Traditional Mochi Making Class in Kyoto

such a fun activity to add to your Kyoto itinerary. Mizuki and Sara were amazing! would 100% recommend. Oishii Mochi and a fun way to learn about a Japanese cuisine. Thank you!

Our host, Haruki, was very proactive in reaching out to us through WhatsApp the day before. I had booked this activity because it looked cute (and we love to eat mochi!) and hadn’t otherwise researched anything about the history or cultural significance of the process. So it was a pleasant surprise when Haruki educated us about those. His assistants, Tomo and Sai, were also great in taking video and photos of our pounding and then feasting on our handiwork. Afterwards Haruki continued to be very helpful in suggesting activities for us to do I the Kyoto area. Really top notch service!

I want to give a huge thanks to Sara and Mizuki for providing my brother and I such an enjoyable first experience today! Sara and Mizuki are both friendly, approachable, and are conversible. They both offered many photo and video opportunities, such as when my brother and I were pounding the mochi, filling it and coating it with a variety of ingredients, and even after the main events were over. They went over the various types of mochi and how they're prepped and what fillings they use, so it was interesting to hear a bit of history behind the food and its cultural significance in Japanese culture. They made fun small talk with our group and helped foster a casual and relaxed atmosphere. For a first time experience, it was one to remember. Thank you!

A very nice and fun experience and a very nice guide who explained everything very well. would definitely book again!

Great family experience. Instructors were fun and introduced the basics of mochi, but don't expect mastery from a one hour class. It will take work. Totally suitable for all ages, our 7 year old had a great time.

It was a really fun experience Haruki was a great instructor and taught us very well! Telling us about some of the history of mochi. Sei and Soma were really good too. they were all so lovely and really helpful. the mochi tasted super good and we got green tea which was a plus 😆😆😆But definitely recommend if you need something to do the boys were super sweet and funny!

It was one of the absolute highlights of my trip! The two young men who led the workshop were incredibly kind and friendly. At the beginning, they told a short, interesting story about Mochi, and then I got to try making it myself. They patiently and kindly answered every question and both spoke perfect English. It was a lot of fun and totally authentic. Definitely one of the best activities I did in Kyoto – I can only highly recommend it! 😊

This mochi-making class was one of the highlights of our trip to Japan! The instructor, Karin, was friendly, patient, and made the experience both fun and educational. We learned about the history and cultural significance of mochi before getting hands-on and making our own. Even the story about the moon and rabbits. The process was interactive. The mochi we made tasted amazing — so fresh and soft! I loved that we got to enjoy what we created. I highly recommend this experience to anyone visiting Japan. It’s a unique and memorable cultural activity!

What a fun activity for adults and kids… our group had two, ages 7 & 10. After a demo, each person got to pound or turn the mochi. interesting process. then we sampled our mochi with various toppings and dips. it is located inside a lovely modern theater!

it was an incredible experience, very friendly, we learned a lot and enjoy a nice treat at the end. S fun as a group or even as a solo. Highly recommended.