【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience
Overview
Available languages
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
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【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience
Reviews
38 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing mochi experience
karengX5810XC,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The ladies were so kind and energetic. First time making mochi and these ladies made it unforgettable! The mochi was so smooth snd delicious not to include the 8 flavors to try! Such a fun and unique experience.
Yummy mochi
Sarah899103,Apr 14, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had fun making and eating mochi! Just enough education. Kids and adults both enjoyed
Great family fun for a brilliant experience
emmaandgary,Apr 13, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Incredibly fun interactive and enjoyable. From 8 to 40 something we had such a great time with the team. They are incredibly efficient and Informative we all had a wonderful time pounding the mochi but the truth is the experience is far more than just that. The opportunity to try to rice and mochi throughout the process and with the different tasting at the end was so well thought out. We all really enjoyed our experience and thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting Osaka with an hour or so to spare
was fun and entertaining!...
Yvonne T,Apr 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00was fun and entertaining! I enjpyed the interactions and the mochi was delicious as well. Will recommend my friends to participate
A great experience and must visit during your stay in Osaka
BAJAJ77,Mar 31, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had a wonderful experience! The staff were fantastic—especially Rina, along with the rest of the team (sorry we missed your names!). Everyone was friendly, engaging, and made the experience truly enjoyable. They also took the time to explain the history behind mochi pounding, which made it even more meaningful. On top of that, everything was very reasonably priced. Highly recommended!
Fun and delicious experience!
Kateamckay,Mar 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Runa, Seina and Mao were fun and knowledgeable. The one hour was perfect to include history, activity, and tasting, without being too long a commitment. I recommend it for adults and kids 7 and over.
Must try it out!
U704XWaudreyt,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Mao, Mayflower, and Michi were very accommodating and informative of the entire mochi making process. They are all great! A must visit!
Mochi pounding experience
SG AngelaChen,Mar 15, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had Aya, Grace and Runa for our Mochi Pounding Experience. The ladies were so great from giving us the history of mochi to chanting “Yo-i-sho” when pounding the mochi. The environment was lively especially when everyone chant together as if encouraging each other to pound HARDER and for the hard work. We were delighted to try 8 different flavors of mochi and concluded our session with quite a number of photos.
Good experience for family
LamV62,Mar 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were hosted by Rikuto, Mayu and Runa. They made the experience very interesting and fun for the kids and us. Great hospitality. The kiddos truly enjoyed the session. Sorry for the mess we made as the kids had the mochi rice and flour all over the floor and the staffs were so helpful to clear it off. Thank you and also all the best to your new adventure Rikuto!
Fun and educational!
Colleen F,Mar 3, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00This was a great activity for a rainy day. We already loved mochi, so we didn’t expect to learn so much. It was a fun and tasty activity! Come hungry!
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