Kyoto: Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting
ID: GYG1150247-1764141
Category:
Country: Japan
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Learn to make mochi in a hands-on class in Kyoto. Create red bean mochi, mochi ice cream, and more, then enjoy your creations with a cup of traditional matcha tea.
Discover one of Japan’s most beloved traditional sweets — mochi, soft rice cakes filled with delicious sweet or savory flavors. Join a friendly local chef and learn the authentic art of mochi-making, from pounding the rice to shaping and filling it yourself.
Get hands-on experience creating several types, such as red bean mochi, mochi ice cream, mitarashi dango (grilled skewered mochi with sweet soy glaze), and wagashi (beautiful candy-style mochi).
After the class, relax and enjoy your handmade creations with a cup of traditional matcha tea.
Highlights
- Savor the taste of your handmade mochi with a cup of matcha tea
- Learn how to make mochi from a local home chef in a small group
- Try your hand at multiple flavors and styles of mochi and wagashi
- Choose between morning or afternoon classes to suit your schedule
- Enjoy a small-group experience with a maximum of 8 participants
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Near public transportation
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
Please meet us here!
The doors will be open so once you arrive, we will greet you!
INCLUDED
- Various Types of Mochi
- Young English-Speaking Instructor
- Drinks to go with your Mochi
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
