【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour

Mobile ticket

【This plan is also available for children under 13 years old. Please join us as a family.】

By joining this mochi pounding experience, participants will gain insights into the cherished history and cultural significance of this Japanese tradition.

Participants will use traditional tools such as a mortar and pestle to pound and shape the glutinous rice dough.

Afterward, they can enjoy freshly made mochi in its plain form or topped with delicious accompaniments such as kinako (roasted soybean powder), sweet red bean paste, nori (seaweed), and sweet soy sauce.

This immersive activity provides a unique window into Japan's rich culinary traditions, making it a must-try for anyone curious about the country’s timeless gastronomic heritage.

Experienced instructors will teach you patiently, so feel free to join with peace of mind!

Additional Info

Specialized infant seats are available

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Public transportation options are available nearby

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Wheelchair accessible

Elderly people should eat rice cakes in small portions as they may choke on them

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What To Expect

【This plan is available for children under 13 years old. Please join us as a Family Friendly. Adults only can join also】 Here, you will learn about the history of mochi pounding, participate in the hands-on process, and enjoy tasting traditional Japanese sweets. ＊Experience Details＊ 1 - A 10-minute talk about the history and cultural significance of mochi pounding 2 - Join in the process of steaming glutinous rice 3 - Use traditional tools to pound the steamed rice into mochi 4 - Enjoy freshly pounded mochi with five beloved Japanese seasonings and ingredients, served alongside a cup of tea ＊Recommended For＊・Mochi lovers - Enjoy the authentic taste of freshly made mochi here! ・Looking for a unique experience? - This is a tradition every Japanese person experiences at least once in their lifetime! Families with children - Kids are more than welcome! It's a fun experience for all ages. - Mochi pounding is a rare and unique activity found only here. Vegans and vegetarians - We accommodate dietary preferences, so you can participate without worries. ＊Language＊ English & Chinese (Chinese will be provided through slides or interpreted by ChatGPT.)

What‘s Included

mochi pounding mortar, mochi pounding mallet, costume

All the sets you need for rice cake pounding

soy flour(Kinako) , red bean soup, japanese soy-sauce

Options

【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience

Reviews

5.00

19 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Mochi madness!
Explore33535048649,,Nov 23, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
This was an incredibly fun experience. My partner and I were surprised that we were able to learn about the history of mochi, make it, and eat it all in just one hour! We signed up for the family friendly class expecting mostly kids to take part in the experience, but there was definitely fun to be had for all. Would highly recommend!
Authentic Mochi-Making with Wonderful Staff
norikoh511,,Nov 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
I visited with my 10-year-old daughter, and we had such a great time. The staff were cheerful, friendly, and made everyone feel welcome. My daughter especially enjoyed pounding the mochi with the “yoisho!” cheer and tasting it with a variety of toppings. The freshly made mochi was so soft and delicious!! It’s a wonderful activity for families, and I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a fun and authentic mochi-making experience.
Fun interactive experience, even for very little kids
fional103,,Nov 5, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Family of 2 adults and 2 kids (2.5 yo and 4 yo) who have had mochi before many times. We enjoyed it as a fun experience and the staff were very friendly and kind. It was informative and our kids really enjoyed being able to participate in it all, even my 2.5 year old could have a go at everything. They have clothes and gloves for kids. They still remember it after the trip and saying "yoisho!" while pounding the mochi. Highly recommend as something interactive and fun that they can do.
Fun, educational, and tasty.
katrinao781,,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had a great time learning about mochi, making it, and eating it with all the different toppings. We got to wear a happy-coat and take lots of pictures. I know my 9 year old daughter will remember it forever. Just a tip to confirm you have the right address ahead of time because the event was automatically added to my calendar but the address in there didn’t come up right in Google Maps.
Interesting, delicious, fun :)
hannahtR7304FV,,Sep 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
The hosts were really friendly and warm. Overall a fun experience especially for families and Mochi-lovers. Would recommend if you have the time or want to do something different.
Fun activity in Osaka
Courtney F,,Aug 31, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This experience was engaging and fun. Learning about the history of mochi and how it is made was interesting. Making and eating the mochi was fun! The location of this experience is great as well and gives you the chance to explore Dotonbori.
Perfect Family Fun!
F3762UIleannem,,Aug 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had such a special and exciting time making mochi! Everyone cheered each other on and it was awesome to eat what we worked so hard for! The staff welcomed us and were excellent guides through our mochi making adventure. It was a big “treat” to make something from my childhood with our 3 year old son and he was fully immersed in a fun part of our heritage ^_^ Thank you for helping us make some very special memories from our visit to Japan ❤️
Don’t miss mochi pounding, a unique experience of Japanese culture
Janice H,,Jul 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
What a treat and very reasonably priced. We were taught the history of mochi, and then the process begins. The instructors start prepping the mochi as it does take some effort and then we come in, to kind of make it pliable, and then the pounding starts. With each hit we yell yoi-sho. It is good fun. Afterwards we shape our mochi, we realize the artistry to make uniform mochi, we failed. Haha. Then they bring a tray of unique tastes to flavor your mochi. The instructors were fantastic, informative, and friendly. The fresh mochi was delicious. And the variety of flavors were a treat. Take advantage of this unique experience in Osaka right by the river.
Mochi pounding!
Emily Y,,Jul 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Fun mochi making experience for the family. We participated in a few other good experiences while in Osaka (Udon, and family cooking), and they both remarked that mochi pounding was a very unique/special experience! We enjoyed trying all of the different toppings on our home made mochi!
Mochi making was fun for...
Liz L,,Jun 13, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mochi making was fun for the entire family! My two teenage daughters and husband all say the experience was one of the highlights of our trip. Our hosts were incredibly friendly and shared all things mochi with us. At the end you get to taste the fruits of your labor.