【Family Friendly】Traditional Mochi Pounding Experience
Description
【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.
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Important Information
- 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
Reviews(45)
Mao, Haruna, and Runa were great with explaining the history behind mochi and you could sense their passion and pride when talking through it. At the end of it all, tasting our own mochi with different flavors was the icing on the cake. I have a huge appreciation for how mochi is made. It’s a lot of hard work but you can taste it in the product.
We had so much fun making mochi. The staff was very friendly, which really made the experience so much better. I definitely recommend this activity.
This was an entertaining class that everyone enjoyed. The hosts were friendly and funny. Would highly recommend!
Our family thoroughly enjoyed this unique experience! The hosts were friendly and provided a bit of history. You get to make mochi from cooked glutenous rice. It was hands on experience with everyone getting a chance to grind and pound the mochi. If you're in Osaka, this is definitely worth trying!
My family and I had alot of fun at this experience. The staff were awesome and made it very enjoyable. I highly recommend spending an hour of your day doing making mochi pounding. Seina, Mayuko and Kazu were all great hosts.
Joyful experience! Highly recommended to do as a family with kids. They loved making and eating the Mochi. The hosts were lovely!
Very fun experience making and then tasting traditional mochi! Location is also very convenient by dotonbori river
The ladies were so kind and energetic. First time making mochi and these ladies made it unforgettable! The mochi was so smooth snd delicious not to include the 8 flavors to try! Such a fun and unique experience.
We had fun making and eating mochi! Just enough education. Kids and adults both enjoyed
Incredibly fun interactive and enjoyable. From 8 to 40 something we had such a great time with the team. They are incredibly efficient and Informative we all had a wonderful time pounding the mochi but the truth is the experience is far more than just that. The opportunity to try to rice and mochi throughout the process and with the different tasting at the end was so well thought out. We all really enjoyed our experience and thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting Osaka with an hour or so to spare
