Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting
Overview
Available languages
1 hour
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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.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
What To Expect
Mochi balls are one of Japan’s favorite snacks; this mochi-pounding experience helps you do more than just eat the sweet or savory treats, and tells you how to make your own mochi at home. A small group promises personalized attention from your instructor, while a selection of different flavors ensures a bite for all tastes.
Sample Menu
main
Mochi
We will try several types of mochi with different toppings, such as red bean paste, roasted soy bean powder (kinako), and more!
Options
Mochi Pounding Experience
Mochi Pounding and Tasting
What‘s Included
Mochi Pounding Experience
English-Speaking Host
Mochi Tasting (various toppings)
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
9 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Good for friends or family
Trek776440,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00My friends absolutely loved it! Thank you Hana for other experience recommendations, too!
Amane was very professional and educational. Our family learned a lot about the history of mochi and had a great time!
Blake Y,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fun and educational for the whole family!
Amane is an exceptional...
Irwin L,Jun 2, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Amane is an exceptional guide and really made this a special and unique experience. His unique position as a young Japanese man navigating Japan’s push into modernity while also trying to respect tradition makes for a very interesting mochi pounding experience that goes beyond the motions. Extremely fun and interesting experience!
Super fun mochi making
Billy D,May 18, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fantastic class with two great tutors. Very interesting learning about the history and culture of mochi and really fun learning how to make delicious mochi. A big thanks to Shin and Minato for a great class
Recommended!
andydH3678HQ,May 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Awesome Mochi making workshop! Our host Shin was very accommodating and just great to talk to. He also pre-pounded the Mochi before we arrived so we didn't have to work up a sweat before eating.
Fun!
JOANNE R,May 6, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Fun physical and tasting experience! Learned about mochi history and current traditions with a local, in English.
Wonderful experience!!
Trail58735520851,Apr 24, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The experience of mochi pounding was one of the best moments we had in Japan. The experience was well organized, and the guide was very kind and supportive. Highly reccomend for people who’s looking for something interesting and active!!
what i was looking for!
80aii,Apr 23, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had the best experience ever!! While on a Japan trip I was looking for an experience that I could learn the Japanese culture actively, and this was it!!! The Guide was super passionate and he also introduced us with couple of other nice experiences we could do for the rest of the day!! 100% recommend, thank you so much!!
Awesome experience
jessicawB292UK,Apr 20, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Fantastic mochi experience! I went with my friend, and it was so much fun pounding the mochi. Also I was able to learn the traditional ingredients, not just the icecream mochi that we eat everyday
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