Decorative Japanese Dessert Making Workshop

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Learn traditional Japanese confectionery techniques while making super cute sweets.

10:40–11:00 / 13:40–14:00 Check-in and reception at Mitakisan Fudoin Temple 2F Tatami Room
11:00–11:05 / 14:00–14:05 Instructor’s greeting and self-introduction
11:05–12:10 / 14:05–15:10 Decorative Japanese dessert making (One with Musubimaru mascot design and one with Sendai/Miyagi-style design)
12:10–12:30 / 15:10–15:30 Enjoy your own wagashi sweets with tea and fill out feedback forms
12:30 / 15:30 Farewell and finish
*The afternoon session is the same as the morning one.

Holding Term	November 24, 2025
Duration	About 90 minutes
Number of people involved	5 ~ 8people
Fee	2500 JPY- (tax included)

SENDAI Tourist Information Desk

Our multi-lingual tourist information center, the "SENDAI Tourist Information Desk" offers tourists, including international visitors to Japan, sightseeing information about various areas of Tohoku, not to mention, Sendai. Also, we offer activities and tour programs to help tourists experience Sendai culture. Furthermore, we manage the tax exemption counter which allows tourists to process any tax-free shopping purchases into one lump sum. We handle inquiries in Japanese, English, Chinese, and Korean. You can also use the Skype service to connect with other tourist information centers around Tohoku for free. We are waiting for your visit.

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Experience Index

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Experience making traditional Japanese sweets with our instructor Chika Ogasawara. In this workshop, you will have the opportunity to make Japanese sweets in the shape of Sendai and Miyagi’s sightseeing mascot, "Musubimaru", and other designs iconic to Sendai, Miyagi and the Tohoku region. When your masterpieces are ready to eat, you'll enjoy them paired with a cup of Japanese sencha tea produced in Miyagi Prefecture. Let’s try making decorative Japanese sweets in cute and colorful designs!

Basic Information

Experience Name	Decorative Japanese Dessert Making Workshop
Holding Place	Mitakisan Fudoin Temple 2F Tatami Room
Duration	About 90 minutes
Holding Term	November 24, 2025
Start Time	①11:00～12:30　②14:00～15:30

Implementation Condition

Minimum number of passengers	5people
Maximum number of passengers	8people
Reservation Application Deadline	By 12:00, 3 days in advance
Cancellation Policy	*Note that if the minimum number of participants is not met the event will be cancelled and money refunded.

Fee

Fee	Decorative Japanese Dessert Making Workshop: 2500 JPY (tax included)
Included in the fee	All ingredients for 2 wagashi desserts 1 cup of Japanese sencha tea A recipe in English or Traditional Chinese for making a Musubimaru-shaped wagashi dessert available *For international participants only.
Payment Methods	Pay in advance by credit card.
About Cancellation Fees	*If you wish to make a cancellation, please contact us at 080-2815-8321 or support@i-sendai.jp at least 3 days before the workshop. No refunds will be given for no-shows or for cancellations made less than 48 hours before the workshop.

Meeting Place & Access

Meeting Place	Mitakisan Fudoin Temple 2F, 2-5-7, Chuo, Aoba-ku, Sendai, Miyagi 980-0021
Meeting Time	①10:40～11:00　②13:40～14:00
Access	--By Public Transportation-- ・3-minute walk from Hirose-dori Subway Station. ・8-minute walk from JR Sendai Station.
Parking	None

Directions

Other

Barrier Free	None
Guides and Information	Explanation by staff.
Regarding Multilingual Support	Japanese / English / Chinese (Traditional) *For overseas customers, we will provide instructions on how to make Musubimaru-shaped wagashi desserts (in English or Traditional Chinese). Unfortunately, we do not have instructions on how to make traditional Japanese desserts that reflect the atmosphere of the Sendai, Miyagi, and Tohoku regions. Still, we do have an advanced version of the Musubimaru-shape. We will all make it together with the instructor while watching their demonstration. Our staff will also be available to support you as much as possible.