Date(s)
November 1 (Sat), November 7 (Fri), November 14 (Fri), November 22 (Sat)
Time(s)
2:00 pm to 3:30 pm
(Participants are free to stay until closing time at 4 pm)
Cost
¥2,500 (wagashi and Japanese tea included)
Expressing Hagi’s beautiful scenery through wagashi (traditional Japanese sweets)
As you stroll through Hagi, you’ll encounter its signature scenery: white plaster walls and patterned namako walls that retain the charm of the Edo period, with bright natsumikan oranges peeking out from behind them. In early summer, their blossoms fill the town with a refreshing fragrance.
In this workshop, you’ll make wagashi inspired by these iconic sceneries of Hagi, including a steamed wagashi based on Hagi’s namako walls. We hope you enjoy the fluffy, freshly steamed sweets straight from the steamer!
Meet the Host
Honami Imayasu | Kako 176
Hello! I moved here from Shiga Prefecture last year, and I now make wagashi at Cafe & Restaurant Kako 176 in the Hamasaki area of Hagi. Here, I strive to make wagashi that capture Hagi’s seasonal beauty.
Come and make some Hagi-inspired wagashi with me!
Schedule
- Meet at Kako 176
- Have a go at making 2 kinds of wagashi
- Try a taste of your freshly-made wagashi!
Please note: the schedule above is a rough guideline, and may change due to certain situations or weather on the day.
Photo Gallery
Treasures Found Here
Namako Walls
Flat roof tiles are arranged on the walls, with the edges covered in thick white plaster, creating a unique three-dimensional pattern.
Natsumikan Orange
A local specialty of Hagi. Earthen walls have been maintained over the years to protect the oranges from the wind.
Kako 176
A 200-year-old townhouse, once a seafood wholesaler, now beautifully renovated into a cafe and restaurant.
Information
| Date(s) | November 1 (Sat), November 7 (Fri), November 14 (Fri), November 22 (Sat) |
| Time(s) | 2:00 pm to 3:30 pm (Participants are free to stay until closing time at 4 pm) |
| Location | Kako 176 176 Hamasaki, Hagi-shi 758-0022 |
| Access | 16 minute walk from JR Higashihagi Station |
| Parking | Please park at the available spaces across from Kako 176, numbered 4, 5 or 8. If all spaces are full, please use the Hamasaki Preservation District Free Parking nearby. |
| Cost | ¥2,500 (wagashi and Japanese tea included) |
| Payment Method | Cash or credit card |
| Capacity | 6 people per session. Young children are also welcome to participate, but please note that some of the workshop involves fine, detailed work. |
| What to bring | ・Old clothes that you don’t mind getting dirty. ・An apron (optional) |
| Please note | |
| How to make a reservation | ・By phone: 0838-21-5210 ・Via SNS: ＠kako176_hagi（Instagram） |
| Reservation Deadline | Please reserve at least 5 day in advance. |
| Cancelations | Day before: Must pay 50% of program cost Same day or no-show: Must pay 100% of program cost |
Recommended for…
- solo travellers
- families
- friends
- couples
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