Learn to make Japanese confectioneries (wagashi) in Kyoto!
For 6 generations, Kanshun-do has been serving the people of Kyoto with sweet confectioneries. Shapes that reflect the current season are the raw Kyo-gashi, often in shapes of flowers and leaves. There are three branches of Kanshun-do in Kyoto, and two of them (Higashi Shop and Sagano Shop) offer 75-minute Japanese confectionery making courses. Classes are held 4 times a day, but reservations are recommended. Create Japanese confectioneries in a traditional building with wooden beams and taste your sweet creation with matcha green tea, which is included in the course. There is no need to have prior experience at all. Talented craftsmen will carefully instruct you of the techniques in a very fun sweets making experience.
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Before Getting Hands-On
First, you read over a sheet of paper with information about the confectioneries you will be making. Japanese confectioneries heavily reflect the seasons, so pay attention to the relationship between the season and the shape of the swee confectioneries. Also take a look at the picture of the tools you will be using in shaping the confectioneries.
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Techniques
Listen and watch the teacher very carefully for instructions. Some techniques used in shaping the confectioneries are tricky, especially for first-timers. Be ready to be astonished by the hand movements of the skilled confectionery teacher. Remaining confident will help you make these beautiful shapes!
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Take Your Creations with You
You will be making three confectioneries in total. This time around, the shapes made during the class were of a flower and a bird. There are names for each confectionery too. The flower is called Haruhonoka and is a type of confectionery called Neri-kiri which has red bean filling. The bird is called Hatsune, and is a Uiro confectionery consisting of sugar, high grade powder, rice cake powder, and kudzu starch. Two confectioneries made by you will be put in a box to take home after the lesson. Make sure to eat them fast as they can dry out easily.
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Eat Your Own Creations with Matcha Green Tea
At the end of the course, it’s time to eat! Matcha green tea is also included in the course. Enjoy a sweet moment with the confectionery you made yourself and some perfectly complementing matcha green tea.
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A very talented craftsman will be instructing you, so please watch, listen to and follow their instructions carefully.
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The Japanese confectionery making class is so much fun! Kyoto is known for traditional things and these Japanese sweets are one of them. You don't have to have prior experience in sweets making, relax and try it for yourself. It's a fun experience plus you get to eat the ones you made at the end!
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Kanshundo Japanese Confectionery Class
/ 甘春堂
| Category | Cultural Experience |
|---|---|
| Phone | +81 75-561-1318 |
| Address | Kanshundo Higashi Shop 512-2 Chaya-machi, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto-shi 605-0931 |
| Directions | 7-minute walk from Keihan Train Shichijo Station 5-minute walk from Kyoto city bus Hakubutsukan Sanjusangendo-,mae Stop, |
| Open Hours | Shop hours: 9am - 6pm Classes are held 4 times a day (9:15am~, 11am~, 1pm~, 3pm~) |
| Reservations | Accepted See website for application |
| Closed | No regular holidays |
| Notes | Please do not cancel your reservation on the day of. For walk-ins, show up at the venue at least 30 minutes prior to the start time. There is no guarantee that spots will be open. |
| Price range |
￥2,000 yen + tax per person.
*Cash only
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| Credit cards | Not accepted |
| Overseas Tourist-Friendly |
Good for first-timers
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| Information | Japanese and English |
| Lanuages spoken | Japanese |
| URL1 | http://kanshundo.co.jp/ |
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