Traditional Mochi Making Class in Kyoto

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!

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!

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!

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!

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!

Our family of four had a great time learning to make mochi and then eating it! I appreciated the cultural information that the instructor provided as well.

amazing instructor was amazing soo welcoming and understanding best experience mochi was amazing and such a good atmosphere Thankyou very much for this amazing experience most kind lovely lady

The whole experience was great and we learnt so much about the Japanese culture! The instructor guided us through the session very well!

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! 😊