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【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience

5.057 reviews

  • 1 hour
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

【This plan is also available for children under 13 years old. Please join us as a family.】 By joining this mochi pounding experience, participants will gain insights into the cherished history and cultural significance of this Japanese tradition. Participants will use traditional tools such as a mortar and pestle to pound and shape the glutinous rice dough. Afterward, they can enjoy freshly made mochi in its plain form or topped with delicious accompaniments such as kinako (roasted soybean powder), sweet red bean paste, nori (seaweed), and sweet soy sauce. This immersive activity provides a unique window into Japan's rich culinary traditions, making it a must-try for anyone curious about the country’s timeless gastronomic heritage. Experienced instructors will teach you patiently, so feel free to join with peace of mind! **Please note that prior reservations are required for all participants and visitors. Furthermore, children are not permitted to attend without an adult.

Inclusions

What's included

  • mochi pounding mortar, mochi pounding mallet, costume
  • All the sets you need for rice cake pounding
  • soy flour(Kinako) , red bean soup, japanese soy-sauce

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
This is a rice cake pounding experience facility located on the Dotonbori River, a 3-minute walk from Namba and Shinsaibashi stations. Located near the start of Dotonbori Street, it has excellent access to the main street!
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group size
Up to 10 travellers
Operated by
Theosaka
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Elderly people should eat rice cakes in small portions as they may choke on them

How it compares in Osaka

  • Its from-price is 70% below the median of the 1261 experiences we list in Osaka.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 126 of 1261.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Osaka

Osaka is known as Japan's kitchen, a big-hearted port city of neon canals, street food and a grand castle, with Kyoto, Nara and Kobe close by.

Dotonbori, the canal-side entertainment strip, is the city's beating heart, its giant mechanical crab and glowing billboards reflected in the water. Nearby, the covered arcades of Shinsaibashi and the kitchenware street of Doguyasuji draw shoppers, and Kuromon Market tempts with seafood, wagyu skewers and fruit.

Top-ranked sights in Osaka: Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka Castle (Osaka-jo), Nara Park (Nara Koen).

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