Mochi Making at a Private Studio in Tokyo

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Overview

Available languages

Japanese
English

2 hours

Mobile ticket

We've been providing cooking experiences in this area for more than 10 years welcoming over 7000 guests from around the world. You will not only learn how to make mochi, but you will learn the cultural back ground of mochi in Japan.

This is a highly interactive course that can be enjoyed by any age. In this 2 hour course, we will be making and taste 5 kinds of mochi dishes made from scratch. You'll get a hands-on experience of touching mochi and shaping it into various desserts. At the end of the course, you will be able to taste the Mochi with green tea or coffee. (Other fruit will be used in case strawberries are unavailable).

A downloadable recipe will be provided so that you can repeat at home.

This experience is gluten free and vegan option is available.

Please let us know if you would like to book for more than 8.

Additional Info

Public transportation options are available nearby

Minimum age to attend the class is 4 years

Non-smoking

A minimum of 2 people per booking is required (excl. Private Class)

Children under the age of 4 not allowed in class due to safety reasons

Please book for 1 Adult for Private classes up to 6 people.

Dairy free Ice Cream can be prepared upon request.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Mochi making lesson

Green tea, Hojicha, or Coffee

English recipe sheet

Food tasting

Aprons

Food and drinks, unless specified

Hotel pickup and drop-off

Transportation to/from attractions

What To Expect

The class takes place in a private studio located within a short walking distance from Meguro Station of the JR Yamanote Line or the metro station. You will be greeted by the instructor who will start off with a short presentation about the traditions and festivals that involve mochi and how it is important to the Japanese culture Then you will learn how to make strawberry daifuku mochi, three-color dango (mochi on skewers), and warabi mochi. Then the instructor serve you savory grilled mochi with Soy Sauce and Nori Seaweed. There will be a demonstration on how to make mochi ice cream. The class with conclude with a tasting session served with green tea or coffee. The instructor who is a certified Wagashi Instructor is fluent in English so she will be able to give you some insights on the local life as well as advice on where to shop or go sightseeing in Tokyo.

Sample Menu

dessert

Strawberry Daifuku Mochi

Mochi with a bean paste and strawberry filling (2 pcs).

dessert

MItarashi Dango

Mochi balls on skewers (2 pcs) with a sweet soy sauce glaze

dessert

Isobe mochi

Grilled Savory Mochi with Soy Sauce and Nori Seaweed

dessert

Warabi Mochi

dessert

Mochi Ice Cream (Demo Only)

There will be a demonstration on how to make mochi ice cream.

Options

Group Lesson

Reviews

4.98

46 reviews

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  • Nice mochi class in a small class setting

    Lisa B,

    Oct 14, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This is a fun hands on class to make mochi. A nice small classroom setting and the instructor was solid. We had enough to take home as well.

  • Great experience

    Monica P,

    Oct 3, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a great experience. I finally learned how to handle mochi and different options to use it. It was alot of fun and delicious

  • Best mochi experience!

    Rachel L,

    Sep 17, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Had so much fun— was very well done and our teacher was so sweet! The mochi was delicious and loved that we got to make all different kinds!

  • Great experience!

    Lauren S,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    What a fun experience! We learned to make multiple different types of mochi, the history behind mochi, and of course- ate mochi! Our instructor was very friendly and very passionate. Highly recommend! So fun to watch my husband try his best lol

  • Fun experience!

    Amanda M,

    Aug 1, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Hostess was very sweet and informative. My daughter and I enjoyed the experience so much! Small group made it easy to follow and feel personal.

From ¥12,000

4.98
46 reviews