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Candy Art Workshop in Tokyo Asakusa Ameshin
About
Ameshin Candy Art Asakusa is a rare specialty shop in Japan dedicated to traditional candy craftsmanship. Located near Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the Hanakawado shop offers hands-on candy art workshops on an ongoing basis. Candy art is a traditional Japanese craft in which softened, heated sugar is shaped into beautiful forms using only the hands and a pair of scissors. In the shop’s festive, Japanese-style interior, visitors can receive careful guidance from skilled artisans. In addition to workshops, the shop also displays intricate candy artworks and sells a variety of candy products.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience fee
Meeting Points
Departure
2-chōme-9-1 Hanakawado
1st Floor, Hori Building
Return
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Ameshin Candy Art Asakusa is a rare specialty shop in Japan dedicated to traditional candy craftsmanship. Located near Senso-ji Temple in Asakusa, the Hanakawado shop offers hands-on candy art workshops on an ongoing basis. Candy art is a traditional Japanese craft in which softened, heated sugar is shaped into beautiful forms using only the hands and a pair of scissors. In the shop’s festive, Japanese-style interior, visitors can receive careful guidance from skilled artisans. In addition to workshops, the shop also displays intricate candy artworks and sells a variety of candy products.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in Japanese
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Experience fee
Meeting Points
Departure
2-chōme-9-1 Hanakawado
1st Floor, Hori Building
Return
Itinerary
“Beginner Course: Rabbit” In this course, you will try making a rabbit-shaped candy artwork. A round piece of candy attached to a stick is shaped using your hands and traditional Japanese scissors. First, you will watch a video explaining important notes and how to make the rabbit (with English subtitles). After that, you will practice twice using training candy before creating your final piece. During the process, a craftsman will demonstrate the technique so you can better understand the details. Once the shape is complete, you will paint the face and details using edible coloring to finish your work. You will create a one-of-a-kind, special rabbit candy art piece. As it is made of candy, ...
