Wagashi
in Tokyo
Traditional Japanese sweets shaped by the seasons, often made with rice flour, red bean, agar, chestnut, or delicate sugar work. Tokyo tea salons and wagashi (traditional Japanese sweet) shops make them feel ceremonial.
Did you know?
Wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets) is closely tied to tea ceremony aesthetics, with shapes and colors often reflecting the current season.
Where to Find It
1 place to try Wagashi in Tokyo
Toraya Akasaka
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A prestigious wagashi house with centuries of history, serving refined seasonal sweets in a calm, beautifully designed Tokyo flagship.
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