Mochi Making Classes

Learn the art of making mochi with a hands-on Japanese sweets-making class. Pound, shape, and enjoy fresh, chewy mochi while discovering traditional techniques.

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Slide 1 of 10, Mochi rice cakes with various toppings and sauces for tasting experience.

Mochi-Making Cooking Class with Traditional Pounding

1 hr

Discover how mochi shapes Japanese celebrations as you hear stories about its role while you help turn rice into rice cakes during this shared activity.
Arrive with your reservation, change into the activity costume, then learn how to handle the mallet before you start the rice cake activity.
Use the mortar, mallet, and mochi pounding tools as everyone takes turns crushing rice and pressing it into cakes you can lift by hand.
Finish by tasting the mochi you made, topping pieces with kinako, Japanese soy sauce, and red bean soup under your instructors' guidance.

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Discover how mochi shapes Japanese celebrations as you hear stories about its role while you help turn rice into rice cakes during this shared activity.
Arrive with your reservation, change into the activity costume, then learn how to handle the mallet before you start the rice cake activity.
Use the mortar, mallet, and mochi pounding tools as everyone takes turns crushing rice and pressing it into cakes you can lift by hand.
Finish by tasting the mochi you made, topping pieces with kinako, Japanese soy sauce, and red bean soup under your instructors' guidance.

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¥4,900

Slide 1 of 5, Couple participating in mochi pounding at Tokyo experience with decorative fans in background.

Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience & Tasting

1 hr

Discover a traditional Japanese sweet in a hands-on mochi-making class led by an English-speaking host in Tokyo.
Learn the process of making mochi, from pounding the rice to shaping and filling the finished sweets yourself.
Try making different styles, including red bean mochi, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango, and wagashi.
Taste your handmade mochi with a variety of toppings after the class.
Finish your one-hour experience with a cup of traditional matcha tea alongside your creations.

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Discover a traditional Japanese sweet in a hands-on mochi-making class led by an English-speaking host in Tokyo.
Learn the process of making mochi, from pounding the rice to shaping and filling the finished sweets yourself.
Try making different styles, including red bean mochi, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango, and wagashi.
Taste your handmade mochi with a variety of toppings after the class.
Finish your one-hour experience with a cup of traditional matcha tea alongside your creations.

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¥3,200

Slide 1 of 8, Traditional mochi pounding in Kyoto with participants in colorful attire.

Kyoto Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting

1 hr

Learn the traditional art of Japanese mochi pounding in a hands-on class led by a friendly local English-speaking instructor.
Make a variety of classic Japanese sweets, including red bean mochi, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango, and wagashi.
Enjoy the handmade treats you've created, paired with a cup of authentic matcha tea for a complete cultural experience.
Discover the history and cultural significance of mochi while mastering authentic techniques you can recreate at home.

More details

Learn the traditional art of Japanese mochi pounding in a hands-on class led by a friendly local English-speaking instructor.
Make a variety of classic Japanese sweets, including red bean mochi, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango, and wagashi.
Enjoy the handmade treats you've created, paired with a cup of authentic matcha tea for a complete cultural experience.
Discover the history and cultural significance of mochi while mastering authentic techniques you can recreate at home.

from

¥5,250