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Very good
Monate explained everything to us very well and told us many interesting things. Shaping the mochis is not that easy at all, but they still taste very good.
Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 hour
- Price from
- $26 / person
- Location
- Tokyo, Japan
- Rating
- 5.0 / 5 · 10 reviews
- Languages
- EN
- Group
- Small group, up to 12
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Confirmation
- Instant
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operator
- GuideMe Japan
- Meeting point
- Please meet at the following address.〒135-0033 東京都江東区深川２丁目２−３ 1FThe guide will be outside waiting for you.
Description
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.
Schedule & prices
- Runs
- Every day
- Start times
- 10:00 AM
- Next available
- Wed, Oct 14
- Adult (ages 18+)
- $26
- Child (ages 5–17)
- $19
- Infant (ages 1–4)
- $19
Larger groups pay less per person.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 13.
Tour Options
What's included
Included
Mochi Pounding Experience
English-Speaking Host
Mochi Tasting (various toppings)
Traveller Ratings
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
5.0
10 reviews
How it compares in Tokyo
- Rated higher than 74% of 1,004 reviewed tours in Tokyo
- Starting price $26 is 67% below the typical $79 for tours of similar length in Tokyo
Excurgo comparison of 4,170 Viator tours, recalculated daily.
Important Information
- 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
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
1+ days before100% refund
0–1 days before0% refund
Frequently asked questions
How long does Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting take?
Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting lasts about 1 hour.
How much does Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting cost?
Prices start at $26 per person for this Tokyo experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
What days does Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting run?
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
How much does Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting cost for children?
Children aged 5–17 pay from $19, adults from $26.
Can I cancel Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting for free?
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
Where does the tour start?
The meeting point is Please meet at the following address. 〒135-0033 東京都江東区深川２丁目２−３ 1F. The guide will be outside waiting for you. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
What languages is Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting offered in?
The experience is available in EN.
Is this a private or a group tour?
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 12 participants.
Is the tour suitable for children?
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Will my booking be confirmed immediately?
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Is Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience with Tasting worth it?
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 10 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by GuideMe Japan.
Reviews(10)
Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor
T
Good for friends or family
My friends absolutely loved it! Thank you Hana for other experience recommendations, too!
Operator response
Dear Trek776440, Thank you very much for joining our Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience and for sharing your kind review. We are delighted to hear that you and your friends had a wonderful time and enjoyed the experience together. It’s especially nice to know that Hana was able to make your visit even more memorable by sharing additional recommendations for things to do during your time in Japan. Creating fun and engaging cultural experiences for groups of friends and families is something we truly value, and we are very happy that you enjoyed it. Thank you again for your kind feedback and support. We will be sure to share your words with Hana, and we hope to welcome you back for another memorable experience in Japan. Best regards, GuideMe Japan Team
B
Amane was very professional and educational. Our family learned a lot about the history of mochi and had a great time!
Fun and educational for the whole family!
I
Amane is an exceptional...
Amane 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!
Operator response
Dear Irwin_L, Thank you very much for your wonderful review and for joining our Tokyo Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience. We are delighted to hear that Amane helped make your experience so special and memorable. It is especially rewarding to know that you appreciated not only the hands-on mochi pounding activity but also the deeper cultural insights he shared throughout the experience. One of our goals is to provide guests with meaningful opportunities to connect with Japanese culture beyond the surface level, and we are pleased that Amane’s perspective on the balance between tradition and modern life in Japan added an extra dimension to your visit. Thank you for your kind words about Amane and for sharing your experience with us. We will be sure to pass along your compliments to him. We hope to welcome you back for more unique cultural experiences on your next visit to Japan. GuideMe Japan Team
B
Super fun mochi making
Fantastic 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
A
Recommended!
Awesome 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.
J
Fun!
Fun physical and tasting experience! Learned about mochi history and current traditions with a local, in English.
T
Wonderful experience!!
The 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!!
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what i was looking for!
We 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!!
J
Awesome experience
Fantastic 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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