KANSHUNDO East Shop
KANSHUNDO is a long-established KYO-GASHI (traditional Japanese confectionery of Kyoto) shop founded in the Edo period.
KYO-GASHI hands-on workshop is held at East Shop of this shop.
Shop Information
KANSHUNDO East Shop
| Shop Category | KYO-GASHI Hands-on Workshop |
| Area | Eastern KYOTO |
| Workshop hours | 09:15-10:30 11:00-12:15 13:00-14:15 15:00-16:15 |
| Date | Everyday (except January 1). |
| Reservation | Highly recommended. |
| Address | 511-1 Chayamachi, Yamatooji-dori, Higashiyama-ku, Kyoto |
| Phone | +81-75-561-1318 *Only in Japanese |
| Official Web Site | https://www.kanshundo.co.jp/class/ |
It's approximately a 20-minute walk to Kiyomizu-dera, so please feel free to stop by during your visit to Kiyomizu-dera.
Sweets hands-on workshop is also available at the KANSHUNDO Sagano Shop. It's convenient if you're heading to Arashiyama, so feel free to check it out when you visit.
Program Details
| Content | 1 type of Higashi (dried sweets) 3 types of Namagashi (sweets with a soft outer layer) Matcha (Japanese green tea) |
| Cost | 3,300 yen (tax included) |
| Time Required | 60 minutes of making followed by a 15-minute tea time. |
Sweets to be made each month are different. The images below are examples (Image Credit: KANSHUNDO, Source: Official Website).
Reservation
Advance reservation is highly recommended.
Reservation page and the language spoken by the instructor on the day will be in Japanese. It would be an honor to assist and accompany you throughout the experience.
>> Click here to make a reservation.
They have information available in English, Chinese, and Korean for their foreign visitors. Please contact them when making a reservation.
