-Kamakura

    Or meet the host directly at Kita-Kamakura so she can lead you to the wagashi workshop.

  5. Wagashi-Making Workshop

    We will spend around 1.5-2 hours here enjoy making wagashi and eating what you have made.

  6. Explore Kamakura Komachi-dori Street

    Tour around a fashionable street in the middle of an ancient city.

  7. Make it yours

    Want to tweak the itinerary? Book directly & chat afterwards with your host to adjust highlights, skip stops, or make small changes to fit your preferences.

    Book risk-free: Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund.

    Need something special? Personalize your experience for more time, alternative locations or a completely tailored plan.

I can personalize this tour for you

I can personalize this tour for you

  • Tell me your preferred date and group size
  • Tell me your preferences and wishes so I can customize the tour for you
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Flexible cancellation policy

  • Feel confident booking

    Cancel within 24 hours for a full refund. Even up to 7 days before your experience, you’ll receive a refund, minus the service fee.

  • Change of plans?

    Reschedule your experience to a date and time that works best for you.

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Reviews from guests

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Matthew
4 March 2025
Sheilina was patient and knowledgeable. When I was curious about certain Japanese phrases or advertisements, Sheilina enthusiastically answered my questions. Even when I was super late, Sheilina was able to accommodate my schedule and incorporate me into the tour. Highly recommend!awesome tour!
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Anne🇹🇩 Chad
3 March 2025
I've been to Japan a couple of times before and wanted to see and experience something new and sheilina created a wonderful day itinerary in Yokohama. Patiently waiting until my interrupted train got me to the right location and introducing me to exceptional food... I had a wonderful day and look forward to returning for more adventures. Wonderful sunny day in Yokohama
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Tracy
27 February 2025
We have spent the last three days with Sheilina and I can’t say enough good things about her. With her we experienced culture, food, shrines, temples and so much more. We spent time with her in the Shibuya district, the Asakusa district (including the Sensoji Temple), and, my favorite, a day trip to Kamakura. You won’t be disappointed if she is your guide. Excellent guide!
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elysawalk
23 February 2025
Sheilina was really great. She was so helpful with my elderly mother as well. She is very knowledgable and fun to talk with!Amazing!
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Jack🇸🇬 Singapore
22 February 2025
Sheilina did a great job touring us around the Asakusa. She pointed out unique shops along the way and made time for us to pick up souvenirs. The tour gave good background on Tokyo and the different temples we visited. Would highly recommend a tour with Sheilina when visiting Tokyo.Great walk through Asakusa
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Jay
21 February 2025
We really enjoyed our City Tour with Sheilina! She was super knowledgeable and spoke great English! I had a cell phone problem, and Sheilina went over and above to fix my problem! (I left my cell phone in a Taxi! and she got it back!!) Great ServiceGreat Tour with Sheilina
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Michael🇺🇸 United States
15 February 2025
Sheilina did a great job with our tour. She’s knowledgeable, good natured and fun. We ate great Ramen, shopped, sampled pasties and even saw a traditional Japanese wedding ceremony being held in a beautiful park. We highly recommend Sheilina for a tour and great insights into Tokyo. Thank you!Great tour in Shibuya
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reemfaisalmas
21 January 2025
Shelia was a very warm, respectful, and wonderful guide who took us about Tokyo. With a very friendly nature and gave us a glimpse of the history. Definitely made our trip memorable. She is committed to making sure we are enjoying our time, everything you want in a guide and more. Exceptional
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Amy🇺🇸 United States
20 January 2025
Our host Sheilina was amazing! Friendly, helpful, accommodating, and very relaxed in explaining everything about the history of the area and temple. All of this in cold and windy weather, which could not dampen our day and experience. Great day tour!
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Michael 🇺🇸 United States
19 January 2025
Thank you, Sheilina, for a great introduction to Tokyo and Japanese culture! We enjoyed our tour very much. Great introduction to Tokyo!
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8f54m4tv24
12 January 2025
Sheilina is a great tour guide! Great for a date night. She was very knowledgeable about the area and the food. We are looking forward to our next tour with her and would highly recommend booking with Sheilina!Great tour through Chinatown!
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Shareen🇺🇲 United States Minor Outlying Islands
25 November 2024
Sheilina was fun and knowledgeable and made excellent suggestions for restaurants and activities around Asakusa. She even helped us make reservations for dinner and a terrific sumo experience! Highly recommend! Asakusa
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Anna
21 November 2024
Sheilina was a wonderful tour guide. Organized, kind, engaging, personable and incredibly patient when we stopped to look at everything that was in our path. She was knowledgeable both of Japanese history and also willing to answer our many questions about Japanese society and culture.Asakusa walking tour
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cmulli19🇺🇸 United States
18 November 2024
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Lorraine🇺🇸 United States
3 November 2024
Sheilina is definitely a 5 star guide! Enjoyed a fabulous walking tour with her in the Asakusa area and Sensoji Temple. Her knowledge of historical info and cultural insights were greatly appreciated. It was special to see the traditional Edo period architecture and speciality stores on the many side streets we explored. Lots of fun sampling various local delicacies from the Asakusa area and getting shopping tips too! She made it a wonderful and enjoyable experience even on a rainy day. Sheilina also has great sightseeing suggestions for other areas like Kamakura. We visited there and saw beautiful shrines which were even more impressive than Tokyo. Lots of interesting eateries, scenic parks and local shops. It was easy to get there on the train from Shibuya Station. I actually preferred Kamakura to Tokyo for sightseeing.Excellent, knowledgeable, friendly guide
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Suzanne🇺🇸 United States
31 October 2024
I am so grateful for my tour with Sheilina! I was first inspired by the listing of Kamakura as I had no plans to visit and I am so glad I booked this tour. It was an easy train from Tokyo to meet Sheilina at the station where we proceeded to the sites. The beauty and serenity of Hasedera as well as the stunning Great Buddha of Kamakura was so worth the travel. We also did some shopping and dining. Sheilina was a great guide and very flexible and kind. I would definitely recommend her!One of my favorite experiences in Japan!
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Randy🇺🇸 United States
12 October 2024
We were first time travelers to Tokyo. Sheilina was a wonderful tour guide. She was fun, knowledgeable and she made sure to tailor our tour to our interests and needs. We highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Tokyo.
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Jay🇨🇦 Canada
11 October 2024
The tour was informative and fun. Shelia was flexible as the tour progressed and even assisted us with purchases for various sun screens/moisturizers at local store, which was appreciated given our inability to read Japanese Yokohama Chinatown
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Heather🇺🇸 United States
11 October 2024
We had an incredible time with Sheilina, our tour guide. It was our first day in Tokyo and she quickly acclimated us to the culture and history. We highly recommend Sheilina to anyone looking for a memorable tour of Tokyo and beyond. Thank you!Amazing Tour of Asakusa District
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Grace
2 October 2024
Sheilina was kind and informative. She was a great guide and understood that we love the not-so-touristy kinds of experiences. She also recommended a great place for lunch after the tour. We loved chatting with her and spending the morning together. Sheilina was awesome.
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broughton🇦🇺 Australia
1 October 2024
Had a fantastic and informative walk around Asakusa with Sheilina. We really enjoyed it and would recommend it for Tokyo novices. Great family tour
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Unknown
16 September 2024
Sheilina was very knowledgeable and accommodating to us first timers in Yokohama! Her tour made me fall in love with the place :) Would definitely recommend her again!Warm & Accomodating
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Lisa🇺🇸 United States
12 July 2024
Sheilina was in contact with us a few days prior to the tour, and again from the time we got off our train in Yokohama. She ensured we found our way to Landmark Tower to meet her, and greeted us with a bright smile and welcomed us to Yokohama. She customized our tour for us, since we didn't want to walk as much in the humidity and heat. We started the tour by taking the elevator up to the observation deck of the Landmark Tower, wrote our wishes for Tanabata Festival on colorful strips of paper, and stopped for blue swirled ice cream at the snack area. Then we took the Akaikutsu bus to the famous Red Brick Warehouse where we shopped and had a light snack. Our next stop was vibrant Yokohama Chinatown where we walked around and had dim sum at a restaurant she recommended. The crispy roast pork was the best we have ever had, and the variety of dim sum we tried was delicious! After lunch, Sheilina took us to a beautiful temple where we took many beautiful photos. I told Sheilina I wanted to buy some Japanese beauty products, so she took us shopping in a local drug store and recommended some of her favorite products. We really appreciated the personalized tour and how she paid attention to our individual needs, and kept it to a pace that was comfortable for us. We highly recommend Sheilina for any of your sightseeing needs. Next time we are in Japan, we will definitely book more tours with Sheilina. She was the absolute BEST!! : )1st Class Tour w/Sheilina : )
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rahul
22 April 2024
Man merkt schnell, das das sie sich nicht nur super auskennt sondern auch ihr Wissen gerne teilt. ein super Tourgide und ein Highlight unsere Reise. Danke Dafür.Food Tour & City Tour
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Annie🇦🇺 Australia
19 April 2024
We had a most enjoyable day with Sheilina She was most informative and friendly. She assisted us in purchasing the train and Sumo Show tickets before our arrival. We had a friend who had walking difficulties Sheilina was always looking out for him and adjusted the pace for him .We all recommend her highly . Fantastic Guide
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Phillip🇺🇸 United States
12 March 2024
Sheilina was the best. she took care of us and was very curtious and knowledgeable about the area. the food and drinks were great.Awesome Guide

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More about me

I am a Singaporean residing in Japan for the past 15 years. I used to bring my family and friends to different parts of Japan and I really enjoy bonding over food and place of interests with them. I hope to extend this hospitality to you as well. Hope to see you soon in the Land of Rising Sun!

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